Inorganic Chemistry I

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Apply the quantum mechanical description of electrons in atoms and molecules to evaluate the energy and position of electrons in the system.
• Predict the structure and bonding in molecules.
• Apply symmetry principles to interpret structural and spectroscopic characteristics of molecules.
• Define the structural characteristics and properties of solids.
• Identify the acid-base characteristics of inorganic substances.
• Describe the structural and bonding characteristics of metal coordination complexes.
• Use crystal field theory and molecular orbital theory to explain magnetic and spectroscopic characteristics of transition metal coordination complexes.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Homework – 8 homework assignments (lowest grade is dropped)	25%
In-class Participation (ICPs) – Every class period (~25 ICPs, lowest 2 are dropped)	15%
Research Projects – 2 projects	6%
Exams – 3 In-class exams	40%
Final Exam	14%

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
93-100%	A
90-92%	A-
87-89%	B+
83-86%	B
80-82%	B-
77-79%	C+
73-76%	C
70-72%	C-
67-69%	D+
63-66%	D
60-62%	D-
<60%	F

Attendance/Participation:

ICPs are used in place of attendance for this course. These are turned in at the end of each class and are graded for completeness only. Each is worth 5 points and collectively make up 15% of the students overall grade.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

• Inorganic Chemistry 5th edition by Housecroft and Sharpe
• Scientific calculator