Courses

Course S.CHE 3.01 Physical and Analytical Chemistry - I

1. To understand some more concepts of thermodynamics from a chemist’s viewpoint.

2. To predict the feasibility of a reaction.

3. To understand concepts involved in electrolytic cells and their applications.

4. To motivate students to solve numerical problems with different systems of units which illustrate the applicability of these concepts in chemistry.

5. To provide an introduction to analytical chemistry and information about latest developments in analytical techniques widely used in quality control and R&D of different types of chemical industries.

Course S.CHE 3.01 Physical and Analytical Chemistry - II

1. Introducing the concept of phase rule to understand the behaviour of heterogeneous systems.

2. To understand basic principles involved in separation of liquid mixtures by distillation.

3. To understand the concept of steam distillation and its applications.

4. To give the latest information and understanding of different types of electrodes used in various galvanic cells.

5. To understand Beer Lambert‟s law and its applications in various quantitative as well as qualitative analysis and the experimental procedure of spectroscopy.

6. To motivate the students to solve numerical problems.

7. To encourage students to use computer software like spreadsheets to plot the appropriate graph and obtain accurate results from experimental data.

Conclusion

Both these courses are primarily focused on theoretical, practical and industrial aspects of physico-analytical chemistry. The concepts such as thermodynamics, electrochemistry provides not just knowledge based information but also its practical significance. The topics such as phase rule, steam distillation and its applications, understanding of different types of electrodes used in various galvanic cells are very much contemporary with specific subjects. Above mentioned courses will motivate students in solving the numericals. The quantitative as well as qualitative techniques such as solvent extraction, chromatography and spectroscopy are integral part of these courses. The knowledge of various instrumental methods such as pH metry, conductometry and potentiometry gives students a better exposure and career options in the field of chemistry. The understanding of analytical method validation will certainly bridge a gap between academics and industry. Also these courses will enlighten students with knowledge of sampling technique used in industry.

Course S.CHE.3.02 Inorganic and Industrial Chemistry - I

This course provides an overview of the basic principles and modern concepts of inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on atomic structures and properties. It deals with the bonding fundamentals for both ionic and covalent compounds, including electronegativities, bond distances and bond energies using molecular orbital diagrams, metal bonding. The course aims at relating the atomic structures of elements with their physical and chemical properties and also The course will provide a foundation for further education in chemistry directed towards materials, catalysis, energy technology and process chemistry. To develop fundamental and deep knowledge in the theory for degradation and corrosion of materials in various environments and to present existing protection strategies for prevention of corrosion in different contexts.

Course S.CHE.4.02 Inorganic and Industrial Chemistry - I

The aim of this course is to allow students to develop an understanding of fundamental topics in the bonding models, structures, reactivities, and applications of coordination complexes, metal carbonyls and organometallics. Students will also gain an understanding of the role of essential metal ions in the body and the environmental impact of heavy metals and pollutants like dioxins, metal organics, PCBs etc. The course also deals with the principles of gravimetric analysis and important industrial processes like extraction of metals.

Course S.CHE.3.03 & S.CHE.4.03

Units I and II of both courses provide students with an in depth study and knowledge of various functionalized arenes, their preparation, reactions and interconversions; an introduction to heterocycles and to stereochemical nomenclature.

Unit III of both courses gives an industrial perspective of organic chemistry including the sources of organic raw materials; Green Chemistry as applied to organic synthesis and an introduction to some new methods of organic synthesis.

Course S.CHE.5.01 Spectroscopy

Spectroscopy is an extremely integral part of chemistry. Every research project or endeavor is incomplete without spectroscopy. This course exposes the student to the basic principles involved in molecular, mass and NMR spectroscopy. Atomic and molecular level interactions are explained along with the working of the instruments in this field. Students gain the required skill to interpret spectrums, propose structures of molecules and explain anomalies. This course also introduces students to the fundamentals of nuclear chemistry and quantum mechanics that reflects the applicability of physics in chemistry. It ventures into exploiting elements in their atomic level as the basis of nuclear power generation and deduction of orbital geometry using quantum mechanics.

