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Course KJEM243

Metalorganic Catalysis

Course offered :

Number of credits 10
Course offered (semester) Autumn. The course runs only if enough students enrol.
Subject overlap K 343: 10stp, K 343A: 10stp, KJEM343: 10stp
Schedule Schedule
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Language of Instruction

English

Pre-requirements

Pre-requirements: Basic knowledge of general chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry and chemical thermodynamics. Knowledge of molecular modelling is recommended.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course KJEM243 the student will be able to:

  • define the nomenclature, electronic structure, properties of transition metal complexes.
  • identify the basic fundamental reactions in organometallic chemistry.
  • describe the bonds-to-metal complexes.
  • establish the structure-reactivity/activity relationship and the operating mechanisms in the catalytic processes.

Contact Information

Please contact the Department of Chemistry: studieveileder@kj.uib.no / post@kj.uib.no

Course offered (semester)

Autumn. The course runs only if enough students enrol.

Language of Instruction

English

Aim and Content

The course aims to provide the students with a thorough understanding of the relationship between the structures, chemical bonds and chemical properties in organometallic chemistry. They will also receive extensive knowledge of transition metal complexes, particularly aimed at catalysis. The first part of the lecture will cover some general and introductory concepts from nomenclature, crystal-field theory, ligand-field theory, 18-electrons rule and its limitation, different types of ligands, the geometry\coordination mode and the fundamental reactions in organometallic chemistry. Then the second part will focus on a detailed look at organometallic chemistry with emphasis on bonding theory, synthesis and reactivity of s- and p-bonded ligands. The applications of organometallic complexes in organic synthesis and industrial catalysis will be covered during the lecture.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course KJEM243 the student will be able to:

  • define the nomenclature, electronic structure, properties of transition metal complexes.
  • identify the basic fundamental reactions in organometallic chemistry.
  • describe the bonds-to-metal complexes.
  • establish the structure-reactivity/activity relationship and the operating mechanisms in the catalytic processes.

Pre-requirements

Pre-requirements: Basic knowledge of general chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry and chemical thermodynamics. Knowledge of molecular modelling is recommended.

Recommended previous knowledge

Basic knowledge of general chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry and chemical thermodynamics. Knowledge of molecular modelling is also useful.

Assessment methods

Written exam (4h). Examination supporting materials during the written exam:None.

 

Grading Scale

The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.

Contact Information

Please contact the Department of Chemistry: studieveileder@kj.uib.no / post@kj.uib.no