2024 Faculty Courses School of Science Department of Chemistry Graduate major in Chemistry
Basic Concepts of Physical Chemistry I
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Chemistry
- Instructor(s)
- Shinya Koshihara
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Mon
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- CHM.C401
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 14, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
Students will learn about the electronic state, structure, dynamic properties of molecules and their interaction with light. Furthermore, based on statistical mechanics of molecular aggregates, students study the electronic state and electronic properties of molecular aggregates, and learn the concepts of metals, semiconductors, etc.
Course description and aims
By the end of this course students will understand the electronic states and electronic properties of condensed matter and the behavior of metals and semiconductorsconcept of energy band structure.
Keywords
Molecular partition function, Energy band structure, Optical property of molecular solids, Density of states, Fermi energy
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
The lecture about the solid-state physics is given in part I, and that about the molecular energy levels is given in Part II.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Solid-state physics (1): general explanation about this course, fundamental of statistical physics and Electronic structure of solids | Characteristics of the electronic state in solid |
| Class 2 | Solid-state physics (２): Electronic structure of solids | Characteristics of the electronic state in solid |
| Class 3 | Solid-state phycsis (5): Energy band model 1 | Band model for the electronic state in crystal |
| Class 4 | Solid-state physics (４): Energy band model 2 | Characteristics of electronic structure based on band model 1 |
| Class 5 | Solid-state physics (５): Energy band model 3 | Characteristics of electronic structure based on band model 2 |
| Class 6 | Solid-state physics (６): Optical properties of solid based on the band model | Discuss the optical properties of solid based on the band model |
| Class 7 | Solid-state physics (7): Microscopic physical model of excited states in solid | Discuss the characteristics pf photo carrier in solid |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to study class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class with referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
Course materials are provided during class if necessary.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None required.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Students’ course scores are based on understanding of basic concepts of atoms and molecules, and condensed matter.
Activities in class 20%, Final examination (or Report) 80%
Related courses
- CHM.C532 ： Advanced Quantum Chemistry
- CHM.C531 ： Advanced Physical Chemistry
- CHM.C402:Basic Concepts of Physical Chemistry II
Prerequisites
Introductory quantum chemistry
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from ”[at]” to ”@”(half-width character).
Shinya Kosihara: koshihara.s.aa[at]m.titech.ac.jp
Office hours
Contact by email in advance to schedule an appointment.
Shinya Kosihara (Main Building, Room 118)
Other
As for this lecture course, ’in person style' will be basically utilized.