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Module Title	Inorganic Chemistry
Module Code	CS205
School	School of Chemical Sciences
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Prof. Conor Long	Office Number	X112
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To introduce the basic aspects of coordination chemistry and ligand field theory. To introduce the concept of symmetry and its effect on spectroscopy. To introduce main group chemistry. To provide examples of the application of inorganic chemistry in industry.

Learning Outcomes

1. Have a comprehensive overview of coordination chemistry
2. Explain with the aid of examples main group chemistry
3. Know the importance of symmetry

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	Hybrid online and directed learning
Independent Study	89	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Transition Metal Chemistry.
Introduction to crystal field theory; splitting of 'd' energy levels in octahedral, tetrahedral and square planar complexes; 10Dq and the spectrochemical series; high and low spin complexes; magnetic properties; Oxidation states and reaction chemistry of the elements and their compounds; Classical complexes, including a discussion of coordination number, nomenclature and isomerism. Survey of transition metal elements, first, second and third row transition elements.

Main Group Chemistry
Group 13 Halides, oxides, nitrogen compounds, borates and borides, organometallic compounds; Group 14 Simple compounds; carbides; silicates and silicones; stability of the +2 oxidation state; catenation; organo metallic compounds. Group 15 Oxides, halides and sulphur compounds of nitrogen and phosphorus; acids and phosphates; nitrides.

Molecular Shape and Symmetry
VSEPR concept; symmetry elements; introduction to point groups for describing molecular geometry, point groups in infrared spectroscopy.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

F. Albert Cotton, Geoffrey Wilkinson, Paul L. Gaus: 0, Basic inorganic chemistry, 3rd, 978-0-471-50532-7
Alan Vincent/Wiley: 0, Molecular Symmetry and Group Theory, 2nd,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AC	BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sc.
AS	BSc in Analytical Science
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
ECSA	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESA	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
SAMPC	Stand Alone Module (Chemical Sciences)
SE	BSc Science Education
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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