CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES I

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: Consent of instructor Course Designation: Core GenEd - Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning Comm QR - Quantitative Reasoning B Breadth - Physical Science Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Apply a qualitative and quantitative understanding of quantum mechanics to fundamental chemical concepts to rationalize the structure of the atom and molecules, bond formation, and chemical and physical properties. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Apply mathematical models such as elementary quantum mechanics eigenvalue problems, including the “particle in a box” and “harmonic oscillator” to describe chemical phenomena. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Apply models of atoms, molecules, and their interactions to explain the physical and chemical macroscopic properties of gasses, liquids and solids. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Perform chemical measurements, adapt analytical methods (e.g., titrations, separations, electrochemical measurements, and spectroscopy), and interpret results for the purpose of quantitative and qualitative analysis. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Evaluate laboratory data by applying statistical methods (e.g. statistical uncertainty, confidence intervals, propagation of error). Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Apply a qualitative and quantitative understanding of quantum mechanics to fundamental chemical concepts to rationalize the structure of the atom and molecules, bond formation, and chemical and physical properties. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Apply mathematical models such as elementary quantum mechanics eigenvalue problems, including the “particle in a box” and “harmonic oscillator” to describe chemical phenomena. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Apply models of atoms, molecules, and their interactions to explain the physical and chemical macroscopic properties of gasses, liquids and solids. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Perform chemical measurements, adapt analytical methods (e.g., titrations, separations, electrochemical measurements, and spectroscopy), and interpret results for the purpose of quantitative and qualitative analysis. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Evaluate laboratory data by applying statistical methods (e.g. statistical uncertainty, confidence intervals, propagation of error). Audience: Undergraduate