Welcome to the PHYS 3301 Course :: Fall 2024

[PHYS 3301] Principles of Physics IV: Introduction to Quantum Physics
Prerequisite: PHYS 1408 and MATH 2450.
Corequisites: PHYS 3201 or PHYS 3101.

Failure of classical physics in the microscopic realm, development and fundamentals of quantum theory,
applications to atoms, molecules, solids, nuclei, and particles.

Course Syllabus::    Dr.Lee's class (3301)

Class Schedule

• TR 8:00 am - 9:20 pm @SC 112
  

Course Text

Modern Physics, 2nd edition, by Randy Harris (ISBN-10: 0805303081 or ISBN-13: 9780805303087)

Course Objective

• The objective of this course is to develop a solid understanding of simple quantum mechanical systems, hydrogen atom, spin, atomic physics, solid state physics, nuclear physics and fundamental particle interactions.

Course Coverage

• We will start with a discussion of simple quantum mechanical systems and explore the Schrödinger equation. We will later concentrate on the hydrogen atom, spectroscopy, and advanced topics in the text.

Grading Policy

The following scores will be accumulated during the course of the semester:


• Homework (15%)
• Term Paper + Presentation (10%)
• Mid-term Exams (40%)
• Final Exam(35%)
  
  No makeup exams will be given.
  Your letter grade will be determined according to the following scale: A (90-100), B (80-89), C (70-79), D (60-69) and F(0-59).
  

Homework

• Homework sets will be assigned regularly (see the class schedule) and will be based on the material presented in class.
• HW Assignments:

  Date	Due	Chapter	Homework Assignments
  9/4	9/17	3	17, 23, 25, 28, 31, 37, 38, 41
  9/17	9/24	4	13, 15, 20, 31, 36, 41, 48, 53, 63, 67
  10/8	10/17	5	24, 28, 31, 34, 50, 57, 59
  10/21	10/29	6	15, 18, 20, 24, 28, 36
  11/5	11/19	7	18, 20, 23, 32, 37, 38, 45, 47, 53, 60
  11/5	11/19	8	30, 31, 35, 41, 49

Term Paper

• A term paper will be written (5-10 pages).
• Topic for the term paper will be decided in consultation with the instructor based on the topics covered in the lab and the course.
• Term paper grade is 10% of your grade.
• I encourage you to attend the Physics Colloquium. You might find a topic interesting and decide to write your paper on that.