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Faculty of Engineering Department of Chemical Engineering (Ch.E.) Ch.E.: L-1, T-1 Chem 111: Inorganic Chemistry 3.00 Credit (3 hrs/wk) Modern concept of atomic
structure, Periodic table and its applications, Isotopes and application of
radioactive isotopes, Brief discussion on noble gases, Different types of
chemical bonds, Hybridization, Molecular structure, Theories of coordination
compounds, Application of stability of complex compounds, General treatment of
the elements of different groups, Modern theories of acids and bases. Ch.E.: L-1, T-1 Chem 112: Inorganic Analysis-I 1.50 Credit (3 hrs/wk) Volumetric analysis:
acid-base titration, oxidation-reduction titration and iodometric titration.
Gravimetric analysis: estimation of sulfate, separation and estimation of iron
and calcium, copper and zinc from their mixtures. . Ch.E.:
L-1, T-2 Chem 131: Physical Chemistry-I 3.00 Credit (3 hrs/wk) Types of solutions, measures
of composition, solubility. Dilute solutions and colligative properties.
Colloidal solution, Thermochemistry, Second law of thermodynamics and its
applications. Chemical equilibrium of homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions.
Thermodynamic treatment of equilibrium constant. Ionization of water and pH
scale. Chem 116: Inorganic Analysis-II 1.50 Credit (3 hrs/wk) Complexometric titration.
Analysis of water and some industrial products. Ch.E.: L-2, T-1 Chem 235: Physical Chemistry-II 3.00 Credit (3 hrs/wk) Chemical kinetics, Adsorption and adsorption isotherm, Catalysis. Molecular
spectroscopy: rotational, vibrational and electronic spectra of molecules. Phase equilibria,
phase rule and its applications. Electrolytic conduction, Electrical properties
of solution. Inter ionic attraction theory. Electrochemical cells:
Thermodynamics of electrochemical cells, Application of emf measurements. Ionic
equilibria, buffer solutions, Ch.E.: L-2, T-1 Chem 236: Physical Chemistry Lab. 1.50
Credit (3 hrs/wk) Partition co-efficient,
equilibrium constant by distribution method, Heat of reaction by calorimetry,
heat of solution by solubility measurement. Viscosity measurement.
Determination of specific rate constant. Measurement of equivalent conductance
and solubility of sparingly soluble salt. Chem 221: Organic Chemistry 3.00 Credit (3 hrs/wk) Ch.E.: L-2, T-2 Chem 222: Organic Chemistry 1.50 Credit (3 hrs/wk) Detection of elements in
organic compounds, Identification of functional groups, Preparation of
different organic compounds, Separation, purification and characterization of
organic compounds. Ch. E.: L-3,
T-1 Chem 323(optional): Spectroscopy and stereochemistry 3.00 Credit (3hrs/wk) A.
Spectroscopy Infrared Spectroscopy (IR):
Theory, instrumentation, sample handling interpretation of spectra.
Characteristic group absorption, absorption of organic molecules. Proton Magnetic Resonance
Spectrometry (1H NMR): Introduction, instrumentation and sample handling,
chemical shift, factors influencing chemical shift, Simple spin coupling,
factors influencing coupling constant, Identification of complete 1H NMR spectra. 13C NMR spectroscopy:
Introduction, peak assignment, chemical classed and chemical shift, DEPT and
COSY. Ultraviolet and visible
spectroscopy: Theory of electronic spectroscopy, instrumentation and sampling,
solvent effects, application. Mass spectroscopy: Basic
principles, instrumentation and sampling, isotopes and mass spectra,
fragmentation, fragmentation associated with functional groups. B. Stereochemistry Chirality, optical
isomerism, configuration, conformations of cyclic and acyclic compounds.
Geometrical isomerism, fused rings and bridged rings. Ch. E.: L-3,
T-1 Chem 352: Instrumental Methods of Analysis 1.50 Credit (3hrs/wk) Spectrophotometry, Potentiometric titration, pH-titration, Conductometric titration. Thin layer chromatography. Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering ( MME: L-1, T-1 Chem 107: Selected topics on Inorganic and Physical Chemistry 3.00 Credit (3 hrs/wk) Modern
concepts of atomic structure, advanced concepts of bonds and molecular structure,
crystal structure. Modern periodic table, chemistry of transition metals.
