Theory of Chemical Bonding

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course develops molecular orbital theory from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives. Topics include the basic principles of the LCAO (Linear Combination of Atomic Orbitals) MO method, qualitative understanding of MOs in simple molecules, orbital symmetries, through to state-of-the-art techniques for computer computations of molecular properties. PREREQUISITES: CHEM 3301.03 (grade of C- or better) CROSSLISTED: CHEM 5301.03 FORMATS: Lecture