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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Chemistry

610-241 Inorganic Chemistry

Note:

Credit cannot be gained for both 610-240 and 610-241.

Coordinator:

Dr S. P. Best

Prerequisite/s:

610-121 + 610-122, or 610-141 + 610-142

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

39 lectures (3 per week), 42 hours practical work, 10 tutorials

Objectives:

In addition to the objectives outlined for 610-240 Inorganic Chemistry , the student should:

Comprehend:

  • how the fundamental properties of the metals Na, Mg, Ca, Fe, Cu and Zn lead to their roles as essential trace elements in living systems; the structural principles which determine the properties of important inorganic materials.

Content:

First 24 lectures as for 610-240 Inorganic Chemistry , together with: bioinorganic chemistry, the biological roles of the trace metals; structural inorganic chemistry, the structural basis of advanced materials.

Assessment:

One 3-hour and one 2-hour written examination at the end of Semester 2. Satisfactory completion of practical work is necessary before credit can be granted for this subject.

Prescribed Texts:

As for 610-240 Inorganic Chemistry

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