Lec #1-18 are taught by Professor Sylvia Ceyer. Lec #19-36 are taught by Professor Christopher Cummins.
Course calendar.| Lec # | topics | key dates |
|---|
| 1 | Atomic Theory of Matter | |
| 2 | Discovery of Nucleus | |
| 3 | Wave-Particle Duality of Radiation and Matter | |
| 4 | Particle-Like Nature of Light | |
| 5 | Matter as a Wave | Problem set 1 due |
| 6 | Schrödinger Equation for H Atom | |
| 7 | Hydrogen Atom Wavefunctions | Problem set 2 due |
| 8 | P Orbitals | |
| 9 | Electronic Structure of Multielectron Atoms | |
| 10 | Periodic Trends in Elemental Properties | Problem set 3 due |
| 11 | Why Wavefunctions are Important? | |
| First Hour Exam | |
| 12 | Ionic Bonds - Classical Model and Mechanism | |
| 13 | Kinetic Theory - Behavior of Gases | |
| 14 | Distribution Molecular Energies | Problem set 4 due |
| 15 | Internal Degrees of Freedom | |
| 16 | Intermolecular Interactions | |
| 17 | Polarizability | Problem set 5 due |
| 18 | Thermodynamics and Spontaneous Change | |
| 19 | Molecular Description of Acids and Bases | |
| 20 | Lewis and Brønsted Acid-Base Concepts | Problem set 6 due |
| 21 | Titration Curves and pH Indicators | |
| Second Hour Exam | |
| 22 | Electrons in Chemistry: Redox Processes | |
| 23 | Cell Potentials and Free Energy | |
| 24 | Theory of Molecular Shapes | Problem set 7 due |
| 25 | Valence Bond Theory | |
| 26 | Molecular Orbital Theory | |
| 27 | Molecular Orbital Theory for Diatomic Molecules | Problem set 8 due |
| 28 | Molecular Orbital Theory for Polyatomic Molecules | |
| 29-30 | Crystal Field Theory | Problem set 9 due on Lec #29 |
| 31 | Color and Magnetism of Coordination Complexes | |
| Third Hour Exam | |
| 32 | Coordination Complexes and Ligands | |
| 33 | Ligand Substitution Reactions: Kinetics | |
| 34 | Bonding in Metals and Semiconductors | Problem set 10 due |
| 35 | Metals in Biology | |
| 36 | Nuclear Chemistry and the Cardiolite® Story | |