Area: | Department of Applied Physics |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Other Requisite(s): | Admission: to the Physics honours program.
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Syllabus: | Basic Concepts of Quantum Theory. Wave Mechanics in One Dimension. Scattering Theory. Polyelectronic Atoms. Molecular Structure. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have investigated some of the key topics of modern quantum mechanics, applied them to a range of problems using computer packages and developed skills in algebraic computing techniques to solve selectedproblems. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Townsend, J., 1992, 'A Modern Approach to Quantum Mechanics', McGraw-Hil, New York. Study Guide for M430 Advanced topics in applied computational physics, Murdoch University. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 35%. Computing Laboratories 25%. Final Examination 40%. |
Field of Education: | 10300 Physics and Astronomy (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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