PHY 4605 – Spring 2026                                                             Prof. Christopher J. Stanton
INTRO. QUANT. MECH.  2                                                                              Office: 2170 NPB
Time: MWF 5^th   Period (11:45 AM -12:35 PM)                                         Phone: 392-8753
Location: NPB 1226                                                                                        stanton@ufl.edu

                                                                                   

OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Wednesday 1:30-2:30 or by email appointment.  Office hours, by request, can be held online through Zoom.  Please email for a Zoom appointment.

 

GRADER:   Davis Chen, NPB B51,  dclover23@ufl.edu

TEXT BOOK:  The “official” textbook, which is required, is Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 3rd Edition  by Griffiths and Schroeter, (Cambridge University Press, 2018).  ISBN-13: 978-1107189638, ISBN-10: 1107189632.   Note that Griffiths maintains a WEB site containing errata for the textbook at:

https://www.reed.edu/physics/faculty/griffiths/  

Look at the bottom of the page for corrections to different printings.

 

DESCRIPTION: PHY 4605 is the second semester of the advanced undergraduate quantum mechanics class.  We will cover most of chapters 6-11 and parts of chapter 5 and 12 (as time allows).   While the first semester focused on fundamentals and theory, the second semester will focus on applications and approximate methods. 

 

OBJECTIVES: On completion of this course, you should have a sound understanding of key concepts in quantum mechanics, and be able to apply this understanding to analyze, and make both qualitative and quantitative predictions about, the physics of unfamiliar situations. The course should also improve your problem-solving skills.

 

PREREQUISITES: PHY 4604

 

MEETING TIMES:   The class lectures will be in room NPB1226 at the scheduled meeting time MWF 5^th    Period (11:45 AM – 12:35 PM) 

 

COURSE SCHEDULE:  Link to Course Schedule (subject to change).

 

ATTENDANCE: Attendance in class is definitely expected since material outside the textbook may be presented. You are responsible for all material covered in the text and in class. All of this material is relevant for any quiz or examination, unless otherwise stated.

 

HOMEWORK: Your success in this course is directly proportional to the amount of time you spend on solving the homework problems outside of class, be it on your own or with a group of other students.  You will get approximately one homework assignment per week. You are not allowed to  consult the solutions manual, the WEB or students from previous years in solving the problems.  If you do so, it will be considered an act of Academic Misconduct.   You are allowed to discuss the solutions to problems with both the instructor and your fellow students who are currently enrolled in the class.  However, you can not copy directly the solution of another student and you must write up your own solution.  If you discuss the problems with other students, you must list them on your homework assignment and acknowledge their help.

 

EXAMS: There will be three midterm exams during the semester. The dates are: Weds. Feb. 18, 2026; Weds. March 25, 2026; and Tuesday, April 21, 2026.  All exams are during periods E2 – E3 (8:10-10:10 PM).  There will NOT be a final exam. Be sure to check the web site often since changes can take place during the term.

 

In the event of a documented conflict with another event, it will be possible to take the exam shortly before the scheduled time; however, you need to discuss this with me at least a week in advance.  Make-up exams will only be offered for serious medical conditions or university-approved absences supported in writing by the appropriate professional.

 

GRADING: Your total score for the course is determined by your homework (25%), and  three midterm exams   (25% each).  Your grade will be determined by this score.  I will give you feedback  after each mid-term exam that should help you determine how you are doing in the class.  Final letter grades will be assigned based on the distribution of grades at the end of class.  Based on prior experience, grades will be given roughly (but no lower) as follows:

                       

Table showing the score and corresponding grade.

Score	Grade
85-100	A
80-84.99	A-
75-79.99	B+
70-74.99	B
65-69.99	B-
60-64.99	C+
55-59.99	C
50-54.99	C-
45-49.99	D+
40-44.99	D
35-39.99	D-
0-34.99	E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACADEMIC POLICIES AND RESOURCES:  https://syllabus.ufl.edu/syllabus-policy/uf-syllabus-policy-links/