Inorganic Chemistry III introduces students to advanced topics in coordination chemistry, organometallics, and bioinorganic systems. This course blends theoretical frameworks with laboratory-based skills, preparing learners for both academic research and real-world chemical applications.

You will explore topics such as

• Symmetry and Group Theory—Analyze molecular symmetry and learn to apply group theory to chemical systems.

• Coordination Chemistry—Study theories of bonding (VBT, CFT, LFT, MOT), and explore synthesis, reactivity, and stability of metal complexes.

• Reaction Mechanisms—Understand substitution in octahedral/square planar complexes, the trans effect, and redox processes.

• Organometallic Chemistry—Learn about metal-carbon bonding, reactivity, and catalytic applications.

• Bioinorganic Chemistry—Discover the roles of metal ions in biological systems like oxygen transport and nitrogen fixation.

By the end of this course, you will:

✅ Be able to synthesize and characterize transition metal complexes
✅ Analyze spectroscopic and magnetic data to infer molecular structure
✅ Apply knowledge of inorganic chemistry in environmental, biological, and industrial contexts

No advanced prior knowledge is required, though foundational inorganic chemistry is recommended. Instruction includes lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on lab practice, supported by standard texts (Miessler & Tarr, Cotton & Wilkinson).