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Chemistry

Solid State Chemistry

CHM3304
Two hours English

Solid State Chemistry

Solid State Chemistry CHM
CHM2302 Chemistry of the Transition Elements
Two hours One requisite
1 Introduction to solid state chemistry
2 Study the crystal structures properties, crystal lattice, type of crystals (covalent -ionic)-cubic centered face-cubic centered body
3 Learn Bravais lattices
4 Study the symmetry operators , elements and axis of rotation, symmetry and point group of molecules and point group of unit cells-point groups and space groups
5 Calculate the volume of the unit cell , atomic radius , number of molecules , close and square packing and the density
6 First midterm exam
7 X- ray diffractions and Bragg's law
8 Crystal structure of solids: Solid crystallography-X-Ray crystallography(interference phenomenon and diffraction method)
9 X-ray diffraction in the crystal structure-X-ray absorption- X-Ray spectrum-experimental crystal study(Lewis method-Rotatable crystal-powder diffraction) / How to calculate Miller indices of directions and planes-calculate inter-planar d -spacing (dhkl)
10 Second midterm exam
11 The crystal binding in solid Material, lattice energy and ionic charge. / How to detect the crystal defects and types of defects
12 Effect of impurities on the properties of semiconductors (n-type and p-type semiconductor). Band theory of solids Selected Area Electron Diffraction (SAED)
1.1 Mapped to: K2

Describe solid state chemistry and understand the basic principles of solid state structures.

Teaching Strategy Lecture and open discussion in classroom
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
1.2 Mapped to: K1

Recall the crystal systems and their properties and how different between polymorphism and isomorphism.

Teaching Strategy Lecture and open discussion in classroom
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
1.3 Mapped to: K2

Know how to calculate Miller Indices of directions and plans

Teaching Strategy Lecture and open discussion in classroom
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
1.4 Mapped to: K2

Recall the crystal defects, types of defects (point, line, surface) and how to calculate the concentrations of the defects according to types of defects.

Teaching Strategy Lecture and open discussion in classroom
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
2.1 Mapped to: S2

Calculate the concentrations of the defects according to types of defects.

Teaching Strategy Lecture and open discussion in classroom
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
2.2 Mapped to: S3

Applies the Miller semantics, calculates the size of the unit, determines the power of the grid, and identifies the unit building structure.

Teaching Strategy Lecture and open discussion in classroom
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
2.3 Mapped to: S2

Define the crystal system and their properties such as no of molecules,coordination numbers for the different cubic systems

Teaching Strategy Lecture and open discussion in classroom
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
3.1 Mapped to: V1

The ability to communicate with his colleagues

Teaching Strategy Web-site research about the course topics
Assessment Methods Assignments in blackboard
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Simulate crystalline structures using simulation models.

Assessment
Weight
Homework or activities.
20%
Two Periodic Exams.
30%
Final Exam (2 hours exam)
50%
Total
100%