Syllabus (2nd year)

[1]       Detailed Syllabus for the Second Year B. Sc. Honours Examination, 2023 and 2024

 

Year: Second Year

Course Code: Chem.-2101

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Chemical Equilibria and Phase Equilibria

Exam-2023, 2024

Objective of the Course: To learn about laws of chemical equilibrium & phase of chemical systems 

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Course Content/Description:

ILOUpon completion of this course students will be able to-

1. Chemical Equillibria:

Law of mass action, dynamic equilibrium, equilibrium constant: Kp, K& Kx, characteristics of chemical equilibrium, homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria, principle of mobile equilibrium & applications to reactions of industrial importance, van’t Hoff’s equation and its significance. [6 lectures]

Understand and explain basic concepts, equations, effects and importance of chemical equilibrium, Le Chatelier's principle and its applications Vant Hoff’s equation.

2.Phase Diagram:

Phase, component, degrees of freedom, Phase rule and its thermodynamic derivation, Triple point, metastable systems, sublimation, polymorphism, one component systems: water, sulphur, carbon, phosphorous etc. [8 lectures]

explains basic definitions and terms in a phase diagram,      Define phase, component, degree of freedom and phase rule concepts, describe general features of phase diagrams for single compounds

3. Two Component Systems:

Binary liquid systems, distillation of liquid mixtures, Konowaloff’s rule. Partially miscible liquids: upper and lower consolute temperatures, effect of additives on CST. Sublimation, Solid-liquid equilibria, Eutectic point, P-C & T-C diagrams, Cryohydrate, quadruple point. Fractional distillation, Fractionating column, completely miscible liquid pairs, azeotropes, congruent & incongruent melting points, maximum & minimum melting points, cooling curves, Solid-Liquid, Gas-Solid systems, dissociation pressure, CaCO3 equilibrium formation. [10 lectures]

describe, identify & explain various binary systems, describe features of phase diagrams for binary systems in terms of the S-L and L-G equilibria.

4. Three Component Systems:

Triangular phase diagrams, partially miscible liquids, role of added salts. [6 lectures]

 

analyze phase composition of three componentsystes at various temperatures, build isothermal and vertical sections in ternary systems by graphical and computational methods; predict phase equilibriaof unknown three component systems.

Required texts/Resources:

1.     Atkins, P. W., De Paula, J., & Keeler, J. Atkins' physical chemistry. Oxford university press, 2018.

2.     Haque and Nawab, Principles of Physical Chemistry (Revised Edition), 2013. 

3.     Tuli, G. D., &Bahl, B. S. Essentials of Physical Chemistry. S Chand & Co Ltd. 2010.

4.     Kapoor, K. L. A textbook of Physical Chemistry (Vol. 3). Macmillan, 2001.

5.     Raj, G. Advanced physical chemistry. Krishna Prakashan Media,1978. 

6.     Glasstone, S. Elements of physical chemistry, 1961. 

7.     Maron, S. H., &Prutton, C. F. Fundamental Principles of Physical Chemistry. Macmillan, 1954.

Information about assignments/evaluation: Total 30 lectures, 3 assignments, 3 class tests, Final exam.

Year: Second Year

Course Code: Chem.-2102

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

 

Course Title: Chemical Kinetics and Photochemistry

Exam-2023, 2024

 

Objective of the Course: To study theories and reactions related to chemical kinetics and photochemistry.

 

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Course Content/Description:

ILOUpon completion of this course students will be able to-

 

1. Chemical Kinetics-I:

Molecularity and order of reactions, reaction rates, first, second & third orders of reactions, reactions of fractional and zero orders, determination of orders, simultaneous reactions: consecutive, opposing,  chain reactions, branch & explosions. [7 lectures]

define, characterize, distinguish & determine different orders of reactions, discuss effect of catalysts on chemical reactions, various factors affecting reaction rates.

 

2. Chemical Kinetics-II:

Theories of reaction rates: Arrhenius theory, simple collision theory, absolute reaction rate theory, comparison of collision & absolute rate theories, interpretation of probability factor, steady state concept (complex reactions), reactions in solutions, heterogeneous reactions.  [8 lectures]

describe Arrhenius equation and use it to solve problems, discuss collision model of chemical reactions, various factors temperature can affect reaction rate.

 

3. Catalysis:

Definition & classification, catalyst characterization, catalyst preparation, Acid catalyzed reactions, Oxidation catalysis, Hydrogenation catalysis, Theories of catalysis: (a) Homogeneous catalysis, (b) Acid-base catalysis, (c) Heterogeneous catalysis: Surface area and porosity.  [8 lectures]

describe, classify characterize, analyze & apply reaction catalysis .

 

4. Photochemistry:

Photochemical reactions: Laws, quantum yield & its determination. Photochemical treatment of reactions: decomposition of HI, combination of H2& Cl2; H2& Br2, photolysis of acetone, dimerization of anthracene, fluorescence, phosphorescence & luminescence.  

[7 lectures]

discuss, identify & explain photo-chemical reactions & relevant laws, apply concepts of photochemistry to various photochemical processes

 

 

Required texts/Resources:

 

1.     Atkins, P. W., De Paula, J., & Keeler, J. Atkins' physical chemistry. Oxford university press, 2018.

2.     Bajpai, D. N. Advanced physical chemistry. S. Chand, 2013.

3.     Laidler, K. J. Chemical kinetics, 1987. 

4.     Davis, P. D. Fundamentals of Photochemistry (Rohatgi-Mukherjee, KK), 1980.

5.     Young, J. A. Principles of physical chemistry (Hamill, William H.; Williams, Russell R., Jr.; MacKay, Colin), 1966.

6.     Glasstone, S. Elements of physical chemistry, 1961. 

7.     Maron, S. H., &Prutton, C. F. Fundamental Principles of Physical Chemistry. Macmillan, 1954.

 

Information about assignments/evaluation: Total 30 lectures, 3 assignments, 3 class tests, Final exam.

