Chemistry-Study and teaching; Syllabi and course descriptions; Chemistry, Physical and theoretical
The syllabus for Chemistry 158a, quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics. It provides details on the textbook, grading system and topics that will be covered.
An annotated bibliography for Chemistry 158a, separating information on helpful volumes into the categories of quantum mechanics, spectroscopy and mathematics.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Handouts; Homework; Problem solving; Molecular spectroscopy; Quantum theory
Two multi-part questions dealing with molecular spectroscopy, with a special focus on low resolution microwave spectroscopy as a tool for conformational analysis and on a gas-phase infrared spectrum.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Handouts; Quantum theory; Eigenfunctions; Perturbation (Quantum dynamics)
Handout on perturbation theory in quantum mechanics written by the instructor as a supplement to the textbook. It looks at an approach for the case where a problem differs slightly from one that can be solved exactly.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Handouts; Homework; Problem solving; Chemical bonds; Quantum theory; Molecular orbitals; Molecules-Models
Three multi-part questions with the goal of applying the theory of quantum mechanics and methods of molecular modeling to a diatomic molecule and the polyatomic molecule. It deals with molecular orbital theory and chemical bonding.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Chemistry, Physical and theoretical
Homepage for Chemistry 156, Physical Chemistry in Molecular Biology. The course deals with chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics and emphasizes examples from the biological sciences.
Homepage for the pages administered by Wayne E. Steinmetz, of the Pomona College Chemistry Department. It contains links to the various classes and other college activities led by Professor Steinmetz.
