Syllabus (3rd Year)


[3]       Detailed Syllabus for the Third Year B. Sc. Honours Examination, 2024 and 2025

 

 

Year: Third Year

Course Code: Chem 3101

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Electrochemistry and Ionic Equilibria

Exam-2024, 2025

Objective of the Course: To study theories and applications related to electrochemistry, conductance, electrochemical cell and ionic equilibria between constituents.

Course Teacher:

 

Course Content/Description:

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

1. Basic Concepts of Electrochemistry:

Characteristics of EMF, current, resistance, units (C.G.S. SI), Ohm’s law, Faraday’s law; specific, equivalent and molar conductance, classification of conductors, mechanism of electrolysis, Grothuss, Faraday, Clausius, Arrhenius theories, Wheatstone bridge principle: measurement of conductance, Cell constant. [4 lectures]

characterize, & discuss terms & various theories of electrochemistry.

2. Conductance of Electrolytes:

Electrolytic conductance, limiting conductance, Kohlrausch’s law & its application, Ionic mobility, Transport numbers, their measurements, Influence of temperature on transport numbers, Abnormal Transport numbers. Influence of temperature on conductance, Walden product, Application of conductance measurements, Interionic attraction theory: Asymmetric and Electrophoretic effects and its limitation. [7 lectures]

describe, identify ionic mobility, conductance of electrolytes & apply laws of electrolytic conductance, measure the conductivity of ionic solutions. 

3. Electrochemical Cells:

Electrodes: Types of electrodes (reversible), reference electrodes, glass electrode & its application, Standard electrode potentials (Eo), Types of cells: chemical cells, reversible and irreversible cells, Principle of measuring E.M.F. of reversible cells, Potentiometer, standard cells, DG, DH in a reversible cells; Concentration cells, their types & application, liquid junction potential, Henderson equation, Nernst equation, H2-scale potential, application of potentiometry. [9lectures]

discussstandard cell potentials for any redox reaction and combine this information with concentration data to determine the effect concentration will have on the cell potential, draw a redox cell diagram given cell notation, determine cell potentials using thermodynamic data.

4. Limiting Law of Electrochemistry:

Concept of activity and activity coefficient, Ionic atmosphere, Relaxation time, Ionic strength, Debye-Huckel limiting law for strong electrolytes, Measurement of activity coefficient, Effect of temperature& dielectric constant on activity coefficient, Dissociation constants and their measurement for polybasic acids & bases, conductometric, potentiometric and pH-metric methods. [6lectures]

discuss, explain, measure & apply concept & law of activity coefficient.

5. Ionic Equilibria:

Degree of ionization, factors affecting degree of ionization, Ostwald dilution law, Neutralization &Hydrolysis of salts, Ionic product of water, pH, pH-scale, Buffer solutions: classification, mechanism of buffer action & applications and Buffer capacity. [4 lectures]

demonstrate& explain definition and concepts of acid-base and related terms: pH, pH scale, buffer, buffer mechanism.

Required texts/Resources:

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

2.     Glasstone, S. An introduction to electrochemistry. Read Books Ltd, 2013.

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

4.     Awode, M. R. Introduction to electrochemistry. Himalaya Publishing House, 2010.

5.     Glasstone, S. Text Book of Physical Chemistry (2nd Edition), Macmillan Press Ltd., 1974.

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

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: Third Year

Course Code: Chem 3102

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Solid State Chemistry and Crystallography  

Exam-2024, 2025

Objective of the Course: To study theories and application of solid state of matters&their crystals.

Course Teacher:

Course Content/Description:

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

1.Structure of materials

Crystal structure of the elements: closed-packed metals-cubic and hexagonal packed structure; crystal structure of diamond, NaCl, BaTiO3.[4 lectures]

describe the basic principles of structure of materials, explain structure of some materials.

2. Description of crystal structures

Space lattice, Unit Cell, Lattice parameters, Bravais lattices and Crystal systems, Cubic crystal system & lattices,Density & packing fraction, Miller indices of crystallographic planes & directions, Interplanar distance,Ligancy and Critical radius ratio, photonic crystals,Liquid crystal phases and application in LCD.[10 lectures]

demonstrate the basic definitions and  concepts of crystal structure, describe various crystalline materials. 

3.Crystal defects:

Point defects, Dislocations and Stacking faults, Semiconductors, Band theory, Materials for information storage, Concepts of holes, Effective mass, Drift mobility and Conductivity in conductors, Intrinsic and Extrinsic semiconductors; Fermi-Dirac distribution function and Fermi energy level in a conductor, insulator, Hall effect, P-N Junction, light emitting diode (LED).[10 lectures]

explain crystal defects, semiconductors, band theory, data storage materials, illustrate holes, effective mass; drift mobility, Fermi-Dirac distribution function and Fermi energy level, insulator, Hall effect, P-N Junction, light emitting diode (LED). 

4. X-ray Diffraction

Diffraction geometry: Bragg’s law, diffraction, Intensity: scattering from atoms, from the contents of a unit cell; Structure factor function; Application to polycrystal diffraction: Determination of crystal structure using X-ray diffraction techniques viz. Laue method, rotating crystal method (Bragg method) & powder method, Protein structure determination.[6 lectures]

describe basics of diffraction geometry, application of X-ray diffraction and analyze diffraction data. 

