| S.No |
Topic |
Learning Objectives |
Teaching Guidelines |
Methodology |
Hours |
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Unit I |
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| 1 |
Concept of distribution, thermodynamic probability and most probable distribution |
Students should able to understand thermodyanmic probability, and most probable distributiom |
Problem solving on this topic |
Presentation/interactive lectures using personal response |
2 hrs |
| 2 |
Canonical, grand canonical and micro canonical ensembles |
Students should know the ensembles |
Deliver lecture and derive equations minutely |
group problems |
1 hrs |
| 3 |
Maxwell – Boltzmann statistics, Statistical thermodynamic formulation of Maxwell – Boltzmann distribution law |
students be able to derive distribution law and relatve with different type of velocities |
Discuss and explain |
Lecture and internet based learning |
3 hrs |
| 4 |
Maxwell – Boltzmann law of distribution of energy and evaluation of average velocity, root mean square velocity |
Select and apply |
Using board and marker for derivations |
3 hrs |
| 5 |
Law of equipartition of energy; Partition function and its factorization |
The student will be able to understand partition function and relate with thermodynamic properties |
pictorial represenation of different models |
computer assisted learning |
2 hrs |
| 6 |
Relationship of atomic and molar partition function to thermodynamic properties |
helps stydents visualize chemistry and improve problem solving skills |
Using board and marker for derivations |
2 hrs |
| 7 |
(I) internal energy (ii) entropy (iii) Gibb’s free energy (iv) heat contant (v) work function (vi) pressure (vii) heat capacity at constant volume |
develop skills and build confidence |
Homework |
1 hrs |
| 8 |
Derivation of equation of state for a mono atomic ideal gas. |
able to derive equation for mono atomic gas |
Lecture should be problem based |
improve learning and grades |
2 hrs |
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Unit II |
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| 1 |
Translational partition function, calculation of absolute entropy of an ideal monoatomic gas, Seckure -Tetrode equation |
Learn to know translational partiotion function, Seckure Tetrode equation |
discuss problems presented mathematically |
allow students to work at their own pace until they master concepts |
3 hrs |
| 2 |
Vibrational, Rotational, & electronic partition function of diatomic molecules |
Learn to know vibrationa, rotational partition function |
Lecture should be problem based |
develop skills and build confidence |
2 hrs |
| 3 |
Derivation of expressions for transitional ,vibrational, rotational, electronic energy; expressions for entropy |
Students able to derive different expression of translational vibrational, and concept of zero point energy and |
understand the conceptual idea |
helps students studying university chemistry books in the library |
2 hrs |
| 4 |
Gibbs free energy, work function due to transitional, vibrational and rotational motion of a molecule |
carry out the mathematical activities and comparison the other earliar concepts |
improve learning and grades |
2 hrs |
| 5 |
Effect of change of zero point energy on partition function and also on thermodynamic properties like internal energy |
provide insight to students performance |
2 hrs |
| 6 |
Gibbs free energy, enthalpy, work function & entropy |
motivate students learning |
2 hrs |
| 7 |
Chemical equilibrium and equilibrium constant in terms of partition functions, Free energy function |
how partion function is used to derive equiliribium constants |
understand the conceptual idea |
helps students studying university chemistry books in the library |
2 hrs |
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Unit III |
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Quantum mechanical treatment of Helium atom and the failure of rigorous quantum mechanical method |
Students able to derive the Quantumn mechanical approach to He atom |
Search and investigate the mathematical and conceptual approch |
Using board and marker for derivations |
4 hrs |
| 2 |
Need of approximate methods, first order perturbation theory (excluding time dependent), variation principle |
Able to derive the equations of variation theorem and perturbation principle |
Search and investigate the mathematical and conceptual approch |
Presentation/interactive lectures using personal response |
3 hrs |
| 3 |
Application of first order perturbation and variation principle to evaluate ground state of helium atom |
2 hrs |
| 4 |
Applicability of perturbation theory to an electron in a one dimensional box under the influence of electric field |
Students know the application of perturbation theory |
spend more time teaching |
monitor students performance and spend more time in teaching |
2 hrs |
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Unit IV |
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| 1 |
Valance bond method |
Students should able to understand the valence bond theory and aplly in hydrogen molecule ion |
Search and investigate the mathematical and conceptual approch |
Presentation/interactive lectures using personal response |
2 hrs |
| 2 |
Valance bond method to hydrogen, hydrogen molecule ion. |
3 hrs |
| 3 |
Their symmetric and anti symmetric solution without actual valuation of various integrals |
2 hrs |
| 4 |
Energy of molecular hydrogen system, LCAO-MO approximation |
2 hrs |
| 5 |
Refined treatment of hydrogen molecules |
Able to refine the treatement of H molecue and getting resonance and hybridazations |
Lecture should be problem based |
presentation/interactive lectures using personal response |
1 hrs |
| 6 |
Concept of resonance and its role in the stability of hydrogen molecule ion, electron spin |
2 hrs |
| 7 |
Pauli’s exclusion principle, hybridization. |
2 hrs |
