QUANTUM CHEMISTRY
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a working knowledge of the basic concepts and mathematical formalism of quantum mechanics. Topics include the mathematics of quantum mechanics, one-dimensional problems, central field problems, the harmonic oscillator, angular momentum, perturbation theory, spin, and introduction to methods of modern electronic structure theory, with applications in atomic and molecular structures, spectroscopy, and chemical bonding. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CHEM 530 . Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CHEM 430 if student has credit for CHEM 530 .
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: QUANTUM CHEMISTRY Department: Chemistry Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 310 or CHEM 312 or CHEM 301 ) and MATH 212 and ( PHYS 102 or PHYS 112 )
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027