CHEM 514

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Inorganic Chemistry

Chemistry and Biochemistry College of Computational, Mathematical, & Physical Sciences

Course Description

In-depth treatment of theoretical concepts in inorganic chemistry and solid state, organmetallic, and bioinorganic chemistry.

When Taught

Fall

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3

Fixed/Max

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

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Describe Atoms and Molecules

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to describe atoms and molecules.

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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.

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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.

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Draw and Name Coordination Compounds

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to draw and name coordination compounds.

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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.

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Describe Metalloproteins

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to describe several metalloproteins.

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Identify Compounds, Reactions, and Mechanisms

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to identify stable organometallic compounds, common organometallic reactions, and catalytic mechanisms.