University Chemistry ›› 2023, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (12): 274-278.doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202305042

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Application of PBL Methodology in the Teaching of Hückel Molecular Orbital Theory in Structural Chemistry

Zhenzhen Xue, Jie Pan, Guoming Wang()   

  • Received:2023-05-12 Accepted:2023-07-05 Published:2023-07-10
  • Contact: Guoming Wang E-mail:gmwang_pub@163.com

Abstract:

Hückel molecular orbital (HMO) theory is an important and comprehensive topic in the course of structural chemistry, which can predict or explain the properties and electronic spectra of conjugated molecules. It is closely related to the concepts such as one-dimensional potential well, molecular orbital theory and molecular symmetry. In the teaching process of this theory, the use of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) methodology can guide students to learn independently through typical problems. Through progressively designed problems, students' thinking awareness is gradually enhanced, and their comprehensive knowledge and abilities can be effectively improved.

Key words: PBL methodology, Structural chemistry, Hückel molecular orbital theory