Properties and uses Properties and uses of noble gases. Acids and bases.
Chemistry of solutions. Properties of dilute solutions. Thermochemistry.
Chemical kinetics. Chemical equilibria. Electrochemical cells; Ionization of
water and pH. Phase rule and phase diagram. Introduction to organic polymer.
Basic covets of dyes, colors and constitution. Chem 114: Inorganic Quantitative Analysis 1.50 Credit (3 hrs/wk) Volumetric
analysis: acid-base titration, oxidation-reduction titrations, determination of
Fe, Cu, and Ca volumetrically, complexometric titration, determination of Ca,
Mg in water Chem 121: Organic Chemistry (Old: Chem 221) 3.00 Credit (3 hrs/wk) The hybridization of carbon
atom and covalent bonding. A comprehensive study of aliphatic hydrocarbons with
special reference to nomenclatures, method of preparation, properties and
important uses. Types of reactions of aliphatic hydrocarbons and their
industrial applications. Structure, nomenclature, preparation, properties,
reactions and industrial applications of aliphatic hydrocarbon homologues.
Aromatic compounds and aromaticity. Preparation, properties, reactions and
industrial applications of benzene and its derivatives. Heterocyclic compounds
and their applications. Basic concepts of organic dyes Chem 122: Organic Chemistry (Old: Chem 222 ) 1.50 Credit (3 hrs/wk) Detection of elements in organic compounds. Identification
of functional groups. Preparation of different organic compounds. Separation,
purification and characterization of organic compounds. Faculty of Civil Engineering Department of Civil Engineering (CE) CE: L-1, T-1 3.00 Credit (3hrs/wk) Atomic structure and quantum theory: Bohr's theory,
Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, Schrödinger’s wave equation, electronic
configurations and properties of atoms. Electronic configurations and
properties of molecules: chemical bond, valence bond theory, molecular orbital
theory, shape of molecules, bond length, bond energy. Chemistry of halogens,
alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, non-metals and heavy metals. Modern
concepts of acids and bases. Different types of solutions. Properties of dilute
solution. Thermo-chemistry. Electrochemistry: voltaic cells, electrolytic
cells. Colloids and colloidal solution. Chemical and ionic equilibria. Chemistry
of water; chemistry of water pollution.Chemistry of cements, silicates and limes. CE: L-1/T-I Chem 114: Inorganic Quantitative Analysis 1.50 Credit (3hrs/wk) Volumetric
analysis: Acidimetry-Alkalimetry. Titrations involving redox reactions: Determination
of Fe, Cu, and Ca volumetrically. Determination of Ca and Mg in water. CE: L-1/T-II Chem 105 (optional): Chemistry-II 3.00 Credit (3hrs/wk) Reactions kinetics: rate of
chemical reactions; order and molecularity of reactions, different types of
rate expressions, methods of determining rate and order, effect of temperature
on reaction rate and energy of activation. Colloid and colloidal
solution: Classification, preparation, purification, properties, protective
action and application of colloids. Chemical corrosion:
Introduction to chemical corrosion, corrosion of metals and alloys in dry and
wet environments, mechanism of corrosion, atmospheric and soil corrosion and
their preventive measures. Chemistry of environmental
pollution: Environment and its characteristics, chemistry ofmetal and non-metal pollutants, analytical
techniques used in the determination of pollutants, concepts of DO, BOD, COD
and threshold odor number, chemistry involved in water treatment plants,
quality of industrial waste water. Polymers: Chemistry of
polymerization, different types of polymers and their properties, polymer
degradation, elastomers and composite materials. Paints and varnishes:
Introduction to paints and varnishes, pretreatments of the surface, metallic,
non-metallic and organic protective coatings, types of paints and their uses. CE: L-I/ T-II Chem 106: Inorganic Quantitative Analysis (optional) (In Support of Chem 105:
Prerequisite: Chem 114) 1.50 Credit (3hrs/wk) Gravimetric
Analysis: Determination of sulphate, determination of nickel/zinc. Water Analysis:
Acidity and Alkalinity, estimation of chloride, determination of dissolved oxygen
in water determination of hardness of water: total hardness of water,
estimation of calcium in presence of magnesium; determination of total solid in
water. Department of Water Resources Engineering (WRE) WRE: L-1, T-1 Chem 115: Chemistry-I (Old: Chem 103) 3.00 Credit (3hrs/wk) Atomic structure and quantum
theory: Bohr's theory, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, Schrödinger’s wave
equation, electronic configurations and properties of atoms. Electronic
configurations and properties of molecules: chemical bond, valence bond theory,
molecular orbital theory, shape of molecules, bond length, bond energy. Chemistry
of halogens, alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, non-metals and heavy metals.
