CHEM 569
Fundamentals of Spectroscopy
Chemistry and Biochemistry
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Description
Atomic and molecular spectroscopy and application of group theoretical concepts. Types of experiments and interpretation of data.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
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Outcome 1
Learning Outcome
Explain the electric and magnetic properties of radiation, molecules and bulk matter and solve problems related to these properties.
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Outcome 2
Learning Outcome
Solve time-dependent quantum mechanical problems and apply these solutions to spectroscopy where light is the time-dependent perturbation.
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Outcome 3
Learning Outcome
Explain angular momentum as possessed by atomic or molecular systems, various descriptions of how angular momentum can be coupled, and how conservation of angular momentum is important to spectroscopy.
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Outcome 4
Learning Outcome
Apply solutions of the Schrödinger equation for simple systems (particle in a box, rigid rotor, harmonic oscillator, etc) to real systems (vibrational, rotational, and electronic energy states) for use in determining the energy of stationary states.
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Outcome 5
Learning Outcome
Explain the origin of selection rules and derive electric and magnetic dipole, quadrupole, etc. selection rules for simple model quantum systems.
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Outcome 6
Learning Outcome
Use symmetry arguments, including group theory and parity, to simplify the interpretation and explanation of atomic and molecular spectra.
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Outcome 7
Learning Outcome
Use solutions to the model systems and the selection rules the predict spectra for atomic and molecular systems.
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Outcome 8
Learning Outcome
Fit experimentally obtained spectra to the mathematical models to obtain physical constants.
