Core Course Overview AY 2011
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Core Course Overview AY 2011 The chemistry department offers 11 core courses, 10 of which are taught in any one year. These are: • CHEM 2110 Chemical Symmetry: Applications in Spectroscopy and Bonding • CHEM 2120 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry • CHEM 2210 Electroanalytical Chemistry • CHEM 2220 Chemical Separations • CHEM 2230 Analytical Spectroscopy • CHEM 2310 Advanced Organic Chemistry 1 • CHEM 2320 Advanced Organic Chemistry 2 • CHEM 2430 Quantum Mechanics & Kinetics • CHEM 2440 Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics • CHEM 2810 Biological Chemistry 1 • CHEM 2820 Biological Chemistry 2 Two of the italicized courses are taught each year. For AY 2011 (beginning August 2010), we are offering in the Fall term (2011) the following courses (Instructor) • CHEM 2120 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry (Meyer) • CHEM 2230 Analytical Spectroscopy (Saxena) • CHEM 2310 Advanced Organic Chemistry 1 (Nelson) • CHEM 2430 Quantum Mechanics & Kinetics (Coalson) • CHEM 2810 Biological Chemistry 1 (Weber) In the spring (term 2014), we are offering these courses (Instructor) • 2110 – Chemical Symmetry: Applications in Spectroscopy and Bonding (H. Liu) • 2220 – Chemical Separatioins (Robinson) • 2320 – Advanced Organic Chemistry 2 (X. Liu) • 2440 – Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (Jordan) • 2820 – Biological Chemistry 2 (Horne) On the following pages, please find syllabuses for the courses that will be taught next year. In some cases, an older syllabus is provided. Chem 2110 Spring 2010 Group Theory and Physical Inorganic Chemistry Topics and Readings Topic Cotton I. Group Theory and Molecular Symmetry A. Introduction 1 B. Symmetry operations and symmetry elements 1. Definitions 3.1, 3.2 2. Types of symmetry operations 3.3-3.10 C. Symmetry point groups 1. Criteria for abstract groups 2.1, 2.2 2. Symmetry point groups 3.11, 3.12 3. Assignment of point groups 3.14, 3.15 4. Subgroups and classes 2.3, 2.4, 3.13 D. Matrix representations of symmetry operations and symmetry point groups 1. Matrices Appendix 1 2. Matrix representations of symmetry operations 4.1 3. Representations of groups 4.2 4. Irreducible representations 4.3 5. Reducing reducible representations 4.3 6. The character table 4.4, 4.5 7. The direct product 5 II. Molecular vibrations A. Introduction 10.1 1. Molecular energy levels and spectra 10.1 2. Vibrational spectroscopic methods B. Molecular vibrations 1. Harmonic oscillator 2. Anharmonic oscillator 3. Normal modes C. Projection Operators 6 D. Construction of symmetry coordinates 1. Internal coordinates 2- 2. A worked example: [PtCl4] 10.7 3. Correlations with decreasing symmetry E. Selection rules 1. Direct product 5 2. Infrared selection rules 10.6, 10.8 3. Raman selection rules Chem 2110 Spring 2010 Topic Cotton III. Chemical Bonding A. Introduction 1. Models of electronic structure a. Lewis structures b. Atomic orbital model c. Hybrid orbital (Valence bond) model d. Valence-shell electron-pair repulsion (VSEPR) model 2. Photoelectron spectroscopy a. Technique b. PES of atoms c. Molecular PES B. Basic concepts of bonding and orbital interaction 1. Molecular orbital theory 7.1, 7.2 a. Definitions b. Orbital overlap c. Orbital interaction energy d. Energetics of 2-center, 2-orbital interactions e. Molecular orbital coefficients 2. The construction of MOʼs a. Molecular orbitals of H2 b. Potential energy surfaces c. PES of H2 d. Diatomic molecules e. Molecular orbital coefficients C. Case studies 8.1-8.4 1. ABn-type molecules a. General procedures b. A worked example: NH3 c. Walsh correlation diagrams 2. Polyenes and conjugated systems 7.3-7.5, 7.7 IV. Metal complexes 8.6-8.8 A. Coordination complexes B. Rearrangements C. Organometallic complexes D. M-M bonded complexes E. M-L multiple bonding V. Optional Topics (Crystals, Materials, etc.) Chemistry 2110 Spring 2010 Chemical Symmetry: Applications in Spectroscopy & Bonding Instructor: Geoff Hutchison Important Dates: Office: Eberly 316 th Phone: 412-648-0492 January 5 – First class th E-mail: [email protected] February 4 – Exam 1 th Web: courseweb.pitt.edu March 6-14 – No class, Spring Break March 23rd – No class, ACS Meeting Meetings: Tu., Th. 11-12:15 March 25th – Exam 2 Due th Eberly 228 April 29 – Final Due Textbook: F.A. Cotton, Chemical Reserve Reading List Applications of Group Theory; Group Theory 3rd ed., Wiley, 1990. • F. A. Cotton, Chemical Applications of rd Optional Materials: Group Theory; 3 ed., Wiley, 1990. • A. Vincent, Molecular Symmetry and Group Theory; 2nd ed., Wiley, 2001. Molecular Models (Foundation • J. S. Ogden, Introduction to Molecular Set for General and Organic Symmetry, Oxford UP, 2001. Chemistry, Jones and Bartlett Publishers; available in book store). General Inorganic Chemistry • D. F. Shriver, P. W. Atkins, C. H. Course Outline: Langford, Inorganic Chemistry, 2nd ed.; I. Molecular Symmetry Freeman, 1994. & Group Theory • S. H. Strauss, Guide to Solutions for II. Molecular Vibrations Inorganic Chemistry, 2nd ed.; Freeman, III. Chemical Bonds & MO Theory 1994. IV. Metals & Additional Topics • F. A. Cotton and G. Wilkinson, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, 6th ed.; Wiley, 1999. Grading • J. E. Huheey, E. A. Keiter, R. L. Keiter, • Exam 1 25% Inorganic Chemistry, 4th ed.; Harper • Exam 2 (Take-Home) 30% Collins, 1993. • Final (Take-Home) 30% • B. Douglas, D. McDaniel, J. Alexander, • Homework & Quizzes 15% Concepts and Models of Inorganic Chemistry, 3rd ed.; Wiley, 1994. Homework Experimental Methods • R. S. Drago, Physical Methods for Homework assignments will be Chemists, 2nd ed.; Saunders, 1992 graded for completeness only. • E. A. V. Ebsworth, D. W. H. Rankin, S. Working in groups is encouraged but Cradock, Structural Methods in Inorganic each individual must hand in a Chemistry, 2nd ed.; CRC Press, 1991 separate set of answers. Chemistry 2120 Prof. N.L. Rosi Fall 2009 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry Chemistry 2120 Fall 2009 Instructor: Nathaniel Rosi Office: 1018 E-mail: [email protected] Class: Course Outline: T,Th 5:30-6:45 pm I. Introduction and Review of Basic Eberly 228 Concepts, Elementary Group Theory II. Coordination Chemistry Textbooks/Readings: III. Main Group and Organometallic Chemistry IV. Special Topics Crabtree The Organometallic Chemistry of the Transition Metals, 4th ed. Grading: John Wiley & Sons, 2005. Problem Sets Other Required Readings will be distributed (100 pts total) throughout the semester. 3 Exams I encourage you to supplement your studies by (I, 100pts; II, 100pts; III/Final, 200 pts) reading sections of an undergraduate inorganic textbook (I have placed several on reserve in the science library) which may be relevant to the Office Hours topics discussed in class. This is particularly important during the first two sections of the Schedule an Appointment on Monday, course. Tuesday, or Wednesday afternoons. For more details, see next page under ‘Office Hours’. Chemistry 2120 Prof. N.L. Rosi Fall 2009 Description Modern inorganic chemistry is an incredibly broad field. Chemists belonging to the ‘sub-fields’ of bioinorganic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, supramolecular coordination chemistry, solid-state chemistry, synthetic nanoscience, and polymer chemistry (among others) often have received formal training in inorganic chemistry. This diversity, naturally, is very exciting. In constructing a course on “Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry”, however, one must pick and choose only a few topics. Because students generally have different backgrounds and depths of experience in inorganic chemistry, we will begin by reviewing a selection of fundamental core topics. We will then proceed to focus mainly on coordination chemistry and organometallic chemistry. Throughout the semester, relevant papers and topics from the current literature will be used to illustrate the concepts addressed in the course. The last few class periods will be devoted to special topics. Participation Feel free to participate in class and ask questions. If you have a question, chances are other students have the same question. I’ll do my best to answer them! In cases where a question requires a lengthy explanation, it is better to ask after class or schedule an appointment with me to discuss the topic 1-on-1. Homework There will be a number of homework assignments which will be collected and graded. Homework counts for 20% of your grade. Homework is provided for practice and study purposes. As long as you demonstrate exceptional effort (see below) on the homework assignments, you can expect to earn most of the points. I will collect homework at very specific times (typically before lecture). I will not accept late homework. Exceptional effort is defined as follows: 1) Clear, thorough, and thoughtful answers to all the questions 2) Neat and clean presentation of answers (you should give me the final draft of your homework, not a working draft) 3) Acknowledge your co-workers (if you worked in groups) Exams Exam I will cover introductory and fundamental concepts material and will be worth 20% of your grade. Exam II will cover coordination chemistry and will be worth 20% of your grade. Exam III/Final will cover main group, organometallic chemistry, special topics, and selected topics from Exam I and II and will be worth 40% of your grade. Although each of the exams cover specific blocks of material, you can expect to see concepts on the second exam which were covered on the first exam and likewise concepts on the third exam which were covered on the previous two exams. Office Hours I do not keep formal office hours. If you would like to schedule a meeting with me to discuss the coursework, please e-mail me with a few possible meeting times. I am typically available to meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Disability If you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting an accommodation, please contact both me and the office of Disability Resources and Services (Contact info below) as soon as possible so that we can make any necessary arrangements. The Disability Resources and Services office is located in William Pitt Union, Room 216. Their phone number is (412) 648-7890.