Required texts/Resources:

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

2.     West, A. R. Solid state chemistry and its applications, John Wiley & Sons, 2014.

3.     Chakrabarty, D. K. Solid state chemistry, 1996.

4.     Glasstone, S. Text Book of Physical Chemistry (2nd Edition), Macmillan Press Ltd., 1974.

5.     Hannay, N. B. Solid-state chemistry, 1967.

6.     Partington, J. R. An advanced treatise on physical chemistry, 1953.

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

Year: Third Year

Course Code: Chem 3103

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title:

Exam-2024, 2025

 

Course Title: Molecular Spectroscopy

 

Course Teacher:

 

Course Content/Description:

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

1. Introduction:

Electromagnetic radiation: Definition, characteristics; Quantization of energy, Regions of spectra, Origin and classification of molecular spectra, Representation of spectra, Intensity of spectral transition. [2 lectures]

discuss and illustrate basic terms of spectrum.

 

2. Rotational Spectra:

Rotational energies of diatomic molecules, interaction of rotating molecules with microwave radiation, rotational spectra of rigid diatomic molecules, effect of isotope substitution on rotational spectra, spectra of non-rigid rotors, intensities of rotational lines, bond length measurements. [5 lectures]

calculate the bond length of diatomic molecules from the value of their rotational constant, outline the selection rules for rotational spectra, distinguish between the energy levels and spectra of rigid and non-rigid rotor, explain line intensities and effect of isotopic substitution on rotational spectra.

 

3. Vibrational Spectra:

Harmonic vibration of a chemical bond, its potential energy function, quantum mechanical solutions for harmonic oscillators, vibrational energy of diatomic molecules, vibrational spectra of diatomic molecules, anharmonicity  of molecular vibrations, vibrational spectra of anharmonic molecules, force constant measurement. [5 lectures]

apply the concept of vibration into diatomic molecules, explain their behavior, to calculate & measure force constant and distinguish between the energy levels & spectra of harmonic and anharmonic molecules.

 

4. Rotation – Vibration Spectra:

Rotation vibration spectra of diatomic molecules, simultaneous transitions and selection rules, rotation – vibration spectra, PQR branches of lines, parallel bands of linear molecules, perpendicular bands of linear molecules, influence of nuclear spin. [3 lectures]

outline the selection rules, explain rotation-vibration spectra i.e., PQR lines of diatomic & simple linear molecules.

 

5. Electronic spectroscopy of molecules:

Electronic spectra of diatomic molecules: Born-Oppenheimer Approximation, Vibrational coarse structure, Franck-Condon Principle, Dissociation energy and dissociation products, Rotational fine structure of electronic-vibration transitions, Fluorescence and Phosphorescence. [7 lectures]

explain electronic transitions and corresponding spectra of diatomic molecules 

 

6. Spin Resonance Spectroscopy:

Nature of spinning particles, NMR: Magnetic properties of nuclei, Orientation of 1H in an external magnetic field, Population of energy levels, Larmor Precession, Relaxation time, Chemical shift, spin-spin coupling constant, Chemical exchange, Principle of E.S.R specially the fine structure of E.S.R Absorption. [8 lectures]

discuss and explain Spin Resonance Spectra especially NMR and ESR; interpret chemical shift, fine structure etc.

 

Required texts/Resources:

 

1.     Sindhu, P. S. Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy. New Age International, 2006. 

2.     Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy (1st Edition), Prentice-Hall of India, Fifth Printing 2006.

3.     Engel, T. Quantum chemistry and spectroscopy. Pearson Education India, 2006. 

4.     Banwell, C. N., &McCash, E. M. Fundamentals of molecular spectroscopy, New York: McGraw-Hill, 1994.

5.     Singh, P.R., Dikshit, S.K., Molecular Spectroscopy (Principles and Chemical Applications), Reprint 1988.

6.     Laidlaw, W. G. Introduction to quantum concepts in spectroscopy. McGraw-Hill, 1970.

 

 

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

 

Year: Third Year

Course Code: Chem.-3201

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

 

Course Title: Organic Reaction Mechanism

Exam- 2024, 2025

 

Objective of the Course: To learn important organic reactions with appropriate mechanism, evidences, stereochemical evidences, applications and limitations.

 

Course Teacher:

 

 

Course Content/Description:

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

 

1. Organic Reaction Mechanisms:Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions:

Classes of reaction mechanism, methods for determining reaction mechanisms, products, trapping and detection of intermediates, isotope tracing and kinetics. Nucleophilic substitution in aliphatic system, SN1 and SN2, reactions: kinetics, effect of solvent, effect of structure, effect of attacking reagents and leaving groups, stereochemistry, neighbouring group participation, steric effect, allylic rearrangement. Aromatic nucleophilic substitution reactions. [10 lectures]

classify reaction mechanisms; illustrate basic concept & kinetics of reaction mechanism, rearrangement with various effects;  predict & illustrate all types of SN mechanisms with proper stereochemistry; compare SN1, SN2 & aromatic SNreactions. 

