Syllabus (4th year)


[3]   Detailed Syllabus for the Fourth Year B. Sc. Honours Examination, 2025 and 2026

 

Year: Fourth Year

Course Code: Chem.-4101

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Solution, Colloid and Surface Chemistry

Exam-2025, 2026

Objective of the Course: To learn theories and application of solutions, colloids and surface chemistry. 

Course Teacher:

 

Course Content/Description:

ILOUpon completion of this course students will be able to-

1. Solutions:

Thermodynamics of solutions: ideal & non-ideal solutions, excess thermodynamic functions, Gibbs-Duhem equation, Duhem-Margules equation, solute-solvent interactions, hydrophobic & hydrophilic interactions, surfactants, their types & surface activity, micelles, thermodynamics of micelle formation. [7 lectures]

define& discuss basic terms & various equations of solutions & surfactants.

2. Colloids:

Stability of colloids, electrokinetic phenomena, Zeta potential, electro osmosis, electrophoresis, electro dialysis, streaming potential, colloidal electrolytes, coagulation, gold number, Emulsions, preparation, Optical & electrical properties, determination of Avogadro number. [7 lectures]

classify a colloid according to the nature of the continuous & dispersed phases, understand the chemical nature & action of surfactants & detergents, describe the function & chemical structure of biological membranes.

3. Surface Phenomena:

Adsorption, classification, adsorption isotherms: Freundlich, Langmuir & BET; surface films, adsorption by solids from solutions, Effect of temperature on adsorption, ion-exchange adsorption, electrocapillary phenomena, application. [6 lectures]

give an account of basic theories relating to physical chemistry of surfaces & interfaces, relate the theories to surface phenomena, give an account of current problems and issues pertaining to physical chemistry of surfaces & interfaces.

4. Chemistry of Interfaces:

Thermodynamic description of interface, interfacial tension at a plane surface. Free energy of interfaces - different approaches. Gibbs adsorption isotherm. Choice of dividing surface, relationship between various surface excesses. [5 lectures]

discuss, explain, analyze & apply interface chemistry.

5. Liquid Interfaces:

Treatment of curved surfaces, Kelvin’s and Laplace’s equations, Surface & interfacial tensions: Methods of measurement, underlying principles of surface and interfaces. Cohesion & adhesion, Spreading of liquids. Kinetics of spreading.[5 lectures]

discuss, explain, correlate & apply principles of liquid interfaces.

Required texts/Resources:

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

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

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

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

5.     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: Fourth Year

Course Code: Chem.-4102

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Supramolecules and Polymers

Exam-2025, 2026

Objective of the course: To study synthesis, theories and applications of supramolecules and high polymers.

Course Teacher:

 

 

Course Content/Description:

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

1. Supramolecules:

a) Basic concepts, control of supramolecular chemistry, thermodynamics, environment, concepts: Molecular self-assembly, molecular recognition and complexation, template-directed synthesis, mechanically interlocked molecular architectures, dynamic covalent chemistrybiomimetic, imprinting, molecular machinery. [8 lectures]

b) Building blocks: Synthetic recognition motifs, macrocycles, structural units, biologically-derived units. [4 lectures]

c) Applications: Materials technology, catalysis, medicine, data storage and processing, green chemistry. [4 lectures]

discuss the role of supramolecular chemistry 

explain non-covalent interactions, molecular recognition &self-assembly, short descriptions of some of the applications of supramolecular chemistry.

2. High Polymers:

a) Definition, classification of high polymers; polymerization reactions: their types, reaction mechanisms for condensation, free radical addition & co-ordination polymerization, reaction kineticsof condensation & free radical addition polymerization. [8 lectures]

b) Properties of polymers and polymeric solutions: solubility, phase transitions, thermodynamics of polymeric solutions, average molar masses, distribution and   determination of average molar mass.  [6 lectures]

describe compare the principals of bulk, solution &interface polymerization, calculate the degree of polymerization, average molecular weight, average functionality, gel point, kinetic chain length, copolymerization composition etc.

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Required texts/Resources:

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

2.     Bruce, D. W. Supramolecular Chemistry: From Molecules to Nanomaterials, edited by PA Gale & JW Steed, 2012.  

3.     Diederich, F., Stang, P. J., &Tykwinski, R. R. Modern supramolecular chemistry: strategies for macrocycle synthesis. John Wiley & Sons,2008. 

