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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The National Commission for Academic Accreditation & Assessment
Course Specifications
(CS)
Spectroscopy of Inorganic Compounds
(CHEM 422)
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Institution: Tabuk University Date of Report: 2/1/1436H College/Department : Faculty of Science /Chemistry Department
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title and code: Spectroscopy of Inorganic compounds (CHEM 422)
2. Credit hours : 3 Hours (2 + 0)
3. Program(s) in which the course is offered. (Chemistry)
4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course: Dr Hatem Ahmed Naji Al-Aoh 5. Level/year at which this course is offered: 8th level / 4th Year
6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any) : CHEM 421
7. Co-requisites for this course (if any):
N/A
8. Location if not on main campus:Chemistry Department Main Campus (Male students)
9. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)
a. Traditional classroom What percentage? b. Blended (traditional and online) What percentage? c. e-learning What percentage? d. Correspondence What percentage? f. Other What percentage?
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B Objectives
1. What is the main purpose for this course?
• Understand the interpretation of different spectral data that correlated to the structure
and the geometry of the complexes.
• .Apply spectroscopic techniques for coordinate compounds.
• Assign the geometry of coordination compounds by spectroscopic methods.
• Understand the different methods used for determination of the magnetic properties.
• Differentiate between the organometallic and coordination compounds.
2. Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented. (e.g. increased use of IT or web based reference material, changes in content as a result of new research in the field)
• Help students to analyze the chemical problems correlated to the course and how to
select appropriate methods to solve such problems.
• New and updated text books.
• Related Web Sites.
• Provide time for tutorial
• Reduce number of students in class.
C. Course Description (Note: General description in the form to be used for the Bulletin or handbook should be attached)
1. Topics to be covered
No of weeks
1B Contact hours 2BTopics
2
4
The vectors model and Russel -Saunders splitting energy level.
3
6
Term symbols of d
Pn
P
ion in Oh and Td complexes.
3
6
Orgel diagram of d
P n Pin Oh and Td complexes).
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applications for coordinate compounds.
• Electron spin resonance ESR.
2
4
Calculation and measurements of magnetic properties and
using Faraday and Gouy methods.
3
6
Chemistry of organometallic compounds of transition
metals.
Practical Work
1
3
Review and introduction to use of spectroscopic techniques in
coordination chemistry.
4
12
Synthesis and interpretation it’s UV-Vis. Spectra of some
transition metal complexes. (4 experiments).
3
9
Calculation of
∆
RoRfor some transition metal complexes (2
experiments)
4
12
Synthesis and measuring of paramagnetic susceptibility some
transition metal complexes (2 experiments) (3 experiments).
1
3
Use of
P1
P
H NMR to differentiate between
tris-acetylacatonatovandium(III) and aluminium(III) complexes.
2
6
Use of ESR to differentiate between
tris-acetylacatonatovandium(III) and aluminium(III) complexes.
2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory Practical Other: Total Contact
Hours
30 NA NA 45 NA 75
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3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week.
4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment Methods and Teaching Strategy
NQF Learning Domains And Course Learning Outcomes
Course Teaching Strategies
Course Assessment Methods 1.0 Knowledge
1.1
• Describe the basic principles and the
instrumental design of a variety of
spectroscopic techniques and methods
used for determination the magnetic
susceptibility.
• Lectures.
• Discussion in class.
• In class – quizzes
and homework.
1.2
• Demonstrate the knowledge of data
acquisition and analysis for various
techniques.
• The participation of the
discussion in class.
Mid-term and final
exams
1.3
• Interpret the UV-Vis,
1HNMR and
ESR spectra for structure identification.
• Examples and solving problems of some inorganic compounds
• Presentation of the
homework
assignments.
The participation of
the discussion.
1.4• Implement suitable methods of
investigation coordination compounds.
• Lectures.
•
Problems solving.
• Mid-term and final
exams
• In class – quizzes
and homework.
1.5• Interpret the relevant chemical literature. • Lectures.
• Problems solving.
• Mid-term and final
exams
• In class – quizzes
and homework.
2.0 Cognitive Skills2.1
• Compare various spectroscopic
methods and assess the advantages and
• Lectures
• Problems solving.
• In-class quizzes
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2.2
• Demonstrate capability of choosing the
appropriate spectroscopic method for a
particular investigation.
• Lectures
• Discussion in class.
• Mid-term and final
exams.
2.3
• Demonstrate the differences between
various types of instruments in terms of
parts and functions.
• Encouraging students
to work during lectures
as groups.
• Performance in
discussions during
lectures.
2.4
• Identify the unknown inorganic
compounds by interpretation of
combined spectra.
Working individually or
as groups inside the
class.
Self performance in
class.
3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility 3.1
• Work effectively both individually and
in teams in both classroom and
laboratory.
Working individually or
as groups inside the
class.
• Self performance
in class.
3.2
• Demonstrate the ethical and
professional standards articulated by
professional organizations (e.g. the
American Chemical Society).
• Lectures
• Discussion in class
• Written
presentation of
assignments.
