CHM 385 - Physical Chemistry

Statistical mechanics: partition function and ensembles, translational, vibrational, rotational, and electronic partition functions, microscopic view of thermodynamics. Kinetics and reaction rate theories: collision theory, conventional and variational transition state theory, RRKM theory. Reaction dynamics: quantum scattering and classical trajectories. Surface chemistry and solid state chemistry.

Preparation for Course
P: 383.

Cr. 2.
Notes
If you are majoring in this discipline, you may want to consider the Science and Engineering Research Semester. See information under Arts and Sciences (Part 3).