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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY III: CHEM 324

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Course Specifications

Institution TAIBAH UNIVERSITY Date of Report: 12 January 2017 College/Department SCIENCE/ CHEMISTRY A. Course Identification and General Information 1. Course title and code: INORGANIC CHEMISTRY III: CHEM 324 2. Credit hours: 3 Cr. Hr. (3+0) 3. Program(s) in which the course is offered: B.Sc. in Chemistry (If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs) 4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course: Inorganic Chemistry Faculty Member 5. Level/year at which this course is offered: 6th Level /3rd Year 6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any): INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II: CHEM 323 7. Co-requisites for this course (if any) : none 8. Location if not on main campus: Main Campus, Yanbu, Al-Ula 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? Comments: 6BProviding an interactive class room where students are encouraged to think, understand and ask questions. The instructor will apply team learning methods, group discussions activities and Brainstorming questions.

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B Objectives 1. What is the main purpose for this course? The course is intended to provide students with an introduction to the fundamentals of the chemistry

of the lanthanides and actinides (f-elements) with main focus on their chemical, spectroscopic and

magnetic properties. Moreover, the course aims to introduce the student to coordination and

organometallic chemistry of the f-elements and their potential applications in different fields.

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) Tutorial, reading assignments and relevant research papers using university online library will

be considered to enrich the scope of the course The course material will be posted on the Website that could be accessed by the students

enrolled in the course. Utilizing various internet resources that offer informative details to support the lecture course

material will be encouraged. C. Course Description (Note: General description in the form used in Bulletin or handbook) Course Description: In this course we look at f-block metals (lanthanides and actinides). Topics covered are, f-Orbitals, sources of the lanthanides and actinides, oxidation state, atom and ion sizes and the lanthanide contraction, spectroscopic and magnetic properties, lanthanides/actinides metals, inorganic, coordination and organometllic compounds of the lanthanides and actinides.

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1. Topics to be Covered List of Topics No. of

Weeks Contact hours

Part I: The Lanthanides 1. Introduction

1.1 Discovery and occurrence

1.2 Accommodation in the Periodic Table

1.3 Main ores

1.4 Natural abundance

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2. 4f-Orbitals and oxidation states 2.1 4f-orbitals and Electronic configurations

2.2 Oxidation states

2.3 Atoms and ion sizes

2.4 Lanthanide contraction

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3. Separation of Lanthanides 3.1 Chemical separations

3.2 Column chromatography

3.3 Solvent extraction

3.4 Lanthanides metals

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4. Inorganic compounds and coordination complexes of lanthanides

4.1 Properties of 4f ions in aqueous solution

4.2 Coordination numbers and coordination polyhedral

4.3 Halides

4.4 Oxides

4.5 Complexes of Ln(III)

4.6 Applications of lanthanidest complexes

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5. Organometallic complexes of the lanthanides

5.1 σ- Bonded complexes

5.2 Cyclopentadieny complexes

5.3 Complexes containing eta8-cyclooctatetraenyl ligand

5.4 Applications in catalysis

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6. Spectroscopic properties 6.1 Colors

6.2 Electronic spectra of lanthanides

6.3 Intensities of f-f transitions/ Judd-Ofelt theory

6.4 Luminescence of lanthanides complexes-

6.5 Applications in lighting

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7. Magnetic properties

7.1 Paramagnetism and diamagnetism

7.2 Russell-Saunders coupling Scheme

7.3 Ground state term symbols

7.4 Magnetic moments

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Part II: The Actinides 8. The actinide metals

8.1 Actinide occurrence and synthesis

8.2 Preparation of Actinides Metals

8.3 5f-orbitals and Electronic Configurations

8.4 Comparison of lanthanides and actinides

8.5 Spectroscopic properties and magnetic properties

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9. Organometallic complexes of thorium and uranium

9.1 σ- Bonded complexes

9.2 Cyclopentadieny complexes

9.3 Complexes containing η8-cyclooctatetraenyl ligand

9.4 Applications in catalysis

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2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):

Lecture Tutorial Laboratory or Studio

Practical Other: Total

Contact Hours 42 3

(exams) 45

Credit 3 3

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 On the table below are the five NQF Learning Domains, numbered in the left column. First, insert the suitable and measurable course learning outcomes required in the appropriate learning domains (see suggestions below the table). Second, insert supporting teaching strategies that fit and align with the assessment methods and intended learning outcomes. Third, insert appropriate assessment methods that accurately measure and evaluate the learning outcome. Each course learning outcomes, assessment method, and teaching strategy ought to reasonably fit and flow together as an integrated learning and teaching process. (Courses are not required to include learning outcomes from each domain.) Code

# NQF Learning Domains

And Course Learning Outcomes Course Teaching

Strategies Course Assessment

Methods 1.0 Knowledge

1.1

Write the electronic configuration and describe the extraction and separation methods of lanthanides from their native ores

• Formal and interactive lectures, hands on writing electronic configuration for metals and their ions

• Formal and interactive lectures, hand on determining the ground state term symbol

• calculating magnetic moments for lanthanides and actinides ions

• Formal and interactive lectures

• Hands on solving synthetic problems

• Interactive lectures and

• Home work and quiz [Biweekly problem sets (20%)]

