Department of Chemistry
First Year: Semester I
|
Course No. |
Course Name |
Hours/Week Theory + Lab |
Credits |
Prerequisite Courses |
|
CHE 121 |
Physical Chemistry |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
|
|
CHE 131 |
General Principles of Inorganic Chemistry I |
2 + 0 |
2.0 |
|
|
CHE 132 |
General Inorganic Chemistry Practical |
0 + 3 |
1.0 |
|
|
CHE 141 |
Organic Chemistry-I |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
|
|
CHE 142 |
Organic Chemistry Practical |
0 + 3 |
1.0 |
|
|
MAT 102C |
Trigonometry, vectors & Geometry |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
|
|
ENG 101 |
English Language I |
2 + 0 |
2.0 |
|
|
Total |
13 + 6 = 19 |
15.0 |
First Year: Semester II
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Course No. |
Course Name |
Hours/Week Theory + Lab |
Credit |
Prerequisite Courses |
|
CHE 100 |
Oral |
- |
1.0 |
|
|
CHE 122 |
Thermodynamics |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
CHE 121 |
|
CHE 123 |
Physical Chemistry Practical |
0 + 3 |
1.0 |
|
|
CHE 134 |
Inorganic Chemistry Practical (Qualitative) |
0 + 4 |
1.5 |
|
|
CHE 135 |
General Principles of Inorganic Chemistry II |
2 + 0 |
2.0 |
CHE 131 |
|
CHE 143 |
Organic Chemistry-II |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
CHE 141 |
|
MAT 103C |
Calculus & Differential Equations |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
|
|
PHY 103 |
Mechanics, Waves, Heat and Thermodynamics |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
|
|
ENG 103 BNG 101 |
English Language II/ Bengali Language-I |
2 + 0/ 1 + 2 |
2.0/ 2.0 |
|
|
Total |
16 + 8 = 24/ 15 + 10= 25 |
19.5 |
Second Year: Semester I
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Course No. |
Course Name |
Hours/Week Theory + Lab. |
Credit |
Prerequisite Courses |
|
CHE 221 |
Electrochemistry |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
CHE 122 |
|
CHE 232 |
Inorganic Chemistry Practical (Quantitative) |
0 + 4 |
1.5 |
|
|
CHE 235 |
Group Chemistry |
4 + 0 |
4.0 |
CHE 131, CHE 135 |
|
CHE 241 |
Organic Chemistry-III |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
CHE 143 |
|
CHE 242 |
Organic Chemistry Practical |
0 + 3 |
1.0 |
|
|
PHY 207C |
Optics, Electromagnetism & Modern Physics |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
|
|
PHY 202 |
Basic Physics Laboratory |
0 + 4 |
2.0 |
|
|
CSE 101D |
Introduction to Computer Application |
2 + 2 |
3.0 |
|
|
Total |
15 + 13 = 28 |
20.5 |
Second Year: Semester II
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Course No. |
Course Name |
Hours/week Theory + Lab. |
Credits |
Prerequisite Courses |
|
CHE 200 |
Oral |
- |
1.0 |
|
|
CHE 222 |
Chemical Kinetics & Photochemistry |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
CHE 122, CHE-121 |
|
CHE 223 |
Physical Chemistry Practical |
0 + 4 |
1.5 |
|
|
CHE 236 |
Advanced Chemical Bonding |
2 + 0 |
3.0 |
CHE 131, CHE 135 |
|
CHE 243 |
Advanced Stereochemistry |
2 + 0 |
2.0 |
CHE 241 |
|
STA 209 |
Statistics |
2 + 0 |
2.0 |
|
|
MAT202C |
Mathematical Methods |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
MAT 102C |
|
CSE 201 |
Introduction to basic Electronics |
2 + 2 |
3.0 |
|
|
Total |
14 + 6 = 20 |
17.5 |
Third Year: Semester I
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Course No. |
Course Name |
Hours/week Theory + Lab. |
Credit |
Prerequisite Courses |
|
CHE 321 |
Chemical Spectroscopy |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
CHE 222,MAT 202C, PHY103 |
|
CHE 331 |
Co-ordination Chemistry-I |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
CHE 235, 236 |
|
CHE 332 |
Nuclear Chemistry |
2 + 0 |
2.0 |
CHE 222 |
|
CHE 341 |
Organic Reaction Mechanism |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
CHE 143, 241 |
|
CHE 342 |
Organic Chemistry Practical |
0 + 6 |
2.0 |
CHE 144 |
|
CHE 351 |
Analytical Chemistry |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
|
|
CHE 361 |
Chemical Technology & Industrial Chemistry |
2 + 0 |
2.0 |
CHE 141 + 143 |
|
CHE 362 |
Industrial Chemistry Practical |
0 + 3 |
1.0 |
|
|
CHE 363 |
Field work (Industrial Tour) |
0 + 3 |
1.0 |
|
|
Total |
16 + 12 =28 |
20.0 |
Third Year: Semester II
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Course No. |
Course Name |
Hours/Week Theory + Lab. |
Credit |
Prerequisite Courses |
|
CHE 322 |
Phase Equilibria, Colloids & Surface Chemistry |
2 + 0 |
2.0 |
CHE121, CHE 122 |
|
CHE 323 |
Physical Chemistry Practical |
0 + 4 |
1.5 |
|
|
CHE 333 |
Organometallic Chemistry |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
CHE 331 |
|
CHE 334 |
Inorganic Chemistry Practical |
0 + 5 |
1.5 |
|
|
CHE 343 |
Organic Chemistry of Natural Products |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
|
|
CHE 352 |
Analytical Chemistry Practical |
0 + 4 |
1.5 |
CHE-232 |
|
CHE 353 |
Environmental Chemistry |
2 + 0 |
2.0 |
|
|
CHE 370 |
Computational Chemistry |
2 + 0 |
2.0 |
CSE 101D, 201 |
|
CHE 300 |
Seminar and Oral |
- |
1.0 |
|
|
Total |
12+ 13 = 25 |
17.5 |
Fourth Year: Semester I
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Course No. |
Course Name |
Hour per week Theory + Lab |
Credits |
Prerequisite Courses |
|
CHE 421 |
Quantum Chemistry & Statistical Mechanics |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
CHE-321 +STA209 |
|
CHE 431 |
Coordination Chemistry-II |
2 + 0 |
2.0 |
CHE-331 |
|
CHE 441 |
Advanced Organic Chemistry |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
CHE-341 |
|
CHE 451 |
Spectroscopic Methods in Structural Analysis |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
CHE-321 |
|
CHE 452 |
Chromatographic Methods |
2 + 0 |
2.0 |
CHE-351 |
|
CHE 470 |
General Practical |
0 + 8 |
2.0 |
|
|
Total |
13 + 8 =21 |
15.0 |
And any one of the following courses has to be taken on the availability of the teacher & at least 5 students to start a course.
|
Course No. |
Course Name |
Hour per week Theory + Lab |
Credits |
Prerequisite Courses |
|
CHE 423 |
Advanced Chemical Kinetics & Dynamics |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
CHE 222 |
|
CHE 433 |
Inorganic Polymer |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
|
|
CHE 443 |
Organic Reagents and Organic Synthesis |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
|
|
CHE 453 |
Advanced Electrochemistry & Electro analytical Methods. |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
CHE 221 |
|
Total |
3 + 0 = 3 |
3.0 |
Total = 15+3=18.0
Fourth Year: Semester II
|
Course No. |
Course Name |
Hour per week Theory + Lab |
Credits |
Prerequisite Courses |
|
CHE 422 |
Solid state chemistry & Crystallography |
3 + 0 |
3.0 |
CHE121 CHE-236, CHE 322 |
|
CHE 432 |
Bioinorganic Chemistry |
2 + 0 |
2.0 |
|
|
CHE 442 |
Biological Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry |
2 + 0 |
2.0 |
|
|
CHE 471/ 472 |
Research Project / (Industrial Assignment + Lab) |
0 + 8 |
3.0 |
|
|
CHE 400 |
Seminar & Oral |
2.0 |
||
|
Total |
10 + 8 = 18 |
12 |
Detailed Syllabus
CHE 100 SEMINAR AND ORAL
1 Credit
Oral on 1st and 2nd semester courses of different branches of chemistry.
CHE 101P GENERAL CHEMISTRY (For Physics)
4 Hours/Week, 4 Credits
1. Atoms, molecules and ions: Atomic Theory, components of atoms.
2. Electronic Structure: The quantum theory, The atomic spectrum of hydrogen and the Bohr model, Quantum numbers, Energy levels and orbitals, Electronic configuration, Chemical bonding and molecular structure.
3.The periodic Table: Development of the periodic table, Electron arrangements and the periodic table, Summarized chemical properties of s-block, p-block, d-block and f-block elements.
4. Chemical formulas and equations: Types of formulas, Percent composition from formula, Formulas from experiment, Formulas of ionic compounds, Names of compounds, Writing and balancing chemical equations, Mass relations in reactions, Limiting reagent and theoretical yield. Concept of mole, Solution:different concentration units.
5. Acids and Bases: Theories and Modern definition of acids and bases, Dissociation constant, strength, pH, Buffer solution etc.
6. Gaseous State: Measurement on gases, the ideal gas law, Volumes of gases involved in reactions, Gas mixtures, Partial pressure, Kinetic theory of gases, Real gases.
7. Introduction to Chemical Kinetics: Rate laws, rate constant, equilibrium constant, order of reaction etc.. 8. Introductory Electrochemistry, Surface Chemistry and Colloids.
9. Organic Chemistry: Introduction, Classification of Organic compounds, Nomenclature, Synthesis, Physical & Chemical properties and application of (i) Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, (ii) alcohols and amines, (iii) Carbonyl compounds, (iv) Carboxylic acids and their derivatives, (v) Carbohydrates (mono- and disaccharides) etc.
10. Modern Perspective of Chemistry: (a) Fuels e. g. Hydrocarbon, Hydrogen (b) Fertilizer (c) Medicine (d) Electronic Industries e.g. LCD, pure Silicon for IC, Semiconductor, insulator, etching materials etc.
Books Recommended:
1. S. Z. Haider, Introduction to Modern Inorganic Chemistry.
2. Haque & Nawab, Physical Chemistry
3. R. T. Morrison & R. N. Boyd, Organic Chemistry (6th edition)
4. Raymond Chang, General Chemistry
CHE 102P CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL (For Physics )
3 Hours/Week, 1.5 Credits
Inorganic qualitative analysis
Book Recommended:
1. Vogel, Qualitative Inorganic Analysis
CHE 101I GENERAL CHEMISTRY (For Industrial & Production Engineering)
3 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
1. Atoms, molecules and ions: Atomic Theory, components of atoms.
2.Electronic Structure: The quantum theory, atomic spectrum of hydrogen and the Bohr model, Quantum numbers, Energy levels and orbital, Electronic configuration, Chemical bonding and molecular structure.
3. The periodic Table: Development of the periodic table, Electron arrangements and the periodic table, Summarized chemical properties of s-block, p-block, d-block and f-block elements.
4. Chemical formulas and equations: Types of formulas, Percent composition from formula, Formulas from experiment, Formulas of ionic compounds, Names of compounds, Writing and balancing chemical equations, Mass relations in reactions, Limited reactant and theoretical yield. Concept of mole, Solution: different concentration units . 5.Acids and Bases: Theories and Modern definition of acids and bases, Dissociation constant, strength, pH, Buffer solution etc.
6.Gases: Measurement on gases, the ideal gas law, Volumes of gases involved in reactions, Gas mixtures, Partial pressure, Kinetic theory of gases, Real gases.
7. Introduction to Chemical Kinetics: Rate laws, rate constant, equilibrium constant, order of reaction etc. Introduction Electrochemistry, Surface Chemistry and Colloids.
8. Organic Chemistry: Introduction, Classification, Nomenclatures, and Different classes of organic compounds: (i) Properties (ii) Preparations (iii) Reactions (iv) Uses.
