Syllabus

• Quantum Chemistry (CH352, Fall 2018)

The official description of the course is provided in the Loras College Undergraduate Bulletin.  This course will cover fundamental principles in quantum mechanics and its application to chemistry.  Topics will include fundamental postulates of quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy, etc.  Also included is background and application of modern computational quantum chemistry.  The course has both a theoretical (class) and hands-on (lab) component.  We will discuss specific course goals and outcomes together.

Prerequisites: Chemistry 112 or 245, Math 160 or above, and Physics 210/211 or 223/224.

Where & When

• Lecture – Monday/Wednesday/Friday Science Hall 245 @ 8:00-8:50 am
• Lab –Thursdayy Science Hall 245 @ 8:00-10:50pm

Staff

• Lecturer – Dr. Adam Moser (adam.moser@loras.edu), Science Hall 213
  • Office Hours: TBA

Materials

1. “Physical Chemistry: A Molecular Approach” by McQuarrie & Simon

Grading

To be discussed and decided by the class.

There will be no make-up exams or make-up quizzes.

Laboratory

The laboratory section of this class will come in two types: experimental and theoretical.  Details will be discussed during lab.

Schedule

This semester we will work through the topics below, which correspond to the quantum introduction and chapter 1-11 in the textbook.  We may also continue to chatpers 12-15 depending on our pace.

As part of Computational Chemistry section, we will learn the basics of modern quantum, computational chemistry and how to apply these to various problems in chemistry.

Academic Conduct

Please refer to the  Loras College Academic Honesty Policy.  Cheating not only disrespects the college, your instructor, and you fellow students, but yourself as well.  I expect you to work together often, but cheating is any “[b]ehavior in which a deliberately fraudulent misrepresentation is employed in an attempt to gain underserved intellectual credit, either for oneself or for another person.  Students are required to actively protect their work against misuse by others (lending tests, projects, term papers).”

Make-up Policy

You must notify me  at minimum 1 day any the absence if you want to make up the work.  Exams will not be given any other time except for unforeseen emergency.

Learning Disabilities

In accordance with federal law, if you have a diagnosed disability or believe you have a disability that might require reasonable accommodations, please discuss your needs with me at soon as possible.  Documentation of your disability must be on file with the Lynch Office of Disability Services (LODS), 120 Academic Resource Center (563-588-7134) for you to receive accommodations.

Things can change …

The instructor reserves the right to change any portion of this course syllabus as needed.