The aim of this part of the course is to give basic knowledge in quantum mechanics and quantum chemistry. In the first good one week the basics of quantum mechanics is introduced and applied to key examples as particle in the box, particle on a sphere, the harmonic oscillator and the hydrogen atom. This provides the ground for some of the remaining parts of the course. In the second week we discuss the use of the quantum mechanics and group theory to understand the binding in molecules due to molecular orbital theory.
Problem solving is an integrated part of the course.