This course introduces fundamental concepts and applications of spectroscopy focusing on ultraviolet/visible atomic and molecular spectra, infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and electron spin resonance (ESR) spectroscopy.
The laboratory component will involve the preparation, spectroscopic characterization and analysis of both inorganic and organic molecules which illustrate some of the topics discussed in lectures.
Prerequisite: CHEM 110/120 or CHEM 111/121 or CHEM 110/125 or CHEM 111/125 (minimum C- grade), PHYS 110/120 or PHYS 115/125
Note: Students with credit for CHEM 211 and CHEM 221 will not receive credit for CHEM 215 and CHEM 225.
Note: ECHE 111/ECHE 121 are not prerequisites for second year Chemistry courses. Engineering students that may wish to transfer into a B.Sc. program should meet with their Engineering Advisor and the Chair of the Physical Sciences Department as early as possible.