COORDINATION CHEMISTRY AND GROUP THEORY

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In this course, students will learn symmetry including symmetry elements and symmetry operations, point groups, group theory and its applications in molecular orbital theory and spectroscopic interpretation; basic fundamental knowledge of coordination chemistry; organometallic and bioinorganic compounds and their applications; solid state chemistry and main group chemistry. In addition, atomic and molecular structures, bonding theories, periodic properties of the elements will also be covered. PREREQ: BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN CHEMISTRY OR A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN A STEM FIELD WITH A MINOR IN CHEMISTRY