CHEM 477 - Molecular Symmetry and Spectroscopy

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Faculty of Science

Application of the principles of molecular symmetry to molecular properties. Topics include group theory with emphasis on vibrational motion and normal vibrations; quantum mechanics of vibration and rotation; magnetic resonance spectroscopy; perturbation methods; selection rules in rotational, infrared, and Raman spectroscopy; molecular symmetry and molecular orbitals; electronic spectroscopy of polyatomic molecules. Prerequisite: CHEM 282 and one 300-level Chemistry course; or consent of Instructor.

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Winter Term 2026

Lectures

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LECTURE B1
(88347)
5
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (TR)
11:00 - 12:20