Course - Quantum Chemistry - TKJ4170
TKJ4170 - Quantum Chemistry
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project assignment | 30/100 | |||
| School exam | 70/100 | 4 hours | E |
Course content
- Schrödinger equation - Angular momentum theory - Born-Oppenheimer approximation - Variational theory - Perturbation theory - The Hartree-Fock model - Correlation wave function models -Optical and electric molecular properties
Learning outcome
After finishing the course, the student will be required to
- account for theory of angular momentum theory for orbitals and electrons, and describe both coupled and uncoupled representation
- account for the Born-Oppenheimer approximation
- account for approximation methods such as variational theory and perturbation theory, and explain qualitative differences between these
- account for central many-electron wave function models and explain important differences between these
- evaluate which method would be suitable for a given chemical problem
- account for computing optical and electric molecular properties
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and exercises (theoretical and with use of python programming). Some exercises mandatory to be allowed to take the exam (will be specfied at course start).
Expected work load in the course is 200-225 hours.
Compulsory assignments
- Excersises
Further on evaluation
Both exams have to be passed to obtain a grade in the course. Failing the exams or to improve the grade, they needs to be retaken the next semester.
If there is a re-sit examination the examination form may be changed to oral.
Recommended previous knowledge
Physical Chemistry
Course materials
Molecular Quantum Mechanics by Peter Atkins and lecture notes
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJ3040 | 7.5 | SPRING 2006 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Physical Chemistry
- Chemistry
- Technological subjects
Examination
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 70/100 E 2025-05-15 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL311 lyseblå sone Sluppenvegen 14 8 - Spring ORD Project assignment 30/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam 70/100 E INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"