OFFICE: 112A Engineering and Science; office phone 269-2903
OFFICE HOURS: MWF 3-4 PM. Other times by appointment (see me after class); or just stop by my office to see if I am available.
TEXTS:
*Quanta: A handbook of concepts, 2nd. ed., P. Atkins, Oxford Univ. Press
Molecular Visions--molecular model kit by Darling Models (bookstore; optional)
Applied Mathematics for Physical Chemistry,
2nd ed., James Barrante, Prentice hall.
Molecular Orbital Theory for organic chemists, A. Streitwieser, John Wiley. (The whole story of Hückel MO theory at an organic chem. level)
Molecules and Radiation, 2nd. ed., J. I. Steinfeld, The MIT Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts. (Molecular spectroscopy, complete)
*Molecular Reactions & Photochemistry, Depuy & Chapman, Prentice-Hall.
*Molecular Photochemistry, N. J. Turro, W. A. Benjamin, Inc. (a classic and clearly written text)
Molecular Quantum Mechanics, 2nd. ed., P. W. Atkins, Oxford University Press. (Introductory graduate level, more extensive)
Mechanisms of Chemical Reactions, Gardiner, Benjamin Inc. (Lots of examples)
*Physical Chemistry, 2nd. ed., Barrow, McGraw-Hill. (Simplified approach)
*Physical Chemistry, 3rd. ed. G. Castellan, Addison-Wesley. (Different approach with more complete math. steps)
*Quantum Mechanics in Chemistry, M. Hanna, Benjamin-Cummings. (Good Hückel MO section)
Quantum Chemistry, 2nd. ed., J. P. Lowe, Academic Press. (Written with little jargon, in the way students communicate--personal copy)
*Symmetry and Spectroscopy--An Introduction to Vibrational and Electronic Spectroscopy, D. C. Harris and M. D. Bertolucci, Dover Books (Readable intro. to applications including HMO theory, only $13.95 in paper)
*Symmetry in Bonding and Spectra-An introduction, Bodie E. Douglas and Charles Hollingsworth, Academic Press.
*Symmetry Through the Eyes of a Chemist, I. Haigittai and M. Haigattai, Plenum Press (dare I say "light reading")
*Symmetry in Molecules,
J. M. Hollas, Chapman and Hall Ltd. (Simplified group theory, very readable)
In the second part of the course: to use quantum mechanics to describe atomic and molecular structure, a description that arises naturally from consideration of the wave nature of electron motion in orbitals and leads to the description of a bond as localized electron density. To relate this structural information to laboratory techniques for identifying and characterizing atoms and molecules (various spectroscopies). To use the power of symmetry in deriving optical absorption/emission selection rules and simplifying quantum mechanics. This is a very important background for studying inorganic chemistry, molecular structure and reactivity.COURSE STRUCTURE: Three 50 minute lecture/problem analysis sessions each week with class participation strongly encouraged.
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*The lowest quiz or homework grade will be dropped. This is not a competition, there is no "curving" of hour exam or quiz grades. The final exam will be curved, however. Diligent completion of the homework not only earns credit but is an excellent way to learn this subject! Use the Solutions Manual for clues when needed, but WORK THE PROBLEM to truly learn it. It is expected that the assignments will have been read prior to class, and homework done as we go along.Exams missed without prior instructor approval shall result in a score of zero for that exam. Academic integrity: working together on homework is encouraged, but you are expected to submit your own work, cheating on any assignment, or test will result in a score of zero for that assignment. Check your Student Handbook for a synopsis of the UPJ Academic Integrity Guidelines. Final grades are based on the letter grade, +/- system, where B = 80, B- = 78, and B+ = 85, etc. In the case of borderline grades I may raise a final grade based on class participation, attendance and other subjective factors. In no case will I lower a grade below the computed value.
ADA: Students with disabilities who require special testing accommodations or other classroom modifications should notify both the course instructor and the director of Disability Resources as early as possible, but no later than the fourth week of the term. Students may be asked to provide documentation of their disability to determine the appropriate accommodations.
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(Refer to Quanta as needed to clarify concepts; there may be occasional assignments) Integral calculus Operator algebra |
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Molecular structure (skip
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Exe. 1-10 and handout set |
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Molecular symmetry: description
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Read Hollas for simplified approach Symmetry operators, matrix algebra and group theory |
skip this chapter!! Applied Math. for Phys. Chem.: chap. 9 (matrices and determinants), others as needed. |
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| Apr.24 9-11 AM |
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