 

2. Elimination Reactions:

Introduction, classification. Bimolecular eliminations: E1, E2 and ElcB mechanisms, orientation in elimination reactions, competition between elimination and substitution. Syn and anti elimination. Intramolecular (cis) elimination. [5 lectures]

classify elimination reactions; predict & illustrate different types of mechanisms with proper stereochemistry; analyze, support, defend & compare elimination products with that of substitution products; analyze orientation of E1 and E2; make comment on the applications of these reactions under suitable synthetic conditions.

 

3. Addition Reactions:

Addition to carbon-carbon multiple bonds, hydration of olefins, addition of hydrogen halides, Markovnikov’s rule, peroxide initiated addition of hydrogen bromide, addition of halogens. Addition to carbon-heteroatom multiple bonds, mechanism and stereochemistry, nucleophilic additions. [5 lectures]

predict & illustrate different addition reaction’s mechanism; support & defend addition  product formation on the basis of stereochemistry; make comment on the applications of these reactions under suitable synthetic conditions.

 

4. Name Reactions:

Reaction mechanism, application and limitations: Carbanions and enolization, ionization of C-H bonds and prototropy tautomerism, base and acid catalyzed halogenation of ketones, hydrolysis of haloforms (Reimer-Tiemann reaction), carbonyl addition reactions, addition of ester, alcohol, amines, substituted hydrazine. Hydride transfer reactions (Cannizzaro reaction), carbonyl condensation reactions and formation of cyanohydrins, aldol and Claeisen condensation, Perkin reaction, Reformatsky reaction, Benzoin condensation, Mannich reaction and Knoevenagel reaction, addition reaction of organo-metallic compounds. Oppenauer oxidation, Baeyer Villiger oxidation, Wolff-Kishner reduction, Clemensen reduction, Meerwein-Pondorff-Varley reduction and reduction with metal hydrides. [10 lectures]

 

illustrate & construct mechanism of  important organic reactions; support & defend product formation analyzing stereochemistry & related evidences;

make comment on the applications & limitations of these reactions under suitable synthetic conditions.

 

 

Required texts/Resources:

 

1.     Advanced Organic Chemistry: Reactions, Mechanisms and Structure (4th Edition), J. March, John Wiley & Sons, 2000.

2.     A Guide Book to Mechanism in Organic Chemistry (6th Edition), Peter Sykes, Pearson, 2013 (Reprint).

3.     Mechanism and Structure in Organic Chemistry, E.S. Gould, Holt-Dryden (New York), 1959.

4.     Advanced Organic Chemistry (Part A & B) (4th Edition), F.A. Carey and R.J. Sundber, Springer, 2007.

5.     Organic Reactions and Their Mechanism (3rd Revised Edition), P.S. Kalsi, New Age Int. Publishers, 2004.

6.     Organic Chemistry (7th Edition), L.G. Wade Jr., Pearson Prentice Hall, 2010, ISBN: 978-0321592316

7.     Reaction Mechanism in Organic Chemistry (3rd Edition), S.M. Mukherji and S.P. Singh, Macmillan, 1990-2006 (Reprint).

 

 

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

 

 

Year: Third Year

Course Code: Chem.-3202

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Stereochemistry and Chemistry of Biomolecules

Exam-2024, 2025

Objective of the Course: This course is designed for the students to impart theoretical knowledge on stereochemistry (geometrical, optical and conformational) with special application to biomolecules.

Course Teacher:

 

Course Content/Description:

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

1. Stereochemistry: Geometrical Isomerism: 

General concept, definition, chirality, rigidity etc. Nature of geometrical isomerism, nomenclature of geometrical isomers, determination of the configuration of geometrical isomers. Restricted rotation about carbon-carbon double bonds and carbon-carbon single bonds in cyclic compounds. [8 lectures]

illustrate basic concept of rigidity, chirality & configuration;  determine & support configuration of geometrical isomers; 

asses restricted rotation of cyclic compounds & name these isomers.

2.  Optical Isomerism:

Enantiomers, diastereoisomers, racemic modifications and meso compounds with one, two and three asymmetric carbon atoms, the resolution of racemic modification, Walden inversion and asymmetric synthesis, absolute and relative configurations, D/L and R/S system.  

[8 lectures]

explain basic concept & terms of optical isomerism; differentiate enantiomers, diastereomers, meso & racemic mixtures; measure & depend absolute & relative configuration; determine D/L & R/S system.

3. Conformation and Conforma-tional Analysis:

Factors affecting stability of conformations, conformations of cyclohexane and other cyclic systems. [4 lectures]

 

define, characterize & distinguish  conformations; analyze factors affecting stability of conformers.

4. Biomolecules: Amino Acids, Lipids and Prostaglandins:

Structure, classification and syntheses of amino acids, physical and chemical behavior of amino acids, essential amino acids; analysis of amino acids. Classification and biological functions of lipids. Nomenclature, structure, synthesis and biochemical functions of prostaglandins. [10 lectures]

classify, define, synthesize, characterize & evaluate properties of biomolecules; illustrate & justify on biological functions of amino acids, lipids & prostaglandins.

Required texts/Resources:

1.     Stereochemistry of Carbon Compounds, E.L. Eliel, Tata McGraw-Hill Edition, 2002 (Reprint). 

2.     Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds (6th Edition), E.L. Eliel and S.H. Wilen, Wiley, 2014 (Reprint).

3.     Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds: Principles and Applications (3rd Edition), D. Nasipuri, New Age Int. Publishers, 2014 (Reprint).

