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CHEM 473 - Transition Metal Chemistry


Description:
A survey of the structure, spectroscopy, and characterization of transition metal compounds, and the electronic structures of transition metals and lanthanides. Course will be offered on on odd numbered years (Spring).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: CHEM 350 and 382 with a grade of C- or higher in each.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Name inorganic compounds
  • Interpret magnetic susceptibility data
  • Interpret UV/Vis absorption spectra
  • Apply ligand field and crystal field theories to predict the electronic structure of transition metal complexes
  • Apply ligand field and crystal field theories to predict the geometry of transition metal complexes
  • Interpret Tanabe-Sugano diagrams: Use molecular orbital theory to describe the electronic structure of transition metal complexes
  • Use term symbols to identify electronic transitions in lanthanide ions.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
10/21/04

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