Physical Chemistry II ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This course is designed for students majoring in Chemistry and requires strong quantitative skills. The goal of the Physical Chemistry course sequence is to introduce students to the theoretical models and laws that help explain the physical, thermal, electrical and chemical properties of matter. The focus of this second part of the sequence will be Quantum Chemistry, the Solid State and Surface Thermodynamics. Specific topics will include: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics Model Systems, the Hydrogen Atom, Atomic and Molecular Orbital Theories, Symmetry in Quantum Mechanics, Rotational Spectroscopy, Vibrational Spectroscopy, Electronic Spectroscopy, Magnetic Spectroscopy, and Statistical Thermodynamics. Notes: Basic knowledge of Calculus is strongly preferred. Prerequisites: Chemistry I with Lab ( CHEM 1205 ) and Chemistry II with Lab ( CHEM 1206 ), and Algebra ( MATH 1040 ) or Precalculus ( MATH 1140 ), or equivalents, and Physical Chemistry I ( CHEM 3200 ).