CHEM248 - 01 - Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry

A special emphasis will be placed on group theory and the systematic treatment of symmetry in chemical systems. This course is required for a chemistry degree with American Chemical Society (ACS) certification and focuses on descriptive Inorganic Chemistry. Topics include nuclear and coordination chemistry, theories of bonding, crystal field theory, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction and everyday applications of inorganic chemistry. The laboratory gives students experience with inorganic synthesis, qualitative analysis, spectroscopy, and characterization of optical and magnetic properties of inorganic materials. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.