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KIM4023Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy2+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of CHEMISTRY
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Selçuk BİLGEN
Co-LecturerProf. Dr. Kamil Kaygusuz, Prof. Dr. Sedat Keleş
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
In this course, it is planned to teach students quantum chemistry and the evaluation of spectroscopic properties with quantum chemistry methods.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Knows the origin of quantum mechanics.3 - 63,
LO - 2 : Knows the events that classical physics cannot explain.3 - 63,
LO - 3 : Can explain the uncertainty principle.3 - 63,
LO - 4 : Knows translational movement.3 - 63,
LO - 5 : Knows vibration movement.3 - 63,
LO - 6 : Knows rotational movement.3 - 63,
LO - 7 : Explains atomic orbitals.3 - 63,
LO - 8 : Knows ionization energy.3 - 63,
LO - 9 : Knows electron affinity.3 - 63,
LO - 10 : Knows the basic principles of quantum chemistry.3 - 63,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Introduction to quantum chemistry, Events that classical physics cannot explain, Dynamics of microscopic systems, Uncertainty principle, Quantum theory, Translational motion, Vibrational motion, Rotational motion, Atomic structure and atomic spectra, Hydrogen-like atoms, Atomic orbitals and energies, Multi-electron atoms
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Origin of quantum mechanics
 Week 2Dynamics of microscopic systems
 Week 3Principles of quantum mechanics
 Week 4Uncertainty principle
 Week 5Translational movement
 Week 6Translational movement
 Week 7Vibration movement
 Week 8Vibration movement
 Week 9Midterm
 Week 10Rotational motion
 Week 11Rotational motion
 Week 12Structure of hydrogen-like atoms
 Week 13Atomic orbitals and their energies
 Week 14Structure of multi-electron atoms
 Week 15Ionization energy and electron affinity
 Week 16Final exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Atkins, P.W. 1998; Physical Chemistry, Oxford University Press, Oxford.
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 25/11/2023 1,5 50
End-of-term exam 16 22/01/2024 1,5 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 2 14 28
Sınıf dışı çalışma 3 14 42
Arasınav için hazırlık 3 8 24
Arasınav 1.5 1 1.5
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 4 6 24
Dönem sonu sınavı 1.5 1 1.5
Total work load121