FCK3319 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 15.0 credits

Series of lectures, min 30.

At least one semester; typically 30 weeks. The course typically covers about one chapter/seminar per week defining the total time of the course.

• The origin of the elements

• The electron configuration of the elements and the reasons for periodicity regarding chemical properties
• The abundance, distribution and extraction of the elements
• The periodic table and its underlying principles
• The archetypical element chemistry and their reasons

After completion of the course the doctoral student should have:

• Acquired knowledge regarding the origin of the elements and to the rationale behind the structure of the periodic table
• Obtained detailed knowledge on the effects of electron structure regarding chemical properties and reactivity, as well as typical properties linked to a specific electron configuration
• Gained detailed knowledge on the abundance, distribution and extraction of the elements
• Acquired detailed knowledge on the properties and reactivity of the elements coupled to the underlying reasons
• The ability to relate to and apply obtained knowledge on the own research projects
• The capability to analyze and evaluate their own research in the light of existing knowledge in the field

Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level.

Basic chemistry.

Chemistry of the Elements; Greenwood & Earnshaw, or corresponding textbook

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• TEN1 - Written exam, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN2 - Written exam, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Active participation including a written summary of at least 3-4 sections of the periodic table including presentation of the contents for the other course participants.

James Gardner

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

If the examination form is changed, the student will be examined according to the examination form that applied when the student was admitted to the course. If the course is completed, the student is given the opportunity to be examined on the course for another two academic years

The course replaces the course F3B5475