Syllabus of Physics 3316

Course Title/Section: PHYS 3316/Modern Physics II /14628

Time: 11:30am-1:00pm TTh Classroom: SRI 516

Instructor: Dr. Wu-Pei Su email:WPSu@UH.EDU

Phone:713-743-8280 Fax:713-743-8201

Office:313 HSC Office Hours:1:00-200pm MW

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I. Course Description

A quantitative introduction to fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics with

applications to atomic structure and spectra and other systems.

II. Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to 1) understand the basic

ideas of the topics listed above and to 2) solve quantitative problems of those topics.

III. Textbook

"Introduction to Quantum Mechanics", David J. Griffiths, 2nd Edition.

IV. Course Content

Chapters 1-6.

V. Course Structure

Lectures plus questions and answers with discussions of homework problems.

VI: Course Requirements

MATH 3331 (credit or concurrent enrollment)

PHYS 1321,1322

VII:Evaluation and Grading

Homework(15%), Midterm(35%), Final(45%),others(5%).

Typical grade boundaries: D to A

Policy on grades of I(Incomplete): A grade of I(incomplete) is only awarded under

extraordinary circumstances such as personal illness or a death in the immediate

family. Documentation of either situation must be provided.

Addendum: Whenever possible, and in accordance with 504/ADA guidelines, the University

of Houston will attempt to provide reasonable academic accommodations to students who

request and require them. Please call 713-743-5400 for more assistance.

Midterm: Oct 23 (Tuesday)

Final: Dec 13, Thursday, 11-2pm.