Quantum Chemistry II(2.0 credits) | |||
Code | : | 10167 | |
Course Type | : | Basic Specialized Courses | |
Class Format | : | Lecture | |
Course Name | : | Chemistry | |
Starts 1 | : | 3 Autumn Semester | |
Elective/Compulsory | : | Compulsory | |
Lecturer | : | Peter BUTKO Designated Professor |
Course Purpose |
We will employ the principles of quantum mechanics to study chemical bonding and molecular structure. |
Prerequisite Subjects |
Fundamentals of Chemistry I and II, Fundamentals of Physics I to IV, Calculus I and II, Linear Algebra I and II |
Course Topics |
1 Many-Electron Atoms (Ch. 10)
2 Introduction to the Gaussian software 3 Quantum States for Many-Electron Atoms and Atomic Spectroscopy (Ch. 11) 4 The Chemical Bond in Diatomic Molecules 2 (Ch. 12) 5 Pre-exam Review & EXAM 1 (Ch. 10 ‒ 12) 6 Molecular Structure and Energy Levels for Polyatomic Molecules 1 (Ch. 13) 7 Molecular Structure and Energy Levels for Polyatomic Molecules 2 (Ch. 13) 8 Electronic Spectroscopy 1 (Ch. 14) 9 Electronic Spectroscopy 2 (Ch. 14) 10 Pre-exam Review & EXAM 2 (Ch. 13 ‒ 14) 11 Molecular Symmetry 1 (Ch. 16) 12 Molecular Symmetry 2 (Ch. 16) 13 Pre-final Review 14 FINAL EXAM (Ch. 10 ‒ 16) It is desirable to read a textbook or reference materials before a class |
Textbook |
T. Engel: Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy, 3rd Ed. (International edition), Pearson, 2013 |
Additional Reading |
Instructions will be given as necessary in class |
Grade Assessment |
Two exams: 100 points each, final exam (comprehensive): 200, homework: 50. TOTAL: 450.
The “Absent” grade is reserved for students that withdraw by the 6th lecture period. After that day, a letter grade will be awarded based on grades earned from all assignments throughout the semester. |
Notes |
Contacting Faculty |
Phone: 789-2480
E-mail: pbutko@chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp |