CHEM 436/636 - Syracuse University Department of Chemistry

CHEM 436/636: Advanced Physical ChemistryFALL 2010CREDITS: 3CLASS MEETING TIME: T TH, 9:30 AM -10:50 AMLOCATION: CST 1-019INSTRUCTOR:OFFICE HOURS:Professor Ari Chakraborty4-008 CSTarchakra@syr.eduHeld in room 4-008 CSTThursday 2-3 pmand by appointment.COURSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: http://blackboard.syr.edu/The site will have class information posted including:• Lecture notes• Test schedules, results, and post-exam answers• Homework assignments• Other important class informationTEXTBOOK AND OTHER MATERIALS:Physical chemistry: a molecular approach by Donald A. McQuarrie and John D. Simonhttp://www.uscibooks.com/mcqlcon.htmDESCRIPTION:Applications of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics to chemical bonding, molecularproperties, chemical kinetics, catalysis, solid state, and spectroscopy.PREREQUISITES:If you have any questions about your preparation for this course, you should talk to the instructoras soon as possible.Students with any type of disability who may need special consideration or accommodations areencouraged to discuss their concerns with the instructor right away to make arrangements.More information on http://supolicies.syr.edu/EXAMINATIONS:There will be quizzes, two mid-term examinations and a final exam during the official universityfinal exam period. .

EVALUATION:Homework: 10%Exam 1: 15%Exam 2: 15%Quizzes: 30%Final Exam: 30%WEEKLY SCHEDULE (Tentative):Week Topic Topic1 Intro/Quantum Mech. Quantum Mech.2 Quantum Mech. Exact solutions3 Approx. methods Atoms and molecules4 Chemical bonding Chemical bonding5 Quantum Chem. Review before Exam1Exam 16 Spectroscopy Spectroscopy7 Spectroscopy Spectroscopy8 Spectroscopy Spectroscopy9 Statistical Mech. Statistical Mech.10 Thermodynamics Review before Exam2Exam 211 Thermodynamics Thermodynamics12 Thermodynamics Chemical Equilibrium13 Kinetics Kinetics14 Reaction dynamics Solid State15 Solid State ReviewFinal ExamACADEMIC ETHICS:Possession of unauthorized materials during exams, alteration of exams prior to submission forregrading, plagiarism, or other forms of cheating will be considered serious violations ofacademic ethics and treated as such. They may result in a failing grade on an exam or in thecourse and may also be referred to the University disciplinary system.All Syracuse University policies (http://supolicies.syr.edu/) regarding ethics and honorablebehavior apply to this course.

ACADEMIC CALENDARNote: Academic and financial deadlines for adding and dropping classes are determined by the campus of instruction for particular classes, ratherthan the student's campus. Except for those noted as "Extended Campus," the dates below apply to main campus classes. Deadlines for classesoffered on other campuses can be found in their registration publications.3FALL 2010Registration for new graduate students Monday, August 2Schedule Adjustment for returning Undergraduate students Thursday, August 5 - Friday, August 13Registration for new and readmitted undergraduate students Saturday & Sunday, August 28 & 29First day of classes Monday, August 30First day of Extended Campus classes Monday, August 30Late registration Monday, August 30 - Tuesday, September 7Schedule adjustment Monday, August 30 - Tuesday, September 7Labor Day (no classes, University offices closed) Monday, September 6Add deadline * Tuesday, September 7Grading Option deadline - Deadline to elect or rescind pass/fail or audit Monday, September 13optionFinancial deadline for dropping classes* Monday, September 20Eid Ul-Fitr (no classes, University offices open) Friday, September 10Mid-semester reports due (from faculty) Tuesday, October 12Yom Kippur (no classes) Saturday, September 18Mid-term Tuesday, October 19Academic drop deadline* Tuesday, October 26Registration for Spring semester Wednesday, November 10 - Thursday, December 17Withdrawal deadline* Friday, November 19Thanksgiving Break (no classes, University offices open Wednesday Wednesday, November 24 - Sunday, November 28only)Last day of Extended Campus classes Thursday, December 9Last day of classes Friday, December 10Reading days Saturday & Sunday, December 11 & 12; Tuesday & Thursday,December 14 & 16 (am only)Final examinations Monday, Wednesday, Friday, December 13, 15, & 17; Tuesday,Thursday, December 14 & 16 (pm only)Final grades due (from faculty) Tuesday, December 28Registration for new and returning graduate students who did notpreviously register, and new & readmitted undergraduate studentsSPRING 2011Sunday, January 16First day of classes Tuesday, January 18First day of Extended Campus classes Tuesday, January 18Late registration Tuesday, January 18 - Tuesday, January 25Schedule adjustment Tuesday, January 18 - Tuesday, January 25Martin Luther King Day (no classes, University offices closed) Monday, January 17Spring Break (no classes, University offices open) Sunday, March 13 - Sunday, March 20Registration for Fall semester Monday, April 11 - Wednesday, May 11Good Friday (no classes, University offices open) Friday, April 22Last day of classes Tuesday, May 3Reading days Wednesday, May 4; Saturday & Sunday, May 7 & 8Final examinations Thursday & Friday, May 5 & 6; Monday - Wednesday, May 9 - 11Last day of Extended Campus classes Thursday, May 5Commencement Weekend Saturday & Sunday, May 14 & 15SUMMER 2011Maymester Monday, May 16 - Friday, May 27Summer Session I Monday, May 23 - Friday, July 1Combined Summer Session Monday, May 23 - Friday, August 12Memorial Day (no classes, University offices closed) Monday, May 30Independence Day Observed (no classes, University offices closed) Monday, July 4Summer Session II Tuesday, July 5 - Friday, August 12*Intensive Language, Syracuse Univ. Internship Programs (CIP), continuous registration classes, and classes that do not follow the regular semestercalendar have add, drop, and/or withdrawal deadlines. Contact the department that offers these classes for additional information.