KEMA2150 Chemistry of Transition Metals (3 cr)

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Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Chemistry
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023

Description

  • Basics of chemistry of d- and f- block metals
  • organometallic compounds
  • catalysis
  • the most common reactions and reaction mechanisms of metal compounds

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student

  • recognizes the special features of d- and f- block metals.
  • identify organometallic compounds and their basic properties.
  • understands the electron structures of coordination compounds and their effect on the properties of the compounds.
  • understand the mechanisms of the most common reactions.
  • understand the role of the catalyst in catalysis reactions.

Working life skills

  • Capabilities for designing functional coordination compounds.
  • Understand the basics of reactivity of coordination compounds and use this knowledge to utilize compounds in chemical applications.

Description of prerequisites

Recommended: Basic studies of Chemistry and KEMA2140 Introduction to the Chemistry of Main Group Elements (or KEMA214 Inorganic Chemistry 2) or equivalent knowledge.

Compulsory prerequisites

Study materials

  • M. T. Weller, T. L. Overton, J. P. Rourke, F. A. Armstrong: Inorganic Chemistry, 6th edition, 2014, chapters: 19-25.

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Kurssin läpäisyyn arvosanalla 1/5 vaaditaan vähintään 50 % mahdollisista tenttipisteistä.
Time of teaching:
Period 4
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Method 2

Evaluation criteria:
Passing the course (1/5) requires at least 50% of the maximum score on the exam.
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Participation in teaching (3 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Study methods:

Luentoja ja harjoituksia.

Teaching

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Exam (3 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

If you want to take exam in English, please contact the teacher.

Teaching