4.     Stereochemistry, Conformation and Mechanism (8th Edition), P.S. Kalsi, New Age Int. Publishers, India, 2015. 

5.     Organic Chemistry (Vol. 2: Stereochemistry and the Chemistry of Natural Products) (5th Edition), I.L. Finar, Longman Group Ltd., 1995 (Reprint).

6.     Organic Natural Products Chemistry (In Bengali), M.M. Matin, Universal Publications, 2009.

7.     Selected Topics in Organic Chemistry (1st Edition, In Bengali), M.M. Matin, Universal Publications, 2015.               

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

 

Year: Third Year

Course Code: Chem.-3203

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Clinical and Pathological Chemistry

Exam-2024, 2025

Objective of the Course: To learn and apply modern techniques for clinical and pathological chemistry.

Course Teacher:

 

 

Course Content/Description:

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

1. Principles of Laboratory Analysisand Safety:

Specimen collection, processing and preservation of clinical samples (blood, urine, stool, saliva, swabs, tissue etc.), hazards and safety measures in clinical laboratories, fundamentals of total quality management (TQM) of clinical laboratories. [8 lectures]

understand, measure & support basic ideas of laboratory safety.

2. General and Systemic Pathology:

Cellular changes, inflammation and healing, neoplasms (tumours), cardiovascular system, urinary system. [7 lectures]

explain & evaluate cellular changes & related diseases.

3. Haematology:

Introduction to blood cells, haemolytic anaemia, blood groups, laboratory methods. [7 lectures]

explain & evaluate blood groups & related diseases.

4. Chemical and Clinical Pathology:

Biochemical constituents of blood and urine, blood glucose and HbA1c, jaundice and liver function tests, examination of stool and urine. [8 lectures]

explain, measure & test blood sugar, stool & urine.

Required texts/Resources:

  1. Practical Pathology and Microbiology, K.A. Khaleque and K.Z. Mamun, 2016 (Revized).
  2. Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, C. A. Burtitis, E.R. Ashwood and D.E. Bruns.
  3. Text Book of Biochemistry and Chemical Correlation, Thomas M. Devlin.
  4. Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery, A. Burger, Wiely-Interscience, 2003.
  5. A. Hand Book on Clinical Pathology (5th Edition), M.A. Rahman, Allied Book Centre (Dhaka), 2017-18 (Reprint).

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

 

 

 

Year: Third Year

Course Code: Chem.-3301

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Coordination Chemistry

    Exam- 2024, 2025

Objective of the Course: To impart knowledge in understanding different theories of bonding, stereochemistry and analytical application of coordination compounds, electronic configuration of transition and rare earth elements, their properties and uses.

Course Teacher:

 

 

Course Content/Description:

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

1. Theory of Chemical Bonding:

Critical studies of different bond types. Wave mechanical interpretation of covalent bonds, Pauling – Slater valence bond theory and molecular orbital theory. Comparison of the VBT and MOT methods. [6 lectures]

classify, compare & interpret theories of covalent bonds in term of VBT and MOT methods.

2. Chemistry of Coordination Complexes:

Warner’s co-ordination theory and its electronic interpretations, stereoisomerisms of 4 and 6 co-ordinate complexes, inner complexes, EAN-rule, ligands, complex, coordination number, etc. polynuclear complexes, stabilization of valence states by complex formation, determination of configuration etc. Colour, magnetic properties and thermodynamic properties, spectrochemical series:-elementary idea of valence bond theory (VBT), limitations of VBT, crystal field theory (CFT), limitations of CFT and ligand field theory (LFT). Analytical uses of co-ordination complexes. [15 lectures]

discuss electronic interpretations, structural features & stereochemistry of metals complexes; colour, magnetic & thermodynamic properties of complexes.

3. Transition Elements:

Electronic configuration and position in the periodic table, general properties, catalytic activities and uses. [5 lectures]

explain electronic configuration, properties, uses, activities & position in PT of transition elements.

4. Rare-earth Elements:

Electronic configuration and position in the periodic table, extraction, separation, properties, catalytic activities and uses. Lanthanide contraction and its effects. Comparison of the properties of transition metals and that rare earth elements.    [4 lectures]

explain electronic configuration, properties, uses, activities & position in PT of rare-earth elements.

Required texts/Resources:

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

2.     Chemistry of the Elements Greenwood, N. N (Elsevier 2012).

3.     Selected Topics On Advanced inorganic chemistry (Vol. 6).  Haider, S. Z. (Students' Publications 1975).

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

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

6.     Inorganic chemistry, a modern introduction. Moeller, T. (John Wiley & Sons Inc 1982).

7.     Electronic theory of valency. Sidgwick, N. V. (The Clarendon press 1927)

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

 

Year: Third Year

Course Code: Chem.-3302

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Organometallic Chemistry

Exam-2024, 2025

Objective of the Course: (i) Appreciate organometallic chemistry as a bridge between organic and inorganic chemistry,organometallic chemistry of selected main group elements. (ii) To have a brief account of the chemistry of π-bonded organometallic derivatives of transition metals. (iii) To have an overview on macrocyclic compounds, structure and functions of bioactive molecules.