 

 

 

 

Year: Second Year

Course Code: Chem.-2201

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Functional Derivatives of Hydrocarbons

Exam-2023, 2024

Objective of the Course: This course is designed for the students to learn the chemistry of functional derivatives aliphatic hydrocarbons.

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Course Content/Description:

ILOUpon completion of this course students will be able to-

1. Chemistry of carbonyl compounds:

Nomenclature of aldehydes and ketones, general methods of preparations of aldehydes and ketones, reactions of aldehydes and ketones, nucleophilic addition to carbonyl compounds. [7 lectures]

name, classify, prepare, apply & explain properties & reactions of carbonyl compounds; test, predict & differentiate between aldehydes & ketones.

2. Aliphatic Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives:

Nomenclature, acidity, effect of resonance and inductive effect on acidity, general methods of preparation and reactions of carboxylic acids, hydroxy acids, unsaturated acids, keto acids; synthesis using active methylene compounds and their reactions. Chemistry of dibasic and hydroxy acids. Esters, acid halides, anhydrides, amides, nitriles, nomenclature, preparation and reactions of these derivatives.  [8 lectures]

name, classify, prepare, apply & explain properties & reactions of carboxylic acids & their derivatives; test, predict & differentiate between these compounds.

3. Aromatic Carboxylic and sulphonic acids:

Aromatic carboxylic acids and sulphonic acids: nomenclature, structure, preparation, properties, reactions and their derivatives. [4 lectures]

name, prepare & explain properties, reactions & uses of aromatic acids.

4. Alcohols:

Nomenclature, hydrogen bonding, physical properties, preparations, general reactions, dehydration and oxidation, test of alcohols and distinction between primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols. [6 lectures] 

name, classify, prepare, apply & explain properties & reactions of alcohols; test, predict & differentiate between 1°, 2° & 3°alcohols.

5. Ethers and epoxides:

Nomenclature and preparations, The Williamson’s synthesis, physical properties and reactions. Epoxides: nomenclature, reactions and applications. Crown ethers: nomenclature and applications. [5 lectures]

name, classify, prepare, apply & explain properties & reactions of ethers, epoxides & crown ethers.

Required texts/Resources:

  1. Organic Chemistry (6th Edition), R.T. Morrison and R.N. Boyd, Prentice Hall, 2003. 
  2. Organic Chemistry (7th Edition), F.A. Carey, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2010. 
  3. Principles of Organic Chemistry (4th Edition), J. English, H.G. Cassidy and R.L. Barid, McGraw Hill, 1971. 
  4. Organic Chemistry (Vol. 1: The Fundamental Principles) (6th Edition), I.L. Finar, Longman Group Ltd., 1996 (Reprint 2004). 
  5. Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry, J.D. Roberts and M.C. Caserio, W.W. Benjamin Inc., 1965. 
  6. Advanced Organic Chemistry (6th Edition), J. March and M.B. Smith, J. Wiely & Sons, 1992 (Reprint 2014).
  7. Advanced Organic Chemistry (8th Edition), T.W.G. Solomons, J. Wiely & Sons, 1978 (Reprint 2007).
  8. Introduction to Advanced Organic Chemistry (4th Edition), A. Streitwieser,‎ C.H. Heathcock and‎ E.M. Kosower, Pearson, 1998. ISBN: 9780139738500.
  9. Chemistry of Organic Compounds, M.M.H. Bhuiyan (In Bengali), Universal Publications, 2015.

Information about assignments/evaluation: Total 30 lectures, 3 assignments, 3 class tests, Final Exam. 

 

Year: Second Year

Course Code: Chem.-2202

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Chemistry of Heterocycles, Nitrogen and Sulphur Compounds

Exam-2023, 2024

Objective of the Course: To study synthesis, physical, chemical properties and applications of various important heterocyclic compounds.

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Course Content/Description:

ILOUpon completion of this course students will be able to-

1. Heterocycles with one hetero atom:

Aromaticity of unsaturated heterocycles. Five membered heterocycles: sources, isolation, preparation, reactions and structures of pyrrole, furan, thiophene and saturated five membered heterocyclic compounds. Six membered heterocycles: pyridine. Heterocyclic compounds having fused rings: indole, benzofuran, benzothiophene, quinoline and isoquinoline: their structure and chemistry. [12 lectures]

predict & justify aromaticity of heterocycles; 

name, classify, prepare, apply & explain sources, properties & reactions of various heterocycles; determine structure & properties of fused heterocycles.

2. Two Heteroatom containing Compounds:

Heterocyclic compounds containing two heteroatoms: imidazole, pyrazole, oxazole, thiazole and pyrimidine: nomenclature, sources, their structure, preparation, physical and chemical properties and applications. [8 lectures]

name, classify, prepare, apply & explain sources, properties & reactions of two hetero atom containing heterocycles.

3. Organic Sulphur Compounds:

Introduction, preparation and reaction of mercaptan, thioether, thioaldehyde, thioketone, thioacids and their derivatives. [5 lectures]

discuss, predict & analyze properties, synthesis & application of  organo-sulphurs with nomenclature.

4. Amines and diazonium salts:

Nomenclature, preparation, reactions, test and distinction of amines. Hofmann degradation of amides. Aromatic diazonium salts: structure, preparation and introduction of functional group in aromatic system. Coupling reactions. Chemistry of nitro compounds: aliphatic and aromatic. [5 lectures]

synthesize & explain properties, reactions & uses of amines; outline tests & compare nitro, amino & diazonium compounds.

Required texts/Resources:

  1. Organic Chemistry (6th Edition), R.T. Morrison and R.N. Boyd, Prentice Hall, 2003. 
  2. Organic Chemistry (7th Edition), F.A. Carey, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2010. 
  3. Principles of Organic Chemistry (4th Edition), J. English, H.G. Cassidy and R.L. Barid, McGraw Hill, 1971.
  4. Organic Chemistry (Vol. 1: The Fundamental Principles) (6th Edition), I.L. Finar, Longman Group Ltd., 1996 (Reprint 2004). 
  5. Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry, J.D. Roberts and M.C. Caserio, W.W. Benjamin Inc., 1965. 
  6. Advanced Organic Chemistry (6th Edition), J. March and M.B. Smith, J. Wiely & Sons, 1992 (Reprint 2014).
  7. Advanced Organic Chemistry (8th Edition), T.W.G. Solomons, J. Wiely & Sons, 1978 (Reprint 2007).
  8. Introduction to Advanced Organic Chemistry (4th Edition), A. Streitwieser,‎ C.H. Heathcock and‎ E.M. Kosower, Pearson, 1998. ISBN: 9780139738500.
  9. Chemistry of Organic Compounds, M.M.H. Bhuiyan (In Bengali), Universal Publications, 2015.

