PHYS7741

Quantum Mechanics I

Name: Quantum Mechanics I
Rating: 4.66 (36 reviews)

Introduction includes elements of the linear algebra in Dirac notation. Topics include postulates of quantum theory, simple problems in one dimension, classical limit, harmonic oscillator, Heisenberg uncertainty relations, systems with N-degree of freedom, symmetries, rotational invariance and angular momentum, hydrogen atom, and an introduction to spin. Also included is the path integration formulation of quantum theory.

Course overview

Department: Physics
School: MCAS
Credits: 3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.66 / 5

Based on 36 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Ziqiang Wang
Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.77/5
Ying Ran
Fall 2024 · Official rating 4.60/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Ziqiang Wang · Higgins Hall 263 MW 09:00AM-10:50AM · Offered