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3 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture Upper DivisionPhysical chemistry of molecules. Wave properties of matter; quantum mechanics of translation, rotation, and vibration; atomic structure; molecular orbitals; quantum states; statistical mechanics; chemical kinetics; collision theory; transition state theory.
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.