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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
CHIM0677-1  Physical chemistry III
- Group Theory
- Theoretical chemistry

Duration :  Group Theory : 10h Th, 5h Pr
Theoretical chemistry : 20h Th, 15h QA Sess.
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in chemical sciences, 3rd yearFirst semester6
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Chemical SciencesFirst semester6
Lecturer :  Group Theory : Jean‑Yves Raty
Theoretical chemistry : Françoise Remacle
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
Group Theory

This course introduces the notions of point and translational symmetry, molecular symmetry, symmetry of vibrational modes, representation theory.

Theoretical chemistry

Atomic and molecular theoretical chemistry
I. Basis notions of quantum mechanics
II. Harmonic oscillator
III. Rigid rotor
IV. Angular momentum
V. Hydrogen atom
VI. Methods of approximation
VII . Spin and Pauli principle

Learning outcomes of the course :  
Group Theory

Identification of a point symmetry group and use of group theory to study molecular vibrations.

Theoretical chemistry

Basic concepts of quantum chemistry applied to simple model systems.

Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Theoretical chemistry

Basic quantum mechanics
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Theoretical chemistry

15h of exercises
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Theoretical chemistry

first quater
Recommended or required readings :  
Group Theory

Notes available

Theoretical chemistry

available

Assessment methods and criteria :  
Group Theory

Written exam (theory+exercices)

Theoretical chemistry

written exam for exercises
oral exam on the course

Contacts :  
Theoretical chemistry

Françoise Remacle
Chemistry Department, B6c
Phone : 04 3662347
email : fremacle@ulg.ac.be


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