CHEM256
INORGANIC MATERIALS
Also listed under 1 other title
- COURSE CANCELLED
- Department
- Chemistry
- Terms offered
- 10
- Data refreshed
- Sep 1, 2026
Description
Human technological advancement has been powered by the development of complex materials such as metals, glass, ceramics, semiconductors, and polymers. In this course, we delve into the intricate interplay between chemical composition, structural organization, and the resulting properties exhibited by inorganic forms of materials. Key topics covered include the fundamental factors dictating material structure, the exploration of prominent structure types, advanced analysis techniques, including diffraction methods for precise structure determination, synthetic methodologies, and the myriad practical applications of these materials.
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2015–2025
2004 2025
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 18% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 9 spring terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 10% per year. | 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: 18% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 10 spring terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 9% per year. | 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: 20% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 11 spring terms since 2016. Department course count falling about 8% per year. | 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: 20% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 12 spring terms since 2015. Department course count falling about 7% per year. | 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. |
| 2025 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2018 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2017 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2015 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sections Not offered No data for term
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Tue, Thu, 9:00 AM–10:15 AM Sackler Science Center S210 20252012
- Tue, Thu, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM Sackler Science Center S223 200920062004
- Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:00 AM–10:50 AM Sackler Science Center S321 2008
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Luis J. Smith | Lecture | 1 | 1 of 16 enrolled | 33808 |
| Spring 2021 | Luis J. Smith | Lecture | 1 | 4 of 10 enrolled | 38542 |
| Spring 2018 | Luis J. Smith | Lecture | 1 | 4 of 10 enrolled | 36400 |
| Spring 2016 | Luis J. Smith | Lecture | 1 | 2 of 10 enrolled | 35051 |
| Spring 2012 | Luis J. Smith | Lecture | 1 | 8 of 10 enrolled | 31565 |
| Fall 2009 | Luis J. Smith | Lecture | 1 | 1 of 20 enrolled | 26235 |
| Spring 2008 | Luis J. Smith | Lecture | 1 | Enrollment not recorded; capacity 15 | 36154 |
| Fall 2007 | Unlisted | Lecture | 1 | 0 of 0 enrolled | 24702 |
| Spring 2006 | Luis J. Smith | Lecture | 1 | 3 of 10 enrolled | 34442 |
| Fall 2004 | Luis J. Smith | Lecture | 1 | 2 of 10 enrolled | 22388 |