3 credits
Fall 2026 Lecture Distance Learning Credit By ExaminationUpper Division
Kinetic theory of gases; statistical thermodynamics; quantum mechanics; atomic and molecular structure and spectroscopy; properties of ionic phases. May not be used to satisfy requirements for graduation in chemistry.
Learning Outcomes1Give examples that demonstrate the fundamental principles in quantum mechanics.
2Apply simple quantum mechanical models such as particle-in-a-box to atomic and molecular structures to predict wave functions and calculate energy levels.
3Interpret simple optical spectroscopy of atoms and molecules based on quantum mechanical principles.
4Recognize other topics in quantum mechanics, including spin, quantum statistics and quantum entanglement.
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