Information Package / Course Catalogue
Inorganic Chemistry II
Course Code: KMY224
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 4
Prt.: 0
Credit: 4
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

Learning the general properties of coordination compounds and transition metals.

Course Content

Learning basic concepts about Coordination Chemistry, naming coordination compounds, giving information about geometry, isomer, chemical bond and electronic spectrum, gaining information about Valence Bond, Crystal Field and Molecular Orbital theory, reactions and mechanisms.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Yüksel ŞAHİN
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns the scope of coordination chemistry and can explain molecular properties and gain the ability to solve problems.
2.He/she has extensive knowledge about the chemical properties of complex compounds and can use this knowledge in daily life, on an industrial scale, and in the field of practical chemistry.
3.Obtains literature and other sources of information for their studies and classifies this information in scientific and practical contexts.
4.It specializes in basic preparatory laboratory work, recognizes danger points related to chemical work, combines and transfers practical skills with what has been learned theoretically.
5.Exchanges interdisciplinary information and has the ability to work in teams in laboratory experiments.
6.Becomes aware of the effects of chemicals on humans and the environment and takes precautions for their safe use.
7.Have a solid basic knowledge of chemistry about the most important chemical reactions of inorganic substances.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.N. K. Tunalı, S. Özkar, Anorganik Kimya, Gazi Ünv. Yayın Evi, 2022.
2.E. Riedel, Anorganische Chemie, W. de G. Berlin-New York 2022.
3.Holleman-Wieberg, Anorganische Chemistry, W. de G. Berlin-New York 1976.
4.C. Kaya, Anorganik Kimya-I, II.
5.C. E. Housecroft, A. G. Sharpe; Inorganic Chemistry (Third Edition), Pearson, London, 2008.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds - Properties of transition metals - Naming of coordination compounds - Isomers in complexes
Week 2 - Theoretical
Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds - Color, Magnetism, Complex Formation, Variable Oxidation Step, Complex stability - Factors affecting complex stability
Week 3 - Theoretical
Coordination Compounds - Examination of coordination compounds in the Valence Bond Theorem approach
Week 4 - Theoretical
Coordination Compounds - Examination of coordination compounds in the Molecular Orbital Theorem approach
Week 5 - Theoretical
Coordination Compounds - Examination of strong and weak ligand relationships of coordination compounds in MOT
Week 6 - Theoretical
Examination of coordination compounds using the Ligand Field Cleavage Theorem approach
Week 7 - Theoretical
Coordination Compounds -18 electron rule -Carbonyl compounds - Complex compounds with ?-bond coordination
Week 8 - Theoretical
Examination of Group 1 elements (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Examination of Group 2 elements
Week 10 - Theoretical
Examination of Group 11 and 12 elements
Week 11 - Theoretical
Examination of Group 3 and 4 elements
Week 12 - Theoretical
Examination of Group 5 and 6 elements
Week 13 - Theoretical
Examination of Group 7 and 8 elements
Week 14 - Theoretical
Examination of Group 9 and 10 elements
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Quiz2%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140456
Assignment29222
Midterm Examination123225
Final Examination145247
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
4
4
4
3
OÇ-2
5
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
4
OÇ-4
3
5
4
5
OÇ-5
OÇ-6
OÇ-7
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026