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Jul 30, 2025
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CHE 3010 - QUANTUM CHEMISTRY
credits: 4.0
Will offer a comprehensive study of the physical and mathematical principles behind the theory of quantum mechanics and its application to chemical systems. After developing a strong and logical understanding of the theory, students will learn how quantum mechanics can be used to predict and interpret several forms of spectroscopic signals. Many of the concepts initially taught in general chemistry regarding the hydrogen atom, bonding, electron orbitals, and molecular structure will be further explored using the tools of quantum mechanics as well. Lab experiments will allow students to apply concepts from lecture to chemical systems while collecting, maintaining and analyzing experimental data and practicing preparing scientific reports. Objectives: A) Demonstrate an understanding of the physical and mathematical principles of quantum mechanics and its application to spectroscopy; B) Develop and demonstrate appropriate skills to support team-based planning, construction, execution and reporting of experiments with reports following scientific-journal format; C) Demonstrate a working knowledge of physical chemical principles that will adequately support potential graduate work or entry-level employment in the physical sciences; D) Demonstrate an ability to think critically in order to solve complex mathematical problems integrating chemical and physical concepts; E) Demonstrate a basic understanding of how quantum mechanics governs/predicts chemical bonding and molecular structure; F) Learn to measure and interpret various types of spectroscopic signals for simple molecules. Method of Instruction: Three one-hour lectures per week, one four-hour lab per week. Method of Evaluation: Homework (10%), quizzes (20%), lab reports (25%), and exams (45%). LAB FEE: $125.00.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 1515 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY II and MAT 2020 - CALCULUS II and PHY 2110 - PHYSICS FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES II (or) CHE 1515 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY II and MAT 2020 - CALCULUS II and PHY 2210 - PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II
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