Physical Chemistry for Chemical Science I

3 units · Undergraduate

This course covers quantum mechanics and spectroscopy, beginning with an overview of classical mechanics and the historical origins of quantum theory. Basic quantum mechanics problems including the particle in a box, rigid rotor, harmonic oscillator, and hydrogen atom will be discussed, leading to a description of chemical bonding and modern computational molecular orbital theory (Hartree-Fock). Prereq: 2210, 2510, 2610, 2910H, or equivalent; and Physics 1201 or 1251; and Math 1152 or 1172. Not open to students with credit for 4300 or Biochem 5721.