CHEM 248 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry

Focusing on descriptive Inorganic Chemistry, the topics include nuclear and coordination chemistry, theories of bonding, crystal field theory, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction and everyday applications of inorganic chemistry. A special emphasis will be placed on group theory and the systematic treatment of symmetry in chemical systems. This course is required for an American Chemical Society (ACS) Certification of the B.S. in Biochemistry. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

A grade of C- or better in CHEM 112 or CHEM 224

Corequisite

CHEM 248L

Course Type

SCI, HON