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    Overview

    Concepts of bonding, coordination chemistry, solid state structure and multinuclear NMR will be used to predict and rationalise the synthesis, structure and reactivity of inorganic and organometallic compounds.

    Using selected lecture and laboratory themes students will gain an understanding of how the concepts of bonding, coordination chemistry and solid-state structure can be used to predict and rationalise the synthesis, structure and reactivity of inorganic and organometallic compounds.

    About this paper

    Paper title Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry
    Subject Chemistry
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,173.30
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 202 or CHEM 203
    Recommended Preparation
    CHEM 202 and CHEM 203
    Schedule C
    Science
    Eligibility
    This is an important paper for chemistry majors and for all students requiring knowledge and understanding of inorganic chemistry to underpin their major subject.
    Contact

    Associate Professor Nigel T. Lucas

    Tel 64 3 479 5377

    Location: Science II, 3n10

    nlucas@chemistry.otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Course Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Nigel Lucas

    Lecturers: Professor Sally Brooker

    Professor Lyall Hanton

    Paper Structure

    The topics covered in CHEM 303 are:

    • Transition metal organometallic chemistry
      Study of the compounds with M-C bonds and their reactivity, structure and involvement in catalytic reactions.

    • Coordination chemistry
      Emphasis is on the synthesis, structure and physical properties of transition metal coordination complexes.

    • Materials chemistry
      Comparison of metal oxide and sulfide solid structures and a study of the consequential band structure, magnetic and electronic properties.

    • Introduction to crystal structure analysis
    Teaching Arrangements
    There are three lectures and one 4-hour laboratory class each week.
    Textbooks

    Highly Recommended: Housecroft, C.E. and Sharpe, A.G. Inorganic Chemistry, (2nd edition or later), Pearson.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Expectations at the completion of the paper:

    • An understanding of how the concepts of bonding, coordination chemistry and solid-state structure can be used to predict and rationalise the synthesis, structure and reactivity of inorganic and organometallic compounds
    • An ability to carry out practical work; emphasis will be on synthetic and analytical techniques which give a good grounding in experimental inorganic and organometallic chemistry
    • An ability to work successfully in a team
    • An ability to use the literature and a variety of information systems
    • An ability to problem solve
    • An ability to manage time
    • An ability to undertake self-directed work
    • An ability to write a formal report using standard scientific terminology

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Wednesday 12:00-12:50 9-13, 15-22
    Thursday 11:00-11:50 9-13, 15-16, 18-22
    Friday 11:00-11:50 9-12, 15-22

    Practical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Thursday 14:00-17:50 9-13, 15-16, 18-22
    A2 Friday 14:00-17:50 10-12, 15-16, 18-22
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