4.     Lehn, J. M., & Sanders, J. K. Supramolecular chemistry, 1995.

5.     Misra, G. S. Introductory polymer chemistry. New Age International, 1993. 

6.     St Pierre, L. E. Textbook of polymer science, FW Billmeyer, Jr., Wiley-Interscience, New York, 1972.

7.     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: Fourth Year

Course Code: Chem 4103

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics  and Quantum 

                       Computational Chemistry 

Exam-2025, 2026

Objective of the CourseTo study theories and application of quantum mechanics as applicable to fundamental 

                                             spectroscopy.

Course Teacher:

Course Content/Description: 

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

1. Quantum Mechanics:

a) Quantum mechanics and its necessity, experiments supporting quantization concept of electromagnetic radiation, blackbody radiation, photoelectric effect, Compton effect, spectroscopic observations; de Broglie’s wave particle dualism; matter waves; Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle. [5 lectures] 

b) Dynamics of microscopic systems: Schrodinger’s wave equation, its deduction, particle  in a box problem: one and three dimensional boxes, Eigen functions and Eigen values, Schrodinger’s wave equation for H-atom, separation of radial and angular functions, solutions for wave functions, derivation of different quantum numbers, wave functions for different orbitals, orbital shapes and orientations  for H-like atom.  [5 lectures]

discuss the historical development & to illustrate basic terms of quantum mechanics, to solve Sch wave equation & to apply it in one dimensional and three dimensional particle box problem, H-atom and H-like atom.

 

2. Statistical Mechanics

(i) Statistical basis of thermodynamics, classical ideal gas, correct enumeration of microstates, (ii) microcanonical ensemble, phase space, Liouville’s theorem, (iii) canonical ensemble, partition function, equipartition and virial theorems, (iv) grand canonical ensemble, phase equilibrium, (v) essentials of quantum statistics, indistinguishable particles, (vi) ideal Bose systems, Bose-Einstein condensation. [10 lectures]

describe concepts of statistical mechanics, illustrate different ensembles & related parameters, deduce & interpret various expression of statistical mechanics, describe quantum statistics, Bose systems etc. 

3. Quantum Computational Chemistry

subject of computational chemistry and its tools, potential energy surface (PES); geometry optimization, empirical force fields, molecular mechanics (MM), Ab initio: MO theory; SCF theory; Hartree-Fock method; post-Hartree-Fock methods, density functional theory (DFT) [10 lectures]

demonstrate computational chemistry terms & concepts (surface (PES), empirical force fields, molecular mechanics (MM), Ab initio: MO theory; SCF theory; Hartree-Fock method etc.

Required texts/Resources:

1.     Singh, S.P. Bagdeand, M.K. Singh, K. Quantum Mechanics, Reprint 2014.

2.     Gupta, M. C. Statistical thermodynamics. New Age International, 2007. 

3.     Gupta, M. C. Statistical thermodynamics. New Age International, 2007. 

4.     McQuarrie, D.A. Statistical Mechanics, University Science Books, 2003.

5.     Christopher, J. C. Essentials of Computational Chemistry, Theories and Models, 2002.

6.     Leonard I. Schiff, Quantum Mechanics (3rd Edition), McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1968.

7.     Powell John, L., & Bernd, C. Quantum Mechanics, 1965.

Information about assignments/evaluationTotal 30 lectures, 3 assignments, 3 class tests, Final exam.

 

 

 

Year: Fourth Year

Course Code: Chem.-4201

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Natural Products Chemistry

Exam-2025, 2026

Objective of the Course: This course is designed for the students to impart adequate knowledge on modern chemistry of naturally occurring important bioactive products.

Course Teacher:

 

Course Content/Description:

ILOUpon completion of this course students will be able to-

1. Terpenes:

The essential oils, classification of terpenes, isoprene rule, isolation and purification, general methods of determining the structures of terpenes. Detailed studies of some monoterpenes: (i) Acycilc terpenes like myrcene, citral, ionones; (ii) Monocyclic terpenes like a-terpineol; (iii) Bicyclic monoterpenes like pinenes and camphor. [9 lectures]

classify terpenes, support & judge sources, properties & rules of terpenoids, identify & elucidate structures of terpenes & terpenoids (acyclic, monocyclic & bicyclic); formulate & deduce their reactions.

