Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry

Course title

M0177000

	TACHIBANA Masahiko
	LEE SO YOON

Course description

This course will focus on the molecular structures and properties of inorganic complexes and compounds. We will study concepts in bonding, trends in periodic properties, molecular symmetry and its relationship to spectra, solid-state, reaction mechanisms, coordination chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of selected elements.Lectures organize the material, outline goals and cover the basic principles of each topic. It is expected that students will read the textbook and work the problems as appropriate to augment the material presented in the class.Students must have followed the “Basic Chemistry” course or have demonstrated proficiency in chemistry at IB standard level, and consequently the “General Chemistry A” and “General Chemistry B” as prerequisites to be admitted to this course.

Purpose of class

The aim of this course is to help students acquire an understanding of the principles of inorganic chemistry on the academic level.

Goals and objectives

	Goals and objectives	Course Outcomes
1.	The students will be able to explain the principles on the periodic table, Lewis acid-base theory, molecular shape and symmetry, coordination bonds, and reaction mechanisms	A-1
2.	The student will be able to predict the characteristics of basic inorganic compounds including alkaline metals, halogens, and d-group elements.	A-1
3.	The student is able to give a presentation on a topic of his choice selected from the classes	A-1

Language

English

Class schedule

	Class schedule	HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.)	Amount of Time Required
1.	Introduction - Breif history of chemistry - Review of Basic Principles of Chemistry: atom, electron, ion, molecule, acid/base, redox	lecture review at home	90分
2.	Bonding - Lewis acid and base theory - Metallic, Ionic, and Covalent bonding - Semiconductors	lecture review at home	180分
3.	Periodic Table - Ionization Potential and Electronegativity - Main Group Elements - d-block and f-block Transition-Metal Elements	lecture review at home	180分
4.	Molecular Shape and Symmetry - Valence-Shell Electron-Pair Repulsion (VESPR) theory - Group Theory and the Point Group of simple Molecules - Vibrational Spectroscopy	lecture review at home	180分
5.	Coordination Chemistry - Coordinate bond in Werner type Complexes - Metal-Carbon bond in Organometallics	lecture review at home	180分
6.	Solution - Aqueous and Non-aqueous Solutions - Formation of Metal Complexes and Chelate Effect - Characteristics of typical Non-aqueous Solvents	lecture review at home	180分
7.	Exam #1 - Exam regarding classes 2-6 - Review and Discussion over Exam questions	preparation for exam #1	240分
8.	Reaction Mechanisms - Electron Transfer Mechanism in Redox Reaction - Electrolysis and Cell Reaction	lecture review at home	180分
9.	Chemistry of Hydrogen, Alkaline Metals and Halogen - Hydrogen bonding - Metal Hydrides - Alkali Halides	lecture review at home	180分
10.	Chemistry of Other Main Group Elements - Chemistry of Metallic Elements - Chemistry of Oxygen and Non-Metallic Elements - Chemistry of Semi-Metallic Elements	lecture review at home	180分
11.	Chemistry of Transition Group Elements - Chemistry of lighter d-group Elements - Chemistry of heavier d-group Elements - Chemistry of f-group Elements	lecture review at home	180分
12.	Inorganic Solid Materials - Magnetism of Metal Oxides and Superconductors - Lithium Ion Batteries - Inorganic Fibers and Graphen	recture review at home	180分
13.	Exam #2 - Exam regarding classes 8-12 - Review and Discussion over Exam questions	preparation for exam #2	240分
14.	Final Pressentation	preparation for final presentation	280分
Total.	-	-	2650分

Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

	Exams	Presentation	Total.
1.	40%		40%
2.	40%		40%
3.		20%	20%
Total.	80%	20%	-

Evaluation method and criteria

Exam #1 will contribute 40% to final grade.
Exam #2 will contribute 40% to final grade.
The presentation will contribute 20% of final grade
To pass the student must earn a total score of 60% or more.

Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.

ways of feedback	specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class

Textbooks and reference materials

inorganic Chemistry, 3rd ed. D. Shriver and P. Atkins, Freeman (1999).

Prerequisites

General Chemistry A, General Chemistry B

Office hours and How to contact professors for questions

Contact via e-mail, the e-mail addresses to Masahiko Tachibana: tatibana(at)shibaura-it.ac.jp
Contact via e-mail, the e-mail addresses to So-Yoon Lee: soyoon(at)shibaura-it.ac.jp

Regionally-oriented

Non-regionally-oriented course

Development of social and professional independence

Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills

Active-learning course

About half of the classes are interactive

Course by professor with work experience

Work experience	Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A	N/A

Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals

7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION

Last modified : Thu Sep 28 04:07:58 JST 2023