9. Chemistry of Fuels (Hydrocarbon, Hydrogen), Fertilizer, & Medicine.
Books Recommended:
1. S. Z. Haider, Introduction to Modern Inorganic Chemistry.
2. Haque & Nawab, Physical Chemistry
3. R. T. Morrison & R. N. Boyd, Organic Chemistry (6th edition)
4. Raymond Chang, General Chemistry
CHE 102I CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL (For Industrial & Production Engineering))
3 Hours/Week, 1.5 Credits
Experiments will be based on CHE-101 theory class (Inorganic & organic section only)
Books Recommended:
1. Vogel, Qualitative Inorganic Analysis
2. A.I. Vogel, A Text Book of Practical Organic Chemistry
3. A.I. Vogel, Elementary Practical Organic Chemistry (Part 1)
4. Vogel, Text book of Quantitative Analysis.
CHE 101C CHEMISTRY (For Civil & Environmental Engineering)
3 Hours/Week, 3 Credits
1. Electronic Structure: The quantum theory, The atomic spectrum of hydrogen and the Bohr model, Quantum numbers, Energy levels and orbital, Electronic configuration, Chemical bonding and molecular structure.
2. The periodic Table: Electron arrangements and the periodic table, Summarized chemical properties of s-block, p-block, d-block and f-block elements.
3. Acids and Bases: Theories and Modern definition of acids and bases, Dissociation constant, strength, pH, Buffer solution etc.
4. Gaseous State: Measurement on gases, the ideal gas law, Volumes of gases involved in reactions, Gas mixtures, Partial pressure, Real gases.
5. Introduction to Chemical Kinetics: Rate laws, rate constant, order of reaction etc.
6. Introduction to Electrochemistry, Surface Chemistry and Colloids.
7. Chemical Equilibrium: Equilibrium constant KP, KC, D S, D G, catalyst.
8. Environmental Chemistry: Environmental aspects of Energy—Traditional, Fossil fuel, Nuclear, Solar etc.;
Transportation-Road/Rail, Sea, Air; Agriculture: Fertilizers, Pesticides, Insecticides; Food : Preservatives, Flavor / Coloring materials; Industry: Building materials, metal industry, detergent, Dye, chemicals related to the agriculture, cement and ceramic industry.
Books Recommended:
1. S. Z. Haider, Introduction to Modern Inorganic Chemistry.
2. Haque & Nawab, Physical Chemistry
3. R. T. Morrison & R. N. Boyd, Organic Chemistry (6th edition)
4. Raymond Chang, General Chemistry
5. A. K. Dey, Environmental chemistry
6. J. L. Pyle, Chemistry and the technological black lash.
CHE 102C CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL (For Civil & Environmental Engineering)
3 Hours/Week, 1.5 Credits
Experiments will be based on CHE-101 theory class (Inorganic & organic section only)
Books Recommended:
1. Vogel, Qualitative Inorganic Analysis
2. A.I. Vogel, A Text Book of Practical Organic Chemistry
3. A.I. Vogel, Elementary Practical Organic Chemistry (Part 1)
4. Vogel, Textbook of Quantitative Analysis.
CHE 101F GENERAL CHEMISTRY (For Forestry)
4 Hours/Week, 4 Credits
1.Atoms, molecules and ions: Atomic Theory, components of atoms.
2. Electronic Structure: Quantum theory, atomic spectrum of hydrogen and the Bohr model, Quantum numbers, Concept of Energy levels and atomic orbital, Electronic configuration, Chemical bonding and molecular structure.
3. The periodic Table: Development of the periodic table, Electron arrangements and the periodic table, Summarized chemical properties of s-block, p-block, d-block and f-block elements.
4.Chemical formulas and equations: Types of formulas, Percent composition from formula, Formulas from experiment, Formulas of ionic compounds, Names of compounds, Writing and balancing chemical equations, Mass relations in reactions, Limited reactant and theoretical yield. Concept of mole, Solution: Different concentration units. 5.Acids and Bases: Theories and Modern definition of acids and bases, Dissociation constant, strength, pH, Buffer solution etc.
6. Gaseous state: Measurement on gases, the ideal gas law, Volumes of gases involved in reactions, Gas mixtures, Partial pressure, Kinetic theory of gases, Real gases.
7. Introduction to Chemical Kinetics: Rate laws, rate constant, equilibrium constant, order of reaction etc.
8. Introductory Electrochemistry, Surface Chemistry and Colloids.
9. Organic Chemistry: Introduction, Classification, Nomenclatures and Properties (Physical & Chemical) of (i) Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, (ii) Carbonyl compounds, (iii) Carboxylic acids and (iv) Carbohydrates (mono- and disaccharides).
10.Modern Perspective of Chemistry: (i) Fertilizer and (ii) Medicine.
Books Recommended:
1. S. Z. Haider, Introduction to Modern Inorganic Chemistry.
2. Haque & Nawab, Physical Chemistry
3. R. T. Morrison & R. N. Boyd, Organic Chemistry (6th edition)
4. Raymond Chang, General Chemistry
CHE 102F CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL ( For Forestry )
4 Hours/Week, 2 Credits
Experiments will be based on CHE-101 theory class (Inorganic & organic section only)
Books Recommended:
1. Vogel, Qualitative Inorganic Analysis
2. A.I. Vogel, A Text Book of Practical Organic Chemistry
3. A.I. Vogel, Elementary Practical Organic Chemistry (Part 1)
4. Vogel, Text book of Quantitative Analysis.
CHE 103 B INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY (For Business Administration)
2 credits, 2 Hours /week
1. States of matter:- Solid, liquid and gaseous sate.
2. Atoms and molecules:- Fundamental particles of atoms, Rutherford atomic model, Bohr atomic model, Quantum numbers, Electronic configuration.
3. Chemical Bonding:- Different types of bonding, Hybridization and molecular structure.
4.The periodic table:- Periodic laws, Classification of the element in the periodic table, variation of properties within period and groups.
5. Acids and bases:- Modern concepts of acids and bases. Strength of acids and bases. Concept on oxidation and reduction reactions.
6. Organic chemistry – Functional groups, General chemistry of alkane, alkene and alkyne, (i) structure, (ii) Nomenclature, (iii) Preparations, (iv) Properties, (v) Reactions, (vi) uses.
7.Modern perspective of chemistry: - a) Fuels, b) Fertilizer, c) Medicine, d) Cement, e) Ceramic, f) Glass, g) Polymers.
Books recommended:
1.Physical Chemistry Haque & Nawab
2. Introduction of modern Inorganic Chemistry, S. Z. Haider
3.General Chemistry, Raymond Chang
4.General Chemistry, D. Ebbing
5.Organic Chemistry, R. T. Morrison & R. N. Boyd.
CHE 121 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
3 Hours/week, 3 Credits
1. Basic Principle of Physical Chemistry: Concept of elements, compounds and mixtures, Hygroscopic, efflorescent, deliquescent, volatile-nonvolatile, hydrated and anhydrous substances, System & Classification, Macroscopic & microscopic system, Extensive & Intensive properties;
States of aggregation: Solid, liquid, gaseous state; State variables, Standard state & reference state, Nature of
Chemical bonding, Vander Waal’s forces; Adhesive & Cohesive forces, Physical principles involved in Physical and Chemical changes; Transition between different states;
Energy: Different forms, kinetic energy & potential energy, translational, rotational & vibrational & electronic
Energy, Degree of freedom of motion, Equipartition of energy, Quantisation of Energy, Electromagnetic radiation: Nature & different regions,
Fundamental and compounded units; Calculations based on Empirical and Molecular formula, Composition, balanced chemical equation.
2. The Gaseous State: Ideal gas & gas laws, Equation of state, Dulton’s law of partial pressure, Avogadro’s theory, kinetic theory of gases & pressure, kinetic energy calculation, distribution of molecular velocities, collision frequency, density & cross-section, Mean free path, Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution of molecular velocities, average velocity, most probable velocity, Molecular interpretation of perfect and real gases, Compression factor & Amagat’s curve; Vander Walls & Virial equations for real gases; Theory of corresponding states; Principle of Liquefaction, Andrew’s Experiment & critical phenomena
3. The Liquid State: Molecular interpretation, Measurement of vapor pressure & it’s variation with temperature; Vaporization, Evaporation & boiling temperature of a liquid & liquid mixture; Surface tension and viscosity, polarity & dielectric constant, dipole moment; Ideal solution, solubility and it’s variation with temperature and pressure, Henry’s law & Roult’s law, Nernst distribution law, Colligative properties and their applications. Concept of ppm, ppb, molarity, molality & mole fraction
4. The Solid State: Molecular interpretation, Crystalline and amorphous solids, Crystal lattice & lattice energy, Unit cell, Elementary idea on Crystal Systems, Solubility of ionic solids and solvation energy
5. Fundamentals of Chemical Equilibrium &Chemical Kinetics: Law of mass action, Equilibrium law equilibrium constant, Relation between Kp, Kc and Kx, Le chaltelier principle,effect of temperature, pressure, concentration and inert gas on K, application of K, Temperature dependence of K. Rate of reaction & measurement, rate constant & order of a reaction, Differential rate equation, Half life of a reaction, Temperature effect on reaction rate, Catalysis etc.
Books Recommended:
1. Ramsdan, A-Level Chemistry
2. Raymond Chang, General Chemistry
3. P.W. Atkins, Elements of Physical Chemistry
4. P.W. Atkins, Physical Chemistry
5. S. Glasstone, Physical Chemistry
6. Glasstone and Lewis, A Textbook of Physical Chemistry
7. Moore, Physical Chemistry
8. Haque & Nawab, Physical Chemistry
9. Bhal & Tuli, Introduction to Physical Chemistry
CHE 122 THERMODYNAMICS
3 Hours/week, 3 Credits
1. Introduction to Thermodynamics: The Basic Concepts: Systems and surroundings, State and state functions, Equilibrium states and reversibility, Energy, Heat and work. The First Law: Statement and formulation, Derivation of expression for expansion work and its application at different conditions, Heat capacity. Relation between Cp & Cv, Joul-Thomson effect & inversion temperature.
2. Thermochemistry: Extent of reaction, Standard states, Standard enthalpy changes (enthalpy of ionization, enthalpy of neutralization, enthalpy of a reaction, enthalpy of vaporization, Laws of Thermo chemistry etc.), Measurement of enthalpy changes, Enthalpies of formation, Temperature dependence of enthalpies of reaction; Application of first law to different processes of ideal and real gases.
3. The Second and Third Law of Thermodynamics: The Basic Concepts: Spontaneous process, irreversible process, Entropy; The Second Law: Statement of 2nd law, Carnot cycle, Thermodynamic definition and molecular interpretation of entropy, Entropy as state function, Entropy change in reversible & irreversible changes, Clausious inequality calculation of entropy changes accompanying specific processes ( changes of state of aggregation, isothermal expansion of an ideal gas, mixing of two ideal gases, phase transition etc.), Variation of entropy with temperature, Condition for equilibrium, The Gibbs energy and the Helmholtz energy, Properties of the Gibbs energy, Gibbs energy and reversible work; Maxwell relations, Thermodynamic equation of states, Mathematical relationship between different thermodynamic quantities, Fugacity, Clausius-Clapeyron equation, Chemical potential of a substance in pure state and in a mixture, Thermodynamic limitations to energy conversion ( refrigeration and liquefaction, heat pumps, chemical conversion), The Third Law: Statement, Nerst heat theorem, Application of 3rd law: Specific heats of solids.
4. Thermodynamics and Chemical Equilibria: Chemical equilibrium involving ideal and non ideal gases, Chemical in solution, Temperature and pressure dependence of equilibrium constants, Extent of reaction & reaction Gibbs energy, Coupled reactions and converting a non spontaneous reaction to spontaneous
5. Thermodynamics of Solutions: Partial molar quantities, Relation of partial molar quantities to normal thermodynamic properties, Raoult's law, Ideal & non ideal solutions, Colligative properties
Books Recommended:
1. P. W. Atkins, Physical Chemistry
2. S. Glasstone, Physical Chemistry
3. Maron and Pruton, Principles of Physical Chemistry
4. Raymond Chang, General Chemistry.
CHE 131 GENERAL PRINCIPLE OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
2 Hours/week, 2 Credits
1. Introduction: Some preliminaries, history and review of the chemistry of early period.
2.Structure of the atom: Fundamental particles, Bohr’s model of the atom, atomic spectra and atomic structure, quantum numbers, electron spin, orbital and orbital energies, Pauli exclusion principle, Hund’s rule, Aufbau principle, electronic configuration of atoms, magnetic properties of atom and ions, ionization potential, electron affinity and electro negativity, sizes of atoms and ions.
