CHEM 3890

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CHEM 3890
Honors Physical Chemistry I

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

CHEM 3890-CHEM 3900 is a year-long sequence covering key topics in physical chemistry. CHEM 3890 introduces the use of mathematics and physics to investigate chemical systems. The fundamental principles of quantum mechanics are introduced and applied to understanding the structure and spectra of atoms and molecules. Specific topics include exact and approximate solutions to the Schrödinger equation, angular momentum, bonding and molecules, and spectroscopy. CHEM 3900 follows with an introduction to the behavior of ensembles of quantum particles (statistical mechanics), the laws of thermodynamics, and kinetic theory.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 2208 and CHEM 2080, or MATH 2310 or MATH 2220, or permission of instructor.

Distribution Category (PHS-AS) (CHPH-AG, OPHLS-AG)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: CHEM 6890

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  3174 CHEM 3890   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

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  •  3175 CHEM 3890   DIS 201

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    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

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  •  3176 CHEM 3890   DIS 202

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    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

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  •  3177 CHEM 3890   DIS 203

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    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

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