Teaching with Schrödinger introduction
This preview course is intended to introduce computational molecular modeling tools for teaching and provides curriculum integration strategies and resources for educators
Details
Modules
5
Duration
1 week from selected start date / 1 hour to complete
Level
Beginner
Who should take this course?
1.) Chemistry and biology professors (undergraduate, graduate)
2.) High school chemistry and biology teachers (college prep, honors, AP/IB level)
3.) Chemistry and biology postdoctoral scholars and graduate students who are interested in teaching or integrating molecular modeling into education
Overview
This course is designed for high school and university-level educators seeking to modernize their chemistry and biology curricula by incorporating industry-standard molecular modeling skills. You will learn about the Teaching with Schrödinger program and how to immediately deploy its resources in your classroom to make abstract molecular concepts concrete and engaging.
Note that this course does not contain virtual cluster access but includes a library of educational resources to introduce you to the Teaching with Schrödinger program.
What you will learn
The Program and Access
Understand the core features of Teaching with Schrödinger, including the elimination of technical barriers via web-based, virtual desktop access to Schrödinger software
Curriculum Integration & Resource Mapping
Discover the library of pre-configured lesson plans and lab assignments that use project-based learning techniques in chemistry and biology
Skill Development for the Future
Learn how to leverage the program to provide students with essential molecular modeling skills that are critical for scientific research and desired by industry
Introduction to Computational Modeling
Transform abstract scientific concepts into highly visual and interactive learning opportunities
Modules
Module 1
15 Minutes
Introduction to the Teaching with Schrödinger Program
Videos
- Introduction to Schrödinger and its Educational Resources
- The Teaching with Schrödinger Program
Module 2
15 Minutes
Faculty Success Stories and Curriculum Integration Strategies
Videos
- Computational Molecular Modeling in Education: Faculty Success Stories
- Curriculum Integration Strategies
- Faculty Webinar Series: Hear Directly from Educators
Module 3
10 Minutes
Web-Based Software Access and Virtual Cluster Details
Videos
- What is a virtual cluster and workstation?
- Virtual Cluster FAQs
Module 4
10 Minutes
Chemistry Examples for Project-Based Learning
Handouts
- General Chemistry — Molecule Builder Challenge: Shape & Polarity
- Organic Chemistry — Modeling Reaction Mechanisms and Transition States
- Analytical Chemistry — Computational IR Spectroscopy: Structure, Function & Fingerprints
Module 5
10 Minutes
Biology Examples for Project-Based Learning
Handouts
- Medicinal Chemistry – Protein-Ligand Docking & Virtual Screening Showdown
- Medicinal Chemistry – Building a Better Aspirin using Structure-Based Drug Design Techniques
Course completion
Need help obtaining funding for a Schrödinger Online Course?
We proudly support the next generation of scientists and are committed to providing opportunities to those with limited resources. Learn about your funding options for our online certification courses as a student, post-doc, or industry scientist and enroll today!
Related courses
Life Science
Life Science
Introduction to molecular modeling in drug discovery
Protein preparation, ligand docking, collaborative design, and other fundamentals of small molecule drug discovery with Maestro and LiveDesign
Life Science
Life Science
Homogeneous catalysis & reactivity
Molecular quantum mechanics and machine learning approaches for studying reactivity and mechanism at the molecular level
Life Science
Life Science
Introduction to computational antibody engineering
Structure-based workflows for assessing and improving the developability, stability, affinity, and ‘humanness’ of antibody therapeutics with BioLuminate