2. Alkaloids:

Definition, occurrence, classification, isolation and purification, general methods of determining the structure of alkaloids. Chemistry of nicotine, atropine, cocaine and ephedrine. [9 lectures]

illustrate classification, support isolation & purification, formulate synthesis, explain structure determination with reactions & deduce applications of some important alkaloids.

3. Purines:

Introduction, isolation and purification, determination of constitution of purines, syntheses of purine derivatives. [5 lectures]

illustrate & judge isolation & purification, formulate synthesis, explain structure determination with reactions & support applications of purines & their derivatives. 

4. Colouring Matters:

A general knowledge of occurrence, isolation, purification, properties and structure of anthocyanins, flavones and carotenoids. [7 lectures]

construct occurrence, support properties, explain structure with reactions & illustrate applications of colouring matters.

Required texts/Resources:

  1. Organic Chemistry (Vol. 2: Stereochemistry and the Chemistry of Natural Products) (5th Edition), I.L. Finar, Longman Group Ltd., 1995 (Reprint 2004). 
  2. Natural Product Chemistry (2nd Edition), K.B.G. Torssell, John Wiley and Sons, 1997. 
  3. Alkaloids (2nd Edition), T. Aniszewski, Elsevier, 2015. ISBN: 9780444594334.
  4. Chemistry of Plant Natural Products, S.K. Talapatra and B. Talapatra, Springer, 2015, ISBN: 9783642454097.
  5. Natural Products Chemistry: Sources, Separations and Structures, R. Cooper and G. Nicola, CRC Press, 2014. 
  6. Pharmaceutical, Medicinal and Natural Product Chemistry, P.S. Kalsi, Alpha Science Int. Ltd., 2012, ISBN: 978842655986.
  7. Chemistry of Organic Natural Products (Vol. 1 & 2) (29th Edition), O.P. Agarwal, Goel Publishing House, 2003.
  8. Organic Chemistry of Natural Products (Vol. I & II), G.R. Chatwal, Edited by M. Arora, Himalaya Publishing House, 2007.
  9. Organic Natural Products Chemistry (Revised Edition, In Bengali), M.M. Matin, Universal Publications, 2009.
  10. Selected Topics in Organic Chemistry (1st Edition, In Bengali), M.M. Matin, Universal Publications, 2015. 
  11. The Carbohydrates (2nd Edition), W. Pigman and D. Horton (Editors), Academic Press, 1970. ISBN: 9780323161725.

 

Information about assignments/evaluationTotal 30 lectures, 3 assignments, 3 class tests, Final exam.

 

Year: Fourth Year

Course Code: Chem.-4202

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Exam-2025, 2026 

Objective of the Course: To get adequate knowledge of modern synthetic techniques and rules (laws) for research in stereo- and chemo-selective synthesis.

Course Teacher:

 

 

Course Content/Description:

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

1. Organic Synthesis:

The disconnection approach: introduction and basic principles. Introduction of terms used in reterosynthetic analysis- reterosynthesis, disconnection, synthon and synthetic equivalent. C-C Single bond disconnections, disconnection at the carbonyl carbon, umpolung. Disconnection of simple alcohols, aryl ketones and acetylinic alcohols. Two group disconnection, C-C double bond disconnection, C-X and C-O disconnections and functional group transformation. Chemoselectivity, steroselectivity, regioselectivity of reagents, protecting groups in synthesis. Linear vs. convergent synthesis. [8 lectures]

illustrate & support basic terms & principles of disconnection approach; 

design & formulate synthesis applying disconnection approach. 

2. Pericyclic Reactions:

Classification of reactions: Electro cyclic, cycloaddition, sigmatropic, chelatropic and ene reactions. Molecular orbitals and symmetry properties of conjugated polyenes and allyl systems, concepts of HOMO and LUMO. Woodward-Hofmann, FMO treatment and correlation diagrams for pericyclic reactions. Conrotation and disrotation, stereo-specificity, suprafacial and antarafacial motion in bond forming and bond breaking reactions. Diels-Alder reaction. Sigmatropic rearrangement and Cope rearrangement. [7 lectures]

classify, verify & demonstrate basic principles of pericyclic reactions; evaluate & apply rules & laws governing these reactions.

