Advanced, but fundamental topics central to the understanding of theory in chemistry and for solving actual chemical problems with a computer.Examples are:* Operators derived from principles of relativistic quantum mechanics* Relativistic effects + methods of relativistic quantum chemistry* Open-shell molecules + spin-density functional theory* New electron-correlation theories

Introduction into the basic concepts of electronic structure theory and into numerical methods of quantum chemistry. Exercise classes are designed to deepen the theory; practical case studies using quantum chemical software to provide a 'hands-on' expertise in applying these methods.