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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