CHEM 712 - The Less Familiar Elements

(3 units)

Survey of the chemistry of the less familiar elements including the lanthanides and actinides with emphasis on periodic correlations.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. give an overview of the current research in lanthanide and actinide chemistry.
2. describe the state-of-the-art applications of materials containing lanthanides and actinides.
3. read, present, and discuss primary literature in the area of lanthanides and actinides.
4. describe and explain the spectroscopic and magnetic properties of compounds containing lanthanides and actinides.

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