Physical Chemistry 4

Undergraduate

Introduction to spectroscopy and statistical thermodynamics. The factors determining the intensities and wavelengths of electronic, vibrational and rotational spectra are examined. This leads to the application of spectroscopy as a source of molecular and atomic parameters for use in calculations with statistical thermodynamics. Applications of statistical thermodynamics to selected chemical systems will conclude the course. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3103 and CHEM 3113 each with a minimum grade of C-.