Physical Chemistry II is taught by Professor David A. Micha of the UF Chemistry Department.
Course description: This is the second part of a two-semester series in Physical Chemistry. It covers the principles of quantum mechanics, its applications to atomic and molecular spectra, and the fundamentals of molecular statistical thermodynamics and reaction dynamics. The emphasis is on concepts and applications to molecular problems. Students must have knowledge of calculus and some differential equations. Some of the optional work will relate to applications with computational tools such as Maple or Mathematica, and chemical applications packages such as HyperChem.
Instructor: David A. Micha, 2318 NPB (New
Teaching Assistant: Aysun Altan, 311 CLB (Chem Lab Bldg), tel. 392-4653. E-mail aaltan@chem.ufl.edu. Her office hours are Tuesdays 5th period (11:45-12:35 PM) and Thursdays 7th period (1:55-2:45 PM) at CLB 311.
Place and times: New location starting Wed. Jan. 9 is room 215 Rinker Hall (old: Room 2196 McCarthy Hall Bldg. A), Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 2nd period (8:30-9:20 AM)
Office hours: Wednesdays 3rd period (9:35 – 10:25 AM ), in room NPB 2318. Other days, at any time by appointment (call or e-mail) in room NPB 2318.
Textbook: "Physical Chemistry" Volume 2, 8th edition, by Peter Atkins and Julio DePaula (Freeman , New York, 2006)
Grades: Based on Progress Test 1, 25%; Progress Test 2, 30%; and Progress Test 3, 30%; plus Homework, 15%; optional computer work , 5% extra. The homework is due one week after it is given. The scale of grades is: A: 100-85%; B: 84-70%; C: 69-55%; D: 54-40%; F: below 40%.
Classes begin/end: January 7/ April 23.
Classes suspended: Jan. 21 (MLK Day); Feb. 22 and 25 (Sanibel International Symposium); March 8-15 (Spring Break); April 8 and 9 (ACS National Conference). Make-up classes TBA.
Other Information:
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University honesty policy: The student honor code states "We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity". This applies in particular to cheating and improper use of copyrighted materials.
Policy on class attendance: Students are expected to regularly attend class and to be prompt in arriving to class. Class attendance will be randomly checked, and it will be used to decide the final grade in borderline cases.
Make-up exams: Make-up exams for progress tests and the final exam will be given to a student who needs them due to a serious conflict involving the student or a close relative, provided the conflict is documented.
Students with disabilities: These students must be registered with the Dean of Students Office, which will provide documentation for the instructor when requesting acommodations.
Class behavior: Students are expected to avoid class conversations, disturbing the class with beepers, cell phones, pets, etc., and to avoid arriving late to class.