[Summary of the lecture] This course covers the fundamental and advanced topics of coordination chemistry, such as the bond, structure, and reactivity of various metal complexes as well as the synthesis, structure, and function of coordination cages and polymers.
[Aim of the lecture] Metal complexes and coordination structures composed of metal ions and organic ligands exhibit unusual chemical reactivity and physical properties. The aim of this lecture is to facilitate students' understanding of a wide range of coordination chemistry.
At the end of this course, students will be able to understand and explain (1) the bond and structure of various metal complexes, (2) the chemical reactivity and physical properties of metal complexes, (3) the synthesis, structure, and function of coordination cages, and (4) the synthesis and structure of coordination polymers.
Metal ion, Ligand, Coordination, Metal complex, Coordination cage, Coordination polymer
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Lectures will be given in the following order: (1) the bond and structure of metal complexes, (2) the chemical reactivity and physical properties of metal complexes, (3) the synthesis, structure, and function of coordination cages, and (4) the synthesis and structure of coordination polymers. Students' understanding will be confirmed by a quiz or question-and-answer in each topic.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Background of coordination chemistry | Explain the background of coordination chemistry |
Class 2 | Bond and structure of metal complexes | Explain the bond and structure of metal complexes |
Class 3 | Chemical reactivity of metal complexes | Explain the chemical reactivity of metal complexes |
Class 4 | Physical properties of metal complexes | Explain the physical properties of metal complexes |
Class 5 | Synthesis of 3D coordination architectures | Explain the synthesis of 3D coordination architectures |
Class 6 | Structure of 3D coordination architectures | Explain the structures of 3D coordination architectures |
Class 7 | Function of 3D coordination architectures | Explain the function of 3D coordination architectures |
Class 8 | Synthesis and structure of coordination polymers | Explain the synthesis and structure of coordination polymers |
None required.
Handouts will be distributed.
Course scores are based on quizes or question-and-answer (50%) and exams (50%).
No prerequisites.