The final grade is the sum of:

- "Mixed test": up to 7 points

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

To pass the course it is necessary to get a minimum of5 points in that sum. Restriction: it isnecessary 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 finalgrade will be the grade obtained in the “mixed test”

Since this is a continuous assessment model:

theprogression of the student throughout the semester can be graded with a maximumof 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 theglobal activities of the course;
in accordance with the regulations (“Probas de Avaliación e Actas de Cualificación de Grao eMestrado”), the "2nd opportunity" (July) is only a second chance forthe final exam (“mixed test”). Thegrade on this 2nd opportunity of the “mixed test” will be added to thoseobtained 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”. MHcan be achieved in the "2nd opportunity" only if still available.

Only in veryexceptional circumstances (adequately justified) the student may be exemptedfrom the ongoing evaluation process. In that case, he must pass a specialexamination to prove, without any doubt, the overall level of knowledge andskills.

The teaching methodology and all activities performed during the course are designed according to a continuous evaluation model scheduled for a single academic year. Thus, the possibility of transferring partial qualifications to successive academic courses is not allowed.

Learning outcomes	Study programme competences
To know the structure and the nature of chemical bonding in coordination compounds.	A1 A3 A6 A8 A9 A14 A15 A16 A24 A25	B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B7	C1 C2 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 C2 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 C2 C6 C7 C8
To know the structure of inorganic solids.	A1 A3 A6 A9 A14 A15 A16	B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B7	C1 C2 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 C2 C6 C7 C8
To know the nature of chemical bonding in inorganic solids.	A1 A3 A5 A6 A8 A9 A14 A15 A16 A24 A25	B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B7	C1 C2 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	Competencies	Ordinary class hours	Student’s personal work hours	Total hours
Guest lecture / keynote speech	A1 A25 B7 C2 C8	28	42	70
Workshop	A5 A6 A8 A9 A10 A14 A16 B5 C2	7	21	28
Problem solving	A3 A4 A15 A24 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C6 C7	7	24.5	31.5
Mixed objective/subjective test	A1 A3 B2 B3 B4 B7 C1 C2	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	Competencies	Description	Qualification
Workshop	A5 A6 A8 A9 A10 A14 A16 B5 C2	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. WORKSHOPS and PROBLEM SOLVING will be assessed jointly.	0
Problem solving	A3 A4 A15 A24 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C6 C7	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. WORKSHOPS and PROBLEM SOLVING will be assessed jointly.	30
Mixed objective/subjective test	A1 A3 B2 B3 B4 B7 C1 C2	Final exam that may include short questions, multiple choice questions, and problems similar to those solved throughout the course.	70

Assessment comments
The final grade is the sum of: - "Mixed test": up to 7 points - "Problem solving" + "workshop": up to 3points To pass the course it is necessary to get a minimum of5 points in that sum. Restriction: it isnecessary 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 finalgrade will be the grade obtained in the “mixed test” Since this is a continuous assessment model: theprogression of the student throughout the semester can be graded with a maximumof 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 theglobal activities of the course; in accordance with the regulations (“Probas de Avaliación e Actas de Cualificación de Grao eMestrado”), the "2nd opportunity" (July) is only a second chance forthe final exam (“mixed test”). Thegrade on this 2nd opportunity of the “mixed test” will be added to thoseobtained 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”. MHcan be achieved in the "2nd opportunity" only if still available. Only in veryexceptional circumstances (adequately justified) the student may be exemptedfrom the ongoing evaluation process. In that case, he must pass a specialexamination to prove, without any doubt, the overall level of knowledge andskills. The teaching methodology and all activities performed during the course are designed according to a continuous evaluation model scheduled for a single academic year. Thus, the possibility of transferring partial qualifications to successive academic courses is not allowed.

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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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