Syllabus Application
CHEM 301
Inorganic Chemistry
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Semester
Fall 2026-2027
Course
CHEM 301 -
Inorganic Chemistry
Time/Place
Time
Week Day
Place
Date
10:40-12:30
Mon
FENS-L061
Sep 28-Dec 31, 2026
13:40-14:30
Tue
FENS-L056
Sep 28-Dec 31, 2026
Level of course
Undergraduate
Course Credits
SU Credit:3, ECTS:6, Basic:5, Engineering:1
Prerequisites
-
Corequisites
CHEM 301L
Course Type
Lecture
Instructor(s) Information
Alp Yürüm
- Email: alp.yurum@sabanciuniv.edu
Course Information
Catalog Course Description
Atomic structure and the periodic table (historical development of quantum theory, quantum numbers and atomic wavefunctions, electron configurations, shielding, and periodic trends and exceptions); symmetry and group theory for analysis of molecular properties and spectroscopy; molecular bonding from Lewis structures and VSEPR to molecular orbital theory, including advanced MO models; acid–base chemistry and its role in reaction mechanisms; solid-state chemistry (crystal structures, lattice enthalpy, band theory, solubility, and factors controlling stability and reactivity); coordination chemistry from molecular orbital and Lewis-acid perspectives; and laboratory experiments emphasizing synthetic inorganic techniques.
Learning Outcomes:
| 1. | Explain atomic structure using quantum theory, including the historical development of quantum theory, quantum numbers and atomic wavefunctions, and electron configurations. |
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| 2. | Analyze periodic trends based on electronic structure, including shielding effects and periodic trends and exceptions in ionization energy, electron affinity, and atomic radius. |
| 3. | Apply symmetry operations and group theory to analyze molecular properties and interactions. |
| 4. | Analyze molecular bonding from Lewis structures and VSEPR, then derive molecular orbitals with advanced models. |
| 5. | Apply acid?base concepts to analyze and predict reaction mechanisms. |
| 6. | Describe solid-state chemistry and apply concepts such as lattice enthalpy, band theory, and solubility to predict stability and reactivity. |
| 7. | Apply molecular orbital theory and Lewis-acid concepts to interpret coordination chemistry. |
| 8. | Demonstrate practical skills in synthetic inorganic chemistry, laboratory techniques, and scientific report writing. |
Course Objective
Required course for the Minor Honor Program in Chemistry
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Related to This Course:
| Clean Water and Sanitation | |
| Affordable and Clean Energy | |
| Decent Work and Economic Growth |
Course Materials
Resources:
*Weller, Overton and Rourke’s Inorganic Chemistry (7th Ed.)
Alternative Textbooks:
* Shriver and Atkins’ Inorganic Chemistry (5th or 6th Ed.)
* Housecroft and Sharpe’s Inorganic Chemistry
Alternative Textbooks:
* Shriver and Atkins’ Inorganic Chemistry (5th or 6th Ed.)
* Housecroft and Sharpe’s Inorganic Chemistry