3. Photo-chemistry:

Light absorption, electronic excitation, singlet and triplet excitation states, fluorescence and phosphorescence, photosensitization, photodissociation reactions, photochemical reduction and oxidation. Photochemical addition to alkenes and alkynes with and without sensitizer, oxetanes by Paterno-Buchi reaction. Photochemistry of carbonyl compounds. Photochemistry of aromatic compounds. Photochemical isomerization and rearrangements. The Hofmann-Loeffler-Freytag reaction. The Barton reactions.  [7 lectures]

discuss, analyze & justify photochemistry & related reactions; deduce & apply Barton & Hofmann-Loeffler-Freytag reactions.

4. Click Chemistry:

Introduction, synthesis and application in iondustrial and pharmaceutical chemistry.

plan and apply click chemistry in industrial base synthesis

5. SyntheticApplications of Organometallic Compounds:

Synthetic applications of organo-borane, organosilane, organoselenium and organotin reagents. [4 lectures]

plan & apply organometallic compounds in syntheses.

Required texts/Resources:

  1. Reagents for Organic Synthesis (Vol. I-XV), Fieser and Fieser. 
  2. Organic Synthesis (Vol. 1-V), Fieser and Fieser.
  3. Principles of Organic Synthesis (3rd Edition), R.O.C. Norman and J.M. Coxon, CRC Press, 2009. 
  4. Organic Synthesis: The Disconnection Approach (2nd Edition), S. Warren and P. Wyatt, Wiley, 2013. ISBN: 9788126511464.
  5. Designing Organic Syntheses: A Programmed Introduction to the Synthon Approach (2nd Edition), S. Warren, Wiley-India Pvt. Ltd., 2012 (Reprint).
  6. Modern Methods of Organic Synthesis (3rd Edition), W. Carruthers, Cambridge Univ. Press, 2002.
  7. Organic Photochemistry, R.O. Kan, McGraw-Hill Inc., 1967. ISBN: 9780070332683.
  8. Modern Molecular Photochemistry, N.J. Turro, Univ. Science Books, 1991, ISBN: 970935702712.

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

 

Year: Fourth Year

Course Code: Chem.-4203

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Bioorganic Chemistry

Exam-2025, 2026

Objective of the Course: This course is designed for the students to impart knowledge and learn chemistry of biologically active organic molecules such as carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins in advanced level.

Course Teacher:

 

 

Course Content/Description:

ILOUpon completion of this course students will be able to-

1. Carbohydrates: Monosaccha-rides: 

Introduction, classification, reducing and non-reducing sugars. Mutarotation and anomeric effect. Determination of sugar ring size. Monosaccharide: aldoses and ketoses. Constitution, configuration and conformation of D-glucose. Reactions of D-glucose, D-fructose and D-mannose. [8 lectures]

explain, distinguish & characterize carbohydrates; deduce & measure their  reactions; determine & support their structures; 

2. Disaccharides and polysaccharides :

Classification and nomenclature of disaccharides. Sucrose and Maltose: structure determination and conformation. Reactions and some derivatives of these disaccharides. Preliminary ideas of starch and cellulose. [6 lectures]

characterize various disaccharide and polysaccharide molecules chemically; argue on their reactions; comment & compare on the chemistry of starch & cellulose.

3. Polypeptides and Proteins:

Peptide bond. Nomenclature, structure, properties, syntheses and reactions of polypeptides. Importance, classification, properties and structure of proteins. Color tests for proteins. [8 lectures]

name, explain, classify, analyze, characterize & test polypeptide &  protein molecules.

4. Vitamins:

Introduction, characteristics nomenclature, classification and physiological functions of vitamins. Occurrence, constitution, synthesis, functions and deficiency diseases of vitamin A (A1), vitamin B1, and B2 vitamin C. Conversion and relation between vitamin A1 and A2. Syntheses of pyridoxin, biotin and folic acid. Antioxidant. [8 lectures]

illustrate, classify, test properties & apply vitamins; deduce & support their structures; design their synthesis; compare their uses & side effects.