• Exam-1 and Exam-2 ( 20% each)

• Final examination 40% of total 1.2

Recognize the basic concepts of spectroscopic and magnetic properties of the rare earths (lanthanides and actinides)

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Reproduce the preparation methods and reactions of the coordination and organometallic complexes of lanthanides and actinides

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1.4 Tell the importance of the organometallic complexes and their potential applications in various fields

self-learning using web-sites aid

2.0 Cognitive Skills

2.1

Explain the stable oxidation states of lanthanides and actinides and design and prepare organometallic complexes of both lanthanides and actinides

• Interactive lectures, Brainstorming sessions, group discussion

• Interactive lectures • Problem-Solving and

home-work assignments • Hands on calculating the

ground state term symbol and magnetic moments for lanthanides and actinides ions

• Home work and quiz [Biweekly problem sets (20%)]

• Exam-1 and Exam-2 ( 20% each)

• Final examination 40% of total

2.2 Justify the Luminescence behavior

of Ln(III) complexes

2.3 Calculate the theoretical magnetic moment of lanthanides ions using Landé Formula

3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility 3.1 Illustrate a friendly relationship

between instructor and students to build confidence

• Team learning and group discussions activities.

• Presentation • Debate

• Assessment in class activities and Exams

• Regular attendance

3.2

Demonstrate the ability to work productively and cooperatively in a group at all times

4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical

4.1 Demonstrate to students to seek help from specialists in the information technology center to retrieve information

• Team learning and group discussions activities.

• Debate

• Assessment in class activities and Exams

• Regular attendance

4.2 Illustrate to students to use

"PowerPoint" software to present their duties: papers, research

4.3 Demonstrate communication with other students as well as other faculty members

5.0 Psychomotor Not applicable

5. Map course LOs with the program LOs. (Place course LO #s in the left column and program LO #s across the top.)

Course LOs #

Program Learning Outcomes (Use Program LO Code #s provided in the Program Specifications)

1.1 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 4.1 4.2 5.1

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1.2 X 1.3 X 1.4 X 2.1 X 2.2 X X 2.3 X 3.1 X 3.2 X 4.1 X 4.2 X 4.3 X

6. 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 Exercises & Home works At the end of each chapter 10%

2 Quizzes Throughout the term 10%

3 Written Test (1) 6th week 20% 4 Written Test (2) 11th week 20% 5 Final Exam 16th week 40% Total 100% 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)

• Office hours (8 hours/week) for academic advising and discussions • Students can communicate with the teaching staff through the website and ask questions related to

all aspects of the lesson.

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E Learning Resources 1. List Required Textbooks

1. Lanthanide and Actinide Chemistry, Simon Cotton , ISBN: 978-0-470-01006-8, (January 2006)

2. List Essential References Materials (Journals, Reports, etc.)

1. Inorganic Chemistry- Catherine E. Housecroft Alan G. Sharpe, 4th Edition, 2012

3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc)

1. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry- Albert F. Cotton, Geoffrey Wilkinson, Carlos A. Murillo, Manfred Bochmann-6th Edition - 1999- John Wiley & Sons

2. Course handouts 4. List Electronic Materials, Web Sites, Facebook, Twitter, etc.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lanthanide-Actinide-Chemistry-Inorganic-Textbook/dp/0470010061

http://www.alchemyst.co.uk/alchemystry/pdf/Inorganic/lanthanides_and_actinides.pdf

5. Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards or regulations and software.

• ChemDraw Ultra 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 and laboratory 2. Computing resources (AV, data show, Smart Board, software, etc.)

• Data show and computer 3. Other resources (specify, e.g. if specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or attach list)

• Specific laboratory equipments

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G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes

1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching

• Regular evaluation of the theoretical parts of the course to identify the weaknesses area • Performance appraisal form filled up by each student to show level of fulfillment • Confidential completion of standard course evaluation questionnaire by the e-TU site

(compulsory) 2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Instructor or by the Department

• A statistical regular review and analysis of the students’ achievement in the department • Prepare a questionnaire which should be filled by the students at the end of the term. The

questionnaire should be after that analyzed and carefully studied • Independent assessment of standards achieved by students

3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching • Updating through more reading books and articles related to the course • Improve relations between instructor and students • Attending regular workshops related to the course and teaching methods as well • Provide the teaching staff members with all the references and electronic resources

form committees to follow up progress and work on improvement 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)

• Check marking of the answer sheets of the final exam with other staff • Check progress level of the students (this can be done by an independent teacher by reviewing

students’ records and compare the students’ work with another from a different institute) 5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for improvement.

• Review and analyze Student’s feedback on the quality of the course • Consulting other faculty members or collaborators in overseas universities for their views on

the method of quality of improvement • Comparison between boys and girls (students) performance. • Comparison between the performances of students in the current course with the students who

took the course in the past two years • Compare the syllabus with the syllabus of standard universities • Exchange of experiences and opinions between faculty members • Update of course contents to meet the current students' educational needs. • Use of e learning facilities to enhance student abilities to learn and improve

Name of Instructor: Dr. Moawia Omer

Signature: Moawia Date Report Completed: 12 January 2017

Name of Field Experience Teaching Staff _______________________________

Program Coordinator:________________________________________

Signature: __________________________ Date Received: __________