CHEM 356 - Structures and Materials

This course builds upon prior knowledge to critically explore areas critical to molecular structure, including chemical bonding and molecular orbital theory. In addition to the in-depth study of one or more of these areas, course work will include the reading of primary literature and scientific writing. Specific titles may include:

Statistical Mechanics - This course will focus on the probabilistic approach to equilibrium properties of chemical systems. The definition of macrostates as deriving from ensembles or microstates and the way these lead to mathematical models.

Group Theory - This course will focus on the use of group theory, including point groups, characters and representations, to understand and predict molecular bonding and spectroscopic properties.

Credits: 2
Terms Offered: As Needed
Prerequisites: CHEM 231