Dr. Takamasa Momose, Chemistry A327, , 604-822-5401
Textbooks:
1. J. Michael Hollas, Modern Spectroscopy (4th edition), John Wiley & Sons, 2004 (required text).
2. Donald A. McQuarrie, Quantum Chemistry, University Science Books, 1983 (optional text).
3. P. W. Atkins and R. S. Friedman, Molecular Quantum Mechanics, (advanced reference).
4. Jeffrey I. Steinfeld, Molecules and Radiation (2nd edition), Dover Publications, 1985 (advanced reference).
5. Peter F. Bernath, Spectra of Atoms and Molecules (2nd edition), Oxford University Press, 2005 (advanced reference).
Marking Scheme:
1. Combo Grade:
• Homework Assignments: 10% (about 1 assignment every two weeks)
• One Midterm Exam: 30% (covering the first half course material)
• One Final Exam: 60% (covering the entire course material)
2. Or 100% Final Exam, if your final exam grade is higher than the above combo grade. You must write the midterm exam in order to be qualified for this offer.
Contact Info:
Dr. Takamasa Momose
Chemistry/Physics Building A327
Office Phone: 604-822-5401
Email:
Office Hours: Anytime, but please e-mail me first.
Syllabus:
1. Review of Quantum Mechanical Background (Chapter 1)
2. Electromagnetic Radiation (Chapter 2)
3. Experimental Method (Chapter 3)
4. Molecular Symmetry (Chapter 4)
5. Rotation Spectroscopy (Chapter 5)
6. Vibrational Spectroscopy (Chapter 6)
7. Electronic Spectroscopy (Chapter 7)
8. Ionization Spectroscopy (Chapter 8)
9. Laser Spectroscopy (Chapter 9)
10. Modern Techniques in Spectroscopy