Modern concepts of acids and bases. Different types of solutions. Properties of
dilute solution. Thermo-chemistry. Electrochemistry: voltaic cells,
electrolytic cells. Colloids and colloidal solution. Chemical and ionic
equilibria. Chemistry of water; chemistry of water pollution.Chemistry of cements, silicates and limes. WRE: L-1, T-1 Chem 114: Inorganic Quantitative Analysis 1.50 Credit (3hrs/wk) Volumetric
analysis: Acidimetry-Alkalimetry. Titrations involving redox reactions: Determination
of Fe, Cu, and Ca volumetrically. Determination of Ca and Mg in water. WRE: L-1, T-2 Chem 105 (optional): Chemistry-II 3.00 Credit (3hrs/wk) Reactions kinetics: rate of
chemical reactions; order and molecularity of reactions, different types of
rate expressions, methods of determining rate and order, effect of temperature
on reaction rate and energy of activation. Colloid and colloidal
solution: Classification, preparation, purification, properties, protective
action and application of colloids. Chemical corrosion:
Introduction to chemical corrosion, corrosion of metals and alloys in dry and
wet environments, mechanism of corrosion, atmospheric and soil corrosion and
their preventive measures. Chemistry of environmental
pollution: Environment and its characteristics, chemistry ofmetal and non-metal pollutants, analytical
techniques used in the determination of pollutants, concepts of DO, BOD, COD
and threshold odor number, chemistry involved in water treatment plants,
quality of industrial waste water. Polymers: Chemistry of
polymerization, different types of polymers and their properties, polymer
degradation, elastomers and composite materials. Paints and varnishes:
Introduction to paints and varnishes, pretreatments of the surface, metallic,
non-metallic and organic protective coatings, types of paints and their uses. WRE: L-I/ T-II Chem 106 Inorganic Quantitative Analysis (optional): (In Support of Chem. 105: Prerequisite: Chem. 114) 1.50 Credit (3hrs/wk) Gravimetric
Analysis: Determination of sulphate, determination of nickel/zinc. Water Analysis:
Acidity and Alkalinity, estimation of chloride, determination of dissolved oxygen
in water determination of hardness of water: total hardness of water,
estimation of calcium in presence of magnesium; determination of total solid in
water. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) Chem 109: Chemistry-I 3.00 Credit (3hrs/wk) Modern concepts of atomic structure, advanced concepts of
bonds and molecular structure, study of crystal structures, modern periodic table,
chemistry of transition metals, properties and uses of noble gases, acids and bases,
chemistry of solutions, properties of dilute solutions, chemical equilibrium, thermochemistry,
electrochemical cells,ionization of
water and pH, chemical kinetics, phase rule and phase diagrams, selected topics
on organic chemistry. Introduction to organic polymer, basic concepts of dyes,
color and constitution. ME: L-1, T-1 Chem 114: Inorganic Quantitative Analysis 1.50 Credit (3hrs/wk) Volumetric analysis: Acidimetric and alkalimetric titrations. Titration involving redox reaction (determination ofFe, Cu, and Ca). Complexometric titration (determination of Ca and Mg in water). ME: L-1, T-2 Chem 141: Chemistry of Engineering Materials 3.00 Credit (3hrs/wk) Glass: Raw materials, classification, manufacturing processes
and application of glasses in chemical industries. Ceramics: Fundamental of ceramic industry, raw materials,
properties, manufacture and classification of ceramic products. Refractory materials: Raw materials, properties, manufacture
and classification of refractories. Corrosion: Nature, forms and types of corrosion,
electrochemical mechanism and prevention of corrosion. Paints, varnishes and metallic coating: Composition and
application of paints, varnishes and metallic coatings, methods used in
applying coatings on metal surface. Carbon: Properties and applications of carbon and graphite,
manufacture and applications of non-fabricated industrial carbon. Polymer: Classification, polymerization, mechanism of
polymerization and processing of polymer. Plastics: Fundamental characteristics, classification, raw
materials and manufacture of plastics, some typical examples of plastics and
