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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
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Module Title	Inorganic Chemistry
Module Code	CS205
School	School of Chemical Sciences
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Mary Pryce Semester 2: Mary Pryce Autumn: Mary Pryce
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To introduce the basic aspects of coordination chemistry, ligand field theory. To introduce the concept of symmetry and its effect on spectroscopy. To introduce main group chemistry. To provide examples of the application of inorganic chemistry in industry.

Learning Outcomes

1. Have a comprehensive overview of coordination chemistry
2. Know the importance of symmetry
3. Explain with the aid of examples main group chemistry

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	No Description
Independent learning time	89	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Molecular Shape and Symmetry.
VSEPR concept; symmetry elements; introduction to point groups for describing molecular geometry, point groups in infrared spectroscopy..

Main Group Chemistry.
Group 13 Halides, oxides, nitrogen compounds, borates and borides, organometallic compounds; Group 14Simple compounds; carbides; silicates and silicones; stability of the +2 oxidation state; catenation; organo metallic compounds. Group 15 Oxides, halides and sulphur compounds of nitrogen and phosphorus; acids and phosphates; nitrides. Application of inorganic compounds in industry..

Transition Metal Chemistry..
Introduction to crystal field theory; splitting of 'd' energy levels in octahedral, tetrahedral and square planar complexes; 10Dq and the spectrochemical series; high and low spin complexes; magnetic properties; Oxidation states and reaction chemistry of the elements and their compounds; Classical complexes, including a discussion of coordination number, nomenclature and isomerism. Survey of transition elements, first, second and third row transition elements Lanthanide's..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

F. Albert Cotton, Geoffrey Wilkinson, Paul L. Gaus: 0, Basic inorganic chemistry, 3rd, 978-0-471-50532-7
Alan Vincent/Wiley: 0, Molecular Symmetry and Group Theory, 2nd,

Other Resources

None

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