Fall 2003, module 2 (10/20 - 12/3)

Meeting times
MWF 1:15-2:05pm  in Reiss 501B (MF) and 502 (W)

Instructor
Amy Liu
Reiss 506
liu@physics.georgetown.edu
202-687-6583
office hours: MW 2:15-3:15 or by appointment

Textbook
Modern Quantum Mechanics, J. J Sakurai (Adison-Wesley Publishing, 1994)

Course outline
In this module, we will build on the basic quantum mechanical concepts you encountered in PHYS-505 and extend them to three dimensions.  We will cover parts of Chapters 3, 5, and 6 in the text.  A tentative schedule for lectures and exams can be found at http://www.physics.georgetown.edu/~liu/p506/syllabus.html

Homework
Weekly homework assignments are due at 6pm on Mondays.  One of the main ways you will learn the material is by doing the homework. You are encouraged to discuss the assignments with your fellow students, but I suggest that you first try them on your own. This will allow you to organize your thoughts and identify areas of difficulty. Please keep in mind that whatever you turn in must be your own work. Simply copying someone else's work without understanding it is not only a violation of the Georgetown Honor System, but also a way to guarantee poor performance on the exams.

Exams
There will be one in-class exam during the module.  In general, the exams will test your understanding of physical concepts rather than your ability to perform complex mathematical manipulations.  (You'll have ample practice with the latter on the homework assignments.)

Grading
Homework (5 assignments): 50%
In-class Exam: 15%
Integrative Experience: 15%
Final Exam: 20%