3.3
• Understand the interrelationships
among chemistry, technology, and
global society, and of the societal
implications of new developments in
science.
• Lectures
• Discussion in class
• Direct contact
during office
hours.
3.44.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
4.1
• Evaluate the published works.
• Independent study.
• Performance in
problem solving
and assignments.
4.2• Acquire a working knowledge of basic
research methodologies, data analysis
• Communicate
effectively in writing,
• Group and
personal tutorial
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and interpretation.
orally and through
scientific diagrams.
classes.
4.3• Formulate significant research
questions.
• Independent study.
• Discussion in class.
• Homework
assignments.
4.4• Read, evaluate, and interpret
numerical, chemical and general
scientific information.
•
Problem solving in
class.
• Homework
assignments.
4.5• Demonstrate effective written and oral
communication skills, especially the
ability to transmit complex technical
information in a clear and concise
manner.
•Problem solving in
class.
•Homework
assignments.
5.0 Psychomotor5.1
Handle chemicals, glassware and
instruments.
Carry experiments in
lab.
• Laboratory
performance
(following the
procedure,
handling
chemicals and
glassware).
5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester Assessment task (e.g. essay, test, group project, examination,
speech, oral presentation, etc.)
Week Due Proportion of Total Assessment
1
Quiz 1
Week 3
5%
2
First Mid-term exam.
Week 7
25%
3
Quiz 2
Week 9
5%
4
Second Mid-term exam
Week 13
25%
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D. Student Academic Counseling and Support
1. Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student consultations and academic advice. (include amount of time teaching staff are expected to be available each week)
•
Academic advice as needed by the students.•
Office hours (10 per week for all students)E. Learning Resources 1. List Required Textbooks
• Inorganic Chemistry, C. Housecraft, Alan G. Sharpe, 3rd
edition, Prentice Hall, 2007. • Inorganic Chemistry, D. Shriver and P. Atkins, , 4th
edition, Oxford University press (2006).
• Inorganic Chemistry, James E. House, Elsevier Inc., 2008 2. List Essential References Materials (Journals, Reports, etc.)
• Structural Methods in Molecular Inorganic Chemistry, C. Morrison, D., Rankin, N.W. Mitzel,
Wiely, 2013.
• Inorganic electronic structure and spectroscopy, Edward I. Solomon, A. Barry P. Lever, John
Wiley&Sons, 2006.
3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc)
• NMR spectroscopy in inorganic chemistry, , J. A. Iggo, Oxford Uiversity.Press,1999. • B.J. Hathaway, A.A.G. Tomlinson, Coord. Chem. Rev. 5 (1970) 1-43.
• Journal of American Chemical Society. • Inorganic Chemistry
• Transition Metal Chemistry • Polyhedron
4. List Electronic Materials (eg. Web Sites, Social Media, Blackboard, etc.) •
http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/chemistry/
• http://www.iupac.org/
• http://www.sciencedirect.com/
• http://sdl.edu.sa/SDLPortal/AR/Publishers.aspx
.
5. Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards or regulations and software.
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Handouts.•
Data show presentations.•
Multimedia associated with textbooks.F. Facilities Required
Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (i.e. number of seats in classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.)
1. Accommodation (Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration rooms/labs, etc.)
• Classroom with 25 seats.
• Spectroscopy lab contains UV-Vis spectrophotometer, NMR spectrophotometer and magnetic susceptibility balance
2. Computing resources (AV, data show, Smart Board, software, etc.)
• Data Show • AV presentations
• Simulated education programs if available.
• Molecular models.
3. Other resources (specify, e.g. if specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or attach list)
• UV-Vis Spectrophotometer. • Magnetic Susceptibility Balance. • ESR Spectrometer.
• NMR spectrophotometer. • Electric Balance
• Glassware (beakers, measuring flasks, cylinders, pipettes and watch glass ) • Required Chemicals Copper sulphate Nickel Chloride Potassium Permanganate Potassium Dichromate Chromium Chloride Ferric Chloride Ferrous Sulphate Manganese sulphate
G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes
1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching
• Course evaluation by students.
2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Program/Department Instructor
•
Peer consultation on teaching.Form 5a_Course Specifications _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 10
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Discussion with Inorganic group.3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching
•
Conducting workshops presented by experts on the teaching methodologies.•
Departmental versions on its methods at teaching.4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement (e.g. check marking by an independent member teaching staff of a sample of student work, periodic exchange and remarking of tests or a sample of assignments with staff at another institution)
•
Assigning group of members teaching the same course to grade same questions for various students.•
Conducting standard exams.•
Faculty member from other universities to review and evaluate the accuracy of grading policy.5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for improvement.
•
The chairman of the department and faculty council take the responsibility.•
The course material should be reviewed by departmental, faculty and higher council.Faculty or Teaching Staff:Dr Hatem Ahmed Naji Al-Aoh
Signature: _______________________________ Date Report Completed: 26/10/2014 +9Received by: Prof. Dr. Mohsen M. Zareh Dean/Department Head