Course Teacher: 

Course Content/Description:

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

1. Organometallic Compounds:

(a)    Definition, classification of organic ligands and organometallic compounds and their nomenclature, general characteristics, stability of organometallic compounds, general uses. General Principles, methods of formations, classification of ligands (theories of bonding and general preparative methods). [5 lectures]

(b)     Organometallic compounds of main group elements: synthetic methods, chemistry of a few selected metals, some typical reaction, and structural aspects. [5 lectures]

(c)    Metal-p-ethylene and metal-p-acetylene compounds with special reference to bonding therein.  [6 lectures]

(d)    Cyclopentadienyl compounds: general methods of synthesis, reactions and structures of ferrocene, nature of bonding in cyclopentadienyl metal compounds with special reference to ferrocene, ionic cyclopentadinides.[4 lectures]

(e)    Applications in medicine, agriculture, industry and environmental aspects of organometallic compounds. [2 lectures]

define, classify, name, synthesize, apply, explain structural bonding nature, physical & chemical properties of organometallic compounds as well as their applications. 

2. Macrocyclic compounds and Biomolecules:

Introduction to macrocyclic ligands and their complexes: Porphyrin ring systems and metalloporphyrins. Structure and functions of myoglobin, hemoglobin, cytochromes, chlorophylls and Vitamin B12. [6 lectures]

Discuss & indicate structure & functions of biomolecules.

Required texts/Resources:

1.     Principles of Organometallic Chemistry. Coates, G. E. (Springer Science & Business Media 2012).

2.     Organometallic Chemistry, G. H. Coats, M. L. H. Green, K. Wede. 

3.     Organometallic Chemistry. Eugene G. Rochow, 

4.     Basic Inorganic Chemistry. Wilkinson, G., Cotton, F. A., & Gaus, P. (John Wiley & Son Inc. 1976).

5.     Inorganic Chemistry. T. Moeller (John Wiley & Sons Inc. 1951).

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

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

 

 

Year: Third Year

Course Code: Chem.-3303

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Electronic and Spin Resonance Spectroscopy

Exam-2024, 2025

Objective of the Course: To have knowledge about the characteristics of bonding, determination of bond length, strength of molecules, their identification and structure determination by molecular spectroscopy.

Course Teacher:

 

 

Course Content/Description:

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

1. Atomic Spectroscopy:

Origin of atomic spectra, spin and orbital angular momenta: their coupling, notations of spectral terms,  selection rules, fine structures of spectral lines, atomic spectra of elements, effect of magnetic field on atomic spectra, isotopic effect, methods of identification and determination of elements by emission spectroscopy. [6 lectures]

define, describe spectral terms & apply to atomic systems.

2. Electronic Spectra:

Electronic spectra of diatomic molecules, vibrational structure of electronic bands, rotational structure of electronic bands, Franck-Condon Principle, dissociation in electronic transition, calculation of heat of dissociation, predissociation. [4 lectures]

apply & analyze electronic spectra of diatomic molecules;  estimate the electronic bands, heat of dissociation.

3.  Melecular Spectroscopy

 

a) Orgin of UV/Visible: Concept of chromophors, red shift and blue shift, hyperchromic effect and hypochromic effect. Selection rules for electronic transition, ligand spectra, charge transfer spectra and d-d spectra of complex compound. [3 lectures]

b) IR Spectra: Production and presentation of IR Spectra Classification and Calculation of normal vibration, Fundamental, overtione and combination bands. Parallel and Perpendicular bands. Factors that affect vibrational frequencies. [3 lectures]

define, describe different spectral terms and apply to molecular spectroscopy;

 

Classify & calculate vibrations; discriminate various bands.

4. NMR Spectroscopy:

Properties of nuclei in a magnetic field, Larmor precession, condition of magnetic resonance, basic principle, chemical shift, spin-spin coupling, relaxation processes, high resolution spectra, first and second order spectra, exchange processes, spin systems, prediction of NMR spectra of compounds when their structures are known. Construction and FT method of recording. Simplification of NMR by decoupling.  [9 lectures]

apply, analyze & evaluate the NMR spectrum of any compound for its identification, structure determination & for checking the purity of the compound. 

5. ESR spectroscopy:

ESR spectra and their presentation, ESR active materials, theory of ESR spectroscopy, position of ESR lines, hyperfine structure of ESR lines, applications of ESR spectroscopy. 

Elementary idea of Mossbauer spectroscopy [5 lectures]

investigate the ESR spectra of free radicals for their identification & differentiation as well as the spectra of coordination complexes for explaining their structures by the anisotropic g-values.

Required texts/Resources:

1.     Wave Mechanics for Chemists, Cumperer. 

2.     Elementary Wave Mechanics. Heitler W. (Oxford University Press 1956).

3.     Analytical Chemistry (6th Edition). Christian G.D. (John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004).

4.     Molecular Spectroscopy (Principles and Chemical Applications), Singh P.R. and Dikshit, S.K. (Chand & Comp. Pvt. Ltd. 1988).

5.     Introduction to Molecular Spectroscopy, Barrow G.M (McGraw-Hill 1962).

6.     Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy (4th Edition). BanwellC.N. (Tata McGraw-Hill Co 1962).

7.     Modern Optical Methods of Analysis. Olson E.D. (McGraw-Hill Companies 1975).

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

 

 

Year: Third Year

Course Code: Chem.-3304

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Nuclear Chemistry

Exam-2024, 2025

Objective of the Course: To give basic idea about nucleus, radioactivity and nuclear reaction.