Required texts/Resources:

  1. Organic Chemistry (Vol. 2: Stereochemistry and the Chemistry of Natural Products) (5th Edition), I.L. Finar, Longman Group Ltd., 1995 (Reprint 2004).
  2. Natural Product Chemistry (2nd Edition), K.B.G. Torssell, John Wiley and Sons, 1997.
  3. Natural Products: A Laboratory Guide (2nd Edition), R. Ikan, Academic Presss, 1991.
  4. Pharmaceutical, Medicinal and Natural Product Chemistry, P.S. Kalsi, Alpha Science Int. Ltd., 2012, ISBN: 978842655986.
  5. Chemistry of Organic Natural Products (Vol. I & II) (29th Edition), O.P. Agarwall, Goel Publishing House, 2003.
  6. Organic Natural Products Chemistry (Revised Edition, 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/evaluationTotal 30 lectures, 3 assignments, 3 class tests, Final exam.

 

Year: Fourth Year

Course Code: Chem.-4301

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Chemistry of Metal Complexes

    Exam- 2025, 2026

Objective of the Course: To study advanced theories of bonding, bond energy, advancement and distortion of coordination compounds, mechanism of reactions, molecular point groups, their character table. Also to impart knowledge in understanding inorganic polymeric systems and their structures.

Course Teacher: 

Course Content/Description:

 

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

1. Advanced Theories of Chemical Bonding:

Theories of bond: Wave mechanical principles: atomic and molecular orbitals, valence bond theory. Molecular orbital theory, Linear combination of atomic orbitals (LCAO). Derivation of secular equations, calculations of energies of bonding and anti-bonding molecular orbitals, resonance integral, overlap integral, partial ionic character of covalent bonds. [9 lectures]

define, classify,  apply, & explain wave mechanical approaches of orbitals & advanced theories of bonding. 

2. Advances in the Chemistry of Coordination Compounds:

(a)      Crystal field and ligand field theories of coordinate linkage, Jahn- Teller distortions. 

(b)      Types of reactions forming coordination complexes.

(c)       Complexes of high coordination number. 

[7 lectures]

discuss theories, indicate structure, geometry & reactions of 

advancement of coordination compound & complexes.

3. Reactions of Coordination Compounds:

Mechanism of ligand substitution reactions in octahedral complexes with special reference to cobalt (III) complexes. 

Mechanism of ligand substitution reactions in square-planar complexes. Trans effect. [5 lectures]

understand & explain 

the mechanism of ligand substitution reactions in octahedral square-planar complexes.

4. Molecular Symmetry:

Multiplications of symmetry operations, group theory, molecular point groups, classification of inorganic molecules into point groups (ABn, n=2,3,4,5 & 6) , matrix representations of symmetry operations, reducible and irreducible matrices, character tables and their applications, group theoretical selection rules. Calculations of s-bonding orbitals and vibrational modes in simple molecules. Selection rules for vibrational transition, predication of infrared and Raman spectra of simple molecules. [9 lectures]

 

analyze & explain the molecular point groups & their character tables for calculating the bonding orbitals of any molecule & the infrared Raman active modes of molecules.

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 Guide to Advanced Study. Heslop R.B., Robinson P.L. and Jones K. (Elsevier Science Ltd. 1976). 

3.     The Nature of Chemical Bond. Pauling L. (Cornell University Press 1960). 

4.     Modern coordination chemistry: the legacy of Joseph Chatt. Heaton, B. T., Mingos, D. M. P., Dilworth, J. R., Garner, C. D., Frenking, G., Richards, R. L., & Pearson, R. G. (Royal Society of Chemistry 2007). 

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

6.     Group Theory and Symmetry in Chemistry. Hall L.H. (McGRAW-HILL, 1969).

7.     Chemical Applications of Group Theory (3rd Edition). Cotton F.A. (John Wiely & Sons Inc.2009).  

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

 

 

 

Year: Fourth Year

Course Code: Chem.-4302

Type: Theory

   Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Boranes, p-Acceptor Ligands, Ionizing Solvents and Magnetochemistry

              Exam- 2025, 2026

Objective of the Course: To know the bonding and structural features of electron deficient compounds, boranes, CO, NO, structural features of complexes contenting CO and NO as ligands,  characteristics and usefulness of different non-aqueous solvents, magnetic properties of matter, theory of magnetism, applications of magnetic moment to chemical problems.

Course Teacher:

 

 

Course Content/Description:

ILOUpon completion of this course students will be able to-

1. Boranes:

Boron hydrides and their derivatives: preparation, properties, bonding in and structure of diboranes. Bonding in higher boranes, styx numbers in determining the structures of higher boranes.  Borohydrides and carboranes (elementary idea) and uses. [6 lectures]

design preparation, justify properties, 

support structure & reactions of electron-deficient compounds with special referees to boranes their derivatives.  

