Atomic Structure   Physics 512.001 Fall 2009 Dr. N. L. Markworth Physics and Astronomy
Class Schedule: 11:00 – 12:15 TR 318 Miller Science	Office Hours MWF   01:30 - 03:30 PM TR       01:30 - 03:30 PM (TEC) Phone: 468-3001	Fall 2009 Room S-322F Markworth's Home Page nmarkworth@sfasu.edu

 

Purpose

This is a graduate level course in advanced atomic structure. The goal is to give the student an in-depth understanding of the field.

Credit Hours: 3

Pre-requisites: PHY 431 (Introductory Quantum Mechanics)

Program Learning Outcomes

• The student will demonstrate proficiency in the basic and applied fields of physics.
• The student will apply physical principles to novel situations, both in the classroom and in research settings.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Develop the statistical distribution laws from first principles
• Associate observed spectra to atomic theory
• Develop semi-classical models of the atom and show how these models lead to quantum mechanics
• Identify the four quantum numbers both from a comparison to the classic two-body problem and from the vector model of the atom

Material

The text is Introduction to the Structure of Matter by John J. Brehm and William J. Mullin.

 

Topics

Course work

The exams will be conducted on the following dates and will each cover a limited amount of course material.

September 29

October 29

December 17, 10:30 - 12:30

The term project is a paper and presentation on a topic in atomic structure of current interest.  The problems will be taken from the text. Complete, easily followed solutions are expected. Where graphical results are requested, students should use a good spreadsheet.

Grading Scale

A 90 – 100           B 80 – 89                   C 70 – 79                   D 60 – 69                   F < 60

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Withheld Grades Semester Grades Policy (A-54)

Ordinarily, at the discretion of the instructor of record and with the approval of the academic chair/director, a grade of WH will be assigned only if the student cannot complete the course work because of unavoidable circumstances. Students must complete the work within one calendar year from the end of the semester in which they receive a WH, or the grade automatically becomes an F. If students register for the same course in future terms the WH will automatically become an F and will be counted as a repeated course for the purpose of computing the grade point average.  The circumstances precipitating the request must have occurred after the last day in which a student could withdraw from a course. Students requesting a WH must be passing the course with a minimum projected grade of C.

Students with disabilities

To obtain disability related accommodations, alternate formats and/or auxiliary aids, students with disabilities must contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS), Human Services Building, and Room 325, 468-3004 / 468-1004 (TDD) as early as possible in the semester.  Once verified, ODS will notify the course instructor and outline the accommodation and/or auxiliary aids to be provided.  Failure to request services in a timely manner may delay your accommodations.

This syllabus and other course materials can be made available in other formats. This course meets certain objectives of the ExCET/TEKS. A copy of the objectives and course correlations is available in the ExCET Advisor's office.

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