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CK1310 Python Programming for Chemical Sciences 3.0 credits

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In this course you will learn basic Python on your own laptop. Modeling and simulations are omnipresent in chemistry. This theoretical work allows for the understanding of experimental observations from fundamental physical principles. In this course, mathematical models in chemistry will be discussed. Students will choose a chemical system of interest and adopt a suitable model for its simulation. This model is to be implemented in a program written in Python and the program will be used to study the system

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Information for Autumn 2025 Start 25 Aug 2025 programme students

Course location

KTH Campus

Duration
25 Aug 2025 - 24 Oct 2025
Periods
P1 (3.0 hp)
Pace of study

25%

Application code

51062

Form of study

Normal Daytime

Language of instruction

Swedish

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Course syllabus CK1310 (Autumn 2023–)
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Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course provides basic knowledge about mathematical modeling, numerical methods and their role and function for chemistry applications, and structured programming for implementation of mathematical models. The course projects target areas closely related to chemistry.

The course contains:

  • A discussion about the role of modeling in chemistry
  • Design of a project in chemistry with focus on mathematical modeling
  • Implementation in Python of a numerical model
  • Literature study and handling of references
  • Self reflection based on group dynamics and processes
  • Report writing

Intended learning outcomes

After course completion, the student shall demonstrate skills and ability by

  • Implementing a basic mathematical model with theoretical chemistry in a well structured program written in Python
  • Showing ability to present goals, implementation, and results of a programming project in written form

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

SF1625 Calculus in one variable

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Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • PRO1 - Project, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

CBH/Chemistry

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

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