their uses. Fibres: Types of fibres, raw materials, applications and
manufacturing processes of synthetic fibres. Rubber: Sources of natural rubber, chemical treatment of
latex, raw materials, synthetic reactions and properties of synthetic rubber. Lubricants: Principle of lubrication, sources, properties and
refining of lubricants; mechanical and industrial importance of lubrications. Boiler feed water treatment. Department of Naval Architecture
and Marine Engineering (NAME) NAME: L-1, T-1 Chem 117: Chemistry-I (Old: Chem 109) 3.00 Credit (3hrs/wk) Modern concepts
of atomic structure, advanced concepts of bonds and molecular structure, study
of crystal structures, modern periodic table, chemistry of transition metals, properties
and uses of noble gases, acids and bases, chemistry of solutions, properties of
dilute solutions, chemical equilibrium, thermochemistry, electrochemical cells,ionization of water and pH, chemical kinetics,
phase rule and phase diagrams, selected topics on organic chemistry. Introduction
to organic polymer, basic concepts of dyes, color and constitution. NAME: L-1, T-1 Chem 114: Inorganic Quantitative Analysis 1.50 Credit (3hrs/wk) Volumetric
analysis: Acidimetric and alkalimetric titrations. Titration involving redox
reaction (determination ofFe, Cu, and
Ca). Complexometric titration (determination of Ca and Mg in water). Department of Industrial and Production Engineering (IPE) IPE: L-1, T-1 Chem 119: Chemistry-I (Old: Chem 109) 3.00 Credit (3hrs/wk) Modern concepts of atomic
structure, advanced concepts of bonds and molecular structure, study of crystal structures,
modern periodic table, chemistry of transition metals, properties and uses of noble gases, acids
and bases, chemistry of solutions, properties of dilute solutions, chemical equilibrium,
thermochemistry, electrochemical cells,ionization of water and pH, chemical kinetics, phase rule and phase
diagrams, selected topics on organic chemistry, introduction to organic
polymer, basic concepts of dyes, color and constitution. IPE: L-1, T-1 Chem 114: Inorganic Quantitative Analysis 1.50 Credit (3hrs/wk) Volumetric
analysis: Acidimetric and alkalimetric titrations. Titration involving redox
reaction (determination of Fe, Cu, and Ca). Complexometric titration
(determination of Ca and Mg in water). IPE: L-1,
T-2 Chem 143: Chemistry of Materials 2.00 Credit (2hrs/wk) Glass:
Classification, manufacture and application. Corrosion,
Paints. Varnishes and metallic coating: Composition and applications of paints,
varnishes and metallic coatings, methods used in applying coating on metal
surface. Polymer:
Polymerization, classification, mechanism of polymerization and processing of
polymer. Plastic:
Fundamental characteristics, classification, raw materials and manufacture of
plastics, some typical examples of plastics and their uses. Fibers:
Types of fibers, synthesis and application of synthetic fibers. Rubber:
Source of natural rubber, chemical treatment of latex, synthesis and properties
of synthetic rubber. Lubricants: Chemistry of
lubricants, sources, properties, refining, chemical treatment and industrial
importance of lubricants. Faculty of
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department of
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) EEE: L-1, T-1 Chem 101: Chemistry-I 3.00 Credit (3 hrs/wk) Modern concept of atomic structure, Modern periodic
table with special reference to group chemistry, Dual nature of electron and
modern concept of chemical bond, Properties and molecular structure, Modern
concept of acids and bases. Selected topics of organic chemistry. Different types of solutions
and their compositions, Properties of dilute solution, Phase rule, phase
diagram of monocomponent systems, Thermochemistry, Chemical kinetics, Chemical
equilibria, Electric properties of solution and electrochemical cells. EEE: L-1, T-2 Chem 114: Inorganic Quantitative Analysis 1.50 Credit (3 hrs/wk) Volumetric analysis: acidimetry-alkalimetry, titrations involving redox reaction, determination of Cu, Fe, Ca volumetrically, Complexometric titration, determination of Ca, Mg in water. Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Chem 113: Chemistry-I (Old: Chem 101) 3.00 Credit (3 hrs/wk) Modern