3. Periodic table and classification of elements: Periodic law, classification of the elements in the periodic table, variation of properties within periods and groups.
4. Chemical bonding and molecular structure: Definition, types of bonds, ionic bond, covalent bonds, formal charge and Lewis structure, resonance, properties associated with different bond types, valence shell electron pair repulsion theory (VSEPR), hybridization, preliminary treatment of valence bond theory and molecular orbital theory, molecular orbital diagram of simple molecules.
5. Bond Polarity and electro negativity: Definition, electro negativity scales, ionic character of covalent bond, bond energies.
Books Recommended:
1. S. Z. Haider, Introduction to Modern Inorganic Chemistry.
2. J. D. Lee, Concise Inorganic Chemistry.
3. Cotton, Wilkinson and Gaus, Basic Inorganic Chemistry.
4. Raymond, Chang General Chemistry.
5. D. Ebbing, General Chemistry.
6. R. D. Madan, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry.
CHE 132 GENERAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL
3 Hours/week, 1 Credit
Lab includes introduction to different methods of inorganic analysis. e.g., solubility, common ion effect, crystallization.
Books Recommended:
1. Vogel, Qualitative Inorganic Analysis
CHE 135 GENERAL PRINCIPLE OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
2 Hours/wee, 2 Credits
1. Acids and bases: Modern concepts of acids and bases, strength of acids and bases, leveling effect, super acids, hard and soft acids and bases, thermodynamic acidity parameters. Periodic trends in aqua acid strength, Chemistry of oxide and hydroxides.
2. Oxidation and reduction reaction: Electronic concept, oxidation state and oxidation numbers, assignment of oxidation numbers, balancing of redox reactions, oxidation-reduction potentials, oxidizing reducing agents, Prediction of redox reaction.
3. Molecular Symmetry: Symmetry operations and elements, symmetry point group, assigning of molecules to point groups, Symmetry of orbitals.
4. Structure and energetics of inorganic solids: Structure types, packing, ionic radii, radius ratio rules, stability of solids, lattice energy, Born-Lande expression, application of lattice energies.
5. Solvents and solutions: Solvent properties, donor and acceptor properties, protic and aprotic solvents, chemistry of some non- aqueous solvents: liquid NH3, hydrogen fluoride, liquid N2O4, BrF3, anhydrous sulphuric acid.
Books Recommended:
1. S. Z. Haider, Introduction to Modern Inorganic Chemistry.
2. Cotton, Wilkinson and Gaus, Basic Inorganic Chemistry.
3. J. D. Lee, Concise Inorganic Chemistry.
4. Sharpe, Inorganic Chemistry
5. James E. Huheey, Inorganic Chemistry
6. Owen and Brooker, A Guide to Inorganic Chemistry.
CHE 134 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL (QUALITATIVE)
4 Hours/week, 1.5 Credits
Identification of acidic and basic radicals, reactions of the radicals.
Books Recommended:
1. Vogel, Qualitative Inorganic Analysis
CHE 141 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY-I
3 Hours/week, 3 Credits
1. Fundamental of Organic Chemistry: Atomic structure and chemical bonding, Atomic and molecular orbitals, Shape of molecules with special reference to carbon compounds, Hybridization, Polar covalent bonds, Dipole moment, Polar and nonpolar molecules, Resonance, Inductive effect, Electrophiles & Nucleophiles.
2. Aliphatic Hydrocarbons:
Alkanes: Nomenclature, General methods of preparation, Physical and chemical properties, Uses. Cycloalkanes: Monocyclic, Bicyclic and Polycyclic Alkanes.
Alkenes: Structure, Nomenclature, General methods of preparation, Physical and chemical properties, Uses. Alkynes: Structure, Nomenclature, General methods of preparation, Physical and chemical properties, Uses. Acidity of alkynes, Analysis of alkynes.
Dienes: Alkadines and Polyunsaturated hydrocarbon. 1,3-Butadiene: Electron delocalization, stability of conjugated dienes. Electrophilic attack on conjugated dienes: 1,4 addition. The Diels-Alder Reaction: A 1,4-cycloaddition, Reaction of Dienes.
3. Aromatic Hydrocarbons: Introduction to aromatic compounds, Structure of benzene, Preparations, Properties and uses. Electrophilic aromatic substitution, Orientation on substituted benzene derivatives, Determination of orientation, Friedel Crafts reaction, nitration, sulphonation, and halogenation of arenes.
4. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon: Synthesis, physical and chemical properties.
5. Alkyl and Aryl Halides: Nomenclature and structure, General methods of preparation, Physical and chemical properties, Uses. Grignard reagent. Introduction to SN1 and SN2 mechanism.
Books Recommended:
1 R. T. Morrison & R. N. Boyd, Organic Chemistry (6th edition)
2 G. Solomon, Organic Chemistry (5th edition)
3. I. L. Finar, Organic Chemistry.
CHE 142L ORGANIC CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL
3 Hours/week, 1 Credits
The course will involve number of experiments on the following topics:
1. Introduction to basic laboratory equipment: Glassware and other personal items. Assembly and precaution in using glassware. Cleaning glassware, heating and cooling. Laboratory safety.
2. Melting points and boiling points of Organic compounds: Discussion on melting point and boiling point, Determination of melting point of a solid, Mixed melting points, Identification of typical functional groups in organic compound, Determination of boiling point of a liquid.
3. Recrystallization: Discussion on crystallization, Crystallization theory, Purification of benzoic acid or salicylic acid.
4. Distillation: Simple distillation, Fractional distillation, Steam distillation.
5. Solvent extraction.
6. Synthesis of some simple compounds: acetanilide, aspirin, nitro compounds, paracetamols etc
Books Recommended:
1. Clark, Experimental Organic Chemsitry
2. A.I. Vogel, A Text Book of Practical Organic Chemistry
3. A.I. Vogel, Elementary Practical Organic Chemistry (Part 1)
CHE 143 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY-II
3 Hours/week, 3 Credits
1. Alcohol and Phenols: Structure and nomenclature, General methods of preparations including some important industrial methods, Physical and chemical properties. Primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols.
2. Ether and Epoxides: Structure and nomenclature, Preparation, Williamson synthesis, Industrial source of ether, Physical properties, Reactions of ether, Cleavage by acids. Preparation, reactions and uses of epoxide.
3. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nomenclature, General methods of preparation of aldehydes and ketones, Reactions of aldehydes and ketones, Reactions of aldehydes and ketones, Nucleophilic addition, Canizzaro reaction, Aldol reactions, The Wittig reaction, Haloform reactions.
4. Carboxylic Acids and their derivatives: Structure, Nomenclature, uses, Preparation, Physical and chemical properties and Synthetic applications.
5. Amines (Aliphatic and Aromatic): Nomenclature, Preparations, reactions and uses of amines.
6. Amides, nitriles and aromatic diazonium salts.
7. Nitro compounds: Structure, Preparations and Chemistry of aliphatic and aromatic nitro compounds.
Books Recommended:
1. R. T. Morrison & R. N. Boyd, Organic Chemistry (6th edition)
2. G. Solomon, Organic Chemistry (5th edition )
3. I. L. Finar, Organic Chemistry (Vol. 1)
CHE 200 ORAL
1 Credit
Oral on 1st and 2nd semester courses of different branches of chemistry.
CHE 221 ELECTROCHEMISTRY
3 Hours/week, 3 Credits
1. Introduction: Scope of electrochemistry, theories and laws of electrolysis, non-electrolytes and polyelectrolyte. 2. Electrolytic and electronic conduction: Measurement of conductance, molar and equivalent conductance determination, independent law of ionic migration. Application of conductance measurement. Debye Huckel Onsager equation for strong electrolytes, Transport number of ions, concept about activity and activity coefficient of electrolytes Theory of Strong electrolytes. Debye Huckel limiting law, ionic strength, Electrodes: Origin, kinds, reference electrodes, working electrodes, counter electrodes.
3. Electrochemical cell and concentration cell: Electrode potential and emf of a cell. Cell reaction and derivation of Nernst equation. Measurement of emf of a cell. factors affecting electrode potential, rates of electrode potential, different parameters determined by potential measurements (pH, equilibrium constant, activity coefficient, transport number, oxidation state etc.). electrometric titration, Standard oxidation reduction potential, Different types of cell used in practical purpose( Quinhydrone electrode, daniel cell and lead storage battery, hydrogen electrode, standard cell, calomel electrode.) Application of e.m.f. measurement.
4. Introduction to Corrosion: Types of corrosion, prevention of corrosion.
5. Ionic equilibria: Oswald dilution law for weak electrolytes, ionic product of water & concept of pH, common ion effect, Buffer solution, Solubility product principle in chemical analysis, Salt hydrolysis, Acid-base neutralization, Theory of indicators, choice of indicators in acid-base neutralization reaction.
6. Polarization and Overpotential.
7. Electro-chemical measurement used for analytical purpose. Theory of ion selective electrodes: electrode kinetics, Butler-Volmer equation, potential limits current density, b -factor. Principle of Electrophoresis. Electrical double layer: structure, potential layer polarizability of interfaces, voltametry: Principles of DC, AC and pulse polarography, Cyclic voltametry, Determination of Reversibility of some processes, measurement of extent of reactions. Fuel cell, Naral gas , H2-O2 etc, Photovoltaic cell and Photocurrent , Gratzel cell.
Books Recommended:
1. Atkins, Physical Chemistry
2. S. Glasstone and D. Lewis, Introduction to Electrochemistry
3. Robert A. Alberty, Physical Chemistry
4. Landroper, Theoretical Electrochemistry
5. Bokris and Reddy, Advanced Electrochemistry.
CHE 222 CHEMICAL KINETICS AND PHOTOCHEMISTRY
3 Hours/week, 3 Credits
1. Elementary & Complex reactions: Elementary reaction & molecularity, complex reaction: consecutive reaction, parallel reaction, opposing reaction, steady state & rate determining step approximation, chain reaction.
2Theories of reaction rate: Hard sphere collision theory, Transition state theory for gas phase bimolecular reactions, Eyring equation, thermodynamic formulation of reaction rate, application; Activated complex theory & collision theories for reaction in solution, Diffusion-controlled reaction, effect of dielectric constant & pressure on the rate of reaction in solution, Primary salt effect, Kinetic isotope effect, Unimolecular reaction: Lindemann-Hinshelwood approach, RRK & KRKM approach, Steady State approximation method.
3. Mechanism on the basis of kinetic studies:Thermal decomposion of C2H6, CH3CHO, CH3COCH3, O3, COCl2, hydrogen-bromine reaction and calculation of activation energy, solid state reaction: Tarnish reaction & Wagner theory, Thermal decomposition: mechanism, Prout-tomkin & Avrami equation, solid-solid reaction, Photographic process. Photochemical reaction,
4. Catalysis: Competitive adsorption and kinetics of surface reactions, Arrhenius & van’t Hoff’s intermediate, Enzyme catalysis: Michaelis-Menten mechanism, Specific & general acid base catalysis, Heterogeneous catalysis: Ellie-Riddeal & Langmuir-Hinshelwood mechanism, application, absorption isotherms & rate law
5. Elements of Photochemistry: Laws of photochemistry, quantum yield and its significance, Photolysis, Photosensitization, Photo-oxidation, Photoreduction, Photochemistry of molecular O2, anthracene & carbonyl compounds, Chemiluminescence, flourescence & Phosphorescence, Chemical actimeter; construction & application, Solar energy & it’s application, some storage system fuel: hydrogen, application.
