2017 Syllabus (PDF)

Lecture Schedule

1.  Introduction to Nano Science and Technology, History, Definition and Moores Law (Click here)

2.  Classification of nanomaterials based on origin and dimension, brief introduction to Quantum Dots, Buckyball, Carbon nanotube (Click here)

3.  Unique propertiers of Nanomaterials - Physical, Chemical and Optical Properties (Click here)

4.  Physical Synthesis (Ball Milling, Types, Advantages and Disadvantages) (Click here)

5.  Chemical Synthesis (Sol-gel method, microwave synthesis, polyol method, electro-spinning) (Click here)

6.  Biological Synthesis of nanomaterials using plants and microbes (Click here)

7. Size (Particle Size Analyzer - Principle, Particle size and distribution) and Morphology (Scanning Electron Microscope - Principle, Components and Applications)  (Click here)

8. Morphological Properties (Transmission Electron Microscope - Principle, Components and Applications (Click here)

9.   Mid Semester Examination

10. Optical Properties using UV-VIS and FT-IR (Principle, Components and Applications) (Click here)

11. Structural Properties (XRD - Principle, Braggs law, Components and Applications) (Click here)

12. Biosensor (Principle, Component, Types, Application - Soil, Water, Early Detection of Plant Diseases and Seed Quality, Food Quality) (Click here)

13. Applications in Agriculture (Nano Fertilizers and Seed Science) (Click here)

14. Applications in Agriculture (Nano Herbicieds and Nano Pesticides) (Click here)

15. Nano Food Systems (Encapsulation of functional foods, nano-packaging) (Click here)

16. Nanotechnology applications in Energy and Enviornment (Click here)

17. Applications in Health Science and Nono toxicology (Click here)

Batch: 2022 Batch - B. Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture / Course start date: 24-06-2024 / Mid-Semester date: / Final Practical Examination date: / Final Theory Date