concept of atomic structure, Modern periodic table with special reference to
group chemistry, Dual nature of electron and modern concept of chemical bond,
Properties and molecular structure , Modern concept of acids and bases. Selected
topics of organic chemistry. Different
types of solutions and their compositions, Properties of dilute solution, Phase
rule, phase diagram of monocomponent systems, Thermochemistry, Chemical
kinetics, Chemical equilibria, Electric properties of solution and
electrochemical cells. CSE: L-1, T-2 Chem 114: Inorganic Quantitative Analysis 1.50 Credit (3 hrs/wk) Volumetric analysis: acidimetry-alkalimetry,
titrations involving redox reaction, determination of Cu, Fe, Ca
volumetrically, Complexometric titration, determination of Ca, Mg in water. Faculty of
Architecture and Planning Department of
Urban and Regional Planning (URP) URP: L-1; T-2 Chem 123: Basic Environmental Chemistry (Old: Chem 207) 3.00 Credit (3 hrs/wk) Introduction to
environmental science and its scope. Radioactivity and radioactive particles,
atomic structure. The periodic table, chemical bonds. Acids,bases and environmental impact of pH. Concentration
of solutions and estimation of pollutants. Organic compounds (proteins,
carbohydrates, oils, PCBs, aldehydes, hydrocarbons, pesticides as organic
pollutants), organic families and functional groups. Introduction to polymers
and its environmental impact.Environment: environmental
segments, lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and atmosphere. Composition of
atmosphere, chemical species and particulates present in earth. Industrial
hazards, air and water pollutants. Sources and different kinds of pollutants.
Toxicity of pollutants. Discussion on the properties of water and waste water.
Characteristics of waste water, concepts and measurement of DO, BOD, COD, etc.
Transformation processes of pollutants. Chem 6000: Thesis Ph.D. : 45 Credit M
Phil. : 30 Credit Organic Branch Chem 6001: Chemistry of
Natural Products 3.00 Credit (3 hrs/wk) Terpenes: Chemistry of important terpenes
from various groups, e.g., Humulene, Germacrone etc. Alkaloids: Structure
and synthesis of some important alkaloids. Steroids: Synthesis, spectral
properties, configuration and reactions of steroids, hormones, growth
regulators, biosynthesis of sterols. Chem 6002: Chemistry of
Biomolecules 3.00 Credit (3 hrs/wk) Amino acids, structure and bio-synthesis of
proteins, purines, nucleic acids and nucleoproteins. Fundamental role of
nucleic acids in life processes, structures of DNA and RNA and their function, lipids
and phospholipids. Chem 6003: Organic Reagents
in Synthesis 3.00 Credit (3 hrs/wk) Use of some of the more important organic and
inorganic reagents in organic synthesis. Exercises in the synthesis of C-C,
C-O, C-X, C-N, C-S and C-P bonds. Exercises in the synthesis of complex
molecules of nature. Chem 6004: Carbohydrate
Chemistry 3.00
Credit (3 hrs/wk) Configuration assignments and conformational
analysis of mono and disaccharides. Use of optical methods including Chem 6005: Spectroscopy
and Structure of Organic Molecules 3.00
Credit (3 hrs/wk) UV Spectroscopy: Principle of measurement,
electron excitation, simple chromophore groups, conjugated systems and aromatic
systems. IR spectroscopy: Vibration spectra, factors affecting IR frequencies
and applications. NMR spectroscopy: Introduction, nuclear overhauser effect, shift
reagents, dynamic polarization and interpretation of the spectral data. Mass
spectrometry: Theory, spectrometer and application to structure determination
of organic molecules. Application of all the spectroscopic methods in following
the progress of reactions by diagnostic appearance and disappearance of
functional groups in organic compounds and also in characterizing the products.
Application of spectroscopy in the elucidation of the structure of organic
compounds. Chem 6006: Advanced
Organic Reaction Mechanism 3.00
Credit (3 hrs/wk) Structure and bonds in organic molecules, localised
and nonlocalised bonds in terms of molecular orbital theory. Orbital symmetry
and chemical reactions, electrocyclic, cyclo-addition and sigmatropic reaction.
