To give you sufficient background and familiarity with the basic concepts of quantum mechanics as it is applied in Chemistry. Main focuses on chemical bonding and structure and basic understanding of spectroscopic features of atoms and molecules.

No formal prerequisite. Introductory knowledge on classical and quantum mechanics, calculus, linear algebra, differential equation, and most of all, your heart on quantum mechanics

Problem sets 200 points
Two preliminary exams 300 points
Final Exam 200 points
Total 700 points

N. Zettili, "Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications", 2nd ed., (Wiley, 2009).
T. Engel, "Quantum Chemistry & Spectroscopy", 2nd ed., (Prentice Hall, 2006).
P. W. Atkins, "Physical Chemistry", 7th ed., (Oxford University Press, 2006).
R. L. Liboff, "Introductory Quantum Mechanics", 4th ed., (Addison and Wesley, 2002).
송희성, "양자역학", 2판 (교학연구사, 2009).

Week 1 Classical vs. quantum mechanics, Schrödinger equation
Week 2 Quantum mechanical postulates
Week 3 Particle in a box, tunneling through a square potential barrier
Week 4 Operators and commutation
Week 5 Vibration and rotation of molecules – basic models
Preliminary Exam. 1
Week 6 Vibration and rotation of molecules – real world aspect
Week 7 Hydrogen atom
Week 8-9 Many-electron atoms, Spin & orbital angular momentum
Week 10 Chemical bonding in diatomic molecules
Preliminary Exam. 2
Week 11 Molecular structure and energy levels for polyatomic molecules
Week 12 Electronic spectroscopy
Week 13 Group theory
Week 13 Group theory and Spectroscopy
Week 15 Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
Final Exam.

Do not miss the classes. Absence of 5 times or more will result in F.
Doing homework is essential. You should do it to your best.
You are encouraged to study together and to discuss information and concepts covered in lecture with other students. You can give "consulting" help to or receive "consulting" help from such students. However, this permissible cooperation should never involve one student having possession of a copy of all or part of work done by someone else. Should copying occur, both the student who copied work from another student and the student who gave material to be copied will automatically receive a zero for the assignment. Penalty for violation of this Code can also be extended to include failure of the course and University disciplinary action

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