References:
<br>1. Donald A. McQuarrie, Quantum Chemistry, 2nd edition, (2007).
<br>2. Ira N. Levine, Quantum Chemistry, 7th edition, (2014).
<br>3. Peter W. Atkins and Ronald S. Friedman, Molecular Quantum Mechanics, 5th edition, (2010).
<br>4. David J. Griffiths and Darrell F. Schroeter, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, 3rd edition, (2018).
<br>5. David H. McIntyre, Quantum Mechanics: A Paradigms Approach, 1st edition, (2012).
<br>6. Michael D. Fayer, Elements of Quantum Mechanics, 1st edition, (2001).
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<br>Course prerequisites:
<br>Physical Chemistry II and Applied Mathematics.
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<br>Course ob<x>jectives:
<br>We will introduce fundamental concepts and approximation methods in molecular quantum mechanics. 
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<br>Course Outline:
<br>1. Introduction to the Schrodinger equation
<br>2. Particle in a box; Free particle; Particle in a 2D box
<br>3. Elements of linear algebra; Dirac notation
<br>4. Operators; Eigenfunctions and eigenvalues; Hermitian operator
<br>5. Matrix representation of quantum mechanics; Two well system; Huckel theory
<br>6. Foundations of quantum mechanics
<br>7. Harmonic oscillator
<br>8. Rotational motion and the angular momentum
<br>9. The Hydrogen atom
<br>10.Techniques of approximation: the variation method and the time-independent perturbation theory
<br>11. Electron spin; Pauli exclusion principle; Slater determinant
<br>12. Many-electron atoms: Helium atom; Atomic term symbols; Hund's rules
<br>13. Molecular structure: The Born-Oppenheimer approximation; Molecular orbital theory; The hydrogen molecule ion and the hydrogen molecule
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<br>Course Grades:
<br>Homework (10%)
<br>3 Exams: Exam 1 (30%); Exam 2 (30%); Exam 3 (30%)