Free radical reactions: mechanism of free radical reactions in substitution,
addition, rearrangement and oxidation reactions. Photochemical reactions;
isomerization and molecular rearrangement. Chem 6007:
Advanced Stereochemistry 3.00
Credit (3 hrs/wk) (i) Symmetry
elements, point groups (ii) Optical activity - its origin, atomic and
conformation asymmetry (iii) Variation of optical activity with wave length.
Optical rotatory dispersion and circular dichroism curves and their
application in determining the configuration and conformation of different
compounds (iv) Conformational analysis, reactivity of alicyclic, cyclic, fused
and bridged ring systems. Curtin Hammet principle and its application in
determining the course of reaction in different compounds (v) Tricovalent
carbon (vi) Optical activity due to atoms other than carbon. Chem 6008: Kinetic and
Energetics of Organic Reactions 3.00
Credit (3 hrs/wk) (i) Thermodynamic
considerations and study of energetics of organic reactions, kinetics of
organic reactions, consecutive reactions, the steady state approximation,
parallel reactions, entropy of activation in conjunction with energy of
activation particularly in reactions leading to cyclisation (ii)
Variation in kinetics in acid and base catalyzed reactions, microscopic
reversibility, correlation of reaction rates and equilibria (iii) Solvent
effects (iv) Isotopic effects (v) Linear free energy relationship (vi) Application
of the above concepts to substitution, addition and elimination reactions. Chem 6009: Organo-Metallic
Chemistry 3.00
Credit (3 hrs/wk) Nature of carbon metal bonding systems,
structures and reactions of organo-metallic compounds. Organo-metallic
reagents in organic synthesis. A general introduction to the types and nature
of carbon metal bonding systems. Structures and reactions of: a. The
alkali metal organo-metallic with special reference to organo-lithium. b. The
alkaline earth metal compounds with special reference to organo-magnesium reagents.
c. The main
group (IV) organo-metallics with special reference to organosilicon
compounds. d. Organic
compounds of transition metals: Reactions, structure, nature and stability etc.
of complexes. e. A brief
study of organo-phosphorus, antimony and bismuth compounds. Chem 6010: Chemistry of Heterocyclic
Compounds 3.00
Credit (3 hrs/wk) Types of hetero-atomic structures, criterion of
hetero-aromaticity, concept of abundancy and deficiency. Reactivity of hetero-atoms,
role of hetero-cycles and hetero-atoms as substituent and conductor of
electronic effect. Chemistry of three, four and five membered hetero-cycles,
condensed five membered hetero-cycles, five-membered ring hetero-cycles
with more than one hetero-atom. Pyridine, quinoline and isoquinoline compounds.
Addition to the cyano group to form heterocycles, tautomerism in purines,
hydroxythiophene and hydroxy furan systems. Synthesis of heterocycles involving
cyclo-addition reactions, heterocycles of biological interest. Chem 6011: Biogenesis and
Biosynthesis of Natural Product 3.00
Credit (3 hrs/wk) Introduction to primary and secondary
metabolites, precursors. Methods used in study of biosynthesis, chemical
speculation, seasonal variation, organisms with blocked biosynthesis pathways,
feeding experiments, measurement of the efficiency of precursors and studies
with enzymes, feed back and other regulatory mechanisms. Acetongenins-construction of acetate hypothesis,
biosynthesis of saturated, unsaturated, fatty acids, polyacetylenes and
aromatic polyketides. Isoprenoids-biosynthesis of mevallanat, the biological
isoprene unit, alkylation of non-isoprenoids, alkylation, polymerization of
isoprenoids, tail to tail linkages and cyclization of poly isoprene chains to
mono, sesqui, diand triterpenes etc. Modifying reactions of triterpenes and
steroids. Shikimic metabolites (phenyl propanoids), simple
cinnamic acid derivatives, flavonoids, coumarins, carotenoid, tropolones,
lignins etc. Alkaloids and other amino acid derivatives, alkaloids based on
aliphatic amino acids, based on aromatic amino-acids, alkaloids derived from
trytophan, other amino acid derivatives and peptide derivatives. Methods
precursor incorporation experiments in fungi, biosynthesis in cell free systems
and biosynthesis in mutant organism. Chem 6012: Spectra of Organic
Compounds 3.00
Credit (3 hrs/wk) Introduction to electromagnetic spectrum,
ultraviolet spectroscopy, electronic transition, simple chromophoric groups,
conjugated systems, aromatic systems, use of UV spectra in structure
determinations. Infra-red spectroscopy, molecular vibrations and
their interaction with infrared radiation, interpretation of IR spectra. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, magnetic
properties of nuclei, the chemical shift, spin-spin interactions, nuclear
magnetic double resonance, interpretation of the spectra of organic molecules.
