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Title: M211, Quantum Theory
Institution: Murdoch University, Australia

Level:
Degree, diploma, postgraduate.

Description:
This is a core course in the Physics programme and is also a third year elective for Chemistry students. Its principle aim is to study the experimental basis of the atomic and quantum theories and to apply them to simple atomic and molecular systems. It also provides a critique of classical physics and covers foundations of quantum theory, wave mechanics, one dimensional systems, the hydrogen atom, atomic structure, chemical bonding and valence, polyelectronic molecules, relativity, and the philosophical basis of modern physics.
Students will be expected to complete four experimental projects during the course.

Assessment is based on performance in written assignments, laboratory work and final examination.

Prerequisites: M122 Particles in Motion or M150 Physics for Science and Engineering I and M261 Mathematical Methods. It is recommended that students pass M222 Interactions and Fields and or M151 Physics for Science and Engineering II before undertaking this course.
Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included:
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Graduate Diploma in Science (Physics).


Languages:
English

Media and methods employed: Face-to-face tutorials, telephone tutorials, audio cassettes, video cassettes.
Specially written materials, including guides for self-paced study, supported where possible and where appropriate by audio and video cassette tapes, special audio-visual equipment, face-to-face tutoring, telephone tutoring.

Administrative information:
This is a 1 semester course (15 weeks). Between 10-14 hours of study per week is required. It is a 3 point course.

Murdoch University is a member of WADEC (the Western Australian Distance Education Consortium). Copyright in all external mode course materials is held by Murdoch University and enquiries regarding access to, or purchase of, materials should be addressed in the first instance to the Director of External Studies, Murdoch University.


Classification:
070410 CHEMISTRY
070430 PHYSICS

Date: 21 December 1995 bb
Source: 1996 Handbook & Calendar

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