CHEM 313
Quantum Mechanics
Fall 2026 · ENCH 313
Topics
- Quantum foundations
- wavefunctions and probability
- operators and uncertainty
- Schrödinger equation
- particle in a box
- harmonic oscillator
- rigid rotor
- hydrogen and many-electron atoms
- angular momentum and spin
- approximation methods
- chemical bonding
- spectroscopy applications.
Readings
- Required: Donald A. McQuarrie, Quantum Chemistry, 2nd edition/Viva student edition, University Science Books, Sausalito. Supplemental: David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (edition not specified).
2025 · ENCH 313
Topics
- The Postulates of Quantum Mechanics: The Schrödinger equation, wavefunctions
Readings
- Listed material: Reference book: Quantum Chemistry, Donald A. McQuarrie, 2nd edition Additional reading: Quantum Chemistry, Ira N. Levine, 7th edition
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- Syllabus / course outline ↗Fall 2026
- Syllabus / course outline ↗2025
- Fall 2026. Required-text table lists both “2nd edition” and “Viva student edition”; retained without reconciling editions.