The final grade is the sum of:

- "Mixed test": up to 7 points

- "Problem solving" + "workshop": up to 3
points

To pass the course it is necessary to get a minimum of
5 points in that sum. Restriction: it is
necessary to obtain a minimum of 2.8 (relative to a maximum of 7) in the
“mixed test”. If this minimum of 2.8 is not reached, the final
grade will be the grade obtained in the “mixed test”

Since this is a continuous assessment model:

the
progression of the student throughout the semester can be graded with a maximum
of 1 point that can be added to the final mark;
the student will be graded if his/her participation in the course represents more than 20% of the
global activities of the course;
in accordance with the regulations (“Probas de Avaliación e Actas de Cualificación de Grao e
Mestrado”), the "2nd opportunity" (July) is only a second chance for
the final exam (“mixed test”). The
grade on this 2nd opportunity of the “mixed test” will be added to those
obtained during the course in “problem solving” + “workshops” . The percentages are the same as in the "1st opportunity".
“Matricula de honor (MH)” is the highest grade,
awarded to very outstanding students having passed the course in the “1st opportunity”. MH
can be achieved in the "2nd opportunity" only if still available.

Only in very
exceptional circumstances (adequately justified) the student may be exempted
from the ongoing evaluation process. In that case, he must pass a special
examination to prove, without any doubt, the overall level of knowledge and
skills.

Subject competencies (Learning outcomes)	Study programme competences
To know the structure and the nature of chemical bonding in coordination compounds.	A1 A6 A8 A9 A14 A15 A16 A24 A25	B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B7	C1 C6 C7 C8
To know the thermodynamic aspects related to the stability of coordination compounds.	A1 A5 A9 A14 A15 A16	B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B7	C1 C6 C7 C8
To know the most important reaction mechanisms for coordination compounds.	A1 A4 A9 A10 A14 A15 A16	B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B7	C1 C6 C7 C8
To know the structure of inorganic solids.	A1 A6 A9 A14 A15 A16	B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B7	C1 C6 C7 C8
To know the microstructure of inorganic solids.	A1 A6 A9 A14 A15 A16 A24 A25	B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B7	C1 C6 C7 C8
To know the nature of chemical bonding in inorganic solids.	A1 A5 A6 A8 A9 A14 A15 A16 A24 A25	B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B7	C1 C6 C7 C8

Topic	Sub-topic
1.- Introduction to Coordination Chemistry.	Introduction
2.- Bonding in coordination compounds.	- Valence bond theory. - Crystal field theory. - Molecular orbital theory.
3.- Thermodynamic stability of coordination compounds.	- Introduction: stability/instability vs. inertia/lability. - Stability constans. - Factors that affect the stability of complexes.
4.- Reaction mechanisms of coordination compounds.	- Ligand substitution reactions. - Redox reactions.
5.- Introduction to Solid State Chemistry.	Introduction.
6.- Ideal solids: Structural aspects and bonding.	- Structures of solids. - Bonding in solids: ionic model, band model.
7.- Real solids: defects in solids, examples of inorganic solids with relevant properties.	- Defects in solids. - Examples of solids with important properties.

Methodologies / tests	Ordinary class hours	Student’s personal work hours	Total hours
Guest lecture / keynote speech	28	42	70
Workshop	7	21	28
Problem solving	7	24.5	31.5
Mixed objective/subjective test	4	15.5	19.5

Personalized attention	1	0	1

(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies	Description
Guest lecture / keynote speech	Lectures to introduce the most relevant issues related to the contents of the course, highlighting the most important aspects.
Workshop	Practical activities to aid the understanding of the more difficult aspects of the course.
Problem solving	Classes oriented to solve problems and exercises previously proposed to the students, so that they can work on them in advance.
Mixed objective/subjective test	Final written exam that will take place at the end of the course with the aim to evaluate the global knowledge, understanding and skills acquired by each student.

Methodologies	Description	Qualification
Workshop	Aspects to be evaluated: the exercises and activities carried out in the working sessions, the participation on the discussions, the interaction with the other students.The following study competences will be assessed in workshops: A1, A8, A9, A16, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, C1. WORKSHOPS and PROBLEM SOLVING will be assessed jointly.	0
Problem solving	Aspects to be evaluated: The solution of the proposed problems and exercises in the seminars by the students, their participation in the discussions, and their interaction with the other students. The following study competences will be assessed in this activity: A1, A4, A5, A6, A8, A9, A10, A14, A15, A16, A24, A25, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, C1, C6, C7, C8. WORKSHOPS and PROBLEM SOLVING will be assessed jointly.	30
Mixed objective/subjective test	Final exam that may include short questions, multiple choice questions, and problems similar to those solved throughout the course. The following study competences will be assessed in the final exam: A1, A4, A5, A6, A8, A9, A10, A14, A15, A16, A24, A25, B2, B3, C1, C6.	70

Assessment comments
The final grade is the sum of: - "Mixed test": up to 7 points - "Problem solving" + "workshop": up to 3 points To pass the course it is necessary to get a minimum of 5 points in that sum. Restriction: it is necessary to obtain a minimum of 2.8 (relative to a maximum of 7) in the “mixed test”. If this minimum of 2.8 is not reached, the final grade will be the grade obtained in the “mixed test” Since this is a continuous assessment model: the progression of the student throughout the semester can be graded with a maximum of 1 point that can be added to the final mark; the student will be graded if his/her participation in the course represents more than 20% of the global activities of the course; in accordance with the regulations (“Probas de Avaliación e Actas de Cualificación de Grao e Mestrado”), the "2nd opportunity" (July) is only a second chance for the final exam (“mixed test”). The grade on this 2nd opportunity of the “mixed test” will be added to those obtained during the course in “problem solving” + “workshops” . The percentages are the same as in the "1st opportunity". “Matricula de honor (MH)” is the highest grade, awarded to very outstanding students having passed the course in the “1st opportunity”. MH can be achieved in the "2nd opportunity" only if still available. Only in very exceptional circumstances (adequately justified) the student may be exempted from the ongoing evaluation process. In that case, he must pass a special examination to prove, without any doubt, the overall level of knowledge and skills.

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Complementary	(). . S. F. A. Kettle (1998). "Physical Inorganic Chemistry. A Coordination Chemistry Approach". Oxford University Press A.F. Wells (1978). “Química inorgánica estructural” Versión española de la 4ª Ed.. Ed. Reverté, Barcelona A.F. Wells (1984). “Structural Inorganic Chemistry” 5th Ed.. Oxford Univesity Press, London

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