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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

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.

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

Ch.E.: L-1, T-2

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, Henderson equation and its application.

 

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.

 

Ch.E.: L-2, T-2

Chem 221: Organic Chemistry

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.

 

 

 

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)

 

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.

 

MME: L-1, T-1

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 

 

MME: L-1, T-2

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

 

MME: L-1, T-2

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

Chem 103: Chemistry-I

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)

ME: L-1, T-1

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)

CSE: L-1, T-2

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.

 

 

POST GRADUATE COURSES

 

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 Hudson’s rule of isorotations and Lactone rule. Reactions of sugars including their actions with acids and bases. Esters, ethers and acetals of sugars. Anhydro-sugar, branched chain sugar, unsaturated sugar, deoxy-sugar and polyamine sugar. Polysaccharides: Structural investigation and group analysis, Barry and Smith degradation, molecular weight determination etc. Amylose and amylopectin, cellulose, hemicullulose, glycogen and inulin. Sulphated polysaccharides and marine algal polysaccharides.

 

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 Crystal and Molecular Structure by Diffraction Methods 

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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