Information about assignments/evaluation: Total 30 lectures, 3 assignments, 3 class tests, Final Exam.

 

 

 

Year: Second Year

Course codeChem.-2301

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course TitleChemistry of Elements

Exam Years: 2023, 2024

Objective of the Course: The course is designed for the students to learn about occurrence, abundance, and physicochemical properties of hydrogen, alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, sulfur, halogens, and inert gases.

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Course Content/Description:

ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-

1.   Hydrogen

 

Introduction, isotopes of hydrogen, ortho and para hydrogen, production and uses of hydrogen, chemical properties, protonic acids and bases, hydrides, hydrogen bond. [5 lectures]

understand physical and chemical properties of the element hydrogen.

2.   Alkali and alkaline earth metals

Occurrence and abundance, electronic configuration, physical properties, chemical reactions, oxides, peroxides, superoxides, suboxides, hydroxides, sulphates, nitrates, halides, biological importance. [8 lectures]

understand physical and chemical properties of alkali and alkaline earth elements.

3.   Nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur

Abundance and distribution,production and uses, allotropes of phosphorus and sulfur,physical and chemical properties, ammonia, liquid ammonia, phosphides,sulfanes, oxides and oxoacids of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur. [7 lectures]

understand physical and chemical properties of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur.

4.   Halogens

Occurrence, abundance and distribution, uses, general properties, reactivity, oxides and oxoacids of halogens, halides, interhalogen compounds. [6 lectures]

understand basic chemistry of halogens.

5.   Inert gases

Distribution, production, uses, atomic and physical properties, chemical reactions, compounds of the noble gases. [4 lectures]

discuss, characterize, and summarize physical and chemical properties of inert gases.

Required texts/Resources:

1.     Advanced inorganic chemistry (Vol. 6). Cotton, F. A., Wilkinson, G., Murillo, C. A., Bochmann, M., & Grimes, R. (Wiley 1988).

2.     Inorganic chemistry, a modern introduction. Moeller, T (John Wiley & Sons Inc1982).

3.     Valency and molecular structure. Cartmell, E. & Fowles, G. W. A. (Butterworth-Heinemann 2013).

4.     Chemical bonding. Companion, A. L. (McGraw-Hill Companies1979).

5.     Shriver and Atkins’ inorganic chemistry. Atkins, P. and Overton, T. (Oxford University Press, 2010).

6.     Chemistry of the Elements (2ed). Greenwood, N. N. and Earnshaw A. (Elsevier 2011).

7.     Inorganic chemistry: principles of structure and reactivity. Huheey, J. E., Keiter, E. A., Keiter, R. L., & Medhi, O. K. (Pearson Education India 2006).

Information about assignments/evaluation: Total 30 lectures, 3 assignments, 3 class tests, Final exam.

 

 

Year: Second Year

Course Code: Chem.-2302

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Structure and shapes of molecules

Exam- 2023, 2024

Objective of the Course: The course is designed for the students to achieve a clear understanding about hybridization, structure, and shapes of molecules. To get a preliminary idea about molecular symmetry.

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Course Content/Description:

ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-

1. Hybridization in molecules

 

Molecular orbitals, hybridization of orbitals, the rules of hybridization of orbitals, evidence of the hybridization in molecule, types of hybridization (spsp2sp3sp3ddsp2dsp3,sp3d2d2sp3), characteristics of different hybrid orbitals. [4 lectures]

discuss and understand the basic concepts of different types of hybridization in molecule.

 

2.VSEPR Theory: Shape of molecules

Postulates of VSEPR theory, shape of AB2, AB3, AB2(lp), AB4, AB3(lp), AB2(lp)2, AB5, AB4(lp), AB3(lp)2, AB2(lp)3, AB6, AB5(lp), AB4(lp)2, and AB7 species. Limitations of VSEPR theory. [3 lectures]

understand VSEPR theory and can apply the concept of hybridization in different types of molecules to identify their shape.

3.Structure and shape of neutral compounds

Geometry and structure of BeX2, BX3, SnCl2, PbCl2, CX4, SiX4, NX3, PX3, H2A, X2O, AX2, AX4, PX5, AF6 (Here, A = O, S, Se, or Te;X = H, F, Cl, Br, or I). Structure and shapes of interhalogen compounds, fluorides of xenon, oxides of carbon, oxides of nitrogen, oxides of phosphorus, oxides of AO2 and AO3 (Here, A = O, S, Se, or Te), oxides of xenon, oxy-acids of nitrogen, oxy-acids of phosphorus, oxy-acids of sulfur, oxy-acids of Cl, Br and I, oxyhalides of sulfur, and oxyfluorides xenon. [5 lectures]

identify the hybridization and shape of neutral compounds.

4.Structure and shape of ions

Geometry and structure of BO33–, BeF3, BeH42–, BeF42–, [Be(H2O)4]2+, [Be(NH3)4]2+, [Be(OH)4]2–,[Be(ox)2]2–, AX4(Here, A = B, Al, Ga, Tl; X = H, F, Cl, Br), AX4+ (Here, A = N, P, As; X = H, Cl, Br, I, Ph), H3O+, NH2, SnCl42–, AX6 (Here, A = P, As, Sb, Bi; X = F, Cl), AX62– (Here, A = Si, Ge, Sn; X = F, Cl), AX6 (Here, A = P, As, Sb, Bi; X = F, Cl), AX63– (Here, A = Al, Ga, In, Tl; X = F, Cl), XeF5+.Structure and shapes of interhalogen ions, oxy-anions of nitrogen, oxy-anions of phosphorus, oxy-anions of sulfur, oxy-anions of Cl, Br, and I. [5 lectures]

identify the hybridization and shape of ionic compounds.

