CHEM 343

CHEM 343 (Advanced Inorganic Chemistry) is an extension of CHEM 241 with emphasis on the bonding, structure, and reactivity of transition-metal elements. The course will include applications in industrial, biochemical, environmental, and materials science.

The laboratory component of CHEM 343 will feature representative experiments to illustrate and augment some of the topics discussed in lecture. The laboratory's primary goal will be to continue to develop the students' skills in the techniques conventionally used in synthetic inorganic chemistry laboratories.

See Beartracks for registration and timing details. Questions about prerequisites or registration? Email undergrad@chem.ualberta.ca.

Current students should see Canvas for specific course details.

Prerequisites

CHEM 241 or consent of Department. For Chemistry Honors and Specialization students only, except by consent of Department.

Questions about prerequisites or registration? Email undergrad@chem.ualberta.ca.

Fundamental Learning Objectives

The learning objectives to be achieved before the end of the course are for students to

continue to demonstrate an ongoing adherence to professional laboratory practices;
be able to perform independent lab work without need to be given direct instructions;
be able to multi-task and work on more than one activity at a time;
continue to demonstrate proficiency in advanced benchtop preparative techniques;
have mastered advanced inert atmosphere techniques;
have mastered IR, NMR and UV-visible spectroscopic analysis of inorganic compounds;
be able to solve problems independently, write mature routine laboratory reports, write a lab report in a format similar to a literature publication, and prepare brief poster presentations.

These skills will be beneficial as you move forward through your degree and into your careers.