Books Recommended:
1. S. Glasstone, Text book of Physical Chemistry
2. P. W. Atkins, Physical Chemistry
3. K.J. Laidler, Chemical Kinetics
4. K.J. Laidler, Reaction Kinetics
5. Steinfeld, Francisco & Huse, Chemical Kinetics and Dynamics
6. Rajaram & Kuriacore, Kinetics and Mechanism of Chemical Transformation.
7. Eyring, Glasstone & Laidler, Theories of Rate Processes.
8.N. B. Hannay, Solid state chemistry
9. A.K. Galway, Chemistry of Solids.
10. Wayne, Photochemistry: Techniques and application.
11. J.W. Moore & Ralph. G. Pearson, Kinetics & Mechanism: A study of homogeneous chemical reactions.
12. Eyring & Eyring, Modern Chemical Kinetics.
CHE 223 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL
4 Hours/week, 1.5 Credits
8 - 12 experiments on General Physical Chemistry.
Books Recommended:
1.W. D. Perry, General Chemistry Practical
2. Alexander Findlay & J.A.Kichneir , Practical Physical Chemistry.
CHE 232 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL (QUANTITATIVE)
3 Hours/week, 1.5 Credits
Titrimetric methods of analysis: Acid-base titration, Complexometric titration, Precipitation titration, Redox titration. Gravimetry and thermogravimetry: gravimetric analysis and calculation.
The practical part will be designed related to the above concept.
Books Recommended:
1. Vogel, Text book of Quantitative Analysis
1. G. D. Christian, John Wiley & Sons, Analytical chemistry (4th edn.)
2. Braun, Introduction to chemical analysis, McGraw Hill International.
3. Ewing, Instrumental methods of chemical analysis, Mc graw Hill International.
4. Vogel, Inorganic quantitative analysis (4th edn.)
5. Pecsok and Shields, Modern methods of chemical analysis, John Wiley & Sons, (2nd edn.)
6. Willard, Muritt, Dean and Settle, Instrumental methods of analysis, (6th edn.)
7. Skoog & West, Fundamental of analytical chemistry.
8. Fifield & Kealey , Principles & practice of analytical chemistry.
CHE 235 GROUP CHEMISTRY
4 Hours/week, 4 Credits
Chemistry of group IA(1), group II A (2), group IIIB(13), group IV(14), group VB (15), group VIB(16), group VIIB(17), and group 0(18) elements: Occurrence, preparation, Physical properties(electronic structure, sizes of atoms and ions, density, ionization energy, electronegativity, melting and boiling points, flame colours and spectra, etc.), Chemical properties (chemistry of the elements and their compounds, structures and bonding of the representative elements of each of the above groups).
Transition metals: Definition, periodic classification, features of transition elements and their ions, general features of 1st, 2nd and 3rd row transition elements, redox potential, Lattimer diagram, Frost diagram. Chemistry of group IIIA(3), group IVA(4), group VA(5), group VIA(6), group VIIA(7), group VIIIA (8, 9, 10), group IB(II), and group II B(12) elements. Chemistry of lanthanides: General features, lanthanide contraction, variable valency, magnetic and spectral properties, separation of lanthanides, common lanthanide compounds, comparison of lanthanide ions and transition metal ions. Chemistry of actinides: General features, actinide contraction, occurrence and properties of the elements, general chemistry of actinides, separation of the Actinides, Superactinides.
Books Recommended:
1. Cotton, Wilkinson and Gaus, Basic Inorganic Chemistry.
2. Cotton and Wilkinson, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry.
3. J. D. Lee Concise, Inorganic Chemistry.
4. J.E. Huheey, Inorganic Chemistry.
5. Shriver, Atkins and Langford, Inorganic Chemistry
6. Douglas, McDaniel and Langford, Concepts and Models of Inorganic Chemistry
CHE 236 ADVANCED CHEMICAL BONDING
2 Hours week, 2 Credits
Atomic Structure Based on Quantum Theory: Particle and wave, uncertainty principles, wave and wave equations, the wave equation for electron, the interpretation of Y , the solution of hydrogen atom by Schodinger equation, origin of s, p, and d orbitals and their physical significance.
The Valence bond Method: Introduction, the hydrogen molecule ion, the hydrogen molecule, comparison of valence bond and molecular orbital methods, resonance.
The Molecular Orbital Method: Introduction, the LCAO method, homonuclear diatomic molecules, heteronuclear diatomic molecules.
Application of the principle of chemical bonding - Structure of some inorganic Compounds: BeCl2, Be2Cl4, BeF42-, BeX4, BCl3, B2H6, B4H10, B5H11, B3N3X6, Al2Cl6, C (diamond and graphite), CO3-, CO2, NH3, NF3, NO3-, N2O, N2O4, PO4-, P4O6, P4O10, SO3, SF6, ICl2, ClF3, BrF4-, IF7, XeF2, XeO4 etc.
Books Recommended:
1. S.Z.Haider, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry.
2. Cotton, Wilkinson and Gaus, Basic Inorganic Chemistry.
3. J.D. Lee, Inorganic Chemistry.
4. Sharpe, Inorganic Chemistry.
5. J.E. Huheey, Inorganic Chemistry.
6. Donglas, McDaniels and Alexander, Concepts and Models of Inorganic Chemistry.
7. Shriver, Atkins and Langford, Inorganic Chemistry.
CHE 241 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY-III
3 Hours/week, 3 Credits
Alicyclic Compounds: Cycloalkanes and Cycloalkenes, Nomenclatures, Industrial sources, Preparation, Reactions of small ring compounds e.g. cyclopropane and cyclobutane. Brayer strain theory. Conformation: Meaning and physical properties. Factors affecting stability of conformations.
Stereochemistry: Optical isomerism due to asymmetric carbon atoms, Stereoisomerism, Chirality, Optical activity, Specific rotations, Enantiomerism, Diastereoisomerism, Meso compounds, Racemic modification, Nature, Formation, Properties and their resolution, Configurations and their notations. Geometrical isomerism in olefinic compounds, cyclic compounds and in compounds containing C-N bond. Chemistry of the compounds containing C-S and C-P bonds: (a)Organo-Sulfur Compounds: Nomenclature, Physical properties, Preparation and reactions of mercaptans, thioethers, thioaldehydes, thioketone, thioacids, sulphonic acids and their derivatives. (b)Compounds containing C-P Bonds: Basic Structural features, synthesis and reactions. Heterocyclic compounds with one hetero atom: Introduction to heterocyclic compounds, General properties, five membered and six membered rings-structure, sources, synthesis and properties. Synthetic and natural polymers: Introduction to natural and synthetic polymer, Preparation of synthetic polymers (a) Chain reaction polymerization: Free radical polymerization of alkene and diene, Copolymerization, Ionic polymerization, Coordination polymerization (b) Step reaction polymerization, some naturally occuring polymers e.g. rubber, cellulose, starch, wool, silk, etc.
Books Recommended:
1. Finar, Organic Chemistry (Vol. I & II)
2. Morrison & Boyd, Organic Chemistry
3. Eliel, Stereochemistry of Carbon Compounds
CHE 242 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL
4 Hours/week, 1.5 Credits
Detection of elements in organic compounds (N, S & X), Determination of solubility. Characterization of hydrocarbons (Saturated and Unsaturated), Characterization of alcohols, Characterization of phenols, Characterization of aldehydes and ketones, Characterization of carboxylic acids, esters, nitro compounds, amines and amides. Synthesis of some simple compounds (Single step). Nitration, Haloform reaction, Acetylation, Diazotization, Sandmeyer reaction, Condensation reaction. Multiple step synthesis.
Books Recommended:
1. A.I. Vogel, A Text book of Practical Organic Chemistry
2. Clark, Experimental Organic Chemistry
3. Clarke & Haynes, Handbook of Organic Chemistry
4. A.I.Vogel, Elementary Practical Organic Chemistry (Part 2)
CHE 243 ADVANCED STEREOCHEMISTRY
2 Hours/week, 2 Credits
1. Conformation and reactivity in acyclic compounds and alicyclic compounds (including mono & disubstituted cyclohexane)
2. Stereochemistry of fused ring systems : ( i) Bicyclic systems e.g. Decalin, Decolol (ii) Polycyclic systems e.g. Perhydrophenathrene , Perhydroanthracene .
3. Optical Rotation and optical Rotatory Dispersion : (i) Relation between rotation and configuration, atomic asymmetry, conformational asymmetry. (ii) Optical Rotatory Dispersion : Terminology, Plain curves, Rotary dispersion of ketones. The axial Haloketone Rule. The Octant Rule, Absolute configuration .
The stereoisomerism of Biphenyls, Allenes and related compounds.
Books Recommended:
1. Morrison & Boyd, Organic Chemistry
2. Streitwieser, Organic Chemistry
3. Joules & Smith, Heterocyclic Chemistry
4. Katrisky, Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry
5. Billimayer, Polymer Chemistry
CHE 300 SEMINAR AND ORAL
1 Credit
Seminar and Viva.
Assignment of report writing (about 800 words) on topics given in 1st and 2nd semester courses of different branches of chemistry. The assignments will be submitted to respective advisor and evaluated by the examination committee based on 10 minutes presentation by the student.
CHE 321 CHEMICAL SPECTROSCOPY
3 Hours/week, 3 Credits
Introduction to Spectroscopy: Characterization of Electromagnetic radiation. Region of spectrum. Instrumentation in spectroscopy. Representation of spectra. Special peaks. intensities width and resolution. Signal to noise ratio. Microwave Spectroscopy: Rotation of molecules and their classification. Interaction of electromagnetic radiation with rotating molecule. Rotational energies of simple linear molecules. Rotational energy levels and selection rules. Rotational spectra and determination of bond length of diatomic molecules. Rotation of polyatomic molecules. Techniques and instrumentation. Stark and isotope effect. Infrared Spectroscopy: Introduction and principle. Vibration in molecule. Harmonic and inharmonic vibration in diatomic molecules. Vibrational spectra of polyatomic molecules. Vibration- rotation spectra of diatomic molecules. Instrumentation. Raman Spectroscopy: Elementary treatment of Raman spectra; Pure rotational and Vibrational Raman Spectra. Polarization of light and Raman effect. Electronic Absorption Spectrometry: Introduction. Spectra of hydrogen and hydrogen like element. The Zeeman effect. Electronic spectra of diatomic and polyatomic molecules. Diatomic molecular energies in different electronic arrangements. Electronic spectra and molecular structure. Technique and instrumentation UV-VIS spectrometry. Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy: The energies of nuclei in magnetic fields, The chemical shifts, The fine structure, Pulse techniques in NMR, Electron spin resonance. Solid State and Surface Spectroscopy: Principles of important techniques to investigate surfaces and the solid state (EELS, RAIRS, Raman Spectroscopy, Inelastic Helium Scattering, PES, AES, XRF and EXAFS etc.). Mossbauer Spectroscopy: Basic Principle and Applications.
Books Recommended:
1. P. K. Atkins, Physical Chemistry
2. G. M. Barrow, Introduction to molecular spectra
3. Banwell, Fundamental of molecular spectroscopy
4. William and Flaeming, Spectroscopic methods in organic Chemistry
5. P.W. Atkins, Spectroscopy
6. C. N. Rao, UV-VIS Spectroscopy
7. L. M. Jackmann, Applications of NMR - spectroscopy
8. Baumann, Absorption spectroscopy
9. Pavia, Spectroscopy in Chemical Analysis
10. K. Nakanishi, Infra red and absorption spectroscopy
11. Silverstein, Bassior & Marril, Spectrometric identification of organic compounds.
CHE 322 PHASE EQUILIBRIA, COLLOIDS AND SURFACE CHEMISTRY
2 Hours/week, 2 Credits
Phase equilibria: Phase rule and its applications: one component systems like water, sulfur and phosphorus. Two component system: miscible solid-liquid systems of two components with and without compound formation. Binary liquid systems: Duhem-Mergules equation. Distillation of completely miscible liquid mixtures, fractional distillation, Azeotropic mixtures. Phase diagrams for partially miscible liquid systems, salt and water system. Solid-liquid-vapour equilibria in systems such as salt and water; efflorescence and deliquescence, vapour pressure of saturated solutions. Principle of the phase diagram for three component system.
Surface Chemistry: Adsorption: Different types of adsorption isotherms. Theories of Langmuir and other adsorption isotherm for gas-solid system. Adsorption at surface of solution: Gibbs adsorption equation, Surfactants, surface films. Adsorption by solids from solution. Zeta potential and Electrocapillary phenomena.
