Quantum Chemistry (442-1-01)

Instructors

Roel Tempelaar

Meeting Info

Technological Institute M120: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00AM - 9:50AM

Overview of class

The aim of this course is to provide graduate students with an intuitive understanding of quantum mechanics in preparation of advanced quantum chemistry courses and their research. Basic topics will be covered such as the Schrödinger equation, the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, operators, and commutation relations, and simple quantum systems will be solved using analytical techniques. A basic understanding of algebra and differential equations is required. Throughout this course, an emphasis will be put on how the quantum mechanical concepts are related to one another, as well as to everyday classical phenomena.

Class Materials (Required)

Written notes will be provided.

Class Materials (Suggested)

Title: Quantum Chemistry, 7th ed.
Author: Ira Levine
Publisher: Prentice Hall (2014)
ISBN: 9780321803450
Approx. price: $273 new, $50 ebook