KEMS320 Advanded Course in Inorganic Chemistry 1 - Main Group Chemistry (3 cr)

Open the course unit brochure on Sisu
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Chemistry
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023

Description

The course includes topics such as:

  • main group chemistry (groups 1,2 and 13 - 18),
  • organometallic compounds of main group elements,
  • MO- and VB-theories,
  • total electron density and bonding, and
  • characterization methods in inorganic chemistry.

Learning outcomes

After passing the course, the student will:

  • have a basic understanding of main group chemistry.
  • understand the connection between electronic structure and molecular properties.
  • know the basics of inorganic characterization methods and their uses in research and industry.
  • understand the basics of writing scientific manuscripts.
  • have gained experience in preparing and delivering scientific research presentations.

Working life skills:

  • understanding the chemistry of main group elements, and the utilization of their properties both in scientific research and in industrial applications.
  • delivering a scientific research presentation from relevant (applied) topic based on brief literature survey.


Additional information

The course is lectured in 2021-2022. The course can be taken by book exam in 2020-2021 and 2022-2023.

Description of prerequisites

Subject studies in chemistry, especially courses KEMA2140 and KEMA2150 (Inorganic Chemistry 1 and 2).

Compulsory prerequisites

Recommended prerequisites

Study materials

  • Housecroft, Catherine E. and Sharpe, Alan G.: Inorganic Chemistry, 4th Ed., Prentice Hall, 2012 (ISBN-13: 9780273742753), chapters 4, 9-18 and 23. (ISBN-13: 9780273742753)

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
50% of the maximum points (to give a grade of 1/5) as well as a seminar presentation is required to pass the course.
Time of teaching:
Period 1
Select all marked parts

Method 2

Evaluation criteria:
50% of the maximum points (to give a grade of 1/5) as well as a seminar presentation is required to pass the course.
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
x

Teaching (3 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

lectures, mandatory seminar presentation on a topical issue in main group chemistry based on review of articles in scientific journals, and passing the home exam at the end of the course.

Will be lectured in English if needed.

Teaching

x

Exam (3 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

Home exam and seminar presentation (contact the lecturer for scheduling). If you want to take exam in English, please contact the teacher.

Teaching