CHEM 340 - Physical Chemistry-Quantum Chemistry, Lecture and Laboratory

Prerequisites, PHYS 102, CHEM 150 and MATH 116 or MATH 210. This course presents the theoretical basis for the quantum behavior of the microscopic world. Topics include: the failure of classical mechanics; the postulates of quantum mechanics; prototype microscopic systems; hydrogen-like atoms; multi-electron atoms; molecular orbitals; rotational, vibrational, and electronic spectroscopy; and the Boltzmann distribution. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. (Offered fall semester.) 4 credits