CHEM 4610
Inorganic Chemistry
Inorganic chemistry encompasses the structure, properties, and reactivity of inorganic molecules and solids and it is a required course for all Chemistry majors. This course will focus on the symmetry, bonding, electronic structure, spectroscopy, and reactivity of inorganic coordination complexes in which ligands are bound to one or more metal centers. The course will start with using group theory to classify molecules based on the symmetry elements they possess. A series of different bonding models including VSEPR, valence bond theory, molecular orbital theory, crystal field theory, and ligand field theory will be used to describe the structure and bonding of inorganic molecules, coordination complexes, and organometallic compounds. These models will serve as a basis for interpreting and predicting the electronic and vibrational spectra of inorganic compounds.
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2 or less hrs/week
You could turn your brain off and still get an A
1/12/2025
2-4 hrs/week
Very interestingly and straightforward class. Bleeke is a great professor
6/21/2024
Prof Bleeke is awesome! He's very nice and approachable. He makes the material easy to understand, and the exams are not too challenging, although you need to really understand the material. Absolutely recommend to any chem majors who need an elective.
1/10/2024
Bleeke is a pretty chill professor and teaches inorganic chemistry at a good pace. My tips for the class is rewatch the lectures if needed and do the homework and ask questions, and you'll be fine for the class. Averages were pretty high for this course. Bleeke understands what is out of reach for the course and makes very fair exams.
6/8/2023
Dr. Bleeke is a specialist in inorganic chemistry. He's the best fit to teach this inorganic chemistry class. The class was well-organized given that it's Dr. Bleeke's first teaching this class, which is amazing. As long as you are keeping up with the reading assignments, attending all lectures, and clarifying all problem sets, you will be fine.
5/11/2023