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Chem 125abc The Elements of Quantum Chemistry
9 units (3-0-6); first, second, third terms

Prerequisites: Ch 21 abc or an equivalent brief introduction to quantum mechanics. A first course in molecular quantum mechanics consisting of a quantitative treatment of quantum mechanics with applications to systems of interest to chemists. The basic elements of quantum mechanics, the electronic structure of atoms and molecules, the interactions of radiation fields and matter, scattering theory, and reaction rate theory. Instructor: Kuppermann and McKoy.