Colloids: General methods of preparation, classification and general properties of colloids. Electrokinetic phenomena and properties of gels. Colloidal electrolytes. Preparation, types, specific properties and stability of emulsions. Micelles formation and critical micelle concentration, Uses of colloids and emulsions.
Books Recommended:
1. P.W. Atkins, Physical Chemistry
2. G.M. Barrow, Physical Chemistry
3. Maron and Lando, Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry
4. Glasstone and Lewis, Text book of Physical Chemsitry
5. Jirgensen and Stranmens, Colloid Chemistry
6. A. Findlay, Phase rule
7. S. Glasstone, Physical Chemistry.
8. Adamson, Physical Chemistry of Surfaces
9. Alberty, Physical chemistry.
CHE 323 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL
4 Hours/week, 1.5 Credits
10 - 15 experiments.
CHE 331 COORDINATION CHEMISTRY-I
3 Hours/week, 3 Credits
Introduction of coordination chemistry: Definition of terms, different types ligands, template effect, naming of the complexes. Stereochemistry of the coordination compounds: Structure and examples of different coordination number, stereochemistry nonrigid and fluxional molecules. Isomerism in coordination compounds: Geometrical isomerism, Optical isomerism, ionization isomerism, linkage isomerism, etc. determination of cis-trans isomers. Bonding of coordination compounds: Werner’s theory, Sidwick’s theory, valence bond theory, limitations of these theories.
Crystal field theory : Basic principle, splitting of d-orbital in octahedral, tetrahedral, tetragonal and square planar symmetries, crystal field stabilization energy, high spin and low spin complexes, pairing energies, factors influencing ligand field splitting, spectrochemical series, measurement of 1ODq, Jahn-Teller effects, limitations of Jahn-Teller theory, magnetic properties, thermodynamic effects, absorption spectra, limitations of CFT. Molecular orbital theory : Basic principle, s -bonding and p -bonding in octahedral, complexes, effects of p -bonding, MOT in tetrahedral and square planar complexes, limitations of MOT, comparison of different approaches to bonding in coordination compounds .
Books Recommended:
1. S. Z. Haider, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry.
2. James E. Huheey, Inorganic Chemistry.
3. Cotton, Wilkinson and Gaus, Basic Inorganic Chemistry.
4. Shriver, Atkins and langford, Inorganic Chemistry.
5. Douglas. McDaniels and Alexander, Concepts and Models of Inorganic Chemistry.
6. Sharpe, Inorganic Chemistry.
7. W. L. Jolly, Inorganic Chemistry
CHE 332 NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
2 Hours/week, 2 Credits
Introduction: Discovery of radioactivity, statistical approach of radioactivity, radioactive decay and growth, naturally occuring radioactive substance, type of radioactive decay, average and half life of radioactive elements, nuclear structure, mass and energy, nuclear binding energy etc. Nuclear shell model, Nuclear reaction: Nature of nuclear reaction, energetics of nuclear reaction, cross section, theory of nuclear reaction, types of reactions, fission & fusion reaction etc. Radiation detections: Ionization current measurement, ionization chamber; multificative ion-collection, G.M. counter, Scintillation counter; health physics instruments. Radio isotopes and their uses: Production and separation of radio isotopes, the Szilard - Chalmers reaction, isotope dilution analysis, activation analysis, tracer technique for reaction kinetics and for industrial, agricultural and medical uses. Nuclear energy: Nuclear fuels, outline different types of nuclear reactors, fuel reprocessing etc. Introduction to radiation hazards and safety measures.
Book recommended:
1. Navratil, O, etal, Nuclear Chemistry
2. Friedleander and Kennedy, Nuclear and Radiochemistry.
3. Choppin, Nuclear and Radioactivity
4. Williams, Principles of nuclear Chemistry.
5. L. Yaffe, Nuclear Chemistry Vol. I & II
6. Harvey, Introduction to Nuclear Physics and Chemistry.
CHE 333 ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
3 Hours/week, 3 Credits
Introduction : Historical developments in organometallic chemistry, Demarcation and classification of Organometallic compounds .
Organometallic chemistry of transition metal: 18 electron rule and classification of ligands.
Metal -Carbon sigma bonds : Metal carbonyl, nitosyl and phosphine complexes- Synthesis, structure, bonding and reactivity. Metal alkyl complexes : Structure and Stability; Synthesis and reactivity
Metal -Carbon pi bonds :
Metal alkene complexes Structure and bonding, Synthesis and .reactivity
Metal-alkyne complexes : Synthesis, bonding and reactivity .
c) Metallocenes : Synthesis ,bonding and reactivity with special emphasis on Ferrocene. .
Organometallic chemistry of main group elements : Energy, Parity and Reactivity of M-C bonds, Stability of M-C bonds, Thermodynamic and kinetic stability, Methods for the preparation of main group organometallics: Oxidative addition, Reductive elimination , Exchange reaction and Insertion reaction.
Alkali Metal Organometallics : Structure and Bonding, Reaction of Organolithium compounds.
Organomagnesium, Organoaluminium, organotin and organosilicon compounds : Preparations and their applications in synthetic chemistry.
Organometallic Catalysis : General principles of Catalysis, Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis, Catalytic Steps.
a) Catalytic reactions and the 16/18 VE rule. b) Arylation /Vinylation of olefins (Heck Reaction). c) Alkene metathesis d) Oligomerization and Polymerization. e) Olefin oxidation (Waker Process). f) Hydrogenation of Alkenes g) Hydroformylation (Oxo Reaction. h) Methanol Carbonylation
Metal -metal bonds and cluster : Formation and criteria of metal-metal bond cluster, Electron count, Structure and isolobal analogies, Di-nuclear clusters, Tri-nuclear clusters, Tetra-nuclear clusters, Penta-nuclear and higher nuclear clusters, Systematic cluster synthesis.
Books Recommended:
1. S. Z. Haider, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
2. Cotton, Wilkinson and Gaus, Basic Inorganic Chemistry
3. Cotton and Wilkinson, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
4. James E. Huheey, Inorganic Chemistry
5. Douglas, McDaniels and Alexander, Concepts and Models of Inorganic Chemistry
6. W. L. Jolly, Inorganic Chemistry
7. P. Poweell, Principles of Organometallic Chemistry
8.M. Bochmann, Organometallics 1, Oxford university press ,1994
9. M. Bochmann, Organometallics 2, Oxford university press,1994
10. Ch. Elschenbroich, A. Salzer ,Organometallics ; A concise introduction, VCH, 1992
11. D.F. Schriver, P.W. Atkins, C.H. Langford , Inorganic chemistry, OUP, 1994
CHE 334 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL
5 Hours/week, 1.5 Credits
Synthesis and characterization of some common coordination and organometallic compounds.
Books Recommended:
1. G. Pass and H. Sutcliffe, Practical Inorganic chemistry
2. Robert J. Angelici, Synthesis and Technique in Inorganic Chemistry
CHE 341 ORGANIC REACTION MECHANISM
3 Hours/week, 3 Credits
Methods of determining reaction mechanisms : Meaning of reaction mechanism, Energy profile, Identification of products, Possible intermediates and their trapping, Isotopic labelling, Stereochemical studies, Detection of intermediates. Kinetic study.
Broad concepts of the mechanism of the following classes of organic reactions:
Substitution reactions: Nucleophilic substitution reaction in aliphatic system, duality of mechanism. SN1 and SN2 reaction mechanism, factors affecting the mechanism of substitution reaction. Aromatic substitution both nucleophilic and electrophilic, Stereochemistry. Neighbouring group participation
Addition reactions: Mechanism of addition to > C = C< , > C = O bonds, conjugated system like conjugative diene and conjugated unsaturated carbonyl compounds, their stereochemistry, Kinetics. Diels-Alder reaction, Grignard reagents. Canizzaro reaction.
Elimination reactions: Elimination -inlight of addition and substitution; E1, E2 and E1CB mechanisms. Orientation in elimination reactions, SYN elimination, Competition between elimination and substitution, Factors affecting the elimination reaction.
Carbonions and enolisations: Ionisation of CH bonds and prototrophy. Tautomerism: Halogenation of Ketones. Reimer- Tiemann reaction. Kneovengel reaction. Aldol reactions, Perkin reaction. Benzoin condensation, Wittig reaction, Micheal aand Mannich reactions with all mechanistic details.
Oxidation and Reduction reactions: Oppenhamer, Meerwein-Pondoff-Varley reduction, Clemension & Wolf-kishner reduction reaction.
Books Recommended:
1. Morrison and Boyd, Organic Chemistry.
2. Solomons, Organic Chemistry.
3. Peter Sykes, Reaction mechanism in Organic Chemistry.
CHE 342 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL
6 Hours/week, 2 Credits
Detection of elements in organic compounds (N, S & X), Determination of solubility. Characterization of hydrocarbons (Saturated and Unsaturated), Characterization of alcohols, Characterization of phenols, Characterization of aldehydes and ketones, Characterization of carboxylic acids, esters, nitro compounds, amines and amides.
Detection of unknown organic compounds.
CHE 343 CHEMISTRY OF NATURAL PRODUCTS
3 Hours/week, 3 Credits
Introduction to natural products: Studies on some classes of natural products: Terpenoids:- The essential oils. Classification of terpenoids, isoprene rule, isolation and purification, general methods of determining the structure of terpenoids. Detailed study of some monoterpenoids: Myrcene, citral, a -terpenoid. Steroids: Introduction to steroids e.g. cholesterol. Alkaloids: Occurance, Classification, extraction and purification of alkaloids, general methods of determining structure, detailed study of atropine, nicotine and papaverine. Carbohydrates: Definition, Classification, The D-family of aldoses, ketoses, amino sugars, uronic acids. Reactions of monosaccharides e.g. glucose. Cyclic structure: anomers, glycosides. Conformations, configuration of D (+) -glucose. Introduction to disaccharides e.g. Maltose, Lactose, Sucrose. Amino acids and proteins: Classification, synthesis and physicochemical properties of amino acids. Analysis of amino acids. Peptide synthesis, Introduction to protein. Purines and Nuclic acids: Isolation and purification. Purine and Pyrimidine structure and their derivatives. Uric acid. Nucleic acids and their structure.
Books Recommended:
1. Finar, Organic Chemistry Vol. 2.
2. Agarwal, Chemistry of Organic Natural Products Vol. I & II
CHE 351 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
3 Hours/week, 3 Credits
Introduction: The scope of analytical chemistry. The types of analytical methods. Trends in development of analytical methods. Different ways of expression of concentration. Safety in the laboratory and hazards associated with chemicals. Error in the chemical analysis and sampling: Determinate and indeterminate error, normal distribution of error, data treatment, potential sources of error, sampling, sample size, collecting the sample. Instrumental quantitative analysis: Working curve, blank solution, standard-addition technique, curve fitting. Titrimetric methods of analysis: Definition, classification, acid-base equilibria in water, pH, weak acid, weak base, and their salts, buffer, buffering capacity, buffering action. (a) Acid- base titration: Principle, method, titration curves, acid-base indicators, application. (b) Complexometric titration: Chelating agents, stability of metal chelates, metal indicators, effect of pH, masking agents and their roles, EDTA, method of titration, titration curve, application. (c) Precipitation titration: Effects of acidity on the solubility of precipitates, effect of complexation on solubility, titration curve, titration process, indicators, application. (d) Redox titration: Principle, process, titration curve indicators, application. Gravimetry and thermogravimetry: Precipitation equilibria, unit operation in gravimetric analysis and calculation. TGA, DTA, DSC, & DTG analysis of a typical sample. Solvent extraction: Distribution coefficient, distribution ratio, percent of extraction, solvent extraction of metal and metal chelates, successive extraction. Analytical Spectroscopy: Origin of spectra. The absorption spectrum. Beer-Lambert law. Emission spectrometry: Flame emission and plasma emission spectrometry. Atomic absorption spectrometry: Principle, Instrumentation, Interference, Sample preparation, Electrothermal atomiser. Flameless mercury determination. UV spectrophotometry: Principle, instrumentation, qualitative and quantitative analysis by UV, simultaneous determination in a mixture by UV. Flurometry: Principle, instrumentation and application.
