Spring 1997:
Green Sheet Chemistry
CHEM 263
Quantum Chemistry
Instructor: J. V. Acrivos-DH16;
One Semester (3 units)-Tel. 408-924-4971,2; FAX:..4945; e-mail:
acrivos@chemibr1.sjsu.edu
OFFICE HOUR PRIVELEGES FOR STUDENTS WHO ATTEND CLASS are determined
by the students' schedule for best attendance. e-mail question
answered in 24 hours. Students must attend all classes in order
to obtain credit. Two 1.5 hour classes meet twice a week (T R
1200 to 13:15).
I. Text: D. A. McQuarrie, "Quantum Chemistry"
University Science Books, Mill Valley, California
II. Prerequisites by Catalog:
- Physical Chemistry (CHEM 161A,B or 160 or
equivalent).
- Physics (60, 61, 62 or 1, 2 or equivalent).
- Integral and Differential Calculus (Math 30,
31, 32 or equivalent).
- Computer Literacy is required.
- Course contents: Modules will posted in the
www which can be accessed through the Computer Laboratory at One
Washington Square:
http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/Acrivos/front.html
"click on philosophy of teaching"
III. Course Description:
In 15 weeks with two
1:15 meetings, five complete lectures will be presented. Two of
these will involve computation on the SJSU IBM 3090. Students
can not miss any of the five classes: QM.1 (Introduction); QM.2
(Analysis); QM.3 (Self Consistent Field Solutions of the Schrödinger
Equation); QM.4 (MOTECC Computation); QM.5 (Interpretation of
Computational Data).
IV. Course Grade:
- Homework, Attendance/Open Book Quiz:
10%/10%/10%
- Term Paper 50 %.
- Discussion of All Term Papers on day
of the final 20%.
V. Study Time:
For two hours of study per unit per week
an average student gets an average course, i.e., at least six
hours of study per week are required to obtain an average grade
in an average course.
VI. The departmental policy on cheating is sanctioned.
VII. EMERGENCIES AND EVACUATIONS:
If you hear a continuously sounding alarm, or are
told to evacuate by Emergency Coordinators (colored badge identities),
walk quickly to the nearest stairway (end of each hall). Take
your personal belongings as you may not be immediately allowed
to return. Follow instructions of Emergency Coordinators. Be quiet
so you can hear. Once outside, move away from the building. Do
not return to the building unless the Police or Emergency Coordinators
announce that it is permissible.
VIII. GRADE and REQUIRED PROCEDURE FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS:
- (15%) Statement of:
- The system under study:
- The data available:
- The objective to be achieved:
- (25%) Statement of the pertinent relations with
text reference.
- (40%) Carry out numerical analysis including
all units used. Underline the correct answer. Block diagrams,
computer output and graphs are allowed.
4. (20%) State the physical significance of results,
i.e., what do the results mean?