Course teacher:

 

Course Content/Description:

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

1.   Atomic Nucleus:

Atomic nucleus and its composition, nuclear radius and density, nuclear mass and energy correlation, nuclear isomer, nuclear binding energy, nuclear potential barrier, nuclear force. [5 lectures]

achieve knowledge about nucleus.

2.   Radioactivity:

Discovery of natural radioactivity, different types or radioactivity and their causes, n/p ratio, odd-even effect, magic number, half-life and decay constant of a radioactive isotope, radioactive series, group displacement law, radioactive equilibrium. [6 lectures]

learn about radioactivity & radioactive nucleus.

3.   Interaction of Radiation with Matter:

Interaction of a particles, range of a particles Interaction of bparticles, half thickness, Bremsstrahlung; Interaction of r-ray with radiation, photoelectric effect, Compton effect, pair production. [6 lectures]

 learn how radiation interacts with matter.

4.   Detection and Measurement of Radiation:

Wilson cloud chamber, bubble chamber, ionization chamber, proportional counter, G.M.  counter, Scintillation counter. Dead time of a counter and its corrections. [4 lectures]

learn how radiation will be detected &measured.

5.   Nuclear Reaction:

Definition, classification, compound nucleus formation, O-P process, effect of energy of projectile on nuclear reaction. Artificial radioactivity. [5 lectures]

get elementary idea about nuclear reaction.

6.   Uses of Radioisotopes:

Uses of radioisotopes in Chemistry, radiocarbon dating.  [4 lectures]

 

achieve idea about uses of radioactive isotope.

Required texts/Resources:

1.   Sourcebook of Atomic Energy (3rd Edition), Glasstone S. (Van Nostrand Reinhold Comp. 1967).

2.   Nuclear and radiochemistry. Friedlander, G., Kennedy, J. W., Macias, E. S., & Miller, J. M. (John Wiley & Sons 1981).

3.  Nuclear Chemistry Theory and Application, Choppin G.R. & Rydberg J.R.(Pergamon Press, 1985).

4.  Essentials of Nuclear Chemistry (4th Edition). Arnikar H.J. (New Age Int. Ltd. 2004). 

5.  Nuclear Chemistry. Harvey B.G. (Prentice-Hall, Inc. 1965).

Information about assignments/evaluation: Total 30 lectures, 2 assignments, 1 class test, Final exam

 

Year: Third Year

Course Code: Chem.-3401

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Inorganic Processes in Industries

Exam-2024, 2025

Objective of the Course: To impart knowledge in understanding different basic concept, sources, classification, composition and applications of industrial technology and chemical processes used in fertilizers, glass, cement, ceramic and iron industries with special emphasize to Bangladesh perspective.

Course Teacher:

 

Course Content/Description:

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

1. Basic concepts of Industrial Technology and Chemical Processes:

Fundamental considerations in the development of a chemical industry, unit operations and unit processes. Future prospect of chemicals related industries in Bangladesh.[5 lectures]

identify& describe basic concept for the establishment of chemical industries & prospect of various types of industries in Bangladesh in terms of Chemistry.

2. Fertilizers:

Concept and classification of fertilizer & their importance as plant nutrients. Raw materials, manufacture, chemistry & technology of ammonia, urea, single super phosphate (SSP) and triple super phosphate (TSP). Fertilizer industry in Bangladesh. [5 lectures]

explain the concept, classification and importance of fertilizer; describe how fertilizers are manufactured; illustrate the function of ammonia, urea, SSP &TSP.

3. Glass  Industry:

Definition, composition, classification, physical and chemical properties, raw materials, manufacture of glass, special glasses. Glass industry in Bangladesh. [5 lectures]

illustrate the physical & chemical properties of glass; demonstrate industrial manufacturing process of glass; describe the composition &use of special glasses; describe present &future prospect of glass industries in Bangladesh.

4. Cement

   Industry:

Definition, composition, raw materials, types of cements. Manufacture of cement by different methods. Setting and hardening of cement, test of Cement. Cement industry in Bangladesh. [5 lectures]

get an idea of raw materials, composition, properties &uses of different types of cement; demonstrate different chemical reactions during  manufacturing of cement.

 

5. Ceramic:

Definition, composition, classification and properties of ceramic. Basic raw materials, manufacturing process. Ceramic white wares. Application of colors to the pottery. Ceramic industry in Bangladesh. [5 lectures]

demonstrate the concept of ceramics; describe the uses of ceramic wares; illustrate the production of ceramics with basic raw materials; describe the application of colors to the potteries.

6. Iron and

     Steel:

Iron ores, cast iron, rought iron and steel. Impact of impurities an iron ores.  Construction and operation of blast furnance, fuel economy and uses of by-products. Different processes of steel production. Impact of impurities (S, P, Mn etc.) on steel. [5 lectures]

analyze the construction &operation of blast furnace with chemical reaction in the furnace; comparison study of different processes (Bessemer, open-hearth, & electrical) of steel production; illustrate effect of impurities on steel.

