CHEM 248 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry

This course is required for a chemistry degree with American Chemical Society (ACS) certification and focuses on descriptive Inorganic Chemistry. Topics include nuclear and coordination chemistry, theories of bonding, crystal field theory, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction and everyday applications of inorganic chemistry. The laboratory gives students experience with inorganic synthesis, qualitative analysis, spectroscopy, and characterization of optical and magnetic properties of inorganic materials. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Required CHEM-113 or CHEM-111 Recommended CHEM-248L

Course Type

SCI