CH 391 Physical Chemistry

The first semester of this course (CH 391) topics include the origin, applications, and implications of quantum mechanics. Specific topics include spectroscopy (rotational, vibrational, electronic and NMR), chemical bonding, and molecular structure. The second semester (CH 392) topics include thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and kinetics. Through the two semesters emphasis will be placed in applying a conceptual understanding of quantum mechanics and the quantization of energy levels in molecular and atomic systems when answering quantitative chemical problems. Two semester course: Three 50-minute lectures per week.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Take CH 302, CH 302L or consent of the instructor. PHYS 205 and MA 233 may be taken concurrently. Student must pass prerequisites with a C- or better to enroll in CH 391.

Corequisite

Take MA 233 and PHYS 205 or consent of the instructor; PHYS 205 and MA 233 may be taken concurrently. Student must pass prerequisites with a C- or better to enroll in CH 391.

Offered

Odd Year Fall Semester