Books Recommended:
1. G. D. Christian, John Wiley & Sons, Analytical chemistry (4th edn.)
2. Braun, Introduction to chemical analysis, McGraw Hill International.
3. Ewing, Instrumental methods of chemical analysis, Mc graw Hill International.
4. Vogel, Inorganic quantitative analysis (4th edn.)
5. Pecsok and Shields, Modern methods of chemical analysis, John Wiley & Sons, (2nd edn.)
6. Willard, Muritt, Dean and Settle, Instrumental methods of analysis, (6th edn.)
7. Skoog & West, Fundamental of analytical chemistry.
8. Fifield & Kealey , Principles & practice of analytical chemistry.
9.Skoog, West & Hollar, Fundamental of analytical chemistry(6th edition)
CHE 352 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL
4 Hours/week, 1.5 Credits
Experiments on different methods: Paper chromatography, Thin layer chromatography, Ion exchange chromatography, Adsorption column chromatography, Solvent extraction, Spectroscopic measurement of some common inorganic compounds, organic and bio molecules.
CHE 353 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
2 Hours/week, 2 Credits
Introduction: Concept and scope of environmental chemistry, environmental segments, environmental and ecological factors. Atmosphere: Composition of atmosphere, atmosphereric structure, green house effect- cause and effect, depletion of ozone in stratosphere- cause and effects, Antrartic ozone hole. Air pollution: Classification of air pollutants, sources, sink and effects and control of CO, NOX, SOX, hydrocarbons, flurides, asbestos and particulate matter, photochemical smog, acid rain- causes and effect, airborne lead the effect and control, atmospheric stability and temperature inversions, air pollution from major industrial operations in Bangladesh, Aquatic humic substances. Water pollution: Composition of river, sea and underground water, criteria of water quality, types of water pollutants and their effects, pollution of natural water by plant nutrients, Trace elements in water- sources, toxicity and measures, eutrophication, ecological obesity, chemistry and ecology of inorganic fertilizers, soap and detergents, pestisides- biodegradation of pestisides and their toxicity, trace elements (Hg, Pb, As) in water- sources and toxicity. Soil pollution : Soil pollutants, sources, effect on soil, impact in chain. Noise pollution: General aspects, effects of noise, noise control and guideline for noise pollution. Industrial wastes: Types of industrial wastes, sources, methods of solid waste treatment and disposal, problems associated with these methods, recycling and reuse of some solid waste-- paper, glass, ceramics and metals, pollution by paper mill, sugar mill and abatement. Energy problem and environment: Perspective of energy, plants and photosynthesis, biomass, metabolism in animals, heat, work and energy in the biosphere, fossil fuels and man, alternatives to fossil fuel-solar energy, nuclear energy, etc. energy balance in the earth.
Books Recommended:
1. A. K. Dey, Environmental Chemistry.
2. R. W. Raiswell, Environmental Chemistry.
3. Moore & Moore, Environmental Chemistry.
4. S. E. Manahan, Environmental Chemistry
5. H. J. M. Bowen, Environmental Chemistry Vols. I. - III.
6. review articles from chemistry in Britain, Science.
7.J. L. Pyle, Chemistry & the Technological Backlash
8. Nyle C. Brady, The nature and properties of soil.
CHE 361 CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY
2 Hours/week, 2 Credits
Cement Industry: Raw materials, Portland cement manufacture, types of Portland cement, theory of setting and hardening of cement, different types of cement, characteristic of good cement, cement factory in Bangladesh. Ceramic Industry: Definition, types of ceramic products, basic raw materials, white wares, manufactures of porcelain, chemical conversion including basic ceramic industry, heavy clay products, manufacture of refractory, enamels, ceramic industries in Bangladesh. Glass industry: Raw materials, methods of manufacture, properties and uses of different types of glasses, special glasses. Fertilizer industries: Definition, plant nutrients and their functions, nitrogen fixation, manufacture of ammonium nitrate, calcium phosphate, ammonium phosphate, normal super phosphate(NSP), triple super phosphate(TSP), potassium compounds, manufacture of urea from natural gas, mixed fertilizer, fertilizer industries in Bangladesh. Food Processing Industries: Food classification, Basic principle of food processing, Milk and dairy products, Fruits and vegetables, Confectionary, Beverages, Meat & fish processing etc.; Food additives, food color, flavor, preservatives, stabilizer, thickener, etc, Safety consideration of food additives & Environmental aspects, Food adulteration & its toxic effect, Basic instrumentation in food processing industries. Soap and detergents and cosmetics: Raw materials, fat splitting, manufacturing of laundry and toilet soaps, recovery and refining of glycerin, composition of different types of soaps. Detergents: definition, classification and their manufacture, builders, additives, biodegradability of detergents, comparison of soap and detergents, cleaning action of soap and detergent. Pulp, paper and rayon industries: Natural source of cellulose, different process for the manufacture of pulp, recovery of chemicals from waste cooking liquor, manufacture of paper board, rayon, cellulose acetate and cellulose nitrate. Pulp and paper industries in Bangladesh. Sugar and fermentation industries: Manufacture of cane sugar, refining of raw sugar, production of sugar from sugar beet, milling operation and control of evaporation, vacuum pen and centrifugal, seeding or graining, utilization of by products, sugar industry in Bangladesh. Paints and varnishes: Constituents of paints, varnishes, lacquers and enamels and their functions, factors influencing satisfactory performance of surface coating, properties of pigments, manufacture of paints and varnish, difference between paints and varnishes. Petroleum industry: Definition, origin, composition and classification, refining and distillation of petroleum, cracking of petroleum, motor and aviation fuels, natural gasoline, aviation gasoline, octane number, cetane number, production of high octane, alkylation, polymerization, isomerization and reforming. Oils, fats and waxes: Sources of fats, oils and waxes, extraction, refining, bleaching, decolorization of fats and oil, production of vegetable oil (vanaspati), essential oil and their uses, saponication number and iodine value.
Books Recommended:
1. Shreve, Chemical Process Industries.
2. Roger’s, Manual for Industrial Chemistry.
3. J.A. Kent, Regels’ Hand Book of Industrial Chemistry.
4. Liegue, Engineering materials.
5. Martins, Industrial Chemistry (Vol. I, II & III)
6. R. K. Das, Industrial Chemistry (Part I & II).
7. Othmer and Klerk, Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology
CHE 362 INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL
4 Hours/week and Industrial tour, 2 Credits
Analysis of some industrial raw materials and products. .
CHE 363 FEILD WORK: Industrial Tour
1.0 Credit Industrial Tour.
CHE 370 COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY
2 Hours/week, 2 Credits
Computing and Information Technology for Chemistry Introduction to Windows and MS-DOS. Introduction to Microsoft Word, Writing chemistry texts involving chemical formulae, symbols.
Advance word processing-Tabs, tables, use of the equation editor in chemistry
Two dimensional chemical structure drawing using Chem-Window. Microsoft Excel/ Origin-Chemical spreadsheets ( use of function wizard, formulae) and graphs in chemistry ( line graphs and scatter plots). Data analysis using sigma plot, kaleida graphs.
Databases using Access, Use PowerPoint., Molecular Structure Drawing Using Chewin 2D and 3D, Use of Internet.
Computer Simulation; modeling of a chemical process.
Statistical analysis of Experimental data using computer programming.
During the duration of the course, use of new software will be encouraged depending on availability.
Suggested Reading :
1. Microsoft Office 97/2000, Mahbubur Rahman,
2. SAMS Teach Yourself Microsoft Office 2000 in 21 days, Laurie Ulrich Techmedia, New Delli-2
3. Windows 98, Burce, A. Hallberg & Joe Casad, Techmedia, 20 Ansari Road New Delli-2
CHE 400 SEMINAR AND ORAL
2 Credit
Seminar and Viva.
Assignment of report writing (about 1000 words) on topics given in 1st and 2nd semester courses of different branches of chemistry. The assignments will be submitted to respective advisor and evaluated by the examination committee based on 10 minutes presentation by the student.
CHE 421 QUANTUM CHEMISTRY AND STATISTICAL MECHANICS
3 Hours/week, 3 Credits
A. Quantum Chemistry :
1. Introduction and principles of quantum Chemistry: Failure of the Classical mechanics, Black body radiation, Photoelectric effect. Compton effect, Heat capacity of solid. Planck’s quantum theory. Explanation of characteristics of black body. Uncertainty principle. Schrödinger wave equation. Wave function and their significance.
2.Techniques and application of quantum theory: Solution of Schrödinger’s equation for a free particle and particle in a one and three dimensional box, Calculation of energy and wave function. Degeneracy, quantization of energy.
3. Postulates of quantum mechanics and their applications. Eigen value and eigenfunction, normalization and orthogonality. Commutation of operators, Hermitian operators, reality and orthogonality of hermitian operators.
4. Schrödinger wave equation for the hydrogen atom in a spherical polar coordinates. Separation of the complete wave equation into the Q , R and f -equation and their solutions. Significance of quantum numbers and energy levels. Angular wave function. concept of different types of s, p and d-orbitals from angular wavefunction. Radial distribution function and calculation of radial distribution functions for (n + 1)s and (n + 1)p orbitals.
5. Approximate solutions: Perturbation theory, first order perturbation energy. Application of the first order perturbation theory to the normal helium atom. Variation theory, basis of the variation theory and application of variational technique to normal helium atom.
6. Wave function for many electron atoms. Self consistent field method. Application of SCF to many electron systems.
B. Statistical Mechanics:
1. Quantum Statistics: Stirlings approximation, Indistinguishability of similar particles, Bose- Einstein, Fermi-Dirac and Maxwell Boltzmann statistics and the range of their application, comparison of three statistics, relationship between b & T.
2. Partition functions: Separation of partition functions, translational partition function, rotational partition function, vibrational partition function, electronic and nuclear partition functions. significance of the partition functions.
3. Statistical thermodynamics : Entropy and probability. Entropy and number of eigen states. Relationship between partition function and thermodynamic functions. The entropy of mixing.
Books Recommended :
1. Quantum Mechanics in Chemistry : M.W. Hanna
2. Quantum Chemistry : I. N. Levine
3. Quantum Chemistry : A. K. Chandra
4. Advanced Physical Chemistry : Kaufmann
5. Molecular Quantum Mechanics : P. W. Atkins
6. Physical Chemistry : P. W. Atkins
7. Chemical Thermodynamics : Charles E. Reid
8. Statistical Thermodynamics : T. E. Hill
9. Statistical mechanics : Davidson
10. Statistical Mechanics : Gupta.
CHE 422 SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY & CRYSTALLOGRAPHY
3 Hours/week, 3 Credits
1. Introduction : Scope of solid state chemistry and Chemical crystallography , crystalline and amorphous solids, liquid crystals , Isomorphism and polymorphism.
2. Crystal Structure : Types of Crystals, Crystal system , Unit cell, crystal lattice, Bravis lattice, Miller indices , Brilluin zone, Reciprocal lattice, Symmetry operation and symmetry elements, point groups, space groups, close pack structures-- cubic and hexagonal, some important structure types-- sodium chloride, Zinc blend, Diamond , Wurtzite, Pervoskite and Spinel structure .
3. Diffraction Techniques : X-ray Diffraction , Nature and production of X-ray , Bragg’s law. The Powder method-- theory , technique and application . Single crystal X-ray diffraction . Principle of Neutrron and electron diffraction.
4. Crystal Defects : Perfect and imperfect crystals. Types of crystal defects, thermodynamics and equilibrium concentration of intrinsic defects. creation and properties of color centers , influence of defects on physical properties of solids , non-stoichiometry, Solid solution.
5. Electrical properties of solid : Band theory of solid , Band structure of metal. Semiconductor and Insulator , intrinsic and impurity semiconductors , Hall effect , transistors, superconductivity.
6. Magnetic and optical properties : Magnetic properties of metals. optical properties : Luminescene, Lasers , Photocopying process, photoconductivity.
7. Reactions of solid : Solids-gas, solid-liquid and solid-solid reactions, Kinetics of thermal decomposition reaction, factors influencing reactivity in solids , photographic process.
