Introductory Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy (Chem 212/Chem 760), Spring 2017 (With Extra Homework and Test Problems for Chem 760) Dept

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Introductory Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy (Chem 212/Chem 760), Spring 2017 (With extra homework and test problems for Chem 760) Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Queens College, CUNY

Location Instructor Information Remsen 105 Instructor: Prof. Seogjoo Jang Time Oﬃce: Remsen 119 C Lectures: 8:30 am - 10:20 am, MW Oﬃce hours: Wed: 11 am -1 pm Pre/Co-reqs: PHYS 1464 and 1451 Tel: (718) 997-4110 Pre-reqs: Grade of C or better in CHEM Email: [email protected] 1144, 1141, MATH 152 (or MATH 143), and Website: http://chem.qc.cuny.edu/˜ sjjang PHYS 1454 and 1451.

Textbook

Quantum Chemistry and Molecular Interactions, Andrew Cooksy (Pearson, 2014)

References

1. Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy (3rd Ed.), Thomas Engel (Pearson, 2013) 2. Physical Chemistry (4th Ed.), Silbey, Alberty, and Bawendi (John Wiley and Sons, 2005) 3. Quantum Chemistry (2nd Ed.), D. A. McQuarrie (University Science Books, 2008) 4. Modern Spectroscopy (4th Ed.), J. M. Hollas (John Wiley and Sons, 4th Edition, 2004) 5. Chemical Applications of Group Theory, F. A. Cotton (Wiley, 1990)

Objectives

1. Understanding the major concepts of quantum mechanics and solving simple Schr¨odingerequations 2. Gaining quantum mechanical understanding of atoms, molecules, and chemical bonding 2. Understanding major principles of molecular spectroscopy and interactions

Evaluation and Grading Plan of Lecture Quiz 1 Chaps. 1 - 2 50 pts Feb. 15 Quiz 2 Chaps. 3 - 4 50 pts Mar. 13 Chapters Tentative Dates Mid-term Exam Chaps. 1 - 5 300 pts Mar. 27 1-2 Jan. 30, Feb. 1, 6, 8 Quiz 3 Chap. 6 50 pts Apr. 19 3 Feb. 15, 22, 27 Quiz 4 Chap. 7 50 pts May 1 4 Mar. 1, 6, 8 Final Exam Chaps. 1 - 10 400 pts May 18 5 Mar. 13, 15, 20, 22 Homeworks 5 sets 100 pts TBD 6 Mar. 29, Apr. 3, 5 Total 1000 pts 7 Apr. 19, 24, 26 + 0 − 8 May 1, 3, 8 A 1000-900 900-850 850-750 9 -10 May 10, 15, 17 B 750-700 700-650 650-550 C 550-500 500-450 450-350 D 350-300 300-200 F 0-200 ∗ Grade for borderline case is determined based on attendance. Any kind of academic dishonesty will be punished by zero credit or disciplinary charge.