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CHEM 518

Advanced Inorganic Laboratory

Chemistry and Biochemistry College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Course Description

Synthesis, characterization, and properties of materials; coordination and organometallic compounds.

When Taught

Fall

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

0

Fixed

6

Other Prerequisites

Chem 514 or concurrent enrollment.
Chem 201 or 601 or concurrent enrollment.

Title

Safely Handle Lab Equipment

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to safely and with proficiency handle solvents, chemicals, glassware, and instruments.

Title

Use Solid-State Techniques to Synthesize Compounds

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to use solid-state techniques to synthesize compounds and characterize the compounds they synthesize.

Title

Complete Lab Experiments Independently and in Small Grops

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to work independently and in small groups to complete laboratory experiments.

Title

Synthesize, Isolate, Characterize and Explain Properties

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to synthesize, isolate, characterize and explain the properties of main group, coordination, organometallic, and bioinorganic compounds.

Title

Write Scientific Lab Reports

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to write scientific lab reports.