Mass spectroscopy, the production analysis of positive ions, molecular ion,
application of isotopic abundance measurements, fragmentation modes of
mass spectra of some representative compounds. The effect of
stereochemistry on the above spectra will be discussed in each case. Chem 6013: Organic Synthesis 3.00
Credit (3 hrs/wk) Formation of carbon-carbon single bond via
reactions of enolate anions, enamine reactions, bisthio carbonions 1,4-addition
of organo-metallic compound of lithium diakyl- and diaryl-cuprates, carbenes
and carbenoids and photocyclisation. Formation of C=C bonds via elimination,
oxidative decomposition reactions. Thermal and photosensitised Diel’s Alder
reaction, its mechanism and stereochemistry, the “One” synthesis. Oxidation reaction: Selective oxidation of
hydration of hydrocarbons, olefines, alcohols, Baeyer Villigre, photosensitised
oxidation of olefines. Reduction reactions: selective catalytic hydrogenations
dissolving metal reductions, hydride-transfer reductions. Examples: stereospecific synthesis, synthesis of
naturally occurring compounds. Chem 6014: Stereochemistry and Reactivity of Organic Compounds 3.00
Credit (3 hrs/wk) Structure and symmetry point groups, stereoisomerism,
optical isomerism, racemic modification, diastereoisomers, torsional isomerism,
allotropisomers, absolute configuration, conformational analysis, conformation
and reactivity, stereochemistry of ring systems, fused rings, allenes,
macromolecules of tri-covalent carbon. Optical rotatory dispersion, circular dichroism
and their application. stereo-specific and stereo-selective synthesis.
Stereochemistry and mechanism of reactions. Chem 6015: Chromatography
Principle and Application 3.00
Credit (3 hrs/wk) Fundamental types of chromatography: Liquid
partition chromatography, thin layer and reversed phase partition
chromatography. Chemical constitution and Rf value. Adsorption chromatography,
gas liquid chromatography, column efficiency and resolution, various
types of detectors, preparative, programmed temperature gas chromatography, exclusion
chromatography, gel permeation and ion exclusion techniques, ion exchange
chromatography. Exchange equilibria plate theory, applications, electrophoresis
and electro-chromatography, mechanisation and automation of column
chromatography. Solutions of different problems by chromatographic methods. Chem 6016: Advanced Topics in
Chemistry 3.00
Credit (3 hrs/wk) Physical-Inorganic Branch Chem 6101: Chemistry of
Coordination Compounds 3.00
Credit (3 hrs/wk) Theories of coordination: valence bond theory,
crystal field theory, ligand field theory and molecular orbital theory Detailed
study of different types of complexes. Stability constant of complexes: different
methods of determination of stability constant, application of stability
constants in different fields, e.g., life sciences, medicine, pollution,
electrochemistry, analytical chemistry, geochemistry etc. Chem 6102: Modern Methods of
Chemical Analysis 3.00
Credit (3 hrs/wk) Application of electro-analytical methods in chemical
analysis. Application ofUV-visible,
IR spectrophotometry, flame photometry, atomic absorption spectroscopy,
turbidimetry, nephelelemtry, optical rotatory dispersion/circular dichroism,
NMR, Mass spectrometry, DTA and TGA in chemical analysis. Principles of gas chromatography
and its applications. Chem 6103: Corrosion
Science 3.00
Credit (3 hrs/wk) Thermodynamics of corrosion; kinetics of
hydrogen evolution and oxygen reduction reaction; hydrogen overvoltage,
electrode kinetics, pourbais diagram, theories of homogeneous corrosion and
local cell reaction; corrosion in acidic, neutral and alkaline media. Role of
inhibitors and alloying elements. Principles governing cathodic protection.