5. Inorganic Polymers:

Inorganic polymeric systems and their structures: (i) Silicones (ii) Phosphazenes (iii) Sulphur-Nitrogen polymers and (iv) Fluorocarbons. [4 lectures]

explain synthesis, structures uses of Inorganic polymers.

6.   Introduction to molecular symmetry

Molecular symmetry and asymmetry, symmetric elements, symmetry operation, molecular point groups, assigning of molecules to point groups, symmetry of orbitals. [8 lectures]

get idea about the basic concepts of molecular symmetry and identify the point groups of different molecules.

Required texts/Resources:

1.     Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (Edition 6). Cotton, F.A., Wilkinson, G., Murillo, C.A., Bouchmann, M., and Grimes, R. (Wiley, 1988).

2.     Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (Vol. I). Prakash, S., Tuli, G.D., Basu, S.K., and Madan, R.D. (S. Chand).

3.     Inorganic Chemistry (Edition 4). Shriver, D.F. and Atkins, P.W. (Oxford University Press, 2009).

4.     Inorganic Polymers. Ray, N.H. (SPCK Publishing, 1978).

5.     Selected Topics on Advanced Inorganic Chemistry. S.Z. Haider. (Students Pub., 1975). 

6.     Group theory and Symmetry in Chemistry. Hall, L.H. (McGraw-Hill, 1969).

7.     Chemical Application of Group Theory (Edition 3). Cotton, F.A. (John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2009).

 

Information about assignments/evaluation: Total 30 lectures, 3 assignments, 3 class tests, Final exam.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year: Second Year

Course Code: Chem.-2501

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Allied Science: Atmospheric and Aquatic Chemistry

Exam-2023, 2024

Objective of the Course: To study the basics of atmospheric and aquatic Chemistry

Course Teacher:

 

Course Content/Description:

ILOUpon completion of this course students will be able to-

Atmospheric Chemistry

1.Evolution of Earth’s Atmosphere:

Primitive atmosphere, prebiotic atmosphere and origins of life, Rise of oxygen & ozone, Oxygen & carbon budgets, Some other atmospheric constituents, Half-life, residence and renewal times of chemicals in the atmosphere. [6 lectures]

 Speculate on the evolution of earth atmosphere,origin of life, to define & explain half-life, residence and renewal time of chemicals.

 

2. Present Chemical Composition of Atmosphere:

Units of chemical absorbance, Composition of air close to earth’s surface, change in atmospheric composition with height, Interaction of solar & terrestrial radiations with atmospheric trace gases, Heating of atmosphere: gaseous absorption of solar radiation, greenhouse effect and global warming. [6 lectures]

identify present atmospheric composition, describe different level, explain altitudes vstemperature curve, find out cause of heating of atmosphere & establish heating rate equation, explain greenhouse effect& global warming.

3. Troposphere Chemical Cycles:

Carbon, nitrogen and sulfur cycles. [3 lectures]

 

discuss, identify & explain tropospheric cycles. 

Aquatic Chemistry

1. Introduction:

The hydrosphere, water: states and structures, physico-chemical properties of water and solution: vapor pressure, viscosity and surface tension, hydration, complexation. [4 lectures]

define, characterize & explain hydrosphere, physicochemical properties of water & solution.

2. Aquatic Systems:

Distribution of species, phosphate species, cadmium complexes with chlorides, two variable diagram, relationship of pE to free energy, limits of pE in water, pE values in natural water system, pE-pH diagrams.  [5 lectures]

describe, identify & explain aquatic systems.

3. Properties and Pollution of Seawater:

(i) Seawater: composition, major constituents & trace elements, gases, organic substances & living organisms, Salinity as a thermodynamic variables, 

[ 4 lectures]

(ii) Pollution: (1) Suspended pollutants, Organic & inorganic pollutants, sediments, radioactive materials, thermal pollution, eutrophication etc. 

2 lectures]

 

discuss, identify & explain properties & pollutions of sea water. 

Required texts/Resources:

  1. Albaigés, J. Stanley E. Manahan, Environmental chemistry: Boca Raton, FL, USA, CRC Press, 2010.
  2. De, A.K. Environmental Chemistry (5th Edition), New Age ltd., 2010.
  3. Hobbs, P. V. Introduction to atmospheric chemistry. Cambridge University Press, 2000.
  4. Eglinton, G. Environmental Chemistry, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), 1975.

Information about assignments/evaluation: Total 30 lectures, 3 assignments, 3 class tests, Final exam.

 

 

Year: SecondYear

Course Code: Chem 2502

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Allied Science: Renewable Energy and Nanotechnology

Exam-2023, 2024

Objective of the Course: To study the chemistry of renewable energy & Nanotechnology.

Course Teacher:

 

Course Content/Description:

ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-

 

Renewable Energy

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1. Introduction

World energy inventory and projected use and energy status of Bangladesh, needs for alternative energy options, global climate change drivers, Global carbon (C) emissions, world’s fossil fuel reserves. 

describe in general terms current technologies for utilizing renewable energy, carbon emissions

2. Solar energy

Basics of solar energy, need for solar photovoltaics, current approaches in solar cells, new age of solar cells and solar technology: dye-sensitized solar cell, perovskite solar cell, quantum dot solar cell, Cd-Te solar cell etc., solar fuels, hydrogen energy, photocatalytic water splitting, commercial viability of solar fuels, prospect of solar energy in Bangladesh. 

demonstrate basics of solar energy, solar photovoltaic technologies and prospect in Bangladesh 

 

Nanotechnology

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1. Introduction

Introduction to nanotechnology with examples; Discussion of  importance and application of nanotechnology research with reference to a recent  international  journal article.

define nanotechnology & related terms.

