CHEMISTRY 411/511

Inorganic Chemistry

 

Instructor

  Dr. Michael Lerner
  Gilbert Hall 207

  737-6747

  michael.lerner@oregonstate.edu

Office Hours

  Tues 2:00-3:00, Thurs 12:00-1:00

General Information

Fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry including atomic structure, bonding models for molecules and solids, symmetry, acid/base chemistry, oxidation-reduction, and metal-ligand complexes.

Prerequisite(s)
  One year of college level chemistry
  College physics is recommended

Course Structure

  Three credit-hour course (411)
  Four credit-hour course (511)

Terms Offered

  Fall

Lecture

  Tues/Thurs 10:00-11:20 am
  Weniger 116

Textbook

Inorganic Chemistry, 4/e

(Shriver and Atkins)
There may be other assigned or suggested readings which will be announced as needed.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Learning Outcomes and Expectations

Errata in text

Updates/Notices:

9-21-09	The website is now available for F09. All future updates/changes to this site (other than cosmetic changes) will be noted in this box.
9-25-09	Added links to practice midterms (CH411 and CH511) and problem sets (required only for CH511). These are hidden links and will be explained in the first lecture on Tuesday.
10-15-09	MT1 will cover CH 1, CH 2, and CH 3.1-3.14
10-16-09	PS1 solutions are posted. Due date for PS2 is 5 Nov.
10-25-09	MT1 solutions and grade summary are now posted.
11-05-09	PS2 solutions are posted. PS3 is posted, due date is 2 Dec.
11-18-09	A practice final is now posted.
11-23-09	MT2 solutions and a score summary are now posted.
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