Atomic structure, models and theories of bonding, bond types underlying metals, semiconductors, ionic solids and materials. Lewis acid-base interactions, coordination complexes, associated reaction mechanisms, and other aspects of transition metal chemistry. Atomic-level origins of special material properties such as ferromagnetism and electroluminescence.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 107, 108.

1 unit — Bowman

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Fall 2023	Block 2	Foundations of Inorganic	Amanda Bowman	Olin Hall 172	16 / 7	04/16/2024
Spring 2024	Block 5	Foundations of Inorganic	Amanda Bowman	Olin Hall 172	16 / 5	04/16/2024
Fall 2024	Block 2	Foundations of Inorganic	Amanda Bowman	TBA	16 / 16	04/16/2024
Spring 2025	Block 5	Foundations of Inorganic	Amanda Bowman	TBA	16 / 16	04/16/2024