KE801: Inorganic Chemistry B
The Study Board for Science
Teaching language: English
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: 27-03-2025
Duration: 1 semester
Version: Approved - active
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. At the end of the course, the students have the necessary knowledge of inorganic chemistry to obtain a Master's degree in chemistry.
Expected learning outcome
The learning objective 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: Housecroft and Sharpe, Inorganic Chemistry, Pearson 5th edition, same edition as for KE525.
- Laboratory manual and notes will be available on itslearning
See Itslearning for syllabus lists and additional literature references.
Examination regulations
Prerequisites for participating in the exam a)
Timing
Autumn
Tests
Laboratory exercises
EKA
N540011112
Assessment
Second examiner: None
Grading
Pass/Fail
Identification
Full name and SDU username
Language
English
Examination aids
To be announced during the course
ECTS value
0
Additional information
Participation in laboratory exercises and approval of reports related to the exercises
The prerequisite examination is a prerequisite for participation in exam element a).
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 - Exam number
Language
English
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
The re-exam is changed to an oral examination if there are 5 or fewer students enrolled. The students are given preparation time to work on assignments that are like assignments submitted through the course and for the ordinary exam. The student is then examined orally in the assignments.
Indicative number of lessons
Teaching Method
Planned lessons:
Total number of planned lessons: 56
Hereof:
Common lessons in classroom/auditorium 32
Team lessons in laboratory 24
Teaching predominantly consists of 2-hour classes divided into a 1-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial session. During the tutorial session the students solve problems based on the subject of the lecture, individually or in groups.
Other planned teaching activities:
· 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
Teacher responsible
Additional teachers
Timetable
Administrative Unit
Team at Registration
Offered in
Recommended course of study
Transition rules
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