CHEM 430 - Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy

Upper Division

Concurrently
Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 430L is required.

Prerequisites
CHEM 230 and CHEM 230L; MATH 238; PHYSI 142, PHYSI 142L or PHYSI 152, PHYSI 152L; all w/ C- or better, or consent of instructor.
MATH 239 is strongly recommended.

An overview of quantum chemistry and spectroscopy. Topics will include: quantum theory, the Schrodinger Equation, the particle in a box model, the rigid rotator and harmonic oscillator models, electronic structure of atoms, chemical bonding, computational quantum chemistry, molecular spectroscopy, and lasers & photochemistry.

Repeatable
No

Additional Notes
Previous course number: CHEM 114

Course credits: 4