 | In class, you
will be choosing a transition metal ion for your bioinorganic chemistry
presentations (semester end). Please begin preparing for these
presentations with the following objectives in mind:
1. Should be 15-30 minutes in length and include whatever multimedia
(chalkboard, overheads, powerpoint) you deem most effective.
2. Should cover an INORGANIC topic viewpoint/mindset of a biological
system containing your chosen transition metal. Other metals may also
be involved and should be included as needed. Focus on the activity of
the metal(s).
3. Nature usually has tailored the functioning of systems in
particular ways...describe these aspects. Consider changes in the
metal ion(s) coordination environment, oxidation number, size, charge, spin
state, etc. in describing the active site functioning of your system.
Consider the "entactic state hypothesis."
4. How are these systems studied or characterized. For example,
what type of spectroscopy is used and what information does it
provide. Give examples. Are model compounds studies
(synthesized/characterized)? Describe some relevant examples.
5. The ultimate goal is to educate the class about a system they
likely know little or nothing about, and provide an appreciation for the
field of bioinorganic chemistry. Grades will be largely assigned based
on the quality of the education provided on your subject.
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