Chemistry and Biochemistry

Analytical and Atmospheric Chemistry


This track draws on strong departmental expertise in both theoretical and experimental physical chemistry, with specific applications to atmospheric and environmental chemistry. The combined use of analytical and computational techniques, including molecular dynamics simulations and mass spectrometric methods, results in significant collaborative efforts with other tracks within the department and beyond. The newly formed NSF sponsored Chemical Center for Innovation, Center for Aerosol Impacts on Climate and the Environment, provides unparalleled research and teaching opportunities for graduate students.

Course Offerings: CHEM 230A Quantum Mechanics I (W), CHEM 231 Chemical Kinetics and Molecular Reaction Dynamics (F), CHEM 232A Statistical Mechanics I (F), CHEM 235 Molecular Spectroscopy (S), CHEM 271 Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry (W), CHEM 273 Atmospheric Chemistry (S), SIO 217A Atmospheric Thermodynamics (F)