Instructor:   Dr. Chris Pursell, 408D MEB, 999-7381, cpursell@trinity.edu (www.trinity.edu/cpursell/chem3335.htm)

Text:    Physical Chemistry, by P.W. Atkins (www.whfreeman.com/PCHEM/INDEX.HTM)

Description: The emphasis in the course will be the development of fundamental principles of   Quantum Theory and its applications to Atomic and Molecular Structure and   Spectroscopy, along with an introduction to Statistical Thermodynamics.

Grading:   Final grades will be based on four exams (80% of grade) and one final comprehensive exam (20% of grade).  Grading is subjective with partial credit being given at the discretion of the instructor.  Regular attendance is expected.

Schedule:

  ch 11 and 12        Quantum Theory                                Exam 1

  ch 13                    Atomic Structure
  ch 14 and 15        Molecular Structure and Symmetry    Exam 2

  ch 16 and 17        Rotational, Vibrational and
                                Electronic Spectroscopy                 Exam 3

  ch 19 and 20        Statistical Mechanics                        Exam 4
 
 

 FINAL EXAM  May 9 (Tuesday) at 2:00 pm