Course S. CHE.6.01 General Physical Chemistry

The physical chemistry courses previously taught students the ideal behavior of solutions and chemical compounds with reference to basic principles in thermodynamics, kinetics, and electrochemistry. In laboratory and research, ideal behavior is sparsely encountered. This course ventures into the study and deeper understanding of non-ideal behavior in electrochemistry, surface chemistry and colloids. This allows the students to apply classroom knowledge in laboratory experiments and research projects. This course bridges the gap between laws and principles and their real-life applicability in the laboratory and Industry.

Course S. CHE.5.02 Chemical Bonding and Coordination Chemistry

This course extends the concepts in inorganic chemistry introduced over FY and SY to evolve a deeper understanding of coordination complexes and geometry of inorganic molecules. Spectral findings, anomalous behavior and molecular orbital theories with reference to coordination complexes are taught. The use of group theory to recognize and assign symmetry characteristics to molecules which is the foundation for computational chemistry is introduced. Properties and extraction of the f-block elements which has huge scope for research in radiation chemistry provokes the student to investigate the unusual properties of these elements in energy research and catalysis.

Course S.CHE.6.02 Solid State, Medicinal and Solution Chemistry

This course encompasses fundamentals of inorganic chemistry that have numerous applications and act as foundation to upcoming fields of chemistry like nanochemistry, computational chemistry, crystallography and medicinal chemistry. This course educates the students about geometry of crystals, nanomaterials, organometallic catalysis and medicinal chemistry including toxicity of metals. The modules in this course have immense applicability in research in the field of drug delivery, cancer research, bioinorganic chemistry of the body, environment, and pharmaceuticals.

Course S.CHE.5.03 Stereochemistry and Natural Products

Students’ concepts of organic chemistry are strengthened by exposing them to behaviour of organic molecules in reactions and encouraging critical thinking. The challenges of looking at organic molecules from a 3-D perspective, particularly their potential and behaviour is reinforced. In view of the need to have interdisciplinary learning, a detailed study of selected biomolecules adds value to the students’ knowledge.

Course S.CHE.6.03 Spectrometric Identification and Synthetic Chemistry

The application of spectroscopy to validate structures of organic compounds is significant in research and industry. The fundamentals involved in this area with appropriate examples is taught to the students. Synthesis of organic molecules is developed by several reagents and catalysts to evoke higher cognitive skills and students’ are able to think independently about syntheses. Retrosynthesis which enables students to think, evaluate, select and apply fundamentals of organic chemistry is taught which builds up the confidence in the subject.

Course S.CHE 5.04 General Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

1. To understand sources of errors in measurement

2. To promote an understanding about data collection, manipulation and interpretation.

3. To expose students to commonly used sampling techniques

4. To understand the principles involved in titrimetry

5. To introduce students to modern analytical techniques.

6. To comprehend the principles and techniques involved in chromatography and solvent extraction.

7. To motivate students to solve numerical problems

Course S.CHE 6.04 Instrumental Methods of Analysis

1. To expose students to instrumental techniques involving sophisticated instruments that are Commonly used in industry

2. To understand the principles, theory, instrumentation and applications of instrumental methods

3. To understand the need for validation of analytical methods

4. To familiarise students with concept of quality and good laboratory practices

Conclusion

Both these courses are mainly focused on theoretical, practical and industrial aspects of chemistry. Concept of quality, GLP and ISO extremely helpful in understanding in detail functioning of industry. The topics such as solvent extraction, TLC and paper chromatography are very much contemporary with specific subjects. Above mentioned courses include methods such as optical, electroanalytical, radioanalytical and thermal which are application and understanding based topics. The knowledge of various sophisticated instrumental techniques gives students better exposure and career options in the field of chemistry. The understanding of development and analytical validation methods will certainly bridge a gap between academics and industry. Also these courses will enlighten students with basic fundamental concepts in chemistry such as classification of chromatography, sampling technique, Titrimetry etc.