CHEMISTRY 3022-63785
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II
Spring 2016
8:00 am - 8:50 am, MWF
CNSB 211
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Instructor:
Dr. Gary L. Findley
Office:
CNSB 202
Office Hours:
9:30 - 12:00 am MTuWThF
Telephone:
342-1835
Email:
findley@ulm.edu
Web Page:
www.ulm.edu/~findley
COURSE
Content:
Goals/
Objectives:
Fundamental interpretations of the physical principles of chemistry.
CHEM 3022, which is a continuation of CHEM 3020, focuses of the quantum
theoretical foundations of modern chemistry. Topics covered include:
introduction to quantum theory, atomic structure, molecular structure,
spectroscopy, statistical thermodynamics, and the electric and magnetic
properties of molecules.
REQUIREMENTS
Prerequisites: “C” or better in CHEM 3020.
Text:
Material
Covered:
Attendance:
Physical Chemistry, P. Atkins and J. de Paula, 10th ed. (W. H. Freeman, New
York, 2014).
Chapters 7 - 16, 18, and other topics as time permits.
It is your responsibility to attend class and to be punctual. Unexcused absences
and/or habitual tardiness will result in a grade penalty, in accordance with the
ULM Code of Student Conduct. Do not enter the classroom if the lecture is in
progress.
EVALUATION
Exams:
There will be a mid-term examination and a final examination. The final
examination will be cumulative.
Homework:
There will be ten homework assignments, each worth 10 pts. Late homework
will not be accepted. You may not consult homework solutions or exam solutions
made available during previous years, or published compendia of worked
problems.
Grading:
homework
mid-term exam
final exam
COURSE TOTAL
100
100
100
300 pts
269 - 300 pts
239 - 268 pts
209 - 238 pts
179 - 208 pts
< 179 pts
A
B
C
D
F
Midterm grades will be posted online. (Note that mid-term grades do not
necessarily reflect final grades.)
Drop Date:
The final date to drop a course is Apr 5.