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Chemistry

Organometallic Chemistry

CHM3305
Two hours English

Organometallic Chemistry

Organometallic Chemistry CHM
CHM3303 Coordination Chemistry
Two hours One requisite
1 History and nomenclature of ?-bonded and ?-bonded complexes
2 Eighteen electron rule – oxidation number
3 Preparation of organometallic compounds: direct reactions between metals and alkyl halides
4 Preparations involving organometallic compounds: reaction with organic halides, reaction with free metals and their compounds
5 Substitution reactions: substitution of hydrogen with metal
6 First midterm exam
7 Addition reactions: addition of metallic compounds to multiple bonds and electrochemical methods
8 Structure and bonding in organometallic compounds
9 Application of organometallic compounds in organic reactions and organic synthesis
10 Second midterm exam
11 Organometallic complexes of transition metals – unsaturated hydrocarbons
12 Catalytic applications of organometallic compounds
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Explain the mechanism of reactions involving the synthesis and applications of organometallic compounds.

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

Recognize the rules of nomenclature of ?-bonded and ?-bonded complexes.

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

List the methods used for preparation of organometallic compounds

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

Identify the eighteen-electron rule and oxidation numbers.

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

Apply the IUPAC rules for the nomenclature of ?-bonded and ?-bonded organometallic compounds.

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

Explain the stability of organometallic compounds applying the eighteen-electron rule to the.

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

Employ the organometallic compounds for catalytic reactions.

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

Apply IT and communication technology in gathering and interpreting information and ideas concerning organometallic compounds and their importance.

Teaching Strategy Lecture and open discussion in classroom
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
3.1 Mapped to: V2

Write and present, collaboratively and constructively, reports related to course topics.

Teaching Strategy Web-site research about the course topics
Assessment Methods Assignments in blackboard
Assessment
Weight
Homework or activities.
20%
Two Periodic Exams.
30%
Final Exam (2 hours exam)
50%
Total
100%