CHEM 507 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Section 001
Instructor:
Spring 2016
Brian J. Bellott “Dr. B”
Currens 332B
Email: b-bellott@wiu.edu
Phone: (309) – 298 – 1760
Fax: (309) – 298 – 2180
Lecture Meeting Times: Currens 315
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
01:00 pm – 01:50 pm
01:00 pm – 01:50 pm
01:00 pm – 01:50 pm
Course Credits:
3 semester hours (Two, One hour and fifteen minute lectures per week.)
Office Hours:
Thursday
Monday and Wednesday
8:00 am – 10:00 am
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
While I will be in my office during office hours, please send me an email letting me know of your
intentions so I can be prepared to help you when you arrive.
Course Description from WIU Course Catalog:
“Kinetics and mechanisms of reactions of inorganic and organometallic complexes. Selected topics
include ligand substitution, oxidative addition, reductive elimination, and electron transfer reactions and
industrial processes using homogeneous catalysis. Pre-Requisite: CHEM 401.”
Course Objectives:
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Develop a working knowledge of crystal field theory.
Develop a working knowledge of ligand field theory.
Understanding of bonding in organometallic systems.
Understanding of the difference between sigma and pi bound ligands.
Comparison of oxidative addition and reductive elimination.
Comparison of insertion and elimination reactions.
Develop a working knowledge of nucleophilic and electrophilic addition and abstraction.
Classroom Policies:
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Data storage devises other than the required calculator are not allowed to be used in the
classroom. Any interruptions caused by an electronic device could result in the removal
from the lecture. If the distraction occurs during an exam the student will be asked to
leave and their exam will be collected and graded “as is.”
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All hats, caps, and hoods that cover your ear(s) are not allowed to be worn during a quiz
or exam.
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The instructor reserves the right to assign seating for the students during exams and/or
any other time necessary.
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Attendance will be taken at the start of class each day if you are not in class when
attendance is taken you will lose 5 points.
Attendance Policy:
You are expected to attend class regularly and punctually. All students are responsible for all
information and materials given in class whether you are present or not. Homework is due at the start of
class late assignments will be graded out of 18 instead of 20. If homework sets are turned in after class
they will be grades out of 12 points instead of 20. If an hour exam is missed for an excused absence an
exam of similar difficulty will be given at a time arranged between the instructor and student.
Examples of excused absences are documented illnesses, documented family medical
emergencies, military commitments, WIU required athletic trips. Any other absence must be excused by
the instructor whom holds sole discretion over what is and what is not an excused absence.
Outside work requirements:
Students are expected to read, review, study, and learn all material discussed in lecture. The
expectation is that for every hour spent in lecture at least three hours should be spent outside of lecture
reviewing the material. Homework assignments will require at least 1 hour.
Required Materials: Costs for these materials are the responsibility of the student.
Lecture Text:
“The Organometallic Chemistry of the Transition Metals,” 5th edition, by Crabtree Robert
H., John Wiley & Sons, publishers.
Other Materials:
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Scientific Calculator (All storage in the calculator will be cleared by the instructor prior
to each exam)
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A molecular model kit may prove useful.
Course Outline:
Exam 1:
1. Review of chemistry 401.
2. Chapter 1 Introduction
3. Chapter 2 General Properties of Organometallic Complexes
Exam 2:
1. Chapter 3 Metal Alkyls, Aryls, and Hydrides and Related σ-Bonded Ligands
2. Chapter 4 Carbonyls, Phosphine Complexes, and Ligand Substitution Reactions
3. Chapter 5 Complexes of π-Bound Ligands
Exam 3:
1. Chapter 6 Oxidative Addition and Reductive Elimination
2. Chapter 7 Insertion and Elimination
3. Chapter 8 Nucleophilic and Electrophilic Addition and Abstraction
Course Breakdown:
Homework Top 10 assignments kept worth 20 points each
Hour Exam 1
Hour Exam 2
Hour Exam 3
Course Total
200 points
100 points
100 points
100 points
500 points
Grading Scale:
500 ─ 450 points
449 ─ 400 points
399 ─ 350 points
349 ─ 300 points
< 299 points
100% ─ 90%
89% ─ 80%
79% ─ 70%
69% ─ 60%
<59%
A
B
C
D
F
There will be no extra credit in this course.
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Student Conduct Code:
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violation of the student conduct code can result in a failing grade and may be subject to
further academic penalties.
See also
http://www.wiu.edu/student_services/student_development_and_orientation/current/abse
ncepolicy.php
Students with Disabilities:
In accordance with University values and disability law, students with disabilities may
request academic accommodations where there are aspects of a course that result in
barriers to inclusion or accurate assessment of achievement. To file an official request for
disability-related accommodations, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 309298-2512, disability@wiu.edu or in 143 Memorial Hall. Please notify the instructor as
soon as possible to ensure that this course is accessible to you in a timely manner.
Any situation, condition, or circumstance covered or not covered in the
syllabus is subject to the decision of the instructor only.