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Course Specification CHEM 660

Inorganic Reactions & Mechanisms Faculty of Science Department of Chemistry

Overview

Programme(s) on which the course is given: M.Sc. in Chemistry Department offering the course: Chemistry Academic year / Level: Spring 2014-2015 / 600

Basic Information

Course Title: Inorganic Reactions & Mechanisms Course Code: CHEM 660 Prerequisites: none Credit Hours: 3 Cr. (3 Lec., 0 Lab., 0 Tut.)

Professional Information

1. Overall Aims of Course

This course aims at providing an overview of transition metal compounds and complexes; synthesis, properties, reactions and mechanisms: Oxidative addition, reductive elimination, insertion and elimination. It also provides an introduction to kinetics and mechanisms of transition metal complexes reactions. In addition to a discussion of homogenous catalysis of organic reactions, as well as heterogeneous catalysis.

2. Intended Learning Outcomes

A. Knowledge and Understanding At the end of this course, students will be able to: A1. Identify and define theories and concepts used in inorganic reactions and mechanisms. A2. Classify and give examples of the different types of inorganic reactions. A3. State and interpret the fundamental principles that dictate the mechanisms involved in the reactions

of these inorganic complexes. A4. Summarize and discuss concepts used in organometallic chemistry: synthesis, properties and reactions

of inorganic complexes. A5. Explain the elementary reactions involved in coordination and organometallic chemistry. B. Intellectual Skills At the end of this course, students will be able to: B1. Predict the correct mechanisms defining the reactions of conventional coordination and

organometallic complexes. B2. Postulate a reasonable and educated guess about the likely mechanism of new reactions. B3. Determine and apply appropriate theories, principles and concepts relevant to reactions and

mechanisms of inorganic complexes. C. Professional and Practical Skills At the end of this course, students will be able to: C1. Solve problems relevant to reactions and mechanisms of inorganic chemistry using ideas and

techniques some of which are at the forefront of the course discipline. C2. Sketch the mechanisms of inorganic reactions. C3. Determine the properties, syntheses and reactions of organometallic complexes. D. General and Transferable Skills At the end of this course, students will be able to: D1. Acquire the skill of understanding and interpreting the reaction mechanisms of organometallic

complexes. D2. Think independently and enrich their factual knowledge of the presence and function of transition

metal complexes in biological systems, and their potential use as catalysts of organic reactions.

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3. Course Contents / Lab Experiments

1. Introduction to coordination chemistry and organometallics Week 1. FEB 02 2. General properties of organometallic complexes Week 2. FEB 09 3. Concerted Additions, SN2 Pathways, Radical and Ionic Mechanisms Week 3. FEB 16 4. Reductive Elimination, Metathesis, Coupling and Fragmentation Week 4. FEB 23 5. First Exam Week 5. MAR 02 6. CO Insertion Week 6. MAR 09 7. Alkene Insertion Week 7. MAR 16 8. Outer Sphere Insertions Week 8. MAR 23 9. α, β, γ, and δ Elimination Week 9. MAR 30 10. Second Exam (Presentation) Week 10. APR 13 * 11. Catalytic Cycles Week 11. APR 20 12. Organometallic Oxidation Catalysis Week 12. APR 27 13. Surface, Supported, and Cooperative Catalysis Week 13. MAY 04 14. Heterogeneous Catalysis and Bioorganometallic Chemistry Week 14. MAY 11 15. Final Exam Week 15. MAY 18

* make-up 4. Teaching and Learning Methods

A. Lectures B. Presentations C. Exams

5. Student Assessment

A. Student Assessment Methods

i. First Examination to update students to the course material given. ii. Second Examination (Presentation) to present up-to-date reports relating to the course material given. iii. Final Examination to assess the students’ overall understanding and comprehension of the material,

and to differentiate them based on their skills in using the knowledge attained. Attendance of each scheduled lecture session is strongly advised. If you are absent when a test is scheduled you are required to provide me with valid documentation. Changes in the class schedule, information on coursework, tests and other notices will be given in the lectures. Participation and Active Learning Students are expected to attend class regularly and to be on time. You are encouraged to be an actively engaged member by answering questions, raising questions, initiating discussions and being prepared to share your knowledge with the class. While class participation is not an explicit component of your grade in this course, students who are actively participating on a regular basis and who are on the border between two grades will receive the higher of the two possible grades.

B. Assessment Schedule

Course Exams Week 5: First Exam Week 10: Second Exam (Presentation) Week 15: Final Exam

C. Weighting of Assessments

First Exam 30% Second Exam (Presentation) 20% Final Exam 50% Total 100%

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6. List of References

A. Course Notes

Lecture handouts

B. Essential Books (Text Books)

Crabtree, R.H. (2014). The Organometallic Chemistry of the Transition Metals (6th ed.). Wiley Pub.

C. Recommended Books

- Miessler, G.L.; Fischer, P.J.; Tarr D.A. (2013). Inorganic Chemistry (5th ed.). Pearson Education. - Shriver, D. & Atkins, P. (2010). Inorganic Chemistry (5th ed.). Oxford University Press. - Elscherbroich, C. (2006). Organometallics (3rd ed.). Wiley Pub. - Housecroft, C.E. & Sharpe, A.G. (2005). Inorganic Chemistry (2nd ed.). Pearson Education. - Douglas, B.E.; McDaniel, D.H.; Alexander J.J. (1994). Concepts and Models of Inorganic Chemistry (3rd ed.). Wiley Pub.

D. Periodicals, web sites, …etc.

Inorganic Chemistry (ACS Publications) - http://pubs.acs.org/journal/inocaj European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry - http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1099-0682c

7. Facilities Required for Teaching and Learning

A. Lecture room. B. Library.

Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Rami Oweini Head of Chemistry Department: Prof. Dr. Ashraf Moustafa Date: 26.01.2014