CH 521 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Prerequisite: CH 331. Corequisite: CH 332 Review of atomic structure and introduction to group theory and symmetry. The chemistry of transition metal complexes and organometallic compounds with emphasis on bonding and structure, physical and chemical properties, and reaction mechanisms including catalysis and photochemistry. Bioinorganic chemistry and ionic solids will be covered as time permits. 3 credits