8.Symmetry elements, Symmetry operation: Single molecule, Crystalline system Point group: Schoenfies system, International system ( Harmann-Manquin system ) Point Group and Molecular Symmetry : Group with high and low symmetry, N fold rotational axis, Dehydral groups, Representation of point group and character table.
Use of point group: Optical activity , Dipole moment, IR and Raman spectroscopy bonding
screw axis, Glide plane , Space group ,
9. Diffraction Techniques : X-ray diffraction , Nature and Production of X -ray, Bragg`s law . The Powder Method-
Theory, Technique and Application . Single Crystal X-ray diffraction. Principle of neutron and electron diffraction .
10. X - ray emission spectrometry : X-ray processes , instrumentation, application of X-ray emission spectrometry; X-ray diffraction analysis.
Book Recommended :
1. Introduction to solids L. V. Azaroff.
2. Crystalllography and its application L. S. Dent & Glasser
3. Elemnts of X- ray diffraction B. D. Cullity
4. Physical methods in Chemistry R. S. Drago
5. Solid state Chemistry & its
application A. R. West
6. Solid state chemistry N. B.Hany
7. Solid state Chemistry A. K. Galway
8. Basic Solid state Chemistry A. R. West
9. An introduction to crystal chemistry R. C. Evans
10. Selected topics from Physical
Chemistry P. W. Atkins.
11. Concepts and Models of Inorganic Chemistry Douglas, Mc Daniel, Alexander.
12. Inorganic Chemistry Huheey , Keiter , Keiter
CHE 423 ADVANCED Chemical Kinetics & Dynamics
3 Hours/week, 3 Credits
Experimental Techniques and Treatment of Data: Correlation of physical properties with concentrations; Experimental Techniques: Spectrophotometry, Conductance measurements etc, Guggenheim method, Fast reactions: Flow method, Flash photolysis; Relaxation method: Temperature Jump, Pressure Jump, Periodic potential method, Relative method, Production of free radicals and techniques. Treatment of Data: Determination of the rate expressions, Numerical integration & Computer simulation, Use of Laplace transformation & other mathematical programs in chemical kinetics. Theories of reaction rate: Statistical approach to reaction dynamics, Transition state theory for bimolecular reaction & its application, Thermodynamic formulation of reaction rate, Potential energy surfaces, Quantum mechanical approach for the evaluation of potential energy surfaces, Tunnel effect, Kinetic isotope effect, Rigorous treatment of reaction in solution, Diffusion controlled reaction, Structure-reactivity correlation, Hammet equation & Taft equation, Acidity scale: Hammet acidity function, pH & reaction rate, Secondary salt effect, Bronsted-catalysis law. Unimolecular reactions: Lindemann-Hinshelwood mechanism, Detailed description of Slater theory, RRK &RRKM theories. Chain Reactions & Photochemical Reactions: The decomposition of acetaldehyde, C2H6, Hydrogen-bromine and hydrogen chlorine thermal reaction, Photochemical hydrogen-bromine reaction, Free-radical halogenations of hydrocarbons, Branching chain reaction, Hydrogen oxygen reaction, Combustion reactions: methane combustion processes, Polymerization reaction-Kinetics & mechanism. Catalysis: Homogeneous catalysis: Specific and general acid-base catalysis, Enzyme catalysis: Michales Menten mechanism, Inhibitors, Auto catalysis & Oscillating reaction, Lotka-Voltera mechanism, Brussalutor, Heterogeneous catalysis: Langmuir-Hinshelwood & Elleiy-Rideal mechanism, Catalytic hydrogenation of ethylene, reaction involving adsorbed O2, Catalytic oxidation of hydrocarbons, Cracking and Pyrolysis, Fishcer-Tropsch synthesis, Catalytic promoter: function & application, Petroleum reforming catalysis, Supported metal catalysis. Kinetics of Multicomponent Systems: Atmospheric chemistry, O3 depletion, Bio chemical kinetics.
Books Recommended :
1. Reaction Kinetics K. J. Laidler.
2. Theory of Rate Processes Laidler Eyring and Glasstone
3. Physical Chemistry P. W. Atkins.
4. Thermochemical Kinetics S. W. Benson.
5. Reaction Kinetics M. J. Pilling
6. Fast reactions in solutions E. F. Billmeyer
7. Text Book of polymer Science E. D. Billneyers.
8.Fast reaction Bradey
9. Chemical kinetic methods C. Kalidas
10. Kinetics & Mechanism Moore &pearson.
CHE 431 COORDINATION CHEMISTRY II
2 Hours/week, 2 Credits
1. Electronic Spectra of metal complexes : Term symbols, selection rules, Hund's rule and ground state term, splitting of electronic energy levels and spectroscopic states, spectra of d1 , d2 , d5 , d8 and d9 complexes, charge transfer spectra.
2. Stability of coordination compounds: Thermodynamics and kinetic stability, factors influencing the stability of complexes.
3. Reaction mechanism : Types of substitution reactions, introduction to ligand substitution reactions--lability and inertness, thermodynamic and kinetic stability, substitution reaction in octahedral compleses-- lability and d-electron configuration, types of mechanism of ligand substitution reactions, acid hydrolysis and base hydrolysis reaction, effect of charge, effect of leaving group, nonleaving group, solvents, steric effect, etc. on reaction rates, substitution without breaking the metal- ligand bond, recimization reaction.
Ligand substitution reaction on square planar complexes--general features, significance of the rate law, effect on rates of entering and leaving ligands and solvents, steric effects of nonleaving ligand, trans effect, theories of trans effect. Redox reactions-- inner and outer sphere reactions and their mechanism, theory of redox reactions, Photochemical reactions, d-d and charge transfer reactions.
Books Recommended :
1. Purcell and Kotz : Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
2. J. E. Huheey : Inorganic Chemistry
3. J. D. Lee : Inorganic Chemistry
4. M.L. Tobe : Inorganic Reaction Mechanism
5. Shriver, Atkins and Langford : Inorganic Chemistry
6. Douglas, McDaniels and Alexander : Concepts and Models of Inorganic Chemistry
7. Katakis and Gordon : Mechanism of Inorganic Reactions
CHE 432 BIOINORGANIC CHEMISTRY
2 Hours/week, 2 Credits
1. Essential elements: General aspects, availability of elements, roles of essential trace metal ion - Na+, K+, Ca2+, Mg2+, Co2+, etc. and non metals, ion pumps.
2. Functional value of the Chemical elements in Biological Systems: Major chemical properties of chemicals in aqueous solution, biochemical functions of the chemical elements, the living process, chemical flow in biology.
3. Metalloporphyrins, photosynthesis and respiration : Porphyrin ring system, chlorophyll, cytochromes, oxygen transport and storage, oxygen carriers - model compounds, Iron porphyrins, hemoglobin and myoglobin functions.
4. Coordination chemistry in biological system : Protein side chains, metal ion interactions, donor groups, prosthetic groups, unusual stereochemistries, entactic states, techniques to study coordination geometry and mechanism in biological systems. .
5. Biological chemistry of Iron: Introduction to iron biological chemistry, non haem iron - iron uptake, non- haem iron proteins, rubredoxins and ferrodoxins, Haem iron - properties of isolated haem units, haem protein functions - electron transfer, oxidases and dioxygenases.
6. Metalloenzymes: Non redox metalloenzymes, peroxidase and catalase, the role of copper.
7. Brief survey of cobalt, and zinc functions in biologically important reactions.
8. Principles of bioinorganic medicine : Inorganic drugs, antibiotics and related compounds, chelate therapy.
Books Recommended :
1. Hughes : Inorganic Chemistry in Biological process
2. J. E. Huheey : Inorganic Chemistry
3. Y. Satake, S. Mido : Bioinorganic Chemistry
4. Douglas, McDaniel and Alexander : Concepts and Models of Inorganic Chemistry
5. R. W. Hay : Bioinorganic Chemistry
6. S. J. Lippard and J. M. Bereg : Principles of Bioinorganic Chemistry
7. Review Articles from J. of Science & Journal of Chemical Education
CHE 433 INORGANIC POLYMER
3 hours/week; 3 credits
1.Introduction: Concepts of inorganic polymers as distinct to organic polymers, classification of polymers, properties and structure, lattice defects in polymers, polymerization process.
2. Inorganic chains, rings and cages: silicates and silicone polymers, phosphates , borazines , and boron nitrides, phosphazines, sulphur nitrozen polymers, boron cage compounds and carboranes ; structure, synthesis and reactivity.
3. Metal Clusters: Clusters bonding , nature of metal –metal bonds , transition metal, clusters of both early and late transition metals – structure, synthesis and reactivity.
4.Metal co-ordination polymers.
5. Methods of study of inorganic polymers.
Books Recommended:
1. S.Z. Haider : Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
2. J.F. Huheey : Inorganic Chemistry
3. Sharp and Emeleus : Modern Aspects of Inorganic Chemistry
4. A. F. Wells : Structure and Inorganic Chemistry
5. Articles from Quaterly Reviews & J. of Chemical Education.
CHE 441 ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
3 Hours/week, 3 Credits
Acid-base : Effect of solvents on the strength of acids and bases. Hammett’s acidity function; Grunwald-acidity scale. Acid-base catalysis : Specific and general acid catalysis; specific and general base catalysis; Bronsted catalysis law; Mechanism of acid and base catalysis, Reaction rates and acidity scale.
Kinetics and energetics of organic reactions : Orders of reactions, reversible reactions, consecutive reactions (the steady state approximation), parallel reaction. Mechanistic implications from rate laws. The transition state theory: Energy of activation , Entropy of activation Kinetic and thermodynamic controlled reactions. Influence of solvents. Salt effects. Isotope effects.
Structure and reactivity: Quantitative treatment, The Hammett equation, Significance of substant constant, s and reaction constant, p , Modification of substant constant ( s ° , s +, s - ), Separation of inductive resonance, and steric effects, Taft equation.
Photochemsitry : Principles of photochemistry , Excited states, Photochemical Processes, Energy transfer and photosensitization. Photochemical reaction : Photoreduction, Photolysis, Cycloaddition, Isomerization and rearrangement. Chemiluminescence and bioluminescence.
Free radical Chemistry : Formation of free radicals, Shape and stability of free radicals, Detection of free radicals, Free radical reactions: Fragmentation, substitution, addition, oxidation, reduction, rearrangement etc. propagation, termination, reactivity, stereochemistry and detection of free radicals. Fragmentation, substitution, addition, oxidation and reduction reaction. Free radical rearrangement.
Molecular Orbitals : Molecular Orbital Theory , Wave equations LCAO methods, Bonding and antibonding orbitals, Electronic configurations, Aromatic character.
Orbital Symmetry : Orbital symmetry and the chemical reaction, Electrocyclic, Cycloaddition and Sigmatropic reactions.
Books Recommended :
1. Organic Chemistry Pine
2. Organic Chemistry Morrison & Boyd
3. Organic Chemistry Cram,Hammond & Hendricson
4. Symmetry in organic Molecules Glichrist and Storr
5. Organic Reaction Mechanism Gould
6. Advanced Organic Chemistry J. March
7. Organic Reaction Mechanism Bansal
8. Physical Organic Chemistry Hine
CHE 442 BIOCHEMISTRY & MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
2 Hours/week, 2 Credits
Metabolism: Definition, terminology, metabolic pathways. Outlines of Carbohydrate metabolism, lipid metabolism and amino acid metabolism. Enzymes and coenzymes: Classification, characteristics, structure and mechanism of action. Vitamins ( Fat soluble and water soluble vitamins ): Definition, classification, structures, occurances, effect of deficiency and human requirements. Drugs: Classification of drugs with examples. Major process of drug action (Pharmaceutical phase, pharmacokinetic phase and pharmacodynamics phase). Chemistry and application of some important drugs: Sulpha drugs, analgesics, narcotic analgesics, antihistamines, adrenergic drugs, antimalerial drugs anesthetic agents and local anesthetics. Antibiotics: General discussion. Chemistry of penicillin and chloroamph-enicol.
