PHYS305
QUANTUM MECHANICS I
Also listed under 2 other titles
- Quantum Mechanics ¿ Part I/Lecture, Discussion
- COURSE CANCELLED
- Department
- Physics
- Terms offered
- 26
- Data refreshed
- Sep 1, 2026
Description
Section information text: PHYS 305 and PHYS 306 offer a comprehensive introduction to quantum mechanics and its application in physics and chemistry. Topics include the foundations of quantum mechanics, symmetries and angular momentum, particle in a central potential, electron spin, and perturbation theory.
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2009–2019
1995 2019
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 13% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 17% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 18% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2019 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2018 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2017 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2015 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2014 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2013 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2012 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2011 | 1 section | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2010 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2009 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sections Not offered No data for term
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Tue, Thu, 10:40 AM–11:55 AM Off-campus site 2011
- Tue, Thu, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM Off-campus site 201120102009
- Tue, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM BP321 2008
- Fri, 10:45 AM–12:00 PM BP217 2007-2
- Wed, 10:45 AM–12:00 PM BP217 2007-1
- Fri, 10:45 AM–12:15 PM BP217 2005-1
- Wed, 2:45 PM–4:15 PM BP220 2005-2
- Tue, Thu, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM 2004
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2019 | Padmanabhan Aravind | Lecture | 1 | 5 of 20 enrolled | 21937 |
| Fall 2018 | Padmanabhan Aravind | Lecture | 1 | 5 of 20 enrolled | 21937 |
| Fall 2017 | Padmanabhan Aravind | Lecture | 1 | 4 of 20 enrolled | 21937 |
| Fall 2016 | Padmanabhan Aravind | Lecture | 1 | 4 of 20 enrolled | 21937 |
| Fall 2015 | Alex Zozulya | Lecture | 1 | 0 of 20 enrolled | 21937 |
| Fall 2014 | Padmanabhan Aravind | Lecture | 1 | 3 of 20 enrolled | 21937 |
| Fall 2013 | Padmanabhan Aravind | Lecture | 1 | 2 of 20 enrolled | 21937 |
| Fall 2012 | Padmanabhan Aravind | Lecture | 1 | 2 of 20 enrolled | 21937 |
| Fall 2011 | Padmanabhan Aravind | Lecture | 1 | 2 of 20 enrolled | 21937 |
| Spring 2011 | Padmanabhan Aravind | Lecture | 1 | 3 of 30 enrolled | 38649 |
| Spring 2010 | Padmanabhan Aravind | Lecture | 1 | 3 of 30 enrolled | 35272 |
| Spring 2009 | Padmanabhan Aravind | Lecture | 1 | Enrollment not recorded; capacity 30 | 35272 |
| Spring 2008 | Alex Zozulya | Lecture | 1 | 2 of 30 enrolled | 35272 |
| Spring 2007 | Velvel Hushwater | Lecture | 1 | 2 of 30 enrolled | 35272 |
| Fall 2006 | Unlisted | Lecture | 1 | 0 of 0 enrolled | 20121 |
| Fall 2005 | George Phillies | Lecture | 1 | 2 of 20 enrolled | 20121 |
| Fall 2004 | Alex Zozulya | Lecture | 1 | 2 of 20 enrolled | 20121 |
| Fall 2003 | Alex Zozulya | Lecture | 1 | 4 of 20 enrolled | 20121 |
| Fall 2002 | Unlisted | Lecture | 1 | 2 of 20 enrolled | 20374 |
| Fall 2001 | Padmanabhan Aravind | Lecture | 1 | 3 of 99 enrolled | 20374 |
| Fall 2000 | Padmanabhan Aravind | Lecture | 1 | 1 of 99 enrolled | 20374 |
| Fall 1999 | Padmanabhan Aravind | Lecture | 1 | 2 of 99 enrolled | 20374 |
| Fall 1998 | Unlisted | Lecture | 1 | 2 of 99 enrolled | 20374 |
| Fall 1997 | Padmanabhan Aravind | Lecture | 1 | 3 of 99 enrolled | 20374 |
| Fall 1996 | Padmanabhan Aravind | Lecture | 1 | 2 of 999 enrolled | 20374 |
| Fall 1995 | John A. Davies | Lecture | 1 | 3 of 999 enrolled | 20374 |