2. Nanomaterials and nano composites

Definition and Classification of Different  Nanomaterials;  Their Exceptional Electrical, Optical, Magnetic and Catalytic properties  with explanation;  Importance, Synthesis and Applications of Nanomaterials. Definition, Classification,  Properties, Importance and  Synthesis of  polymer-nano-composites and their Applications; Conductive Polymer with Nanoparticles. Characterization of Nanomaterials  and Nano-composites; Scanning Electron Microscopy, Electron Dispersion Spectroscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy;  Advantage and disadvantage of Nonomaterials and nanotechnology.

synthesize nanoparticles & learn to evaluate particle size and shape distributions, predict the stability of nanoparticles in solution, & to understand the nucleation &growth of nanoparticles, analyze the size-dependent physical properties of nanoparticles, aware of applications of nanoparticles in science &technology.

 

 

 

Required texts/Resources:

1.     Boxwell M. M. Solar Electricity Handbook: A Simple Practical Guide to Solar Energy - Designing and Installing Photovoltaic Solar Electric Systems, 2014.

2.     Chiras, D. Solar Electricity Basics: A Green Energy Guide Paperback, 2010.

3.     Steed, J. W., Turner, D. R., & Wallace, K. Core concepts in supramolecular chemistry and nanochemistry. John Wiley & Sons, 2007.

4.      Pernick, R., & Wilder C. The Clean Tech Revolution: The Next Big Growth and Investment Opportunity, 2007.

5.     Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield, Christopher A. Simon Alternative Energy: Political, Economic, and Social Feasibility, 2006.

6.     Nalwa, H. S. (Ed.). Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnology: Concise Edition. Gulf Professional Publishing, 2002.

Information about assignments/evaluation: Total 30 lectures, 3 assignments, 3 class tests, Final exam.

 

 

 

Year: Second Year

Course Code: Chem.-2503

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Allied Science: Medicinal Chemistry

Exam-2023, 2024

Objective of the Course: Students will learn about definition, sources, isolation, structural elucidation, SAR, reactions, syntheses, clinical uses and side-effects of different classes of organic drugs.

Course Teacher:

 

Course Content/Description:

ILOUpon completion of this course students will be able to-

1. Drug Discovery, Design and Development:

Drugs, medicine and chemotherapeutic agents. Where do drugs work? Choosing a disease, choosing a drug target, In vitro tests, In vivo tests, structure activity relationships (SAR), reducing toxicity, prodrugs, preclinical and clinical trials, chemical and process development. [5 lectures]

predict, understand & define basic concept of drug design & development; illustrate SAR.

2. Important Organic Drugs:  

 

a) Sulpha drugs: Synthesis, mechanism of action and physiological actions of sulphanilamide, sulphapyridine, sulphathiazole, sulphadiazine, sulphalene, sulphaguanidine, sulphamerazine and sulphamethazine. 

b) Antimalarials: Classification of antimalarials. Synthesis and application of chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, camoquine, santoquine, mefloquine, pamaquine, isopamaquine, primaquine, pentaquine, atebrine, azacrine, paludrine, cycloguanil, daraprim, trimethoprim, dapsone.

c) Fever sinking drugs: Fever sinking drugs and analgesic drugs. Classification and mode of actions of fever sinking drugs. Synthesis and application of antifebrin, euphorin, paracetamol, phenacetin, aspirin, salol, salicin, salsalate, benoral, cinchophen, neocinchophen, antipyrine, amynopyrine, novalgin,  mefenamic acid and meclofenamic acid. [12 lectures]

outline important organic drugs; perform synthesis & compute mechanism & physiological actions of sulpha drugs;

show synthesis & compute mechanism & physiological actions of antimalarial drugs;

perform synthesis & compute mechanism & physiological actions of fever sinking drugs;

conclude application & criticize side effects of these drugs.

3. Antibiotics:

Introduction, classification and importance of antibiotics. penicillins, streptomycin and chloromycetin (Chloramphenicol): Isolation, properties, classification, structural features, constitution, synthesis, stereochemistry, mechanism of action, structure activity relationship (SAR), clinical uses and side effects. [10 lectures] 

establish conditions for antibiotics; define, classify, analyze, isolate, synthesize & apply SAR for different types of antibiotics; show uses & criticize side effects of antibiotics.

4.  Sweetening Agents:

Sweetening agents, sugar substitutes and ideal sweetening agent. Sweetening strength and classification. Natural and synthetic sweeteners: synthesis, application and toxicity of saccharine, dulcin, cyclamate, aspartame, acesulfame potassium, sucralose etc. Relation between structure and sweetness of compounds. [3 lectures]

 

establish conditions for sweeteners; define, classify, synthesize sweetening agents; show application & criticize side effects of the sweeteners; correlate between structure & sweetness.

Required texts/Resources:

1.   Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery, A. Burger, Wiely-Interscience, 2003.

2.   Medicinal Chemistry (3rd Edition), A. Kar, New Age Int. Publishers Ltd., 2005.

3.   Medicinal Chemistry (In Bengali), M.M. Matin, Universal Publications, 2010.

 

Information about assignments/evaluation: Total 30 lectures, 3 assignments, 3 class tests, Final Exam.

 

Year: Second Year

Course Code: Chem.-2504

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Allied Science: Food Chemistry and Preservatives

Exam-2023, 2024

Objective of the Course: To study chemistry of food additives, preservatives and related techniques.

Course Teacher:

 

Course Content/Description:

ILOUpon completion of this course students will be able to-

1. Food Additives and Preservatives:

Vitamins; amino acids, minerals, aroma substances; flavor enhancer, sugar substitutes; sweeteners; food colors; antioxidants, acids, bases; thickening agents, gel builders, stabilizers; Humectants, anticaking agents, bleaching agents, clarifying agents, propellants and protective gases, surface-active agents e.g. emulsion (structure and activity), synthetic emulsifiers. [8 lectures]

define & describe food additives;

summarize functions & properties of additives & preservatives;

 compare their usefulness.

2. Food Contamina-tion:

Toxic trace elements; toxic compounds of microbial origin; pesticides, veterinary medicines and feed additives; polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, nitrosamines, cleansing agents and disinfectants. [7 lectures]

explain toxic elements & compounds contaminating foods with origin; 

conclude on their remedy.

