CHEM 115 - Physical Chemistry II

Upper Division

Prerequisites
CHEM 008, CHEM 009 (lab), CHEM 010, CHEM 011 (lab) with grades of C- or better are prerequisite to all upper-division courses. Additional CHEM 114 with a passing grade (D- or better).

An in-depth examination of selected topics from physical chemistry. Topics will include: the application of quantum mechanics to individual atoms, and also to vibrating and rotating molecules; the use of molecular orbital theory to explain chemical bonding; the calculation of partition functions and their relationship to fundamental thermodynamic properties; transition state theory and its use in chemical kinetics; molecular reaction dynamics.

Lecture and/or Lab Hours
Three lectures and one laboratory per week.

Term Offered
Offered every year, spring semester.

Fee
Laboratory fee required.

Course credits: 1