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Electronic structure of atoms and molecules. Models for bonding in molecules of nontransition and transition elements. Applications of symmetry to bonding, electronic and vibrational spectroscopy. Stereochemistry of transition metal complexes and introduction to organo- metallics.

Prerequisites: Consent of the chemistry graduate advisor.

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Scott Price
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CHEM1A . Price S P 4 Months Ago

he explains concepts very clearly, and while the class is hard, it's doable

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CHEM1A . Price S P 5 Months Ago

He really and truly is the goat of the ucsb gen chem series. Notoriously tough course, but Price's lectures are so well constructed for easy comprehension and if you use the study resources he gives, there is really no reason why you shouldn't be able to pass. You don't even need to use them all, he's got something for everyone.

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CHEM1A . Price S P 5 Months Ago

Best instructor at UCSB. Price is understanding, knowledgable, and a great teacher. He goes fast in lecture, so always go over the material outside of class. Three exams and ALEKS chapters due every week. Plenty resources and practice exams on Canvas. Very straightforward in expectations for the course. It was an honor to take Price, he's amazing!

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CHEM1A . Price S P 5 Months Ago

I was able to learn chemistry thoroughly taking Price, hes so smart and nice, daddy of chemistry ❤️

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1B . Price S P 5 Months Ago

Didn't do well in this class, but I don't blame him at all. I enjoyed how aleks was due at the end of each chapter, instead of every Sunday like other professors. Midterms were fair, but the final was insanely hard. Went to his office hours they were helpful, I wish I took advantage of them more.

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1B . Price S P 6 Months Ago

Chem 1B is hard in general but Price made it slightly more manageable. I think his explanations of material made a lot more sense to me than previous teachers. ALEKS is optional but can cushion your grade. Practice exams and questions are essential to passing.

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