3. Fruits, Cereals and Dairy Products:

(i) Fruits: Composition, N-containing compounds carbohydrates, lipids, organic acids, phenolic compounds: hydroxyaromatic acids, flavonoid compounds, anthocyanidins; aroma compounds in different fruits, vitamins and minerals in fruits, chemical changes during ripening of fruits, ripening as influenced by chemical agents, fruit products: production and preservation- dried fruits. (ii) Cereals: Introduction, origin, chemical composition, celiac disease; individual constituents; role of enzymes in processing; cereals-milling; baked products pasta products (assay, additives, production, tests). (iii) Dairy products: Production of Fermented milk products, e.g. sour milk, yoghurt, taette milk, cream, butter, condensed milk, dehydrated milk products, ice cream, cheese; casein; Whey products, lactose, aroma of milk and diary products, metabolic process. [8 lectures]

illustrate on sources, chemistry & importance of fruits, cereals & dairy products; 

show their production & metabolic process; 

conclude on preservation of fruits, cereals & dairy products. 

4. Physiology:

Digestion: digestion and absorption of food, assimilation of energy nutrients to include passive absorption, active transport (endocytosis), metabolism of energy: nutrients, cell respiration to produce energy, Kerbs cycle-metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, glycolysis, glycogen formation, amino acid metabolism. [7 lectures]

illustrate on digestion & absorption of food, fat, proteins  & nutrients;

show different metabolism cycles;

 estimate metabolism of energy.

Required texts/Resources:

  1. Food Chemistry, R.-D. Belitz and W. Grosch, Springer. 
  2. Food Flavours: Biology and Chemistry, C. Fisher and T.R. Scott, RSC. 
  3. Flavor Chemistry: Industrial and Academic Research, Edited by Sara J. Risch and Chi-Tang, American Chemical Society (ACS).
  4. Food Process Engineering (4th Edition), D.R. Heldmann, Angel Library, 2014.

Information about assignments/evaluation: Total 30 lectures, 3 assignments, 3 class tests, Final Exam.

 

 

Year: Second Year

Course Code: Chem.-2505

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Allied Science: Environmental Chemistry

Exam- 2023, 2024

Objective of the Course: The course is designed for the students to learn about structure and composition of environmental segments, pollution and control, chemical toxicity and its remedy.

Course Teacher: 

 

 

Course Content/Description:

ILOUpon completion of this course students will be able to-

1. Environmental Toxicology:

Toxic chemicals in the environment, pollutant and contaminant, types of toxicity, toxic and micronutrients; classification of toxicology, tolerance limit and TLV, impact of toxic chemicals on enzymes, genetic toxicology and chemical carcinogens, dose-response relationships of toxicants. Impact of toxic chemicals (As, Hg, Pb, Cd, CO, SO2, pesticides, etc.).  [6 lectures]

understand & define toxicology, scope & application of toxicology; emphasize on the toxicokinetics of different initials, drugs & poison.

2. Chemistry of Atmosphere:

Atmospheric composition; Industrial gases and their effects, treatment of waste-gases. Sources and causes of air pollution, oxides of carbon, nitrogen, sulphur, hydrocarbons, particulates, ozone depletion, types of automobile pollutants and their effects, cigarette smoking, radioactive fallout, greenhouse effect, chlorofluorocarbons and their effects, photosynthesis, acid rains and their effects. Sampling; monitoring techniques. [6 lectures]

define, discuss, characterize & evaluate  structure & composition of stratosphere, troposphere, different types of pollutants, photochemical reactions of organic & inorganic compounds related with atmospheric phenomena, 

Greenhouse gases, the acid deposition and ozone formation and their impact on the environment.

3. Chemistry of Hydrosphere:

Chemistry and sources of hydrosphere, natural waters, aquatic environment. Fresh water resources and their uses, sources and classification of water pollutants and their effects, origin of  wastewater and their treatment, water quality parameters and standards, trace elements in water, DO, BOD, COD, arsenic in environmental waters (causes, effects and remedies), speciation (As, Hg, Cr, Pb, Mn etc.), marine pollution, sampling, monitoring techniques. [6 lectures]

define, discuss, characterize & evaluate  structure, quality,  composition,  pollution & remedy of hydrosphere emphasizing to the  role & effects of trace elements, water treatment process & arsenic pollution of groundwater of Bangladesh.

4. Chemistry of Lithosphere:

Formation, constituents and properties of soil. Geo-chemical classification and distribution of elements in soil; sources and classification of soil contaminants, pesticides and their effects. Possible hazards from contaminated soil. Reclamation of contaminated soil. [6 lectures]

discuss, define, characterize, classify & evaluate  structure, quality,  composition, pollution & remedy of lithosphere.

5. Waste Disposal and Management:

Sources and classification of solid wastes. Characteristics and perspective of municipal, industrial, radioactive and hazardous wastes, methods of collection, disposal and recycling of solid, liquid and gaseous wastes. [6 lectures]

classify, explain, characterize, signify & identify disposal &remedy of all types of wastes.

Required texts/Resources:

1.     Doull’s Toxicology (6th Edition).Klaassen Casarett C.D. (McGraw-Hill 2001). 

2.     Hand Book on the Toxicology of Metals. (Friberg L. Elsevier 1986).

3.     Environmental Chemistry De A.K. (Wiley Eastern Ltd. 2004). 

4.     Environmental Chemistry Manahan S.E. (Lewis Publishers 1991).

5.     Understanding our Environment (3rd Edition).Harrison R.M. (Royal Society of Chemistry 1999).  

6.     A Textbook of Environmental Chemistry and Pollution Control (12th Edition).Dara S.S. (S. Chand & Co. Ltd. 2008). 

7.     Wastewater Treatment for Pollution Control and Reuse (3rd Edition).Arceivala S.J. (McGraw-Hill Publishing Co. Ltd. 2007).

Information about assignments/evaluation: Total 30 lectures, 3 assignments, 3 class tests, Final exam.

