Instead of the standard introductory physics and physics laboratory sequences (01:750:203-4, 205-6) of the Core Option, students choosing the chemical Physics option normally take a more advanced introductory physics and physics laboratory sequence. Sometimes, however, students decide on Chemical Physics only after having taken Physics 203-204, 205-6. In this case, they are advised to take 01:750:323 Advanced General Physics before enrolling in either 01:750:381 Mechanics or 01:750:385 Electromagnetism. A physics adviser should be consulted if there is uncertainty about the proper preparation for any physics course in this option.
In the third and fourth years of this program, laboratories in Organic Chemistry and in Instrumental Analysis are replaced by additional mathematics and physics courses including two that may be chosen from the following list:
- 01:160:421 Atomic and Molecular Structure (3) or 01:750:361 Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics (3)
- 01:160:425 Thermodynamics I (3)
- 01:160:434 Kinetics (3)
- 01:750:406 Introductory Solid State Physics (3)
- 01:750:417 Intermediate Quantum Mechanics (3)
The Chemical Physics Option does not lead to certification by the American Chemical Society.
| Chemical Physics Option and Typical Schedule | |
|---|---|
| FIRST YEAR | |
| Fall | Spring |
| General Chemistry Lecture (4.0 cr)1 01:160:161 OR 01:160:163 |
General Chemistry Lecture (4.0 cr) 01:160:162 OR 01:160:164 |
| General Chemistry Laboratory (1.0 cr) 01:160:171 Either fall or spring |
|
| Calculus I (4.0 cr) 01:640:151 |
Calculus II (4.0 cr) 01:640:152 |
| SECOND YEAR | |
| Fall | Spring |
|
Organic Chemistry Lecture (4.0 cr)
Analytical Chemistry (3.0 cr)
General Physics4 (3.0 cr) |
Organic Chemistry Lecture (4.0 cr)
Organic Chemistry Laboratory3 (2.5 cr)
General Physics (3.0 cr) |
|
OR |
|
|
General Physics Laboratory (1.0 cr)
Multivariable Calculus (4.0 cr) |
General Physics Laboratory (1.0 cr)
Linear Algebra (3.0 cr) |
| THIRD YEAR | |
| Fall | Spring |
|
Physical Chemistry Lecture5 (3.0 cr)
Elementary Differential Equations (3.0 cr)
Inorganic Chemistry (3.0 cr)
Mechanics4 (3.0 cr?) |
Physical Chemistry Lecture (3.0 cr)
Experimental Physical Chemistry (2.5 cr)
Inorganic Chemistry (1.5 cr)
Mechanics4 (3.0 cr?) |
| FOURTH YEAR | |
| Fall | Spring |
|
Seminar (1.0 cr)
Chemical Physics Elective7 |
Seminar (1.0 cr)
Chemical Physics Elective7 |
Chemical Physics Option: Course and Scheduling Notes
1 Pre-calculus prerequisite
2 By invitation only.
3 Chem 309 is offered in the spring only.
4 Students who choose the Chemical Physics option after having taken Physics 203-204, 205-6 are advised to take 01:750:323 Advanced General Physics before enrolling in either 01:750:381 Mechanics or 01:750:385 Electromagnetism.
5 Chemistry 327 has Math 251 as a pre-requisite, not as a co-requisite.
6 351 and 352 and 353 may be deferred for either one or two semesters, if desired. Chem 351 is offered in the Fall and Spring. Chem 352 is offered in the Spring only. Chem 353 is offered in the Fall only. Chem 352 and Chem 353 have Chem 351 and Chem 308 or 316 as well as Calc II as pre-requisites.
7 Two advanced courses are to be chosen from the following list:
- 01:160:421 Atomic and Molecular Structure (3) or 01:750:361 Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics (3)
- 01:160:425 Thermodynamics I (3)
- 01:160:434 Kinetics (3)
- 01:750:406 Introductory Solid State Physics (3)
- 01:750:417 Intermediate Quantum Mechanics (3)
Two terms of senior-level research of at least 3 credits each may be substituted for one advanced course.
