Chemistry 501

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I

University of Rhode Island

Syllabus

Fall, 2001

Instructor:

Dr. Bill Euler

Text:

Concepts and Models of Inorganic Chemistry, B. Douglas, D. H. McDaniel, and J. J. Alexander, 3^rd edition (referred to as DMA).

Office:

258 Pastore; phone 401-874-5090; e-mail: weuler@chm.uri.edu.

Office hours:

by appointment
whenever I am in my office
M 10-11
T 10-11
F 1-2

Topics to be covered this semester:

Chapter 1

Atomic Structure

Chapters 2,3

Molecular Models, Symmetry & Group Theory

Chapter 4

Molecular Orbital Theory

Chapter 5, 6

Ionic Models, Solid State

Chapters 7,8

Acid/Base & Oxidation-Reduction Chemistry

Grading:

Midterm Exam (Oct. 18: open book, open notes)

100

Final exam (Dec. 13, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. tentative)

150

Class Discussion

100

Homework Problems (many, assigned in class)

350

TOTAL

700