CHEM 361: Inorganic Chemistry

Program
Credits 3
Attributes
Required for the major,
Natural Sciences Division,
Upper-Level
Students will conduct a systematic examination of the chemical elements and their compounds, with an emphasis on periodicity of properties. Learning goals include, but are not limited to, examining bonding theories, group theory and reaction mechanisms. Particular emphasis on the coordination compounds and organometallic compounds of transition metals. Other topics and learning goals include bioinorganic chemistry and solid-state chemistry. Labs explore synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds. Learning outcomes include the successful understanding of the indicated goals.

Prerequisites

Grade of C or better in CHEM 321 and CHEM 331