Crystal chemistry 02-KRCL

The course aims to provide the basic knowledge about: a) the crystalline state; b) symmetry of finite and infinite objects and its use for description of the morphological features and internal structure of crystal; c) relation between the crystal structure and the type of chemical bonding and crystal properties. The course helps to develop three-dimensional viewing and teaches students a team-work.
The course is expected to provide the ability to determine symmetry of analysed object (molecules, crystals), to describe their symmetry using appropriate notation, to understand the Hermann-Mauguin and Schoenflies notation of symmetry groups. The student a) should be acquainted with crystal structures of the most common elements and inorganic compounds; b) should know different ways of their description; c) should be able to use information found in compendia of symmetry and crystal structures; d) should be able to understand, at the basic level, relation between the crystal structure and crystal properties.