Inorganic Chemistry

Catalog description

Inorganic Chemistry (Chemistry 470) is a one semester course that presents contemporary theories about molecular structure and reactivity and applies them to inorganic materials, catalysis, nanotechnology, and bioinorganic chemistry. The course extends the application of fundamental chemical theories of structure, bonding, thermodynamics, and kinetics that are developed in prerequisite courses (Organic Chemistry I and II (Chem 210/250), Physical chemistry I and II (Chem 410/450) to current problems in the chemistry of main group and transition elements. Group theory will be introduced to elucidate the symmetry, structure, bonding, and spectroscopy of the d-block elements. The course prepares students for advanced study in chemistry, biology, or biochemistry and provides an introduction to topics of interest for students preparing for careers in chemical industry. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: CHEM 410 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3