Mechanism of atmospheric oxidation of metals and alloys. Study of selected
systems of industrial importance. Chem 6104: Studies on 3.00 Credit (3 hrs/wk) Classification of crystals, crystal shapes,
lattices and unit cells, crystal planes, methods used in crystal structure
studies. Principles and application of electron microscopy, electron
diffraction, X-ray diffraction and neutron diffraction. Advanced methods of
X-ray data collection. Patterson functions, image seeking functions and their
use in structure analysis: Chem 6105: Advanced
Electrochemistry 3.00
Credit (3 hrs/wk) Activity and activity coefficient, activities of
electrolytes. The Debye-Huckel theory. Extension of the Debye-Huckel treatment,
weak Electrolytes and the Debye-Huckel theory. Electrolysis and Polarization: Electromotive
force and cells, thermodynamic data from cell e.m.f.; polarization, deposition
potential, determination of anode and cathode potentials, decomposition voltage
of aqueous of solution. Processes at electrodes. Theories of
overvoltage, mechanism of anodic and cathodic age. Rate of growth of
overvoltage. The deposition and corrosion of metals. Physical nature of
electrodeposition. Separation of metals by electrolysis. Electrochemical
passivity and theories of passivity. Chem 6106: Chemistry of
Polymer 3.00
Credit (3 hrs/wk) Polymers: polymerization reactions, kinetics of
polymerization reactions, characterization, solubility chart for identification
of polymer, specific chemical tests for various polymers, thermal behaviours of
polymers; DTA and TGA studies, mechanical behaviour of polymers, visco-elastic
studies, size and shape of macromolecules, internal frictions, swelling phenomenon
and crosslink density. Molecular weight determination using viscometry.
Osmometry. Light scattering, ultracentrifuge and gel permeation
chromatography. Methods to study tacticity, stereoregularity and crystallinity,
Electrical resistivity and dielectric behaviour. Chem 6107: Chemical Kinetics and Solution Thermodynamics 3.00
Credit (3 hrs/wk) (a) Order of reaction and practical measurement
of reaction rate. Kinetics and mechanism of complex reactions. Effect of
temperature on reaction rate. (b) Analysis of the different laws of thermodynamics
and its application to chemical systems, properties of Gibbs
function. Thermodynamics of solution and partial molal quantities.
Thermodynamics of mixing. Chem 6108: Chemistry of
Pollution 3.00
Credit (3 hrs/wk) Chemical equilibrium principles applied to the
chemistry of natural and polluted water and to the chemistry of water
treatment. Analytical methods applied in the control of water and air
pollution. Principles of chemical separations involving adsorption, ion-exchange
chromatography, solvent extraction methods. Fundamental concepts of
adsorption, ion-exchange chromatography, solvent extraction methods, fundamental
concepts of adsorption and emission spectroscopy. Industrial toxins and their toxicology. Classification
and analysis of inorganic and organic toxins. Radiation hazards, air
pollution and analysis. Social and economic aspects of pollution. Chem 6109: Surface Chemistry 3.00
Credit (3 hrs/wk) Surface growth, the role
of defects in the growth of surface, surface composition. Techniques to determine surface
composition: high vacuum techniques, electron energy loss spectroscopy, auger electron
spectroscopy, low energy electron diffraction technique, scanning electron
microscopy and scanning tunneling microscopy. Adsorption at solid surface: Langmuir and BET isotherms, adsorption
kinetics and adsorption processes. Catalytic activity at surfaces: Eley-Ridel
mechanism, Langmuir-Hinshelwood mechanism, the significance of volcano curve
and catalysis in the industrial processes. Redox processes mediated by surface,
conventional and new materials for electrode surface. Chem 6110: Aquatic Chemistry 3.00
Credit (3 hrs/wk) Scope of aquatic chemistry in different fields, the
solvent water, aspects of chemical thermodynamics, kinetics, acidity and
alkalinity. Dissolution of carbon dioxide, atmosphere-water interactions. Metal
ions in aqueous solution and ionic equilibrium in aqueous system, aspects of
co-ordination chemistry, precipitation and dissolution, redox condition in
natural water and microbial radiation. The solid-solution interface: adsorption,
dissolution of minerals, nucleation and crystal growth. Trace metals: cycling,
regulation and biological role and photochemical process. Particle-particle
interaction: colloids, coagulation and filtration, regulation of chemical
composition of natural water. Chemical context of water quality. |
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