CHM 232 - Foundations in Inorganic Chemistry

4 credits (Spring)

An introduction to the principles of inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on multidisciplinary aspects of the discipline. Symmetry, molecular orbital theory and ligand field theory will provide a framework to explore the bonding, magnetism and spectroscopic properties of coordination complexes. Topics such reactivity (hard and soft acids and bases), reaction mechanisms, and organometallic chemistry, will also be introduced. Laboratory work includes synthesis, spectroscopic analysis, scientific writing and presentations, and literature review.

Prerequisite: CHM 221 with grade S, C, or better.
Note: Not offered every year.
Instructor: Kamunde-Devonish