ARS71801 Inorganic Chemistry I

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Global Studies

Lecture Code ARS71801 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name Inorganic Chemistry I (無機化学 I)

Subject Name
（Katakana）ムキカガク I

Subject Name in
English Inorganic Chemistry I

Instructor GUO FANGQIN,MIYAOKA HIROKI

Instructor
(Katakana) グオ　ファンキン,ミヤオカ　ヒロキ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year, Second Semester, 3Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Weds7-8：*See the syllabus for detail.

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Lecture-based, extensive use of blackboard writing, discussion,

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 2 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 25 : Science and Technology

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : Chemistry

Eligible Students

Keywords Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Material Science, Analytical Science, Chemical Reactions

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Inorganic chemistry is an important research field in chemistry, and knowledge of it is necessary not only in chemistry but also in various fields such as material science, including physics, and life science. The purpose of this lecture is to learn the basics of inorganic chemistry research.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Integrated Global Studies
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・The knowledge and understanding of the important characteristics and basic theoretical framework of individual academic disciplines.
（Abilities and Skills）
・The ability to specify necessary theories and methods for the consideration of important issues.
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・The ability to think in an interdisciplinary way to discover issues based on ethical research practices and subjective intellectual interests, and propose a plan to solve them.
・The ability to conduct research proactively by combining knowledge, understanding, and skills for the tasks, based on flexible creativity and imagination.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Learn the basics of inorganic chemistry.
Learn about research related to inorganic chemistry.

Class Schedule lesson1 Intro. to inorg. Chem 1
lesson2 Intro. to inorg. Chem 2
lesson3 Atomic structure:The structures of hydrogenic atoms
lesson4 Atomic structure: Many-electron atoms
lesson5 Molecular structure and bonding:Lewis structures
lesson6 Molecular structure and bonding:Valence bond theory
lesson7 Molecular structure and bonding:Molecular orbital theory
lesson8 Molecular structure and bonding:Structure and bond properties
lesson9 The structures of simple solids:The description of the structures of solids
lesson10 The structures of simple solids:The structures of metals and alloys 72
lesson11 The structures of simple solids:Ionic solids
lesson12The structures of simple solids:The energetics of ionic bonding
lesson13 The structures of simple solids:Defects and nonstoichiometry
lesson14 The structures of simple solids:The electronic structures of solids
lesson15 Summary

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Inorganic chemistry 6th edition weller

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts, Microsoft Teams

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Paired Reading, Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Read the textbook before the lecture

Requirements It is recommended that students take Inorganic Chemistry I and Inorganic Chemistry II together. Taking only II is not permitted.

Grading Method Report assignments (20%), classroom activities (20%), exams (60%)

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other Depending on the situation, we will decide whether to hold the lecture in person or online . The content of the lecture may change depending on the situation. The classroom will be A3, Faculty of Engineering. Detailed classroom numbers will be announced at a later date.

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2025Year	School/Graduate School	School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Global Studies
Lecture Code	ARS71801	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	Inorganic Chemistry I (無機化学 I)
Subject Name （Katakana）	ムキカガク I
Subject Name in English	Inorganic Chemistry I
Instructor	GUO FANGQIN,MIYAOKA HIROKI
Instructor (Katakana)	グオ　ファンキン,ミヤオカ　ヒロキ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, Second Semester, 3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(3T) Weds7-8：*See the syllabus for detail.
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Lecture-based, extensive use of blackboard writing, discussion,
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week	2	Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	25 : Science and Technology
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : Chemistry
Eligible Students
Keywords	Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Material Science, Analytical Science, Chemical Reactions
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Inorganic chemistry is an important research field in chemistry, and knowledge of it is necessary not only in chemistry but also in various fields such as material science, including physics, and life science. The purpose of this lecture is to learn the basics of inorganic chemistry research.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Integrated Global Studies （Knowledge and Understanding）・The knowledge and understanding of the important characteristics and basic theoretical framework of individual academic disciplines. （Abilities and Skills）・The ability to specify necessary theories and methods for the consideration of important issues. （Comprehensive Abilities）・The ability to think in an interdisciplinary way to discover issues based on ethical research practices and subjective intellectual interests, and propose a plan to solve them. ・The ability to conduct research proactively by combining knowledge, understanding, and skills for the tasks, based on flexible creativity and imagination.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Learn the basics of inorganic chemistry. Learn about research related to inorganic chemistry.
Class Schedule	lesson1 Intro. to inorg. Chem 1 lesson2 Intro. to inorg. Chem 2 lesson3 Atomic structure:The structures of hydrogenic atoms lesson4 Atomic structure: Many-electron atoms lesson5 Molecular structure and bonding:Lewis structures lesson6 Molecular structure and bonding:Valence bond theory lesson7 Molecular structure and bonding:Molecular orbital theory lesson8 Molecular structure and bonding:Structure and bond properties lesson9 The structures of simple solids:The description of the structures of solids lesson10 The structures of simple solids:The structures of metals and alloys 72 lesson11 The structures of simple solids:Ionic solids lesson12The structures of simple solids:The energetics of ionic bonding lesson13 The structures of simple solids:Defects and nonstoichiometry lesson14 The structures of simple solids:The electronic structures of solids lesson15 Summary
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Inorganic chemistry 6th edition weller
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Microsoft Teams
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Paired Reading, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Read the textbook before the lecture
Requirements	It is recommended that students take Inorganic Chemistry I and Inorganic Chemistry II together. Taking only II is not permitted.
Grading Method	Report assignments (20%), classroom activities (20%), exams (60%)
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other	Depending on the situation, we will decide whether to hold the lecture in person or online . The content of the lecture may change depending on the situation. The classroom will be A3, Faculty of Engineering. Detailed classroom numbers will be announced at a later date.
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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