1. Title of the Course Quantum chemistry
2.   Course Number CH 871/ CH 872
3. Status of the Course Program Elective
4.   Structure of Credits 3-0-0-3
5.   Offered To PhD Chemistry
6.   Prerequisite Nil
7. Course Objective: This course will introduce the fundamentals of quantum chemistry
8. Course Content: Need for quantum theory, Postulates in Quantum chemistry, Uncertainty principle, Exactly solvable models in Quantum chemistry: particle in a box, Harmonic oscillator, Rigid rotor, Hydrogenic systems. Approximate methods: Variation theorem and perturbation theory, Multi electron atoms, Bonding in diatomic molecules, time dependent perturbation theory.
9. Text book(s):
1. Quantum Chemistry, D. A. Mc Quarrie, Viva Publishers
2. Molecular Quantum Mechanics, P. W. Atkins, Oxford Publishers
10. Reference(s):
NA