2. Carbonyls and Nitrosyls:

Valence bond(VB) and molecular orbital(MO) structures  of CO and NO, p acceptor ligands, metal carbonyls, nitrosyls and their derivatives: preparation, properties, bonding and structure of metal carbonyls and nitrosyles,  their  uses. EAN rules, iso-electronic structures, Comparison  between metal carbonyls and nytrosyls. [8 lectures]

plan preparation, verify properties, 

support structure & deduce reactions 

of complexes contenting CO NO as ligands, compare their uses.

3. Non-aqueous Ionizing Solvent Systems:

Classification of solvents, properties of ionizing solvents, solubility criteria in ionizing solvents, acid base phenomenon in non-aqueous ionizing solvents, studies of some typical reactions in non-aqueous ionizing solvents, such as, liquid ammonia, liquid sulphur dioxide and hydrogen fluoride, and comparison with that in water. [6 lectures]

classify, justify properties

 & compose applications 

of different non-aqueous solvents to conduct different inorganic reactions.

4. Magneto-chemistry:

Magnetic properties of matter: paramagnetism and diamagnetism, ferro-, ferri- and antiferromagnetism, magnetic susceptibility, effect of temperature on magnetic susceptibility, spin only magnetic moment, total magnetic moment, observed and effective magnetic moment, Pascal constant and diamagnetic corrections. Determination of magnetic susceptibility by Gouy method, Langevin’s theory of diamagnetism. Magnetic susceptibility and magnetic moment measurements and their applications to chemical problems. [10 lectures]

combine simple magnetic properties; support & correlate magnetic theories, solve chemical problems, construct &

 determine the structure of metals complexes by magnetic susceptibility.

Required texts/Resources:

1.     Inorganic Chemistry. Purcells K.F. and Kotz J.C. (W.B. Saunders 1977).

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

3.     Valency and molecular structure. Cartmell, E. & Fowles, G. W. A. (Butterworth-Heinemann2013).

4.     Chemistry in non-aqueous solvents. Sisler, H. H. (Chapman and Hall1961).

5.     Atomic structure and chemical bond: including molecular spectroscopy. Chanda, M. (McGraw-Hill 1979).

6.     Coordination compounds.Kettle, S. F. A. (Nelson1969).

7.     Atomic Physics 7th reprinted ed. Rajam, J.B. (Chand 1974).

Information about assignments/evaluationTotal 30 lectures, 3 assignments, 3 class tests, Final exam.

 

 

 

Year: Fourth Year

Course Code: Chem.-4303

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Analytical Chemistry

Exam- 2025, 2026

Objective of the Course: To study basic principles of spectrometry and instrumentation and their analytical applications.

Course Teacher:

 

 

Course Content/Description:

ILOUpon completion of this course students will be able to-

1. Infrared Spectroscopy:

Techniques of sampling. Dispersion and FT infrared spectrometer and their operations. Monitoring chemical reactions by IR spectroscopy. Structure determination of molecules by IR spectroscopy. Identification of molecules by their group frequencies. Identification of metal carbonyls by CO stretching frequencies. [5 lecturers]  

Analyze, chemical reactions & identification by IR & FTIR spectroscopy; identify functional groups & metal carbonyls.

2.  Mass Spectrometry:

Mass spectra and their presentation. Ionization processes. Molecular ions and metastable ions. Fragmentation processes. Construction and principles of operation of a mass spectrometer. Applications: Determination of molecular weight, molecular massand molecular structure by mass spectrometry.[5 lecturers]

Conclude on construction & operation principles and applications of a mass spectrometer.

3. Spectrophotome-tric Method of Analysis 

Beer-Lambert’s law and its application in UV/Visible spectrophotmetry, deviation from Beer’s law, construction and operation UV/Visible Spectrophotometer. Spectrophotometric error. Determination of concentration of unknown samples (ions and molecules) by UV/Visible Spectrophotometer. [5 lecturers]  

Basic principles & analyze metal ions by spectrophotometry.

