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Molecular orbital theory and valence bond theory; Huckel theory (secular eqn.) applications to conjugated systems, electronic spectra, and term symbols; introduction to infrared, Raman, and microwave spectroscopy.

Prerequisites: Chemistry 115A

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Vojtech Vlcek
2.6
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Spring 2025 . Vlcek V
GIRV 2110
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15:30 PM - 16:45 PM
Winter 2024 . Metiu H I
GIRV 1106
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12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
CHEM 115B Metiu H I Winter 2019 Total: 1
CHEM 115B Metiu H I Winter 2014 Total: 8
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CHEM115B . 5 Months Ago

The major difficulty would be recognising the notations and handwritings used by professor. Nonetheless, it's an invaluable class as introduction to quantum dynamic.

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CHEM113C . 1 Year, 5 Months Ago

Vlcek is honestly not that bad, his lectures can be hard to follow but his exams are open-note and that gave me some peace of mind when preparing for exams. You are graded by very few things but he did offer extra credit on the last homework assignment.

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CHEM113A . 2 Years Ago

This professor assigns math-heavy homework for chem majors. However, during his office hours, he struggles to smoothly calculate even the second derivative when providing examples. TAs are much more helpful than him. You should take advantage if you have to take the class: he might award you an 'A' even if your grade is B if you satisfy his egotism

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CHEM113A . 2 Years Ago

He seems to pretend to care about students, but in reality, it's similar to what other comments have mentioned: he takes great pleasure in tormenting students. He holds strong opinions about individual student behaviors and exhibits a drastically negative attitude, almost like insulting you if he doesn't like you: focus on making him happy.

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CHEM113A . 2 Years Ago

There's a lot of negative reviews for this professor, but when the alternative professor is Bowers - widely regarded as a very mean professor - Vojtech is actually a very good prof. He cares about students a lot, and is very passionate about the material, which is nice to see. Hard exams, but as typical with chem - there will be a big curve!

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CHEM113B . 2 Years Ago

Bro, no. Just no. If you didn't have A+ in calc II, you will struggle so bad. One of the HW question is to breakdown integral that will take the WHOLE DAMN PAGE. Final non-cumulative, nobody said a word about that, not TA, not VV. If you have 14+ units DO NOT TAKE HIM.

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