CHEM 3560 - Quantum Chemistry

Goals: To introduce concepts of quantum mechanics and demonstrate applicability to real chemical systems.

Content: The foundations of quantum mechanics from the classical and basic concepts of the wave equation, probability, particle-in-a-box, basic rigid rotator and harmonic oscillator models for spectroscopy, and the hydrogen atom. Quantum mechanics continues with the chemically relevant topics of the multielectron atomic system, molecules and bonding, quantum mechanical calculational methods, and applications in spectroscopy (electronic, vibrational, rotational, optical, laser, and NMR).

Prerequisites: CHEM 1140 and Math 1180 with grades of C- or better, and PHYS 1160 or PHYS 1240 (or co-registration in one of the PHYS courses), or instructor permission

Note: CHEM 3550 and CHEM 3560 can be taken in either order.

Credits: 4