To give you sufficient background and familiarity with the basic concepts of quantum mechanics as it is applied in Chemistry. Emphasis will be put on formal description of the quantum mechanics using matrix algebra. By the end of the semester, you should be able to: formally write Hamiltonian and solve the Schrödinger equation for simple problems; understand wave packets and their behaviors on a given potential surface; predict time dependent behaviors of atoms and molecules from the results of simple systems; predict/calculate energy levels of atoms, molecules, and molecular complexes; and start to think quantum mechanically.

Introductory knowledge on classical and quantum mechanics, calculus, linear algebra, differential equation

R. Shankar, Principles of Quantum Mechanics, 2nd ed. Plenum Press, 1994.
N. Zettili, Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications, 2nd ed., Wiley, 2009.
David Tannor, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: A Time-Dependent Perspective, University Science Books, 2006.
J. J. Sakurai, Modern Quantum Mechanics, 2nd ed. Pearson Education, 2013.
송희성, 양자역학, 교학연구사, 2009.

Week 1: Introduction to quantum mechanics, Mathematical background
Week 2: Linear algebra, Diff. equation, Matlab
Week 3: Schrödinger equation, Particle in a box, One-dimensional problems
Week 4: Wave packets, Operators
Week 5: Harmonic Oscillator and the ladder operator, Rigid rotor
Week 6: Angular momentum, Matrix mechanics
Week 7: Hydrogen atom, Variation method
Preliminary Exam.
Week 8: Perturbation theory, Electron spin and spin statistics
Week 9: Many electron systems, Hartree-Fock method
Week 10: Molecular symmetry, Group theory
Week 11: Molecular orbital theory of diatomic molecules
Week 12: Ab initio treatment of polyatomic molecules
Week 13: Molecular electronic structures
Week 14: Exciton, Molecular assembly, Solids
Week 15: Quantum chemical calculation of molecules
Final Exam.

Do not miss the class. Unapproved absence of more than 5 times will result in course failure. I found the correlation between the number of absence and grade is very close to −1. Doing homework is essential. You should do it to your best. Homework grade is based on how hard you worked on it. Some problem sets may require math programs such as Matlab. Hands-on experience in quantum chemical calculation using a quantum chemistry software.