Required texts/Resources:

  1. Chemical Process Industries, Shreve, McGraw-Hill.
  2. Shreve’s Chemical Process Industries (5th Edition), G.T. Austin, Tata McGraw-Hill Edition, 2012.
  3. Industrial Chemistry (Part I & II), R.K. Das, Kalyani Publishers, 1987.
  4. Rogers Mannual of Industrial Chemistry (Vol. I & II), Edited by Eurna.
  5. Industrial Chemistry, Riegel.
  6. Industrial Chemistry, B.K. Sharma.
  7. Industrial Chemistry including Chemical Engineering (17th Edition), B.K. Sharma, GOEL Publishing. 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year: Third Year

Course Code: Chem.-3402

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Organic Processes in Industries

Exam-2024, 2025

Objective of the Course: To learn and understand different basic concept, sources, classification, composition, industrial manufacture and applications of sugars, pulp and papers, fats, oils, soap, detergent, paint, varnishes and leather with special emphasize to Bangladesh perspective.

Course Teacher:

 

Course Content/Description:

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

 

 

 

1. Sugar Industry: 

Sources of sucrose, composition of sugarcane, manufacturing process of sugar, refining of raw sugar, by-products of sugar industry and their utilization. Sugar industry in Bangladesh. [5 lectures]

demonstrate industrial manufacturing &refining process of sugar; explain the utilization of by-products; describe the present status &future prospect of sugar industries in Bangladesh.

2. Pulp and Paper Industry:

Cellulose structure and natural sources of cellulose, manufacture of different types pulp and paper. Additives, by-products. De-inking of waste paper. Pulp & paper industry in Bangladesh. [5 lectures]

describe the structure &sources of cellulose; explain industrial manufacturing process of pulp &paper with the use of additives; illustrate the use of by-products; describe the De-inking process; express present &future prospect of pulp & paper industries in Bangladesh.

3. Fats and Oils: 

Sources, chemical composition, structure, classification and properties of oils and fats. Extraction, Refining, and hydrogenation of edible oils. Characterization of edible oil; saponification value, acid value and iodine value. [5 lectures]

explain the concept &composition of fats and oils; describe the extraction of oil with refining; explain the hydrogenation process of oil; express the chemical reactions during identification of their properties.

4. Soap and Detergent:

Soap: Definition, manufacturing of different types of soap, recovery of glycerin from spent lye, cleansing action of soap. Detergent:Definition, Different types of detergents and their functions. Manufacture of detergent. Soap industry in Bangladesh. [5 lectures]

demonstrate the concept of soap; explain the manufacturing of different types of soap; illustrate the recovery of glycerin from spent lye; explain the cleansing action of soap explain why detergent is better than soap &how to work with hard water &chemical reactions during manufacture of soap and detergent.

5. Paint and Varnishes:

Paints: Classification, constituents and manufacture of paints, requirements of a good paint, distempers, emulsion, and latex paints. Method of applying of paints. Varnishes: Raw materials and manufacture. Paint industry in Bangladesh. [5 lectures]

describe the manufacture of paint &varnishes by using chemical substances; describe the future prospect of paint industry in Bangladesh; explain the application of paints and varnishes.

6. Leather  Industry:

Composition of leather. Tanning of leather; preparation of hides for tanning and different types of tanning. By-products of leather industry. Manufacture of leather and gelatin. Impact of leather industries on our environment. Leather industry in Bangladesh.[5 lectures]

discuss how to preserve the leather through tanning; describe the manufacture of leather and gelatin; make proper uses of the by-products during leather manufacturing technology; describe the hazards effect on environment of leather industry.

Required texts/Resources:

  1. Shreve’s Chemical Process Industries (5th Edition), G.T. Austin, Tata McGraw-Hill Edition, 2012.
  2. Chemical Process Industries, Shreve, McGraw-Hill.
  3. Industrial Chemistry (Part I & II), R.K. Das, Kalyani Publishers, 1987.
  4. Rogers Mannual of Industrial Chemistry (Vol. I & II), Edited by Eurna.
  5. Industrial Chemistry, Riegel.
  6. Industrial Chemistry, B.K. Sharma.
  7. Industrial Chemistry including Chemical Engineering (17th Edition), B.K. Sharma, GOEL Publishing House, 2013.
  8. Chemistry of Engineering Materials, Leingou, McGraw-Hill.

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

 

Year: Third Year

Course Code: Chem.-3110

Type: Practical

Marks: 75

Credit: 3

Course Title: Physical Chemistry Lab-II

Exam-2024, 2025

Objective of the Course: To study, determine and measure conductometric,                                                    potentiometric & pH-metric titrations, equilibrium constant, adsorption isotherm and solubility product etc.

Course Teacher:

 

 

Course Content/Description:

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

  1. Conductometric titration of a strong acid by strong base.
  2. Phase diagram of phenol-water system & effect of impurities on it. 
  3. Equilibrium constant of the reaction K + I2                 K13
  4. Kinetics of acid hydrolysis of methylacetate. 
  5. pH-metric titration of a strong acid by strong base.
  6. Potentiometric titration of a strong acid by strong base.
  7. Temperature dependence of viscosity of a liquid and determination of activation energy for viscous flow.
  8. Adsorption isotherm for the adsorption of an organic acid on charcoal. 
  9. Solubility product of sparingly soluble salts by conductometric method. 

