CHEM337

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CHEM337

Physical Chemistry I: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy CHEM337 FA

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times
1	66	0	Times: .T.T... 10:00AM-11:20AM;

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:01:03 EST 1998 )

Photo Caption and Credits

Introduction to quantum mechanics; wave mechanics, operator methods, matrix mechanics, perturbation theory, angular momentum; atomic and molecular structure, symmetry and spectroscopy. A basic undergraduate physical chemistry course, required for the chemistry major.

MAJOR READINGS

Text: P.W. Atkins, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY,
6TH EDITION, W.H. Freeman & Co.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly homework assignments, a midterm and a final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Required: PHYS113 (or 115) and PHYS116 which may be taken concurrently. Recommended: Linear Algebra (MATH221) and Multivariable Calculus (MATH222).

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: CHEM141 and CHEM142 and MATH121 or CHEM143 and CHEM144 and MATH121

Section 01: Novick, S; Times: .T.T... 10:00AM-11:20AM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 2, Fr: 0; Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

About the Photo:

When ordinary white light passes through a prism, it spreads out into different wavelengths which is called a spectrum

Reference:

Gillespie, Ronald J., CHEMISTRY, Massachusetts: Allyn and Bacon Inc., 1986

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