Advanced General Inorganic Chemistry (171-0-01)

Instructors

Todd Gingrich

Meeting Info

Tech Institute Lecture Room 3: Mon, Wed, Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM
Location of Midterm TBD: Wed 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Location of Midterm TBD: Wed 7:00PM - 9:00PM

Overview of class

This is the first quarter of the Advanced General Chemistry sequence. The overall course goal is to learn both fundamental theory and applications concerning the chemistry of molecules and materials. The fall quarter covers atomic and molecular structure, electronic states, electronic spectroscopy, quantum mechanics, chemical bonding theory and the descriptive chemistry of both main group elements and transition metals. In addition, the bonding and structural properties of gases, liquids and solids are studied, as is radiochemistry, nanomaterials, and transition metals in biology.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite: qualifying score on Chemistry Placement Exam. Must be taken concurrently with the Chem 181-0 laboratory course.

Class Materials (Required)

None

Class Materials (Suggested)

1. Title: Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight, any edition
Author: Atkins, Jones & Laverman
Publisher: W.H. Freeman, 2016

2. Title: Chemical Bonds: An Introduction to Atomic and Molecular Structure
Author: Gray, Harry
Link to pdf: https://authors.library.caltech.edu/records/9a8mg-92j96

Class Notes

This course will never completely close. If you can't register for the open sections, or if all sections have closed, please fill out this form: https://bit.ly/CHEM171-181-Fall2025

Evening Midterms on Wednesday, October 15 and Wednesday, November 12.

Class Attributes

Natural Sciences Foundational Discipline
Natural Sciences Distro Area

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Co-Req: Students must also register for CHEM 181-0. Add both to cart and submit for successful registration. Pre-req: Placement in CHEM 171 required. Others should email chemhelp@northwestern.edu.

Associated Classes

DIS - TBA: Thurs 12:00PM - 12:50PM

DIS - TBA: Thurs 1:00PM - 1:50PM

DIS - TBA: Thurs 4:00PM - 4:50PM