Information Package / Course Catalogue
Transition Metal Chemistry
Course Code: KİM631
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to give basic information about properties, nature, methods, reactions, compounds and usage areas of industry.

Course Content

Physical properties of metals, theories related to metal binding (free electron theory, valence bond theory, molecular orbital theory), conductors, semiconductors and IB-VIIIB group metals, properties, natural occurrences, methods of obtaining, reactions, compounds with other elements properties and usage areas.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the general properties of metals and makes their classification
2.Knows s-block metals
3.Knows d-block metals
4.Knows the 12th group elements
5.Knows f-block metals
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Malcolm Gerloch, Edwin, C. Constable, Transition Metal Chemistry.
2.P. W. Atkins, Inorganic Chemistry, D.F. Shriver; Oxford, 1999
3.Tezcan, H., Tezcan, R. Metaller Kimyası Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 2007.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General properties and classification of metals
Week 2 - Theoretical
s-block metals; discovery and acquisition, redox reactions
Week 3 - Theoretical
s-block metals; binary compounds
Week 4 - Theoretical
s-block metals; complex formation
Week 5 - Theoretical
s-block metals; metal-rich oxides, electrides and alkali anions
Week 6 - Theoretical
d-block metals; discovery and acquisition
Week 7 - Theoretical
d-block metals; high valences, medium valences
Week 8 - Theoretical
d-block metals; metal-metal bonded d-metal compounds, noble character (Midterm Examanation)
Week 9 - Theoretical
d-block metals; metal sulfides and sulfur complexes
Week 10 - Theoretical
12th group elements; discovery and acquisition, redox reactions
Week 11 - Theoretical
12th group elements; coordination chemistry
Week 12 - Theoretical
f-block metals; discovery and acquisition
Week 13 - Theoretical
f-block metals; lanthanides
Week 14 - Theoretical
f-block metals; actinides
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment5200100
Midterm Examination125328
Final Examination125328
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)198
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
OÇ-1
4
4
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
4
4
OÇ-4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026