CHEM 411 - Physical Chemistry I

Institution:

Union College - Nebraska

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Description:

Prerequisites: CHEM 152, MATH 286, PHYS 252. Class joins PHYS 351 for most of semester. Introductory course in quantum mechanics including wave-particle duality, time-independent Schr?dinger equation, harmonic oscillators, matrix treatment, and the wave treatment of the hydrogen atom. Uses and applications of differential equations and matrices are developed along with a historical perspective of the development of our understanding of quantum mechanics. Kinetics: The dynamics of chemical reactions are studied, as well as methods to determine rates, and common interpretations of mechanisms of chemical reactions from rate data. Four lectures per week. Fall semester, alternate years.

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucollege.edu

Phone Number:

(402) 486-2600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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