CHEM 340
Spring 2012 not offered
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| Certificates: Molecular Biophysics |
This course is an introduction to modern concepts of atomic and molecular quantum mechanics, molecular orbital theory, and qualitative and quantitative concepts of molecular electronic structure. The second half of the course will emphasize numerical calculations with commonly used approximations in many electron calculations on atomic and molecular systems using currently popular computer programs. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning
Derivation of fundamental equations with quantitative applications to specific examples using computer programs.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
None |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: CHEM337 OR PHYS214 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CHEM-MN)(CHEM-Track A)(CHEM-Track B) |
Major Readings:
Levine, QUANTUM CHEMISTRY, 5th edition, Prentice Hall
Foresman & Frisch, EXPLORING CHEMISTRY, Gaussian Inc.
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Examinations and Assignments:
In-class closed book midterm exam and in-class oral final exam. Weekly problem sets. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Recommended: Linear Algebra
It is a survey course for first-year chemistry graduate students, required for the PhD. |
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