Course Title |
Crystal Chemistry（3） |
晶体化学（三） |
Teacher |
Hexiang Deng |
First day of classes |
2026.7.5 |
Last day of classes |
2026.7.18 |
Course Credit |
3 |
Course Description |
Course Introduction |
The course introduces the fundamental principle of the crystal chemistry and the main topics include the following: The symmetry in the construction of molecular and two-dimensional three-dimensional crystalline materials The expressions of point groups and classification of space groups Construction of crystal structure models The principles of X-ray powder diffraction and single crystal diffraction, experimental manipulation and analysis of spectra Analysis of single crystal structures, software and practical work |
Objective |
By taking this course, students will know about the fundamental principle of crystal chemistry, possess the abilities for correct experimental manipulation and analysis of spectra. The course will establish the foundation to further study following course in materials science. |
Assignments (essay or other forms) |
Writing course reports |
Text Books and Reading Materials |
《单晶结构分析原理与实践》，陈小明，第二版，科学出版社 《高等无机结构化学》，麦松威、周公度、李伟基，第二版，北京大学出版社 《Solid State Chemistry and Its Applications》，Anthony R. West, 2nd Edition, Wiley 《Crystal Structure Analysis A Primer》, J.P. Glusker, K.N Trueblood, 2nd Edition, Oxford 《International Tables for Crystallography A》
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The Outline of《Crystal Chemistry》
1.Basic Teaching Information
Course Code：3000330012002 |
Course Title：Crystal Chemistry |
Faculty：College of Chemical and Molecular Sciences |
Targeted Student：undergraduates |
Course Credit：3 |
Lecture Hours： （consisted of __32___ theoretical hours and ___24__ practical hours） |
Course Leader： |
Name：Hexiang Deng |
E-mail：hedeng@whu.edu.cn |
Office:Chemistry Building 212 |
Mobile： |
Course Staff： |
Name：Omar M.Yaghi |
E-mail：yaghi@berkeley.edu |
Office：Berkeley, CA |
Mobile： |
Course Type：专业选修课程OptionalSpecialty Course |
RelatedPreview Courses：Inorganic Chemistry;Structural Chemistry
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2.Course Introduction
The course introduces the fundamental principle of the crystal chemistry and the main topics include the following:The symmetry in the construction of molecular and two-dimensional three-dimensional crystalline materials;The expressions of point groups and classification of space groups;Construction of crystal structure models;The principles of X-ray powder diffraction and single crystal diffraction, experimental manipulation and analysis of spectra;Analysis of single crystal structures, software and practical work. By taking this course, students will know about the fundamental principle of crystal chemistry, possess the abilities for correct experimental manipulation and analysis of spectra. The course will establish the foundation to further study following course in materials science.
3.The Allocation of Content and Lecture Hours
Content |
Lecture Hours |
Molecular structure and molecular point group |
3 |
Two- and three-dimensional crystal structures |
6 |
Symmetry and periodicity of crystal structure |
6 |
Crystal system, crystal familyand crystal cell |
3 |
X-ray diffraction of crystals |
6 |
Synthesis and analysis of single crystal structures |
3 |
Principles and instruments of electron diffraction and X-ray powder diffraction |
3 |
Powder diffraction testing and structure analysis |
6 |
4.Assessment Methods and Marking Criterion
Attendance (10%), questions and test in classroom (30%)andexamination (60%).
5.Textbooks and References
《单晶结构分析原理与实践》，陈小明，第二版，科学出版社
《高等无机结构化学》，麦松威、周公度、李伟基，第二版，北京大学出版社
《Solid State Chemistry and Its Applications》，Anthony R. West, 2nd Edition, Wiley
《Crystal Structure Analysis A Primer》, J.P. Glusker, K.N Trueblood, 2nd Edition, Oxford
《International Tables for Crystallography A》
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