 

 

 

Year: Second Year

Course Code: Chem.-2506

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

 

Course Title: Allied Science: Principles of Inorganic Quantitative Analysis

Exam- 2023, 2024

Objective of the Course: The course is designed for the students to study theory of acid-base, redox and gravimetric analysis, pH, buffer, indicator and common applications of statistics in analysis of the measurements.

Course Teacher: 

 

Course Content/Description:

ILOUpon completion of this course students will be able to-

1. Oxidation Reduction Reactions:

Classical and modern concepts of oxidation and reduction, oxidizing and reducing agents, oxidation states and numbers. Equivalent weight. Standard electrode potentials, Standard hydrogen electrode. Reference electrodes. Rules for finding oxidation state, feasibilities of redox reaction from standard electrode potential data. Disproportionation reaction, writing half equation in acidic and alkaline media.  [5 lectures]

understand & identify redox reaction, oxidizing & reducing agent, writing related half equation, conc. of aqueous solution of acids, bases, oxides agents and reduces agents.

2. Volumetric Analysis-I Principles and Acid –Base Titrations.

(a) Principles involved in volumetric analysis, essential criteria and classification of reactions used in volumetric analysis, primary and secondary standard substances. 

(b) pH and buffer solution, Handerson’s equation for buffer solution, preparation of different buffer solutions and mechanism of buffer action, hydrolysis of salts.             

(c) Principles involved in acid-base titrations, Theories of acid-base indicators, pHs vs volume of titres curvse, and choice of acid-base indicators. [8 lectures]

define, discuss, characterize, evaluate & apply pH, buffer solution, & related theories & principles for analyses, indicators  & titration.

3. Volumetric Analysis-II Redox and Precipitation Titrations:

(a) Principles involved in different Redox titrations using KMnO4, K2Cr2O7, Na2S2O3, I2, KIO3. Estimation of Cu2+, Fe2+, Fe3+. Functions of redox indicators.

(b) Principles involved in precipitation titrations, roles of  adsorption indicators.     [7 lectures]

define, standardize solution, calculate strength of solution & discuss principles of redox titration.

4. Theory of Gravimetric Analysis:

Experimental techniques in gravimetric analysis. Principles involved in gravimetric analysis: Separation and estimation of metal ions in mixture such as Ni2+ Cu2+ & Zn2+. [4 lectures]

explain, separate & estimate 

the concentration of different metal in solution gravimetrically.

5. Errors in Chemical Analysis:

Significant figures, mean and median, precision and accuracy, systematic(determinate) and random(indeterminate) errors in analysis, minimization of errors, deviations, mean deviation , relative mean deviation, standard deviation, relative standard deviation, Comparison of results- the t-test, F-test, and Chi Square test. [6 lectures]

classify, explain, identify, calculate & signify figures, errors,  accuracy, SD & RSD of measurements. 

Required texts/Resources:

1.     Vogels textbook of quantitative chemical analysis (Including Elementary Instrumental Analysis) 4th and 6th Edition. Mendham, J. (Pearson Education India 2006).

2.     Advanced inorganic chemistry (Vol. 6). Cotton, F. A., Wilkinson, G., Murillo, C. A., Bochmann, M., & Grimes, R. (Wiley 1988).

3.     An introduction to electrochemistry. Glasstone, S. (Read Books Ltd 2013).

4.     General chemistry. Ebbing, D. D., Gammon, S. D., & Wentworth, R. A. D. (Boston: Houghton Mifflin 2005).

5.     Shriver and Atkins’ inorganic chemistry. Atkins, P. and Overton, T. (Oxford University Press, 2010).

6.     Chemistry of the Elements (2ed). Greenwood, N. N. and Earnshaw A. (Elsevier 2011).

7.     Inorganic chemistry: principles of structure and reactivity. Huheey, J. E., Keiter, E. A., Keiter, R. L., & Medhi, O. K. (Pearson Education India 2006).

Information about assignments/evaluation: Total 30 lectures, 3 assignments, 3 class tests, Final exam.

 

 

 

Year: Second Year

Course Code: Chem.-2110

Type: Practical

Marks: 75

Credit: 3

Course Title: Physical Chemistry Lab-I

Exam-2023, 2024

Objective of the Course: To study, determine and measure molar mass, partition coefficient, phase diagrams, heat of dilution and viscosity of solutions at different compositions.

Course Teacher:

 

 

Course Content/Description:

ILOUpon completion of this course students will be able to-

1.     Determination of Molar mass of compounds 

        (i)      Victor Meyer’s method. 

        (ii)     Cryoscopic method: Rast’s micro-method. 

        (iii)    Ebullioscopic method.

2.     Determination of Partition Coefficient of I2 between water and CCl4

3.     Determination of Heat of neutralization of a strong acid by a strong base. 

4.     Construction of Phase diagrams of two component systems: 

(i)         Low melting organic solids 

(ii)        Partially miscible liquids: phenol-water.  

5.     Determination of Heat of dilution of NaOH calorimetric method.

6.     Determination of Heat of neutralization by calorimetric method titration.

7.     Determination of Heat of neutralization by graphical method.

8.     Determination of Viscosity of solutions at different compositions.

 

determine and measure molar mass, partition coefficient, phase diagrams, heat of dilution and viscosity of solutions at different compositions.

Required texts/Resources/ Suggested readings:

  1. Findlay’s Practical Physical Chemistry (9th Revised Edition), B.P. Hevitt. 
  2. Practical Physical Chemistry, B. Viswanathan and P.S. Raghavan. 
  3. Practical Physical Chemistry, Palit, Science Book Agency (Kolkata).
  4. Practical Physical Chemistry, Sharma, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. 

 

Information about assignments/evaluation: One day experiment (6 h), total 75 lectures/class hours,

 3 assignments, note book, Final exam.

Information about laboratory safety: Apron, Eye glass, Hand gloves, follow Laboratory safety book.

 

 

Year: Second Year

Course Code: Chem.-2310

Type: Practical

Marks: 75

Credit: 3

Course Title: Lab: Inorganic Quantitative Analysis

Exam- 2023, 2024

Objective of the course: To learn and apply inorganic quantitative analysis techniques such as volumetric analysis, precipitation titrations, gravimetric and colorimetric analyses.

