CHEM260 - Atoms, Molecules, Spectroscopy
Course: CHEM260 (Atoms, Molecules, Spectroscopy) in CHEM department at Simon Fraser University.
Credit Hours: 4 • Academic Level: second-year undergraduate course
Course Requirements: Requires 6 prerequisite courses
Prerequisite Chain Depth: 4 levels of foundational courses required
Future Opportunities: Unlocks 9 advanced courses for further study
Interdisciplinary Requirements: Prerequisites span 3 different departments
Course Type: Core pathway course - critical for degree progression
Part of the CHEM curriculum at Simon Fraser University, helping students progress through degree requirements.
Courses unlocked by CHEM260
- CHEM469 - Special Topics in Physical Chemistry
- PHYS332W - Advanced Physics Laboratory I
- CHEM266 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
- CHEM316 - Introductory Instrumental Analysis
- CHEM360 - Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics
- CHEM460 - Advanced Physical Chemistry
- CHEM449 - Special Topics in Materials Chemistry
- PHYS385 - Quantum II
- CHEM364 - Quantum Chemistry
Academic Planning at Simon Fraser University
Students planning CHEM260 at Simon Fraser University should complete 6 prerequisites before enrollment.
Course Sequence: This course requires a 4-level prerequisite chain, requiring careful multi-semester planning for optimal progression.
Future Pathways: Completing CHEM260 enables enrollment in 9 advanced courses, opening specialization opportunities in the CHEM program.
This second-year course at Simon Fraser University integrates into structured degree pathways for CHEM programs, supporting timely graduation and academic progression.