CHEM 560

Inorganic Chemistry of the Transition Metals

Introduction to symmetry elements and point group classification. Structures, bonding, and physical properties of transition metal complexes, as identified by electronic, vibrational, and diffraction methods. Kinetics and thermodynamics of transition metal reactions. Organometallic chemistry and catalysis. Bioinorganic transition metal chemistry. Three lectures per week. Not offered for graduate credit for chemistry majors

Units: 3.0