Syllabus 33200


City College of New York

Chemistry 33200

 

Physical Chemistry II

Lecture: Twice a week, 1 hr 15 min

 

Workshop: once a week, 1 hr 45 min

 

 

Course Description:

Introduction to quantum mechanics with applications to spectroscopy and chemical problems.

 

Prerequisites:

 

Chem 33000 or CHE 22900 and CHE 33000, A minimum grade of C is required

 

Hours/Credits: 3 lecture, 2 workshop hours per week, 3 credits

 

Textbook:  Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (2nd Edition), David J. Griffiths, ISBN: 9780131118928

 

Calculator: A calculator is required for CHEM 33200. A TI-89 graphing calculator is highly recommended.


For me, the important thing about quantum mechanics is the equations, the mathematics. If you want to understand quantum mechanics, just do the math."

 

{Freeman Dyson

 

Grading Scheme:

In-Class Exams           60%

Final Exam           20%

Homework           20%

 

There will be three in-class exams that count for 60% of the grade for the course; the lowest in-class exam grade will count for 10%, the highest in-class exam grade will count for 30%, and the remaining in-class exam grade will count for 20%. Missing an exam will result in receiving a zero grade for that particular exam. There will be no make-up in-class exams.

Homework:

Homework will be assigned for each week and will be due the following week (see the course sched-ule for details). The homework is mandatory and contributes to 20% of your total grade. Students may work in groups on the homework, however, each student must turn in their own solutions to the homework problems. The homework problems are an essential component of the course.

 

Attendance:

There is no specifc attendance policy for this course. It is highly unlikely that students will pass this course without regular attendance.