KEMS320 Advanded Course in Inorganic Chemistry 1 - Main Group Chemistry (3 cr)
Description
Content
The course includes topics such as:
• main group chemistry (groups 1,2 and 13 - 18),
• organometallic compounds of main group elements,
• MO- and VB-theories,
• total electron density and bonding, and
• characterization methods in inorganic chemistry.
Completion methods
Active participation in lectures, mandatory seminar presentation on a topical issue in main group chemistry based on review of articles in scientific journals, and passing the home exam at the end of the course.
On academic years when lectures are not given: taking the course is possible by completing home exam and giving seminar presentation (contact the lecturer for scheduling).
Assessment details
Evaluation based on home exam at the aend of the course, 50% of the total points required to pass. In addition, seminar presentation is mandatory for the completion of the course.
Learning outcomes
• have a basic understanding of main group chemistry,
• understand the connection between electronic structure and molecular properties,
• know the basics of inorganic characterization methods and their uses in research and industry,
• understand the basics of writing scientific manuscripts, and
• have gained experience in preparing and delivering scientific research presentations.
Additional information
Course will be lectured once every two years, next time in 2017-18 (fall 2017). Course is given in English if needed, lecture material is in English.
Description of prerequisites
Literature
- Housecroft, Catherine E. and Sharpe, Alan G.: Inorganic Chemistry, 4th Ed., Prentice Hall, 2012 (ISBN-13: 9780273742753), chapters 4, 9-18 and 23 .; ISBN-13: 9780273742753