CHEM 044. Physical Chemistry: Atoms, Molecules and Spectroscopy
A quantitative approach to the description of structure in chemical and biochemical systems. Topics will include introductory quantum mechanics, atomic/molecular structure, a range of spectroscopic methods and statistical mechanics. Systems of interest will range from gas-phase single molecules to condensed-phase macromolecular assemblies. Prerequisite: CHEM 010/CHEM 010 HN; CHEM 022; MATH 025 (or MATH 026 ); and PHYS 003 and PHYS 004 (or PHYS 003L , PHYS 004L, or PHYS 007, PHYS 008). Natural sciences and engineering practicum. One laboratory period weekly. 1 credit. Fall 2020. Howard. Fall 2021. Staff. Catalog chapter: Chemistry and Biochemistry Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/chemistry-biochemistry