 

determine & measure equilibrium constant, sp. rate constant, adsorption isotherm & solubility product, perform pH-, conductometric & potentiometric titrations etc.

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 (Kolakata).
  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: Third Year

Course Code: Chem.-3210

Type: Practical

Marks: 75

Credit: 3

Course Title: Lab: Systematic Organic Compound Identification

Exam-2024, 2025

Objective of the Course: To learn and perform practical techniques employed for systematic processes for the identification of unknown organic solid and liquid compounds.

Course Teacher:

 

Course Content/Description:

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

1. Systematic Identification of Organic Solid Compounds with Name:Mono- and multifunctional groups- alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, acids, phenols, esters, ethers, nitro-compounds and amines, amides, imides; hydrocarbons; melting point, naming of organic compounds.

2. Systematic Identification of Organic Liquid Compounds with Name: Mono- and multifunctional groups- alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, acids, phenols, esters, ethers, nitro-compounds and amines, amides, imides; hydrocarbons; boiling point, naming of organic compounds.

identify, support & characterize  organic compounds with nomenclature;

design and argue on systematic identification procedures.

Required texts/Resources:

  1. The Systematic Identification of Organic Compounds (8th Edition), Shriner, Hermann, Morril, Curtin and Fuson, Wiley Student Edition, 2004.
  2. A Text book of Practical Organic Chemistry (Qualitative Organic analysis), A.I. Vogel.

 

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: Third Year

Course Code: Chem.-3310

Type: Practical

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Lab: Synthesis and Analysis of Inorganic Compounds

Exam-2024, 2025

Objective of the Course: To learn practical techniques employed for the preparation, analysis and separation of important inorganic compounds (salts, metal complexes, etc.).

Course Teacher:

 

 

Course Content/Description:

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

1.     Preparation of inorganic compounds: (a) typical inorganic compounds such as Mohr’s salts, Erdman’s salt, Ni-ammonium sulphate, Alum potassium permanganate, some metal complexes; (b) preparation of some salts: evaporation and crystallization.

2.     Analyses of the prepared samples by: 

     (a) Gravimetric; (b) Volumetric and (c) Spectroscopic Method.

3.     Complexometric titrations of some transition and non-transition metals.

4.     Separation of different components present in a mixture by: 

    (a) Paper chromatography;  (b) TLC and (c) Column chromatography.

 

design, prepare, analyze & separate  inorganic compounds with appropriate nomenclature.

Required texts/Resources:

  1. A Text Book of Inorganic Quantitative Analysis (4th Edition), A.I. Vogel. 
  2. Vogels’s Textbook of Quantitative Chemical Analysis (5th Edition), Edited by G.J.H. Jeffery, J. Basset, J. Medham and R.C. Denney, Longman Group UK Ltd. (ELBS), 1994. 

 

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

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

 

Year: Third Year

Course Code: Chem.-3410

Type: Practical

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Lab: Analysis of Water and Industrial Products 

Exam- 2024, 2025

Objective of the Course: To learn practical knowledge and techniques employed for the analysis and estimation of water and industrial products.

Course Teacher:

 

Course Content/Description:

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

1.     Water analysis: 

(a)    Analysis water sample for hardness: temporary and permanent;

(b)    Analysis water sample for sulphate and phosphate;

(c)    Analysis water sample for iron;

(d)    Analysis water sample for Total dissolved solids.

2.     Fat and oil analysis:

(a)    Analysis of Fat and oil sample for saponification value;

(b)    Analysis of Fat and oil sample for Iodine value;

(c)    Analysis of Fat and oil sample for Acid value;

(d)    Analysis of Fat and oil sample for Reichert-Meissl value;

(e)    Analysis of Fat and oil sample for Polenske value.

3.     Soap analysis: 

(a)    Analysis of soap sample for moisture content;

(b)    Analysis of soap sample for total alkali and acid;

(c)    Analysis of soap sample for filling matter, if any.

4.     Estimation of reducing sugar:

(a)    Fehling solution method;

(b)    Benedict method and estimation of sugar in molasses;

(c)    Iodometric method.

design & apply methods & techniques for the analysis of water;

estimate different values of fat, oil, soap &reducing sugar.

Required texts/Resources:

1.      Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Waste Water, APHA-AWWA-WACF, Washington.

2.      A Text Book of Quantitative Inorganic Analysis (3rd Edition), A.I. Vogel, Longmans Green & Co (ELBS).

3.      Comprehensive Practical Organic Chemistry, V.K. Ahluwalia and R. Agarwal, University Pres Pvt. Ltd.

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

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

 

Year: Third Year

Course Code: Chem.-3611

Type: Class Tests

Marks: 75

Credit: 3

Course Title: Class Assessment (Sessional)

Exam-2024, 2025

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 evaluation: 3 Assignments and 3 class tests per theoretical course.

 

 

Year: Third Year

Course Code: Chem.-3712

Type: Industrial Tour

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Field Work and Industrial Tour

Exam-2024, 2025

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 evaluation: At 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: Third Year

Course Code: Chem.-3813

Type: Oral Tests

Marks: 75

Credit: 3

Course Title: Oral Presentation (Viva-voce)

Exam-2024, 2025

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 third 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 & weakness of the assigned courses; 

modify their misconceptions; 

improve their weakness; improve oral presentation skill.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)