Experimental Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 145
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
Chemistry 145 is a laboratory course designed to introduce students to inorganic laboratory synthesis, purification, and characterization techniques. Students will learn proper and safe techniques for handling and storing air, light, water-sensitive compounds, including the use of an inert-atmosphere glovebox and a Schlenk line. Synthesized compounds will be analyzed by various methods including infrared (IR), Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR), paramagnetic and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), and electronic absorption spectroscopies; and electrochemical techniques. Emphasis will be placed on rigorous adherence to the scientific method in the form of neat, comprehensive, clear entries in electronic laboratory notebooks hosted at Harvard Wiki including characterization data. Students will also develop the ability to read, understand, interpret, and explain the primary scientific literature, write research papers as manuscripts, and learn how to use different search engines, such as SciFinder, Web of Science.
Course Notes
Class meeting times Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 pm-5:00 pm in Northwest 158
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
