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  Course Description
Course Name : Quantum Chemistry

Course Code : KM 329

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : Sub-Level (Undergraduate Degree)

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. BİRGÜL YAZICI
Prof.Dr. GÜLFEZA KARDAŞ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explain particle-wave duality
Explain wavefunctions
Explain Schrödinger wave equation with particle
Understand many-electron atoms
Explain molecule structure

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To learn wave - particle duality, Schrödinder wave equation, atoms and molecule orbitals.

Course Contents : Wave- particle duality, Particle in one-dimensional box, Uncertainty arising from the wave nature of matter, Schröndiger wave equation, Hydrogen atom, many- electrons atom, the structure of molecule.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Particle-wave duality Related book and internet Lecture and presentation
2 Wave properties of matter Related book and internet Lecture and presentation
3 Particle in a one-dimensional box Related book and internet Lecture and presentation
4 Wavefunctions Related book and internet Lecture and presentation
5 Uncertainty arising from wave nature of matter Related book and internet Lecture and presentation
6 heisenberg uncertainity principles Related book and internet Lecture and presentation
7 One-dimensional Schrödinger wave equation Related book and internet Lecture and presentation
8 Midterm exam Related book and course notes Written exam
9 Quantum mechanical tunnelling Related book and internet Lecture and presentation
10 Rotational motion Related book and internet Lecture and presentation
11 The hydrogen atom, Bohr theory Related book and internet Lecture and presentation
12 Many-electron atoms Related book and internet Lecture and presentation
13 Atomic orbitals Related book and internet Lecture and presentation
14 Molecule structure Related book and internet Lecture and presentation
15 Molecule orbitals Related book and internet Lecture and presentation
16/17 Final exam Related book and course notes Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Quantum mechanics for Chemist, Prof.Dr.David O. Hayward.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Feel comfortable with chemistry knowledge and capable to make relation with practical applicaitons 3
2 Observe and analyze the developments, directions and needs of industires for sustainability 2
3 Acquire life long education capability 2
4 Have capability of reaching for information 5
5 Acknowledge about total quality and relating the knowledge from different disciplines 0
6 Have capability of evaluating the national sources for technology development 0
7 Have capability of transmitting the knowledge and relating different disciplines 5
8 Gain the ability to achieve new knowledge and technology 3
9 Learn problem solving methodolygy and creative thinking 3
10 Have capability of bringing together theory and practical applicaiton 3
11 Feel comfortable with laboratory studies 0
12 Follow the developments in chemistry industries 0
13 Monitor progress in the field of chemistry. 3
14 Have capability of team work and leadership 4
15 Acquire property of objective and critical view 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 90
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.6
ECTS Credit: 4