Course Teacher:

 

Course Content/Description:

ILOUpon completion of this course students will be able to-

1. Volumetric analysis : 

(i)     Acid base titrations; 

(ii)    Oxidation reduction titrations e.g. (a) with KMnO4 solution, (b) with K2Cr2O7 solution, (c) with iodine solution, (d) with KNO3 and KBrO3 solution and (e) determination of ferrous and ferric iron;

(iii)   Determination of. manganese by Volhard’s method;

(iv)   Determination of copper iodometrically;

(v)    Determination of zinc by K4Fe(CN)6.

 

2. Precipitation titrations

(i)     Determination of Ag and Cl by Volhard’s methods;

(ii)    Precipitation titrations involving the use of absorption indicators. 

 

3. Gravimetric determination of the following : 

(i)     Sulphate as BaSO4 ;

(ii)    Copper as Cu2(CNS)2;

(iii)   Nickel as  Ni- Dimethylglyoximate;

(iv)   Manganese as Mn2P2O;

(v)    Magnesium as Mg-Oxidant 

(vi)   Zn as NH4ZnPO.

 

4. Colorimetric determination : 

(i) Iron,  (ii) Copper and  (iii)Nickel. 

5. Quantitative chemical separation and determination of mixtures such as : (i) Cu and Zn, (ii) Fe and Mn, (iii) Cr and Fe, (iv) SO4 and a metal, (v) Cu and Ni. 

 

outline, apply & discriminate important  inorganic quantitative analyses techniques.

Required texts/Resources:

  1. A Text Book of Inorganic Quantitative Analysis (4th Edition), A.I. Vogel.
  2. Textbook of Quantitative Chemical Analysis (Vogel’s 5th Edition), Edited by G.J.H. Jeffery, J. Basset, J. Medham and R.C. Denney, Longman Group UK Ltd (ELBS), 1994. 
  3. Practical and Analytical Chemistry,  S.K.S. Hazari [In Bengali]

Information about assignments/evaluation: Two days experiment (6 h/day), total 75 lectures/class hours, 3 assignments, note book, Final exam.

Information about laboratory safety: Apron, Eye glass, Hand gloves, follow Laboratory safety book.

 

 

 

 

Year: Second Year

Course Code: Chem.-2510

Type: Practical

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Allied Science Lab: Synthesis and Detection of Organic Compounds

Exam-2023, 2024

Objective of the Course: To learn and perform synthesis of important organic compounds and test for carbohydrates (reducing and non-reducing sugars) with related reactions.

Course Teacher:

 

Course Content/Description:

ILOUpon completion of this course students will be able to-

1.     Synthesis: Preparation of pure organic compounds such as: Acetanilide, methyliodide, cinnamic acid (Perkin reaction), butyl alcohol (Grignard reaction), p-nitroaniline, p-iodotoluene, sulphanilic acid, paracetamol etc.

2.     Detection: Carbohydrates (sugars) and amino acids. 

perform synthesis of important  organic compounds; 

measure, test & distinguish between carbohydrate & non-carbohydrate compounds.

Required texts/Resources:

  1. The Systematic Identification of Organic Compounds (8th Edition), Shriner, Hermann, Morril, Curtin and Fuson.
  2. A Text Book of Practical Organic Chemistry (Qualitative Organic Analysis) (3rd Edition), A.I. Vogel, 1956.
  3. Organic Functional Group Analysis, G.H. Schenk (Edited by R.J. Magee), Pergamon, 2013 (Reprint).

 

Information about assignments/evaluationOne day experiment (6 h), total 45 lectures/class hours, 3 assignments, note book, Final exam.

Information about laboratory safetyApron, Eye glass, Hand gloves, follow Laboratory safety book.

 

 

 

Year: Second Year

Course Code: Chem.-2611

Type: Class Tests

Marks: 75

Credit: 3

Course Title: Class Assessment (Sessional)

Exam-2023, 2024

Objective of the Course: To assess students continuously during the academic year by tutorials and class tests to provide them opportunities for modification/improvement. 

Course Teacher: All Teachers of the respective academic year.

 

Course Content/Description:

ILO: Upon completion/evaluation of this course students will be able to-

During classes of theoretical courses students have to participate class tests and assignments. The respective teacher will inform them about their performance on class tests and assignments.

 

know their weakness at any courses; 

enhance knowledge on particular weak area of any course.

Information about evaluation3 Assignments and 3 class tests per theoretical course.

 

 

 

 

Year: Second Year

Course Code: Chem.- 2712

Type: Industrial Tour

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Field Work and Industrial Tour

Exam-2023, 2024

Objective of the Course: To improve students’ knowledge about different chemical industries and laboratories. 

Course Teacher: Respective examination committee.

 

Course Description:

ILO: Upon completion/evaluation of this course students will be able to-

Student must attend field work/industrial tour.

improve knowledge on industrial techniques; improve oral presentation skill.

Information about evaluationAt the end of each academic year students must submit a report on the basis of field work/industrial tour. They also need to deliver an oral presentation before the examination committee.

 

 

 

Year: Second Year

Course Code: Chem.- 2813

Type: Oral Tests

Marks: 75

Credit: 3

Course Title: Oral Presentation (Viva-voce)

Exam-2023, 2024

Objective of the Course: To assess students continuously (diagnostic) during the academic year by oral presentation and oral questions to provide them opportunities for modification/improvement.  

Course Teacher: All Teachers of the respective academic year.

 

Course Description:

ILO: Upon completion/evaluation of this course students will be able to-

All theoretical and practical courses of second year. During both theoretical and practical classes of each course students have to appear at an oral presentation on any area of the assigned courses as decided by course teachers. The respective teacher will assess and inform them about their oral performance and suggest for improvement.

know their strengths and weakness of the assigned courses; 

modify their misconceptions; improve their weakness; 

improve oral presentation skill.

 

Information about evaluationAt the end of each academic year students will deliver an oral presentation and undergo an oral defense/examination before the examination committee.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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