Theoretical Physical Chemistry.

Catalog description

This course covers the principles of quantum theory, atomic structure and spectra, bonding, molecular spectroscopy, the foundations of statistical mechanics, the use of partition functions, the connection between statistical ensembles and thermodynamic potentials, and statistical models of gases, solids and liquids. This 4-unit course requires three 1-hour class periods and one 3-hour laboratory each week, accompanied by substantial out-of-class exercises. Prerequisites: CHEM 161 or CHEM 159 , MATH 055 , and PHYS 053 , all with a C− or better, or permission of the instructor.