This
is the first semester of graduate quantum mechanics. Prerequisites for
this course are knowledge of undergraduate quantum mechanics and linear
algebra. Some of the topics will be familiar to you, but we will cover
the material in more detail.
Instructor: Matthias Schindler PSC 403 (803) 777-6089 schindler@sc.edu Class meeting times and location: TTh 10:05am – 11:20pm, PSC 205 Office hours: Wednesday 1:30pm – 3:00pm and by appointment Learning objectives:
"Modern Quantum Mechanics" by J.J. Sakurai/J. Napolitano (second edition) Other recommended books are “Lectures on Quantum Mechanics” by S. Weinberg, “Principles of Quantum Mechanics” by R. Shankar, and “Quantum Mechanics” by E. Merzbacher. You might also want to consult you undergraduate textbooks. Final exam: Tuesday, December 10, 9:00am – 11:30am Midterm exams: Tuesday, September 24, 9:00am Tuesday, October 29, 9:00am Homework: Homework problem sets will be assigned weekly. You will have approximately one week to complete the assignments. Academic integrity: The policies governing academic integrity are clearly articulated by the University of South Carolina. Students should carefully review the policies outlined in the Honor Code. You are encouraged to discuss the lecture materials and problems with other students. You may also consult other books and online resources for help with the material. However, copying solutions to problems (regardless of the source) is not permitted and will be considered cheating. All written solutions to the problem sets have to be your own work. Instances of suspected violation of the policies governing academic integrity will be reported. Grading:
Typical minimum scores for grades are as follows. A: 90%, B+: 85%, B: 75%, C+: 70%, C: 60%, D: 50% Reading assignments: It
is recommended that you read the corresponding chapters in the textbook
prior to class. Note that the textbook is not a substitute for the
lecture and vice versa.
Course Calendar:
Note that this is a tentative schedule and that it is subject to change depending on progress in class. Policies and procedures: Attendance: Attendance is mandatory.
Classroom behavior: Please be respectful of others. In particular, cell phones and pagers have to be turned off or silenced during class. Missed exams: Makeup exams will only be permitted with the previous approval of the instructor for valid and documented reasons. Students who are absent without approval will be assigned a grade of F for the exam. Office of Student Disability Services: Any student with a documented disability should contact the Office of Student Disability Services at 803-777-6142 to make arrangements for appropriate accommodations. |