Instructor:	Dr. C.D. Schaeffer
Office:	Musser Hall, Room 2-104
Telephone:	Ext. 1128 (office) or 1126 (chemistry secretary)
E-mail:	schaeffercd@etown.edu
Office Hours:	MTuWThF, 7:00-8:00 a.m., and by appointment
Class:	TuTh, 8:00-8:50 a.m., Musser Hall,  Room 101

Course Prerequisites:   Ch 344

Required Textbooks and Materials
J.E. Huheey, E.A. Keiter and R.L. Keiter, “Inorganic Chemistry:  Principles of 
Structure & Reactivity,” 4th ed., Harper & Row, NY, 1994 (ISBN 0-06-042995-X).

A.K. Brisdon, “Inorganic Spectroscopic Methods,” Oxford University 
Press, NY, 1998 (ISBN 0-19-855949-6).

M.J. Winter, “d-Block Chemistry,” Oxford University Press, NY, 1997 (ISBN 0-19-855696-9).

Supplemental Work
Optional reading is listed at the end of every chapter of the textbook.  Additional problems may be found in the textbook and in any other inorganic chemistry textbook, many of which may be found in the chemistry library, room 1-103, Musser Hall.

Objectives
In order to successfully fulfill the objectives of Ch 402, the student must be able to define basic terms, to perform appropriate calculations, and to demonstrate a mastery of the basic principles of structure, bonding and reactivity of main group and transition elements.  Various aspects of these areas include, but are not limited to:
1. Molecular geometry and the Gillespie-Nyholm rules as they apply to the  prediction of structures.
2. Acids and bases:  theories, applications and structural correlations.
3. Ionic solids and the application of thermodynamics to the prediction of stability  and other properties.
4. Molecular symmetry and point group predictions.
5. Chemical bonding:  theories and applications.
6. Descriptive chemistry of the main group elements.
7. Transition metals:  descriptive chemistry, nomenclature, bonding, and reactivity.
8. Organometallic compounds of the main group and transition elements:   nomenclature, bonding, structure by physical methods, and reactivity.

Attendance
Regular attendance at lectures is required of all students.  Four or more absences will result in a lowering of your final grade by one letter.  You are responsible for everything that is said during lectures.  Minimal preparation for lectures consists of reading the assignments (before coming to class) and doing the assigned homework.

Problem and Reading Assignments
Responding to questions and problems in frequent and serious study sessions can be one of the most effective learning techniques.  Examinations may contain questions similar to those in the homework.  If you delay problem solving and studying until just prior to the quizzes and examinations, you will be asking for trouble.

Examinations and Quizzes
Two examinations will be given during lecture periods on the indicated dates.  Under no circumstances will these examinations be rescheduled.  Brief quizzes will be given during lecture periods.  The dates and topics of the quizzes may or may not be announced in advance.  A comprehensive final examination will be administered at the end of the course during the final examination period.  Attendance at exams and quizzes is required;  there will be no make-up exams or quizzes under any circumstances.  Unexcused absence from an exam or quiz will be rewarded with a grade of zero.

Grading
Examinations and quizzes will be graded on a scale of 0-100%.  Letter grades corresponding to these percentages are as follows:
  0  -  59%  =  F
60  -  69%  =  D
70  -  79%  =  C
80  -  89%  =  B
90  -100%  =  A

The final course grade will be derived from the average of the numerical grades in the exams and quizzes.  Other factors, such as improvement during the semester, will also be considered.  Letter equivalents to the final numerical total follow:
 

0 - 59% = F	70 - 72% = C-	83 - 86% = B
60 - 62% = D-	73 - 76% = C	87 - 89% = B+
63 - 66% = D	77 - 79% = C+	90 - 92% = A-
67 - 69% = D+	80 - 82% = B-	93 -100% = A

Students may request a grade of "I" by submitting a formal written request to the professor of that course.  Grades of "I" are assigned for extenuating circumstances only.  They are not given simply to allow additional time to complete required course work or to improve a course grade.  Forms are available in the Registration & Records Office.

Academic Integrity
Students are expected to be familiar with the policy regarding academic dishonesty and plagiarism as outlined in the College’s Student Handbook, and in the most recent edition of the pamphlet, “Academic Integrity at Elizabethtown College.”  These activities will not be tolerated, and will be penalized severely.

Disability Statement
If you have a documented disability and need reasonable accommodations to fully participate in course activities or meet course requirements, you must:  (1) contact the Director of Disability Services, Tammie Longsderff, in the Center of Student Success, BSC 226, 717-361-1549, longsdtl@etown.edu;  and (2) meet with me, the course instructor, with two weeks of receiving a copy of the accommodation letter from Disability Services to discuss your accommodation needs and their implementation.
 
 

Chapter & Topic	Date
Introduction to Ch 402;  Literature;  Structure of the Atom	Aug. 26, 28
Ionic Solids;  Thermochemistry	Sep. 2, 4, 9
Molecular Geometry	Sep. 9, 11, 16
Covalent Bonds	Sep. 16, 18, 23
Solid State;  Chemical Forces	Sep. 25, 30
Symmetry;  Group Theory	Oct. 2
Exam 1	Oct. 7  (Tuesday)
Acids and Bases	Oct. 14, 16, 21, 23
Main Group Chemistry;  Periodicity	Oct. 28, 30, Nov. 4, 6, 11
Exam 2	Nov. 13 (Thursday)
Coordination Chemistry 1	Nov. 18, 20, 25
Coordination Chemistry 2 & 3;  Special Topics (Time Permitting)	Dec. 2, 4
Final Examination, Cumulative	December 9 (Tuesday), 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Reading & Problem Assignment
Topic Assignment

Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry Reading: Ch. 1;  Appendix A & I
  Problems: To be assigned

Structure of the Atom Reading: Ch. 2, pps. l0-45
  Problems: 2, 3, 6, l0, 14, 16, 20, 23, 24

Symmetry & Group Theory Reading: Ch. 3, pps. 46-85
  Problems: Problem set from Dr. Schaeffer

Ionic Compounds Reading: Ch. 4, pps. 92-134
  Problems: 3, 9-11, 13, 14, 16, 19, 23, 24, 26, 35

Covalent Bonds Reading: Ch. 5, pps. 138-199
  Problems: 1-11, 15, 17, 22

Molecular Geometry Reading: Ch. 6, pps. 203-246
  Problems: 1, 2, 4-6, 9, 11, 13, 20, 29, 32

The Solid State Reading: Ch. 7, pps. 252-288
  Problems: To be assigned

Chemical Forces Reading: Ch. 8, pps. 290-314
  Problems: 5, 7, 10, 11, 13(a, b), 17

Acids & Bases Reading: Ch. 9, pps. 318-355
  Problems: 3, 4, 6, 7, 19(a, c, d)

Coordination Chemistry I Reading: Ch. 11, pps. 387-468
  Problems: 1-3, 7, 10, 18

Coordination Chemistry II Reading: Ch. 12, pps. 472-531
  Problems: 1, 2, 9, 12, 14

Coordination Chemistry III Reading: Ch. 13, pps. 537-572
  Problems: To be assigned

Organometallic Chemistry Reading: Ch. 15, pps. 623-730
  Problems: 1, 3, 7, 8, 41, 47, 53

Main Group Chemistry Reading: Ch. 17, pps. 824-853
  Problems: 1, 3, 4, 6-9, 11, 12, 18

Periodicity Reading: Ch. 18, pps. 857-885
  Problems: 3, 6, 7, 10-12, 14, 19