CHEM 514
Inorganic Chemistry
Chemistry and Biochemistry
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Description
In-depth treatment of theoretical concepts in inorganic chemistry and solid state, organmetallic, and bioinorganic chemistry.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Recommended
Completion of Chem 462 or concurrent enrollment in Chem 462. \nCompletion of Chem 467 or Chem 468 is also satisfactory
Title
Describe Atoms and Molecules
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to describe atoms and molecules.
Title
Describe Physical and Electronic Properties of Inorganic Com
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to describe the physical and electronic properties of inorganic compounds such as metals, ionic solids, coordination compounds and nanomaterials.
Title
Assign Point Groups and Deduce Symmetries
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to assign point groups and deduce the symmetries of atomic orbitals, molecular orbitals, and molecular vibrations.
Title
Draw and Name Coordination Compounds
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to draw and name coordination compounds.
Title
Write and Orally Present Element Report
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to write and orally present a report on an element or family of elements.
Title
Describe Metalloproteins
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to describe several metalloproteins.
Title
Identify Compounds, Reactions, and Mechanisms
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify stable organometallic compounds, common organometallic reactions, and catalytic mechanisms.
