Mathematical Chalenges from Theoretical/Computational Chemistry

"Students should emerge from an ACS-approved program in chemistry with:

• A firm foundation in the fundamentals and applications of calculus, including knowledge of differential equations and proficiency with partial derivatives.

• An understanding of the basic principles of linear algebra and practical knowledge of statistics with applications to such problems as experimental design, validation of data, and optimization procedures.

• Experience with computers, including programming, numerical and non-numerical algorithms, simulations, data acquisition, and use of databases for information handling and retrieval."

SOURCE: Undergraduate Professional Education in Chemistry: Guidelines and Evaluation Procedures, American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C., 1992, p. 11.

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