Physics and Chemistry of Inorganic Materials

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Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Structure, properties and function of materials developed from an atomistic and molecular perspective emphasizing quantum chemical descriptions; elements of solid-state chemistry and physics including bonding, crystal structure and symmetry, origin of electronic band structure, synthesis and characterization tools in materials chemistry and role of finite size effects. Prerequisite: CHEM 120 ; concurrent enrollment in PHYS 207 .