2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
CHEM2252 Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy
10 creditsClass Size: 250
Module manager: Dr Marcelo Pessoa de Miranda
Email: m.miranda@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Pre-requisite qualifications
Level 1 in Chemistry or equivalentModule replaces
CHEM2350 (a two-semester module to be replaced by two one-semester modules, of which this is the second)This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
To provide students with an underpinning understanding of the foundations of physical chemistry through a study of quantum mechanics and molecular spectroscopy.Learning outcomes
- demonstrate an understanding of the principles, concepts and basic models of quantum mechanics and spectroscopy that are most relevant for chemists;
- understand the role of quantum mechanics in chemistry and how energy is stored and distributed in atoms and molecules;
- understand the connection between quantum mechanics and the absorption and emission of light by atoms and molecules
Syllabus
Quantum phenomena: wave-particle duality, quantisation, tunneling. Postulates of quantum mechanics. Observables, measurement, and uncertainty. Correspondence principle. Time-independent Schroedinger equation. Motion in one or several dimensions (translational, vibrational, rotational, electronic, over or across potential energy barriers). Basic models: square potentials, harmonic oscillator, rigid rotor, hydrogenic atoms.
Transitions between molecular states. Molecular rotational, vibrational, and electronic transitions. Born-Oppenheimer approximation. Anharmonic oscillators. Transition dipole moments. Franck Condon principle. Absorption and emission of light.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Problem Based Learning | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Lecture | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
Tutorial | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
Private study hours | 68.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 32.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Two tutorials (one focusing on quantum mechanics, one focusing on spectroscopy)Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Tutorial Performance | Marks awarded only for written answers | 12.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 12.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) (S2) | 2 hr 00 mins | 88.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 88.00 |
School of Chemistry Data & Formula booklet to be provided
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 28/06/2018
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