SPECIAL TOPICS

Several of the following special topics will be covered during the spring quarter.

Coordination Chemistry

The text book is "Inorganic Chemistry" by G. L. Miessler and D. A. Tarr (Prentice-Hall Inc. 1991). The following topics will be covered . Historical development of coordination chemistry, classification of ligands, nomenclature, isomerism, magnetic properties, valence bond theory of coordination compounds, crystal field theory, ligand field theory, molecular orbital diagrams of coordination complexes with emphasis on octahedral, tetrahedral, tetragonal and square planar complexes, the Jahn-Teller theorem, Tannabe-Sugano diagrams, and electronic spectra of coordination complexes.

Lasers in Chemistry

An introductory lecture will cover the description of lasers that are currently used in chemistry. If time permits, students will write a paper on the laser system of their choice.

High Resolution Spectroscopy Techniques

A short seminar will cover the high resolution spectroscopy techniques that are used in chemistry. Special emphasis will be given to "Laser Magnetic Resonance" (LMR) spectroscopy.

Electrochemistry

The basics of electrochemistry will be covered. This will be taught by a visiting faculty member.