Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry

Course title

M0177000

Course description

This course will focus on the structures and properties of inorganic complexes and compounds. We will study concepts in periodicity of the atoms, and nature of chemical bond in metal, compounds and molecules. After that, we will study crystal and molecule symmetries 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, chemical bond, and origin of colors in inorganic compounds	A-1
2.	The student will be able to predict the crystal structure and characteristics of basic inorganic compounds.	A-1
3.	The student is able to give a presentation on a topic of her/his choice selected from the classes	A-1

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

	Exams	Report	Presentation	Total.
1.	25%	10%		35%
2.	25%	10%		35%
3.			30%	30%
Total.	50%	20%	30%	-

Class schedule

	Class schedule	HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.)	Amount of Time Required
1.	Introduction - Variation of inorganic compounds in your daily life - Current topics related to inorganic compounds	lecture review at home	90分
2.	Periodic Table - History of elements - s-. p-, -d- and f-blocks - Configuration of electrons in orbitals	lecture review at home	180分
3.	Chemical Bond - Metallic, Ionic, and Covalent bond - Hydrogen, inter-molecule and coordination bond - Pressure effect on the bonding	lecture review at home	180分
4.	Presentation about your selected elements and compounds - Elements - Compounds	lecture review at home	180分
5.	Hand-on experiments of inorganic compounds(1) - Observation of minerals - Simple elements, oxides, sulfides, and halides	lecture review at home	180分
6.	Colors in inorganic ions and compounds - Based on the electron numbers - Based on the impurity - Based on the structure	lecture review at home	180分
7.	Exam #1 - Exam regarding classes 1-6 - Review and Discussion over Exam questions	preparation for exam #1	240分
8.	Structure of solid (1) - Basic concept of the crystal structure - Elements and metals	lecture review at home	180分
9.	Structure of solid (2) - Simple ionic compounds - Complex ionic/covalent compounds - Molecule crystals	lecture review at home	180分
10.	Properties of main Group Elements - Metallic Elements - Oxygen and Non-Metallic Elements - Semi-Metallic Elements	lecture review at home	180分
11.	Properties of Transition Group Elements - Lighter d-group Elements - Heavier d-group Elements - F-group Elements	lecture review at home	180分
12.	Hand-on experiments of inorganic compounds(2) - Superconducting levitation - Electric power generation by thermoelectrics	recture review at home	180分
13.	Final Presentation about your selected inorganic compounds	preparation for exam #2	240分
14.	Exam #2 - Exam regarding classes 8-12 - Review and Discussion over Exam questions	preparation for final presentation	280分
Total.	-	-	2650分

Goals and objectives (Other Courses)

A:Fundamental Mechanical Engineering	B:Advanced Mechanical Engineering	C:Environment and Materials Engineering	D:Chemistry and Biotechnology	E:Electrical Engineering and Robotics	G:Advanced Electronic Engineering	F:Information and Communications Engineering	L:Computer Science and Engineering	H:Urban Infrastructure and Environment

Language

English

Evaluation method and criteria

Exam #1 will contribute 25% to final grade.
Exam #2 will contribute 25% to final grade.
The presentation #1 will contribute 15% of final grade
The presentation #2 will contribute 15% of final grade
The report #1 will contribute 10% of final grade
The report #2 will contribute 10% 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

For examples, Inorganic Chemistry, 7rd ed. D. Mark Weller, Tina Overtonand, Dr Jonathan Rourke, and Fraser Armstrong, Oxford Univ Pr; (2018).

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 Ayako YAMAMOTO: ayako@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

Most 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

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