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First-year graduate students explore subjects like quantum mechanics (covering both time-dependent and time-independent approaches), advanced thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and kinetics. The curriculum offers specialized electives in nanotechnology, group theory, computational chemistry, atmospheric chemistry and aerosols, nonlinear laser spectroscopy, surface science, scanning tunneling microscopy, advanced NMR techniques, and organic electronic materials. Many faculty members hold joint appointments with the School of Engineering, Physics Department, and the interdisciplinary Cell Molecular and Developmental Biology program. Students can pursue interdisciplinary research projects under multiple advisors. Weekly seminars at departmental and specialized levels, plus regular research group meetings, help students stay current with emerging topics in their field.