Physics & Astronomy

451 Quantum Mechanics I Section 1, Fall 2008 MWF 9AM, C285 ESC Instructor: Justin Peatross N269 ESC

Course

• Textbook: David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, 2nd ed.
• In-Class Quizzes on Reading (10% of grade), Homework (40% ), Exams (30%), Final (20%)
• Class/Reading Schedule
• Testing Center: Exam I: Oct. 1-2; Exam II: Oct. 29-30; Exam III: Nov. 21-25.
• In Class Final: Tues. Dec. 16, 7:00AM-10:00AM

Homework

• Assignments due Tuesdays and Thursdays by 5PM (in 451 bin across from N373 ESC).
• Your lowest two homework scores will be dropped.
• No late homework accepted unless you have in excess of two valid excuses.
• Appeals: For homework or quizzes, please first try to resolve issuses with the grader;
  for exams or other concerns, resolve with instructor.
• Tuesday Grader: Peter Lyon (lyon0100@yahoo.com , 801-358-0150). Available in N333 Tues. 3PM.
• Thursday Grader: Laura Adams (ladams1776@comcast.net, 734-474-3870). Available in N333 Thurs. 3PM.

Scores

• Obtain Course ID number
• Grades
  Your Class ID: Last 4 digits of your BYU ID:

Instructor

• Office Hours: Daily 10AM
• N269 ESC, 422-5043
• Email Justin Peatross (physics451@byu.edu)

Resources

• A Small Handbook of Quantum Mechanics by Grant W. Mason, near bottom of free website.
• Matlab Program to integrate Schödinger Equation.
• Website for viewing spherical harmonics.
• Website for viewing hydrogenic orbitals.
• Exam 1

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