Survey of the chemistry of the elements, incorporating both descriptive and theoretical aspects. Open-ended experiments designed to illustrate a variety of synthetic techniques. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: The following coursework with a grade of at least C- in each: Chemistry 302, 302C, 402C or 302H; Chemistry 204, 317, or 104M and 104N; and Chemistry 320M, 328M or 328C.