Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On the completion of this subject students should appreciate that an understanding of the chemistry of carbon compounds is essential to understanding chemistry; have knowledge of the reactions which organic compounds undergo and an understanding of how and why these reactions take place, given that many reactions proceed through reactive intermediates; review and provide an appreciation of (1) ligands and ligand behaviour, (2) transition metal chemistry, and (3) the nomenclature of coordination compounds, (4) bonding in transition metal complexes, (5) stability, electronic spectra and magnetic properties of transition metal complexes.
Synopsis There are two topics discussed in first semester and special attention is given to coordination chemistry focussing on the rich chemistry of the transition elements, the chemistry of reactive intermediates in organic reactions. A detailed subject outline will be available at enrolment.
Assessment Examinations (1 x 2.5 hours): 70% + Laboratory work: 30%