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CHEM 712

The Less Familiar Elements

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Standard

Overview

Description

Survey of the chemistry of the less familiar elements including the lanthanides and actinides with emphasis on periodic correlations.

Units

Lecture3

Learning Outcomes

  • give an overview of the current research in lanthanide and actinide chemistry.
  • describe the state-of-the-art applications of materials containing lanthanides and actinides.
  • read, present, and discuss primary literature in the area of lanthanides and actinides.
  • describe and explain the spectroscopic and magnetic properties of compounds containing lanthanides and actinides.