KEMS412 Symmetry and Group Theory in Chemistry (2 cr)

Content

Molecular symmetry, point groups, reducible and irreducible representations, projection operator, applications of group theory to vibrational spectroscopy, molecular orbital theory and electronic spectroscopy.

Completion methods

Study module can be passed by participating the lecture course or by taking a final exam. The lecture course contains lectures and exercises. Part of the exercises (1/3) are obligatory and the additional exercises will give extra points. There is final exam at the lecture course.

Assessment details

Exam: max 18 p
exercises: max 3 p
9 points is required for passing.

1 point limit 9 p, understands satisfactorily some basic concepts and can apply them in simple situations
2 point limit 10 p, understands well most basic concepts and can apply them in simple situations
3 point limit 12 p, understands well most of the concepts and can apply them in many situations
4 point limit 14 p, understands deeply most of the concepts and can apply them in many situations
5 point limit 16 p, masters deeply all the concepts and can apply them in different situations

The course is lectured at the first period of the autumn term.