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: CHM 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 4).