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Academic Year |
2011
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Course Code |
CHEM2504
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Title |
Physical Chemistry I: Introduction to Quantum Chemistry
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Credit |
6
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Department |
Chemistry |
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Course Co-ordinator |
Prof A S C Cheung, Chemistry
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Teachers Involved |
Prof A S C Cheung (100%)
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Course Aim
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The course presents fundamental principles and topics on quantum chemistry in order to provide a soiled foundation for students intending to further their studies in chemistry.
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Course Contents |
Elementary quantum mechanics: Historical development, Postulates of quantum mechanics, Principles of quantum mechanics, Theory of angular momentum, Heisenberg uncertainty principle. Applications to simple systems: particle in a box, harmonic oscillator, rigid rotator; Atomic structure: Hydrogen and many electron atoms. Molecular structure and chemical bonds. Approximation methods: variational method, Hartree-Fock method, valence bond theory, and perturbation theory.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
-understand and use the terminology and nomenclature in quantum chemistry and topics discussed in the course.
-demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic concepts in quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure
-understand elementary numerical procedures and the basic relationships of quantum mechanics and molecular systems.
-hands-on experience of the application of Hartree-Fock method to molecules.
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Pre-requisites |
Pass in CHEM1002; and
Not for students who have already passed in CHEM2503 before.
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Offer in academic year
2011 - 2012
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2nd sem
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Availability in 2012 - 2013
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Y
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| Examination |
May
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| Teaching Hours |
24 lectures, 6 tutorials and 6x 4-hour laboratory sessions
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Assessment Method |
One 2-hour written examination (75% weighting). Continuous assessment of practical work and assignments (25%)
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Quota |
9999
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Textbooks |
D. A. McQuarrie: Quantum Chemistry (2nd Edition, 2007)
I.. N. Levin: Quantum Chemistry (5th Edition, 2008)
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References |
NIL
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Course Website |
NIL
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Remarks |
NIL
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Status |
You had submitted at Feb 10, 2011
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Comment (For Department
Reference Only) |
NIL
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Last updated by CHEM at Feb 10, 2011
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