KE801: Inorganic Chemistry B
Study Board of Science
Teaching language: Danish or English depending on the teacher, but English if international students are enrolled
EKA: N540011112, N540011102
Assessment: Second examiner: None, Second examiner: External
Grading: Pass/Fail, 7-point grading scale
Offered in: Odense
Offered in: Autumn
Level: Master
STADS ID (UVA): N540011101
ECTS value: 5
Date of Approval: 30-03-2021
Duration: 1 semester
Version: Archive
Entry requirements
Academic preconditions
The students are expect to have knowledge about
- Chemistry of the elements
- Inorganic chemistry
- In addition, aspects of quantum chemistry, physical chemistry esp. thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium and reaction kinetics as well as spectroscopy esp. IR and NMR.
This knowledge has been obtained during undergraduate studies in either chemistry or chemical engineering.
Course introduction
The aim of the course is to acquire knowledge about the structure of inorganic materials and compounds as well as their properties and reactions at an advanced level. Moreover, the course provides the necessary background for participation in KE830 Materials Characterization and a M.Sc. project within both inorganic and materials chemistry.
In relation to the competence profile of the degree it is the explicit focus of the course to:
- Conduct and interpret scientific experiments
- Provide knowledge about inorganic chemistry at an advanced level
- Interpret and explain scientific studies in inorganic and materials chemistry
- Combine knowledge from several aspects of chemistry to relate the chemical composition of inorganic compounds to their properties
Expected learning outcome
The learning objectives of the course is that the student demonstrates the ability to:
- Relate the function of inorganic materials to their chemical composition and structure.
- Interpret experimental data and relate these to the structure and properties of inorganic compounds.
- Have experimental experience with different synthesis approaches in materials chemistry and be able to explain the principles of these.
- Calculate and assign electronic spectra and magnetic structure of transition metal compounds in inorganic compounds.
- Suggest reaction mechanisms for the most important substitution and redox reactions involving transition metal complexes including organometallic compounds.
Content
The following main topics are contained in the course:
- Solid state chemistry illustrated by selected materials and crystal structures.
- Magnetic and electrical properties of inorganic materials and metalorganic complexes.
- Synthesis of a series of inorganic compounds and characterization of these by, e.g., UV-visible, NMR and ESR spectroscopy, X-ray-diffraction, and thermal analysis.
- Heterogeneous catalysis.
- Ligand field theory and interpretation of electronic spectra.
- Selected substitution and redox reaction mechanisms in metalorganic complexes.
Literature
- Text book: Anthony West, Basic Solid State Chemistry (main text book) and Housecroft and Sharpe, Inorganic Chemistry, Pearson 5th edition (selected chapters, same as KE525)
- Laboratory manual and notes will be available on itslearning
See Its learning for syllabus lists and additional literature references.
Examination regulations
Prerequisites for participating in the exam a)
Timing
Autumn
Tests
Participation in laboratory exercises and approval of reports related to the exercises
EKA
N540011112
Assessment
Second examiner: None
Grading
Pass/Fail
Identification
Full name and SDU username
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Examination aids
To be announced during the course
ECTS value
0
Additional information
The prerequisite examination is a prerequisite for participation in exam element a).
Exam element a)
Timing
January
Prerequisites
| Type | Prerequisite name | Prerequisite course |
|---|---|---|
| Examination part | Prerequisites for participating in the exam a) | N540011101, KE801: Inorganic Chemistry B |
Tests
Written examination
EKA
N540011102
Assessment
Second examiner: External
Grading
7-point grading scale
Identification
Student Identification Card
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Duration
3 hours
Examination aids
All common aids are allowed e.g. books, notes, computer programmes which do not use internet etc.
Internet is not allowed during the exam. However, you may visit the course site in itslearning to open system "DE-Digital Exam". If you wish to use course materials from itslearning, you must download the materials to your computer the day before the exam. During the exam you cannot be sure that all course materials is accessible in itslearning.
ECTS value
5
Additional information
Reexamination in the same exam period or immediately thereafter.
Indicative number of lessons
Teaching Method
- Intro phase (lectures) 20 hours
- Training phase 36 hours of which 12 are tutorial sessions and 24 are laboratory
Activities during the study phase:
- Reading of teaching materials and scientific literature
- Written exercises in relation to lectures and tutorial sessions
- Laboratory reports
- Prepare oral presentations
- Study for the exam