Offered in 1999-2000 and alternate years. An introduction to the elements of thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and chemical dynamics of life processes. Qualitative analysis of organic compounds comprises half of the second semester laboratory. Courses include laboratory. Quantitative Analysis 4 credits Theory and application of analytical methods including chemical equilibria, volumetric methods, electrochemical methods, and gravimetric methods with a particular emphasis on quantitative analysis and the statistical treatment of data.
Course includes laboratory.
Offered in 1999-2000 and alternate years. Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy 4 credits A study of the principles of Quantum Mechanics and its applications to problems of chemical interest, including atomic and molecular structure, molecular motion, chemical bonding, molecular orbital theory, and atomic and molecular spectroscopy. Courses include laboratory. I is cross listed with Physics 3307. Thermodynamics and Equilibria 4 credits A study of the laws of thermodynamics and their application to chemical and physical equilibria and the macroscopic properties of matter.