Theorical chemistry

Duration

25h Th, 15h QA Sess.

Number of credits

Lecturer

Françoise Remacle

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This course introduces the notions of point and translational symmetry, molecular symmetry, symmetry of vibrational modes, representation theory.<br /><br /> 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 learning unit

Identification of a point symmetry group and use of group theory to study molecular vibrations.
Acquire the key concepts of quantum mechanics that underly the model systems used to interpret rotational, vibratiional and electronic spectra.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Basic quantum mechanics

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

15h of exercises

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

first quater

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Course in presence. Podcasts available. Remote teaching if required.

Recommended or required readings

Notes available<br /><br /> available

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

oral exam on the theory part and written  exam on the exercise part.
To obtain a grade equal or higher than 8/20 it is necessary to obtain a grade equal to at least 8/20 both at the oral and written exams.
 

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

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

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