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CHM313Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Organometallic Chemistry

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of atomic and molecular structure, symmetry, and their interactions with electromagnetic radiation. It covers electron configurations, molecular orbital theory, and chemical bonding. Students will learn about quantum mechanics, rotational and vibrational spectroscopy, and symmetry elements. The course aims to equip students with the theoretical basis for understanding the structure of atoms and molecules.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
intermediate
Math Level
Course Keywords
Atomic StructureMolecular StructureSymmetrySpectroscopyQuantum Mechanics

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📊
Math Level
Moderate Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Electron Configuration

2

Molecular Orbitals

3

Chemical Bonding

4

Quantum Chemistry

5

Rotational Spectroscopy

6

Vibrational Spectroscopy

7

Molecular Symmetry

Total Topics7 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

General Chemistry

Basic Physics

Introductory Calculus

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Chemist

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Materials Scientist

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Research Scientist

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Lab Technician

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Industry Applications

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PharmaceuticalsMaterials ScienceChemical ManufacturingEnvironmental MonitoringResearch and Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Atomic and molecular structures

2h

Unit 1: Electron configuration

2 study hours
  • •Define shells, subshells, and orbitals.
  • •Explain the relationships between quantum numbers.
  • •Use quantum numbers to label electrons in atoms.
  • •Describe and compare atomic orbitals.
  • •List subshells in order of increasing energy.
Week
2

Module 1: Atomic and molecular structures

2h

Unit 2: Pauli exclusion principle and the Hund's rule

2 study hours
  • •Define Pauli Exclusion Principle and Hund's rule.
  • •Arrange electrons in atomic orbitals.
  • •Explain trends in the periodic table.
  • •Write electronic configurations of the first 10 elements.
  • •Explain the trend of ionization energy.
Week
3

Module 1: Atomic and molecular structures

2h

Unit 3: Molecular orbitals of molecules

2 study hours
  • •Define molecular orbital.
  • •Explain how molecular orbitals are formed.
  • •Give consequences from molecular orbital theory.
  • •Use bond order to determine bond formation in molecules.
  • •Define molecular orbital and give combinations of atomic orbitals.
Week
4

Module 1: Atomic and molecular structures

2h

Unit 4: Atomic Spectra

2 study hours
  • •Define atomic spectra.
  • •Explain the origin of atomic spectra.
  • •Calculate wavelengths in atomic spectra of hydrogen.
  • •Explain the five series for atomic spectra of hydrogen.
  • •Calculate wavelengths of Paschen lines.
Week
5

Module 1: Atomic and molecular structures

2h

Unit 5: Heat Capacities of solids

2 study hours
  • •Define heat capacity.
  • •Derive the relation between specific heats.
  • •Derive the heat Capacity function for low temperatures.
  • •Write the mathematical expression for heat capacity.
  • •Show the relationship between heat capacity and specific heat capacity.
Week
6

Module 2: Theory of Chemical bonding

2h

Unit 1: The Valence Bond Theory

2 study hours
  • •Define valence bond theory.
  • •Define hybridization of atomic orbitals.
  • •Explain how a chemical bond is formed.
  • •Define valence bond theory and hybridization of atomic orbitals.
  • •Explain how a chemical bond is formed.
Week
7

Module 2: Theory of Chemical bonding

2h

Unit 2: The Molecular orbital Theory

2 study hours
  • •Define molecular orbital.
  • •Define molecular orbital theory.
  • •Define properties of molecular orbital.
  • •Define bonding molecular orbital.
  • •Define antibonding molecular orbital.
Week
8

Module 2: Theory of Chemical bonding

2h

Unit 3: Resonance

2 study hours
  • •Define resonance.
  • •Draw resonance structures of different molecules.
  • •Explain what resonance energy is.
  • •Explain what vector analogy of resonance is.
  • •Define resonance and draw resonance structures.
Week
9

Module 2: Theory of Chemical bonding

2h

Unit 4: Angular momentum

2 study hours
  • •Define angular momentum.
  • •Explain angular momentum coupling.
  • •Explain Russell-Saunders (or L S) coupling.
  • •Explain j-j coupling.
  • •Define angular momentum and explain angular momentum coupling.
Week
10

Module 2: Theory of Chemical bonding

2h

Unit 5: Bonds in Molecules

2 study hours
  • •Define bonding.
  • •Explain the difference between bonding and antibonding orbitals.
  • •Draw Molecular orbital energy diagrams for diatomic molecules.
  • •Show relationships between bond order, bond dissociation energy, bond length, and force constant.
  • •Define bonding and explain the difference between bonding and antibonding orbitals.
Week
11

Module 3: Quantum Mechanics

2h

Unit 1: Introduction to Quantum chemistry

2 study hours
  • •Define quantum chemistry.
  • •Explain the history of quantum chemistry.
  • •Explain the Usefulness of quantum mechanics.
  • •Give the postulates of quantum mechanics.
  • •Define an operator.
Week
12

Module 3: Quantum Mechanics

2h

Unit 2: Orbitals, states and wavefunctions

2 study hours
  • •Define wavefunction.
  • •Explain the usefulness of wavefunction.
  • •Explain the nature of wavefunction.
  • •Explain the uncertainty principle.
  • •Define wavefunction and explain its usefulness.
Week
13

Module 3: Quantum Mechanics

4h

Unit 3: The Particle in a one dimensional (1D) box problem

2 study hours
  • •Define particle in a box.
  • •Define terms in the time-independent Schrodinger wave equation.
  • •Write the equation for probability of finding a particle within the box.
  • •Calculate the wave number for transition in a conjugated system.
  • •Define particle in a box and define the terms in the Schrodinger wave equation.

Unit 4: Particle in a Three-Dimensional (3D) Box

2 study hours
  • •Write equation for the 3D Schrodinger wave equation.
  • •Draw the diagram for the quantized energy levels of a particle in 3D.
  • •Calculate the energy difference when there is transition between two energy levels.
  • •Write the 3D Schrodinger wave equation and draw the diagram for quantized energy levels.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all key definitions and concepts from each unit.

2

Practice solving numerical problems related to energy levels, bond orders, and spectroscopic transitions.

3

Create detailed concept maps linking molecular symmetry, point groups, and spectroscopic selection rules.

4

Focus on understanding the postulates of quantum mechanics and their applications.

5

Work through all example problems in the course materials and TMAs.

6

Allocate specific time slots for focused study and revision each week.

7

Prioritize understanding the relationships between different theoretical models (e.g., valence bond vs. molecular orbital theory).

8

Practice applying the Franck-Condon principle to predict vibrational structure in electronic transitions.

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