| Professor of Chemistry Quantum Chemistry/Computational Chemistry B.A. - Bradley University, 1964 Ph.D. - Iowa State University,1969 Office: Ardolf Science Center - Room 241 Email: frioux@csbsju.edu Phone: 320-363-5385 Fax: 320-363-5582 Last update on July 16, 2008 |
Office Hours and Teaching Schedule - Spring Semester 2008
| Period\Day | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| I | CHEM 334 ASC 135 |
Office Hour ASC 241 |
CHEM 334 ASC 135 |
Office Hour ASC 241 |
CHEM 334 ASC 135 |
Department Meeting |
| II | Office Hour ASC 241 |
Office Hour ASC 241 |
Office Hour ASC 241 |
Office Hour ASC 241 |
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| IV | CHEM 334 Lab ASC 135 |
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| V | CHEM 334 Lab ASC 135 |
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| VI | CHEM 334 Lab ASC 135 |
My current research involves ab initio quantum mechanical calculations on titanium cage compounds (azatitanatranes) using the electronic structure programs GAMESS and SPARTAN. This work is being done in collaboration with the theoretical chemistry group at Iowa State University under the direction of Professor Mark S. Gordon.I also have an on-going interest in developing computer exercises that illustrate the relationship between the conceptual framework of quantum chemistry and its computational methodologies. Exercises have been prepared and published in the following areas: numerical integration of Schrodinger's equation in one, two, and three dimensions; applications of variational theorem; the self-consistent field method for atoms and molecules; numerical Huckel calculations; and LCAO-MO methods.
I have enjoyed associations and collaborations with Roger DeKock and Jeffry Madura who have contributed significantly to applying the computer to the teaching of quantum chemistry. You will find samples of their work by clicking on their names.