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CHM307Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Atomic And Molecular Structure And Symmetry

This course introduces fundamental aspects of atomic and molecular symmetry. It covers the derivation of the Schrodinger equation and its application to orbitals, including solving problems like particle in a one-dimensional box. Molecular spectroscopy theories are explored, encompassing vibrational, rotational, electronic, and rovibrational spectroscopies. The course also delves into concepts like coupling, resonance, and Walsh's rule, along with symmetry and group theory, examining symmetry elements, point groups, and their applications. Finally, it discusses the heat capacity of crystal solids and associated laws.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
intermediate
Math Level
Course Keywords
Schrödinger equationMolecular spectroscopySymmetryGroup theoryHeat capacity

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
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Math Level
Moderate Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Schrödinger equation

2

Molecular spectroscopy

3

Vibrational spectroscopy

4

Rotational spectroscopy

5

Symmetry elements

6

Group theory

Total Topics6 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

General Chemistry

Basic Physics

Calculus

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Lecturer

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

8h

Unit 1: The Schrödinger equation

8 study hours
  • •Understand the historical context and developmental stages of quantum chemistry.
  • •Learn to derive the time-independent Schrödinger equation from first principles.
  • •Interpret the components of the Schrödinger equation and their physical significance.
Week
2

Module 1:

7h

Unit 2: Theories of bonding

7 study hours
  • •Explore the valence bond theory and its conditions for orbital overlap.
  • •Learn about hybridization, different types of hybridization, and their examples.
  • •Understand the concept of resonance and how to calculate resonance energy.
Week
3

Module 2:

8h

Unit 1: Molecular Spectroscopy

8 study hours
  • •Understand the principles of molecular spectroscopy.
  • •Differentiate between rotational, vibrational, rovibrational and electronic spectroscopy.
  • •Explain dipole requirements for spectroscopic transition.
Week
4

Module 2:

7h

Unit 2: Coupling in Spectroscopy

7 study hours
  • •Explore the concept of coupling with special reference to spin-orbit, Russell-Sanuders and JJ coupling.
  • •Understand the principles of spin-orbit, Russell-Sanuders and JJ coupling.
  • •Differentiate between spin-orbit, Russell-Sanuders and JJ coupling.
Week
5

Module 3:

8h

Unit 1: Symmetry and Group Theory

8 study hours
  • •Understand the meaning of symmetry, group theory, symmetry elements and their application to molecular problems.
  • •Learn about symmetry group, group theory, symmetry elements, symmetry operations and application of symmetry.
  • •Apply symmetry and group theory to solve molecular problems.
Week
6

Module 3:

7h

Unit 2: Heat capacity of solid Crystal

7 study hours
  • •Define heat capacity and understand models explaining heat capacity of solid crystal.
  • •Explore Dulong and Petite, Loius and Einstein models.
  • •Apply Dulong and Petite, Loius and Einstein models to solve heat capacity problems.
Week
7

Module 1:

12h

Unit 1: The Schrödinger equation

6 study hours
  • •Review Module 1: The Schrödinger equation and Theories of bonding.
  • •Practice problems related to the Schrödinger equation and theories of bonding.
  • •Complete assignments related to Module 1.

Unit 2: Theories of bonding

6 study hours
  • •Review Module 1: The Schrödinger equation and Theories of bonding.
  • •Practice problems related to the Schrödinger equation and theories of bonding.
  • •Complete assignments related to Module 1.
Week
8

Module 2:

12h

Unit 1: Molecular Spectroscopy

6 study hours
  • •Review Module 2: Molecular Spectroscopy and Coupling in Spectroscopy.
  • •Practice problems related to Molecular Spectroscopy and Coupling in Spectroscopy.
  • •Complete assignments related to Module 2.

Unit 2: Coupling in Spectroscopy

6 study hours
  • •Review Module 2: Molecular Spectroscopy and Coupling in Spectroscopy.
  • •Practice problems related to Molecular Spectroscopy and Coupling in Spectroscopy.
  • •Complete assignments related to Module 2.
Week
9

Module 3:

12h

Unit 1: Symmetry and Group Theory

6 study hours
  • •Review Module 3: Symmetry and Group Theory and Heat capacity of solid Crystal.
  • •Practice problems related to Symmetry and Group Theory and Heat capacity of solid Crystal.
  • •Complete assignments related to Module 3.

Unit 2: Heat capacity of solid Crystal

6 study hours
  • •Review Module 3: Symmetry and Group Theory and Heat capacity of solid Crystal.
  • •Practice problems related to Symmetry and Group Theory and Heat capacity of solid Crystal.
  • •Complete assignments related to Module 3.
Week
10

Module 1:

12h

Unit 1: The Schrödinger equation

12 study hours
  • •Work on Tutor Marked Assignment 1 (TMA 1).
  • •Focus on topics from Module 1.
  • •Review all units in Module 1.
Week
11

Module 2:

12h

Unit 1: Molecular Spectroscopy

12 study hours
  • •Work on Tutor Marked Assignment 2 (TMA 2).
  • •Focus on topics from Module 2.
  • •Review all units in Module 2.
Week
12

Module 3:

12h

Unit 1: Symmetry and Group Theory

12 study hours
  • •Work on Tutor Marked Assignment 3 (TMA 3).
  • •Focus on topics from Module 3.
  • •Review all units in Module 3.
Week
13

Module 1:

12h

Unit 1: The Schrödinger equation

12 study hours
  • •Comprehensive course review.
  • •Focus on key concepts and formulas.
  • •Practice exam questions.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Schrödinger equation to its applications.

2

Practice solving quantum chemical problems from Units 3-5 weekly.

3

Review molecular spectroscopy principles from Units 7-9 regularly.

4

Focus on understanding symmetry elements and point groups in Unit 11.

5

Practice applying group theory to solve molecular problems from Unit 11.

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