Spring 2026
Photochemistry
CHM4932 (Undergraduate) & CHM 6938 (Graduate)
The course will provide a theoretical background for understanding photophysical and photochemical phenomena. Main classes of artificial and natural photochemical reactions will be described. Optical spectroscopy techniques (stationery and time-resolved), as well as data analysis techniques will be introduced. The course includes an introduction to Matlab as a powerful graphing and data analysis software.
Upon successful completion, students will: 
  • understand and explain the key concepts in photophysics and photochemistry.
  • have broad knowledge of natural and artificial photochemical reactions.
  • provide molecular interpretation of spectroscopic data of photochemical reactions.
  • have basic knowledge on how to use Matlab to analyze and present spectroscopic data.
  • Apply their knowledge to solving quantitative photochemical problems.

Lectures:

Mon and Wed, 02:00 PM - 3:15 PM