CHEM250
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Other titles (3)
- LAB: INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
- LAB FOR INORGANIC CHEM
- INORGANIC CHEM LAB
- Department
- Chemistry
- Terms offered
- 30
- Data refreshed
- Sep 1, 2026
Description
Deals with theories of structure and bonding and their utility in explaining the chemistry of inorganic substances, especially compounds of transition metals. Topics include: molecular orbital, valence bond, and crystal field theories of bonding and examples of the use of theories in explaining the structure and reactivities of inorganic molecules; acid base theory; spectroscopic methods; and kinetics. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of structure and reactivity in terms of basic molecular and atomic parameters. In-class and final exams, laboratory reports.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2016–2026
1995 2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 50% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2018. Department course count falling about 10% per year. Department faculty is about 17% below its recent average. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 55% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2017. Department course count falling about 9% per year. Department faculty is about 16% below its recent average. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 59% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2016. Department course count falling about 8% per year. Department faculty is about 17% below its recent average. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 60% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 11 of 12 spring terms since 2015. Department course count falling about 7% per year. Department faculty is about 17% below its recent average. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2025 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2018 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2017 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data
Meeting times
Recent first- Tue, Thu, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM Sackler Science Center S311 2026-12025-12009-12005-1
- Thu, 1:25 PM–5:30 PM Sackler Science Center S320 2026-22025-2
- Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:00 AM–10:50 AM Sackler Science Center S321 2012-12011-12004-12002-1
- Mon, 1:25 PM–5:30 PM Sackler Science Center S320 2012-22011-22003-2
- Thu, 1:25 PM–5:30 PM Sackler Science Center S321 2009-22008-22007-22006-22005-22004-2
- Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:00 AM–11:50 AM Sackler Science Center S311 2008-12007-12003-1200019991998 +3 more Also offered in Fall 1997, Fall 1996, Fall 1995
- Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:00 AM–9:50 AM Sackler Science Center J321A 2006-1
- Mon, 1:15 PM–5:30 PM Sackler Science Center J320 2002-2
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Julio M. D'Arcy | Lecture | 1 | 12 of 12 enrolled | 30605 |
| Spring 2025 | Julio M. D'Arcy | Lecture | 1 | 5 of 12 enrolled | 30605 |
| Spring 2024 | Julio M. D'Arcy | Lecture | 1 | 3 of 12 enrolled | 30605 |
| Spring 2023 | Julio M. D'Arcy | Lecture | 1 | 5 of 12 enrolled | 30605 |
| Spring 2022 | Mark M. Turnbull | Lecture | 1 | 8 of 12 enrolled | 30605 |
| Spring 2021 | Mark M. Turnbull | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 10 enrolled | 35049 |
| Spring 2020 | Luis J. Smith | Lecture | 1 | 9 of 16 enrolled | 35049 |
| Spring 2019 | Mark M. Turnbull | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 16 enrolled | 35049 |
| Spring 2018 | Mark M. Turnbull | Lecture | 1 | 2 of 16 enrolled | 35049 |
| Spring 2017 | Mark M. Turnbull | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 16 enrolled | 35049 |
| Spring 2016 | Mark M. Turnbull | Lecture | 1 | 9 of 16 enrolled | 35049 |
| Fall 2014 | Fred T. Greenaway | Lecture | 1 | 4 of 16 enrolled | 22210 |
| Fall 2013 | Fred T. Greenaway | Lecture | 1 | 9 of 16 enrolled | 22210 |
| Fall 2012 | Fred T. Greenaway | Lecture | 1 | 4 of 16 enrolled | 22210 |
| Spring 2012 | Fred T. Greenaway | Lecture | 1 | 16 of 16 enrolled | 30566 |
| Spring 2011 | Fred T. Greenaway | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 15 enrolled | 38913 |
| Fall 2009 | Fred T. Greenaway | Lecture | 1 | 5 of 20 enrolled | 20728 |
| Fall 2008 | Mark M. Turnbull | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 20 enrolled | 20728 |
| Fall 2007 | Mark M. Turnbull | Lecture | 1 | 5 of 20 enrolled | 20728 |
| Fall 2006 | Fred T. Greenaway | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 20 enrolled | 20728 |
| Fall 2005 | Fred T. Greenaway | Lecture | 1 | 14 of 20 enrolled | 20728 |
| Fall 2004 | Fred T. Greenaway | Lecture | 1 | 3 of 10 enrolled | 20728 |
| Fall 2003 | Mark M. Turnbull | Lecture | 1 | 5 of 10 enrolled | 20728 |
| Fall 2002 | Mark M. Turnbull | Lecture | 1 | 4 of 10 enrolled | 26351 |
| Fall 2000 | Mark M. Turnbull | Lecture | 1 | 9 of 30 enrolled | 20072 |
| Fall 1999 | Mark M. Turnbull | Lecture | 1 | 6 of 30 enrolled | 20072 |
| Fall 1998 | Mark M. Turnbull | Lecture | 1 | 5 of 30 enrolled | 20072 |
| Fall 1997 | Mark M. Turnbull | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 30 enrolled | 20072 |
| Fall 1996 | Mark M. Turnbull | Lecture | 1 | 6 of 30 enrolled | 20072 |
| Fall 1995 | Peter O. Sandusky | Lecture | 1 | 10 of 30 enrolled | 20072 |
No-credit sessions
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2014 | Fred T. Greenaway | Lab | - | 4 of 16 enrolled | 22211 |
| Fall 2013 | Fred T. Greenaway | Lab | - | 10 of 16 enrolled | 22211 |
| Fall 2012 | Fred T. Greenaway | Lab | - | 4 of 16 enrolled | 22211 |
| Spring 2012 | Fred T. Greenaway | Lab | - | 16 of 16 enrolled | 30568 |
| Spring 2011 | Fred T. Greenaway | Lab | - | 7 of 15 enrolled | 38915 |
| Fall 2009 | Fred T. Greenaway | Lab | - | 5 of 20 enrolled | 20730 |
| Fall 2008 | Mark M. Turnbull | Lab | - | 7 of 20 enrolled | 20730 |
| Fall 2007 | Mark M. Turnbull | Lab | - | 5 of 20 enrolled | 20730 |
| Fall 2006 | Fred T. Greenaway | Lab | - | 7 of 20 enrolled | 20730 |
| Fall 2005 | Fred T. Greenaway | Lab | - | 13 of 20 enrolled | 20730 |
| Fall 2004 | Fred T. Greenaway | Lab | - | 3 of 10 enrolled | 20730 |
| Fall 2003 | Mark M. Turnbull | Lab | - | 5 of 10 enrolled | 20730 |
| Fall 2002 | Mark M. Turnbull | Lab | - | 4 of 10 enrolled | 26353 |