2024 Faculty Courses School of Science Department of Chemistry Graduate major in Chemistry
Advanced Coordination Chemistry I
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Chemistry
- Instructor(s)
- Mio Kondo
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 7-8 Thu
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- CHM.B438
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 14, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
The lecture focuses on the basic knowledge and theoretical background of the structure, properties and reactivity of compounds involving transition metal complexes. The lecture also introduces examples of state-of-the-art research in the field of complex chemistry.
The aim is to provide a broad insight into coordination chemistry by acquiring basic knowledge related to coordination chemistry and knowledge of the latest research developments.
Course description and aims
The students will acquire a basic knowledge of the properties of transition metal complexes and will be able to systematically understand the reactivity of transition metal complexes. In addition, students will gain knowledge of cutting-edge research using metal complexes, thereby deepening their insight into related fields.
Keywords
Coordination Chemistry・Inorganic Chemistry
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
First, the basic knowledge necessary for a logical understanding of the properties of metal complexes is lectured. This is followed by lectures on typical reactions of metal complexes (redox reactions, photoreactions and catalytic reactions). In the lectures, examples of state-of-the-art research on metal complexes that have been developed on the basis of this knowledge will also be introduced as appropriate.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction of coordination chemistry | Understand basic terms and principles related to inorganic and coordination chemistry. |
| Class 2 | Crystal field theory and ligand field theory | Understand the basic concepts of crystal field theory and ligand field theory. |
| Class 3 | Structures of metal complexes: mononuclear and multinuclear complexes, coordination polymer | Understand the basic terms and principles of the structure and properties of metal complexes. |
| Class 4 | Reactions of metal complexes 1: redox reaction | Learn about redox reactions of metal complexes. |
| Class 5 | Reactions of metal complexes 2: photoreaction | Learn about the basic photoreactions of metal complexes. |
| Class 6 | Reactions of metal complexes 3: catalysis | Understand the basic terms and concepts of catalysis of metal complexes. |
| Class 7 | Questions and examination | Questions about coordination chemistry are accepted from students, and then basic knowledges are examined. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
Handouts (T2SCHOLA)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
No prerequisites.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Examination only.
Related courses
- CHM.B401 ： Basic Concepts of Inorganic Chemistry I
- CHM.B402 ： Basic Concepts of Inorganic Chemistry II
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from ”[at]” to ”@”(half-width character).
Mio KONDO (mio[at]chem.titech.ac.jp)
Office hours
Contact by e-mail in advance to schedule an appointment.