Quantum, Statistical, and Computational Foundations of Chemistry
Harvard Summer School
CHEM S-10A
Section 1
CRN 35925
An introduction to the fundamental theories of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics and their role in governing the behavior of matter. The course begins with the quantum behavior of a single electron and develops the elements of the periodic table, the nature of the chemical bond, the bulk electronic and thermal properties of materials, and the thermodynamics of chemical reactions. Applications include semiconductor electronics, solar energy conversion, medical imaging, and the stability and dynamism of living systems. MATLAB, a very powerful tool for scientific computing, will be introduced and used extensively in computational labs for numerical simulation and visualization.
Registration Closes: June 17, 2025
Credits: 4
View Tuition Information Term
Summer Term 2025
Part of Term
Full Term
Format
Live Attendance Web Conference
Credit Status
Graduate, Noncredit, Undergraduate
Section Status
Open