Books Recommended:
1. Sally Solomon, Introduction to General, Organic and Biological Chemsitry - McGraw Hill Book Company. NY.
2. J.B. Taylor and P. D. Kennewell, Modern Medicinal Chemistry, Ellis Horwood, NY,- 1st edn.
3. J. L. Jain, Fundamentals of BioChemistry - Chand Company LTD. New Delhi.
4. O. .P. Agarwal, Chemistry of Organic Natural Products Vol. II - Geol Publication, India, 15th edn.
5.I. L. Finar, Organic Chemistry, Longman, Vol. 2 - 5th edn.
CHE 443 ORGANIC REAGENTS & SYNTHESIS
3 Hours/week, 3 Credits
1. Oxidation reaction : Oxidation of hydrocarbon , alcohols, allylic oxidation, peracid, periodate and lead tetraacetato oxidation.
2. Reduction reaction : Catalytic hydrogenations , metal hydride reduction, reduction with dissolving metals.
3. Alkylation of active methylene compounds .
4. Synthesis involving interconversion and protection of functional groups like C=C, -OH,-CHO, C=O, -COOH, -CO2R etc.
5. Organometallic Compounds : Grignard reagents , alkylated compounds of alkali groups , Copper group, Organozinc compounds , Organocadmium compounds , Organoaluminium compounds, Oraganomercuric and Organolead compounds, Organocmetallic compounds of transition elements.
6. Organic Synthesis : Design of a synthesis : Initial consideration of the retrosynthetic approach, starting materials, yield and reaction
Books Recommended :
1. W. Carruther Some modern methods of Organic Synthesis ( ISBN, Cambridge)
2. I.L.Finar Organic Chemistry VOL. I ( Longman group Ltd.)
3. H. O. House Modern Sythesis Reactions ( W. A. Benjamin, New York)
4. Ashutosh Kar Medicinal Chemistry (Wiley Eastern)
5. Pine Organic Chemistry.
6. Stuart Warren Organic synthesis: The disconnection approch ( John Wiley & Sons)
7. Don R. Baker, J. G. Fenyes
and W. K. Moberg Sythesis and Chemistry of Agrochemicals
8. B. Smith Organic Synthesis.
CHE 451 SPECTROSCOPICS METHODS IN STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
3 Hours/week, 3 Credits
1. UV and visible spectroscopy : Introduction , Formation of absorption bonds, Types of electronic transition , Solvent effects . The chromophore concept, UV absorption and Woodward-Fieser rules in conjugative dienes, a ,b -unsaturated carbonyl compounds, benzene and benzene derivatives, Electronic transitions for charge-transfer complex, Applications of UV spectroscopy.
2. The infrared spectroscopy : Introduction , Basic principles , the IR absorption process, Instrumentation, Sampling technique, Factors influencing vibrational frequencies, interpretation of IR-spectra, Applications involving organic & inorganic complexes. Fourier-Transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR).
3. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy : Theory , Instrumentation , Relaxation process, Information from NMR spectra, chemical shift, factors influencing chemical shift, spin-spin coupling, spin-spin splitting patterns, factors effecting spin-spin coupling, Shift reagents , spin decoupling , Chemical shifts in case of proton exchange reaction, Restricted rotation ,Temperature Sensitive NMR, the nuclear overhauser effect, Introduction to 13C NMR, Application of NMR spectroscopy .
4. Mass spectroscopy : Introduction , Instrumentation, determination of molecular formula, McLafferty rearrangement, metastable ions, fragmentation process , interpretation of mass spectra.
5. Electron Spin Resonance spectroscopy : Theory, relaxation, Instrumentation, spin-spin splitting. Application of ESR spectroscopy.
6. Identification of compounds by combined UV, IR, NMR(Proton and 13C) and MS spectroscopy.
Books Recommended :
1. William and Flemming (McGraw Hill) Spectroscopy of Organic Compounds.
2. Dayer (Prentice Hall of India) Application of Absorption Spectroscopy Organic Compounds .
3. D. Pavia Lampen and Kniz Introduction to Spectroscopy.
4. Silverstien, Bassien and Morril Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds
5. B. George , P. Mclntyre Infrared spectroscopy.
6. Andrew E Derome Modern NMR technique for Chemistry Research
7. Gurdeep Chatwal , S Anna Spectroscopy (Molecular and atomic )
8. C. N. Benwell Fundamental of molecular spectroscopy.
9. William Kemp Qualitative Organic Analysis
10. Nakamoto Infrared Spectroscopy.
CHE 452 CHROMATOGRAPHIC METHODS
2 Hours/week, 2 Credits
1. Liquid column chromatography : (a) Adsorption column chromatography ( LSC) : Principle, methodology, stationary phase, mobile phase, Detectors, Application.
(b) Partition column chromatography ( LLC) : Principle methodology, stationary phase, solid supports, mobile phases . Application.
2. Gel Chromatography : Definition, principle, nature of the gel, methodology, application.
3. Gas Chromatography (GC) : Principle , Instrumentation of GLC, Column efficiency and resolution. Sampling techniques, column( Packed column, capillary column), column oven, Carrier gas, sample injection system, detector of GC (TC, FID, ECD etc. ), application, Overview of gas solid chromatography .
4. High Performance liquid chromatography ( HPLC) : Basic principle, modes of HPLC, Instrumentation , Retention, column efficiency, bond broadening and temperature effect. Column packing and stationary phase , solvents, solvent delivery system , pump , sample introduction system , detectors. Application. HPLC-MS, HPLC-FTIR.
5. GC-MS : combined technique for chemical analysis.
Books Recommended :
1. Chromatographic Methods Braithwaite & Smith, Chapman& Hall, London, 4th edn.
2. Gas and liquid Chromatography in Analytical Chemistry Roger. M. Smith
3. Introduction to Chemical Analysis Braun
4. Introduction to Instrumental Analysis Braun
5. Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis Ewing, McGraw Hill
International, 5th edn.
CHE 453 ADVANCED ELECTROCHEMISTRY & ELECTROANALYTICAL METHODS
3 Hours/week, 3 Credits
A. Advanced Electrochemistry:
1. Introduction : Dynamic electrochemistry.
2. Interfacial ( double layer) Phenomena : The electrode double layer , Theories on structure of electrified interfaces , polarizable and non- polarizable interface ; The diffused double layer ; Electrocapillary , Electrokinetic phenomena ( electroomosis & electrophoresis ), Membrane equilibria.
3. The exploitation of electrode process ( Application) : Polarography , electro-analytical techniques; Advantages of electrochemical methods, Electrochemical process as source of energy - power storage ; Fuel cells and its application.
4 Electrophoresis : Principle, classification, paper electrophoresis, gel electrophoresis, application.
5. Fundamental principle of polarography : Principle, current - voltage relationship, the half wave potential, characteristics of the dropping mercury electrode (DME), Polarographic currents, factor affecting diffusion current, polarographic maxima, Oxygen interference, application. Outlines of other polarographic techniques & cyclic voltametry.
B. Electroanalytical Methods:
1. Potentiometry : Theory, Potentiometry and standard potentials, liquid junction potentials. Theory of ion-selective electrodes, Apparatus for potentiometry, quantitative analysis, quantitative analysis with ion-selective electrodes.
2. Modern voltametric techniques : DC and alternating current polarography pulse polarography, Derivative pulse polarography, are polarography, first linear, cyclic voltametry, Anodic stripping voltametry.
3. Amperomeic Titration Methods : Definition, illustration with examples, Methodology, successive titration comparison with other titration method.
4. Coulometric methods : Principles, instrumentation, Applications of controlled potential coulometry. Constant current coulometry. Primary coulometric titration, secondary coulometric titration.
5. Electrogravimetry : Constant current electrolysis, separation with controlled electrode potentials. Composition quite electrolyte potential buffers. Physical characteristics of metal deposits.
Books Recommended :
1. Modern Electrochemistry Bockris & Reddy
2. Principles and application of electrochemistry D. R. Crow
3. Electrochemical methods Bard & Faulkner
4. Selected topics from physical Chemistry P. W. Atkins
5. Analytical Chemistry Skoog
6. Instrumental Methods of Analytical Chemistry Willard, Merit, Dean & Jones
7. Analytical Chemistry R.V. Dilts
8. Principles and Practice of Analytical Chemistry P.F.W. Fifield & D. Kraley
9. Quantitative Analysis R.A. Day Jr. & A.L. Underwod
CHE 470 GENERAL PRACTICAL
8 Hours/week, 4 Credits
Requisite number of experiments are to be chosen on the basis of available facilities. Some of the experiments are indicated below.
1. Measurement of vapour pressures of liquids at different temperatures
2. Kinetics of Thermal decomposition of solids .
3. Determination of the activation energy of a chemical reaction.
4 Determination of pK values of acid-base indicators .
5. Determination of various physical parameters of substance in solution by spectrophotometric method .
6. Turbidimetric method of determination of sulphate or ions forming insoluble sulphates in natural water .
.8. Complexometric titration using Na2 EDTA .
9. Ion exchange method of separation of ions from a typical mixture .
10. Solvent extraction method of analysis .
11. Spectroscopic method of analysis and study of chemical composition of simple complex .
12. Infrared spectroscopic method for the identification coordinated ligands and anionic radicals .
13. Nickel (II)-glycine interactions studied by pH potentiometry.
14. Analysis of natural water .
15. Analysis of air .
16. Spectroscopic methods of identification of elements and quantitative determination by intensity measurements .
17. Polarographic method of analysis .
18. Titrations in non-aqueous solvent medium .
19. Thermogravimetric methods of analysis.
20. Determination of equilibrium constant for esterification synthesis of n-propyl acetate and ethyl acetate.
21. Determination of equivalent weight and purity of carboxylic acids ( mono and di ) by acidimetric titration.
22. Determination of phenols by bromination and by titration as acids in non aqueous solvent .
23. Polymerization reaction.
24. Separation and identification of mixture of commercially available coloured compounds.
25. Estimation of nitrogen by Kjeldahl method.
26. Estimation of total protein .
27. Preparation of complexes and its spin charactarization by Gouy Technique.
28. Preparation
CHE 471 ADVANCED PRACTICAL + INDUSTRIAL ASSIGNMENT
6 hours/week, (2+1) =3 credits
Requisite number of experiments are to be chosen on the basis of available facilities, Some of the experiments are indicated below.
1. Determination of equilibrium constant of reaction by the measurement of e.m.f. and by titration.
2. Characterization of polymers by measurements of destiny, viscosity. I spectrum and by DTA
3. Determination of excess surface concentration and thermodynamic parameters by measurement of surface and interfacial tensions of different liquid paints.
4. Determination of the industry of a UV source and study of various photochemical reactions.
5. Determination of Hait parameters of different types of semiconductors.
6. Study of the electronic phenomena.
7. Study of adsorption of gases of solid surface.
8. Preparation of colloids and study of their catalytic properties.
9. Preparation and characterization of carbonatotraammniceobalt(III) [ Co(NH3)4Co3]NO3 and chloropenta ammine cobalt(III) chloride [ Co(NH3)5CH]Cl2
10. Aquation of [ Co(NH3)5CI]
11. Preparation of hexamineiron(III) chloride [ Fe(NH3)6]CI3 or hexaammine cobalt(III) chloride and study of their magnetic properties.
12. Determination of composition of the complex ion by job’s method.
13. Preparation of 1-10 phenanthrolin complex of Co(III) and characterization by UV-visible spectroscopy.
14. Quantitative determination of metal ions by polarographic method.
15. Synthesis Multistep.
17. Quantitative estimation: Estimation of functional groups by volumetric analysis.
18. Determination of ascorbic acid.
19. Drug Analysis .
20. Estimation of reducing end groups and degree of polymerisation of cellulose samples.
21. Fermentation of starch.
22. Project experiments to be announced at the beginning of the course.
23. Ion-exchange chromatography.
24. Gel-Filtration.
25. Paper chromatography. One dimensional, aminoacid/carbohydrates. Two way separation of aminoasids.
26. Solvent extraction and purification of macromolecules.
27. Spectrophotometry : Metals biologically active compounds.
28. Experiments based on IR- spectroscopy.
29. Combined method. TLC , column,
30. Project experiments to be announced at the begining of the course.
CHE 472 PROJECT
3 Credits
Project experiment to be announced at the beginning of the 4th year 1st semester. The project will be given according to the result of the students and the availability of the project facilities.