PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: MATH 222 , ( PHYSICS 202 , 208 , or 248 ), and ( CHEM 561 , 665 , CBE 310 , or M S & E 330 ) Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Breadth - Physical Science Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Honors - Accelerated Honors (!) Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe fundamental quantum mechanics concepts, including operators, wave functions, and uncertainty principle. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Use quantum chemistry models to describe translational, rotational, and vibrational motion of particles, the microscopic details of atomic and molecular structures, and the basis of rotational, vibrational, and electronic spectroscopies. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Apply quantum chemistry and statistical thermodynamic models to describe bulk thermodynamic properties, chemical equilibrium, and chemical reaction dynamics. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe fundamental quantum mechanics concepts, including operators, wave functions, and uncertainty principle. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Use quantum chemistry models to describe translational, rotational, and vibrational motion of particles, the microscopic details of atomic and molecular structures, and the basis of rotational, vibrational, and electronic spectroscopies. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Apply quantum chemistry and statistical thermodynamic models to describe bulk thermodynamic properties, chemical equilibrium, and chemical reaction dynamics. Audience: Undergraduate