Information Package / Course Catalogue
Quantum Chemistry
Course Code: KMY378
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Ability to explain the concepts of particle, atom and matter. Understanding the particles that make up the atom. To help understand quantum mechanics and molecular electronic structure with physical and mathematical expressions and to show ways to apply quantum mechanics to problems in chemistry.

Course Content

Application of quantum mechanics and calculations to chemical models and reactions, atoms and molecules, calculation of emission and absorption energy amounts in excited atoms.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Yüksel ŞAHİN
Learning Outcomes
1.Textbooks containing up-to-date information on atomic models and atomic structure provide basic theoretical information supported by other sources.
2.May have extensive knowledge about the basic physical and chemical properties of matter.
3.Recognizes atomic models and can explain the concepts of particle, atom and matter.
4.Understands the wave functions of particles and can express them mathematically.
5.Can use, adapt and transfer theoretical and applied knowledge.
6.Ability to define and interpret problems related to the field and share the results scientifically.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.I.N.Levine, " Quantum Chemistry", Prentice Hall (1999)
2.Mc.Quarrie, "Quantum Chemistry", Mill Valley (1983)
3.Charles E Mortimer - Chemistry The basic knowledge of chemistry 2015. 12th edition.
4.F. Köksal, R. Köseoğlu “Quantum Chemistry” Nobel (2012)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic information about the atomic structure of matter and the atom
Week 2 - Theoretical
Forces in the core and the core
Week 3 - Theoretical
Quantum theory
Week 4 - Theoretical
Quantum theory and Atomic models
Week 5 - Theoretical
Bohr atomic model
Week 6 - Theoretical
Wave mechanics
Week 7 - Theoretical
The Schrödinger wave mechanics
Week 8 - Theoretical
Heisenberg's uncertainty principle and probability calculation (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
According to the wave equation analysis of the hydrogen molecule
Week 10 - Theoretical
The Schrödinger wave equation in the implementation of the molecules
Week 11 - Theoretical
One-dimensional particle motion analysis of the box
Week 12 - Theoretical
Three-dimensional analysis
Week 13 - Theoretical
According to the model of a quantum analysis of polyatomicmolecules
Week 14 - Theoretical
Description of MO approximate methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Midterm Examination130232
Final Examination138240
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
5
4
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
3
5
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
4
OÇ-6
5
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026