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Chemistry

Inorganic Reaction Mechanism and Spectra

CHM4306
Two hours English

Inorganic Reaction Mechanism and Spectra

CHM
CHM3305 Organometallic Chemistry
Two hours One requisite
1 Introduction on the basic concepts of inorganic reaction mechanism
2 The rate Laws for several inorganic chemistry reactions
3 Labile and inert complexes
4 Reaction mechanisms of ligand substitution
5 Firs midterm exam
6 Substitution reactions in square planar complexes, trans effect, and the theories for its explanation
7 Reactions include the substitution of coordinating water
8 Methods studying complexes reactions-octahedral & square- planar
9 Second midterm exam
10 Substitution reactions in octahedral complexes - dissociation and association mechanisms - equation reactions
11 Aqueous ionic complexes, step wise complex formation, factors affecting the stability of complexes, acids, and bases
12 Mechanism for oxidation-reduction reaction, inner sphere, and outer sphere reactions
13 Basic of electronic transitions within the complexes
14 Electronic transitions within the octahedral and tetrahedral geometries
1.1 Mapped to: K2

Recognize several concepts and principles related to inorganic reaction mechanisms such as complex geometries.

Teaching Strategy - Lectures using new techniques. - Meeting individual students and groups to solve their problems related to the course. - Assignments on E-learning.
Assessment Methods - First Midterm Exam - Second Midterm Exam: - Activities and assignments on e-learning site: - Final Exam:
1.2 Mapped to: K1

Outline the chemical behavior of inorganic compounds during chemical reactions.

Teaching Strategy - Lectures using new techniques. - Meeting individual students and groups to solve their problems related to the course. - Assignments on E-learning.
Assessment Methods - First Midterm Exam - Second Midterm Exam: - Activities and assignments on e-learning site: - Final Exam:
1.3 Mapped to: K2

Describe the behavior of substitution in different geometries of complexes

Teaching Strategy - Lectures using new techniques. - Meeting individual students and groups to solve their problems related to the course. - Assignments on E-learning.
Assessment Methods - First Midterm Exam - Second Midterm Exam: - Activities and assignments on e-learning site: - Final Exam:
1.4 Mapped to: K2

Knowing the differences between electronic transitions within the different geometries

Teaching Strategy - Lectures using new techniques. - Meeting individual students and groups to solve their problems related to the course. - Assignments on E-learning.
Assessment Methods - First Midterm Exam - Second Midterm Exam: - Activities and assignments on e-learning site: - Final Exam:
2.1 Mapped to: S2

Apply the rate Laws for studying several inorganic chemistry reactions.

Teaching Strategy Making connections between different concepts across the domains. - Using charts and concept maps. - Assigning research questions that can be answered through collecting and analyzing data. - Summarizing the findings of the online research - Class discussions. - Using the Internet to create learning activities.
Assessment Methods -Discussing and evaluating the topics that students learn from their textbooks and other sources. - Solving general chemistry problems related to qualitative and quantitative information at the end of each topic. - Individual assignments or oral exam for developing/solving a task - Midterm Exams and Final examination at the end of semester.
2.2 Mapped to: S3

Compare between labile and inert complexes

Teaching Strategy Making connections between different concepts across the domains. - Using charts and concept maps. - Assigning research questions that can be answered through collecting and analyzing data. - Summarizing the findings of the online research - Class discussions. - Using the Internet to create learning activities.
Assessment Methods -Discussing and evaluating the topics that students learn from their textbooks and other sources. - Solving general chemistry problems related to qualitative and quantitative information at the end of each topic. - Individual assignments or oral exam for developing/solving a task - Midterm Exams and Final examination at the end of semester.
2.3 Mapped to: S3

Predict the mechanisms of substitution reactions in octahedral complexes - dissociation and association mechanisms.

Teaching Strategy Making connections between different concepts across the domains. - Using charts and concept maps. - Assigning research questions that can be answered through collecting and analyzing data. - Summarizing the findings of the online research - Class discussions. - Using the Internet to create learning activities.
Assessment Methods -Discussing and evaluating the topics that students learn from their textbooks and other sources. - Solving general chemistry problems related to qualitative and quantitative information at the end of each topic. - Individual assignments or oral exam for developing/solving a task - Midterm Exams and Final examination at the end of semester.
2.4 Mapped to: S2

Use computers and internet to find all information related to mechanisms of inorganic compounds reactions

Teaching Strategy Making connections between different concepts across the domains. - Using charts and concept maps. - Assigning research questions that can be answered through collecting and analyzing data. - Summarizing the findings of the online research - Class discussions. - Using the Internet to create learning activities.
Assessment Methods -Discussing and evaluating the topics that students learn from their textbooks and other sources. - Solving general chemistry problems related to qualitative and quantitative information at the end of each topic. - Individual assignments or oral exam for developing/solving a task - Midterm Exams and Final examination at the end of semester.
3.1 Mapped to: V2

Work individually to use the on-line libraries for searching and interpreting the course topics.

Teaching Strategy Using computer science in finishing reports and other related subjects - Group working. - Mini seminars prepared by the students to present their team projects or reports. - Visiting the University library and different websites to obtain some related subjects
Assessment Methods Follow up the project progress - Evaluation of the duties associated with the appropriate use of communication skills - Assessments of student’s assignments - evaluate solving the equations and problems related to subjects
3.2 Mapped to: V1

Work individually and in a team to predict the mechanism of inorganic reactions

Teaching Strategy Using computer science in finishing reports and other related subjects - Group working. - Mini seminars prepared by the students to present their team projects or reports. - Visiting the University library and different websites to obtain some related subjects
Assessment Methods Follow up the project progress - Evaluation of the duties associated with the appropriate use of communication skills - Assessments of student’s assignments - evaluate solving the equations and problems related to subjects
Assessment
Weight
Homework or activities.
20%
Two Periodic Exams.
30%
Final Exam (2 hours exam)
50%
Total
100%