QUANTUM CHEMISTRY

Credit Hours: 3 · Graduate

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 430 . Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CHEM 530 if student has credit for CHEM 430 .