Molecular Structure, Bonding and Dynamics

3 Credits

Nature of chemical bonding as related to structure and properties of molecules and extended systems. Quantum chemistry of atoms and molecules applied to chemical transformations and spectroscopic transitions. Symmetry analysis and selections rules. Interpretation of electronic, vibrational and rotational spectra. Prerequisites: ( MATH 023 or MATH 033 ) and ( PHY 021 or PHY 013 ) and ( CHM 031 or CHM 041 ) Attribute/Distribution: NS, Q