KÄ°M787 - STRUCTURAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
STRUCTURAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY KÄ°M787 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 10
Prequisitesnone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Problem Solving
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. NurÅŸen AltuntaÅŸ ÖztaÅŸ / Prof. Dr. Bülent Düz 
Course objectiveThe aim of this course is to teach students the description of inorganic compounds, symmetry and its applications and relationship between structural and spectral properties. 
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of this course the students learn about the description of chemical structures
  2. symmetry and its application
  3. relationship between structural and spectral properties
  4. access easily to required knowledge
  5. effectively use references
  6. solve the problems
  7. Achieve general competencies such as creative and critical thinking
Course ContentCourse Content Partitions of chemical structures, compatibility of structural structures with symmetric, polar molecules, chiral molecules, nonmetal shapes, coordinated polyhedra for transition metals and clusters, connections between resistive and spectral properties, optical properties and magnetic properties of solids 
ReferencesUlrich Müler, Inorganic Structural Chemistry, Wiley
Shriver and Atkins, Inorganic Chemistry, Oxford University Press.
Anthony R. West, Basic Solid State Chemistry
Cemal Kaya ve Duran KarakaÅŸ, Molekül Simetrisi, Palme Press 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Description of Chemical Structures
Week 2Symmetry as the Organizing Principle for Molecular Structures
Week 3Symmetry as the Organizing Principle for Molecular Structures
Week 4Symmetry Applications
Week 5Polar Molecules
Week 6Midterm (Presentation)
Week 7Chiral Molecules
Week 8Nonmetal Compounds
Week 9Coordination Polyhedra for Clusters
Week 10Coordination Polyhedra for Transition Metals
Week 11Midterm
Week 12Relationship Between Structural and Spectral Properties
Week 13Relationship Between Structural and Spectral Properties
Week 14Optical and magnetic properties of solids
Week 15Preparation for Final Exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments1010
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar210
Midterms130
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes1350
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14570
Presentation / Seminar Preparation24080
Project000
Homework assignment10330
Midterms (Study duration)13535
Final Exam (Study duration) 14040
Total Workload42126297

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Specializes through postgraduate studies and introduces innovative scientific concepts to their field.    X
2. Analyzes sophisticated ideas and obtains original results by evaluating interdisciplinary interactions.  X  
3. Evaluates, criticizes, interprets, and communicates new information in their field without prejudice.    X
4. Develops new ideas, methods, and applications in their field or adapts them to different areas.    X
5. Develops scientific strategies using various research methods based on advanced knowledge and experience.  X  
6. Contributes to scientific knowledge by publishing original articles in national/international refereed journals.X    
7. Contributes to original work and interdisciplinary problem-solving, taking a leadership role in their field.X    
8. Develops new thoughts and methods using creative and critical thinking for problem-solving. X   
9. Defends original views and communicates effectively while discussing with competent people.  X  
10. Accesses international sources, updates knowledge, and communicates with colleagues using a foreign language.     
11. Conducts research in national and international scientific research groups.X    
12. Keeps track of advancements in their field, internalizes them, and contributes to society's knowledge and sustainability.X    
13. Manages data related to their field effectively and securely, considering societal, scientific, cultural, and ethical values. X   

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest