COURSE TIME: MWF 10:00-10:50 am.
COURSE LOCATION: Physics 130.

INSTRUCTOR: Richard Scalettar
OFFICE: Physics-Geology 409.
OFFICE HOURS: Mo,Fr 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm; or by appointment.

TEACHING ASSISTANT/GRADER: Dave Cone
OFFICE: Physics 401
OFFICE HOURS: Th, 3:00-4:00 pm

PROGRAMMING PROBLEM SESSIONS: We 1:00 -2:00 pm, Physics 106 (Computer Lab)
Review/Examples of Programming in C. Attendence is optional!!!

GRADING:
(Weekly) Homework 50%:
Some numerical work will be assigned. To be done with C programs. (See problem sessions above.)
Midterm Exam 20%: Wednesday Nov. 2, 10:00-10:50 am, room 130
Final Exam 30%: Monday Dec. 5, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, room 130

MORE GRADING DETAILS:
* All exams are closed book. Calculators are allowed.
* Make-up exams will be given only in the case of emergencies. Please obtain written documentation for any absence.
* No credit will be given on homework and exams without all work being shown. If you believe there has been an error in the grading of a homework problem or exam, please write a clear note and resubmit to me. This must be done within one week of the return of the graded material.
* A significant fraction of exam problems will be chosen from homework, and lecture material. Regular review of these parts of the course throughout the quarter will prepare you well for the midterm and final.

TEXT: "Introduction to Quantum Mechanics", 2nd edition, David J. Griffiths

SYLLABUS:
Physics 115A covered
Griffiths Chapters 1-3
Physics 115B will cover:
Chapter 6, Secs. 1,2 Time Independent Perturbation Theory
Chapter 4. Quantum Mechanics in Three Dimensions
Chapter 6, Secs. 3, 4 Time Independent Perturbation Theory: The Hydrogen Atom
Chapter 5. Identical Particles
Chapter 9. Time Dependent Perturbation Theory