CHEM 130Chemical Physics: Quantum Mechanics
Renumbered from CHEM 133. With CHEM 131 and 132, CHEM 130 is part of the Physical Chemistry sequence taught over three quarters. Recommended as the first course of the sequence. Key topics covered in this course include quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, and molecular structure. Students may not receive credit for CHEM 130 and either 126B, 126, or 133.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “CHEM 6C or 6CH, and PHYS 2C or 2D, and MATH 20D.”
Where it sits in degree plans
Suggested plans most often put it in Year 3 · Fall (2 programs).
Required in (2)
- Chemistry (B.S.)
- Environmental Chemistry (B.S.)
One of the options in (2)
- Chemical Engineering (B.S.)
- Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences (B.S.)