4.  Voltametry/ Polarography:

Theoretical principles, residual, migration, diffusion and limiting currents, polarograpic maxima and their suppression, half wave potential, applications of polarography. [5 lecturers]

Discuss principles & applications of polarography

5.  Chromatography and Solvent Extraction:

Chromatography and solvent extraction as separation techniques. Basic principles and applications of column, ion-exchange, paper and thin layer chromatography and solvent extraction. [5 lectures]

Dscuss basic principles & applications of separation methods.

6.  Complexometric Reaction and Titrations:

Principles and types of EDTA titration, formation constant of EDTA complexes, effect of pH upon complex formation, metal ion indicators and their functions, masking and damasking, applications of complexometric titration. [5 lectures]  

Outline principles of EDTA titration technique; apply complexometric titrations for the determination of metal ions.

Required texts/Resources:

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

2.     Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy (4th Edition). Banwell C.N. (Tata McGraw-Hill Co 1962).

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

4.     EDTA titrations: an introduction to theory and practice. Flaschka, H. A (Elsevier2013).

5.     Principles of polarography. Heyrovský, J., & Kůta, J. (Elsevier2013).

6.     Introduction to Instrumental Analysis (1st Edition). Braun R.D. (McGraw Hill Book Company1987).

7.     Instrumental Method of Chemical Analysis (9th Edition). SharmaB.K. (GOEL Publishing House1994).

Information about assignments/evaluationTotal 30 lectures, 3 assignments, 3 class tests, Final exam.

 

Year: Fourth Year

Course Code: Chem.-4304

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Material Science

Exam- 2025, 2026

Objective of the Course : To give  basic idea about materials.

Course teacher:

Course Content/Description:

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

1. Introduction:

Definition of materials, classification of materials, advanced material importance of materials. [2 lecturers]  

 

Know about history and classification of  materials.

 2. Crystal structure and imperfection in solids: 

 

Crystalline and non crystalline materials, unit cell, metallic crystal structure, defects in crystal, point defects, dislocations, surface defects. [3 lecturers]  

 

have an elementary idea about the imperfection in solid metal 

3. Mechanical properties and processing of metal alloys:

Stress and strain, Elastic and Plastic deformation, Tensile properties, Hardness of metals, Fracture. Alloys: Ferrous and non ferrous alloys, forming, casting and annealing of alloys. [5 lecturers]  

understand about the alloys and their processing 

4. Structure, properties and processing of Ceramics:

 

Definition and Classification of Ceramics, Structure of ceramics, Mechanical properties of ceramics, stress strain behavious, Fracture. Glass: Glass ceramic, Glass transition temperature, Fabrication and processing of glass. Clay: Clay structure, Fabrication and processing of Clay products. [5 lecturers] 

know about ceramics and their processing 

5. Characteristic, application and processing of polymer:

 

Mechanical properties of polymer; stress strain curve, deformation, Fracture. Crystalline, semicrystalline and amorphous polymer types, polymer additives, processing of polymers.  [5 lecturers]  

understand about different type of polymer and their processing 

6. Composite: 

 

Introduction, classification, Particle reinforced composite, Fibre reinforced composite: Influence of fibre orientation length and concentration. Polymer Matrix composite, Metal Matrix composite, Ceramic Matrix composite, Processing of fibre reinforced composite, structural composite. [5 lecturers]  

have an elementary idea classification of processing of composite 

7. Biomaterial:

Introduction, requirement of biomaterials, uses of metals, ceramics and polymers as biomaterials, bioresorbable polymer, biosensor, medical fibre and textile. [5 lectures]

 

know about different type of biomaterials and their uses 

Required texts/Resources:

1.        Principles of Electronic Materials and Devices. Kasap S.O. (Tata McGraw Hill Edition 2002).

2.        Material Science for Engineering Students (1st Indian reprint), Fischer T.(Academic Press2009). 

3.        Materials Science (5th Edition), Thiruvadigal J.D., Ponnusamy S. and Vasuhi P.S. (Vibrant Publications2007). 

4.        Materials Science & Engineering– A First Course (5th Edition), Raghavan V. (Prentice Hall of India 2005). 

5.        A Text Book of Material Science & Metallurgy (Revised edition). Khanna O.P. (Dhanpat Rai Publications 2006). 

6.        Biomaterials Bhat SV (Narosa Publishing House 2006)  

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

 

Year: Fourth Year

Course Code: Chem.-4401

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Chemical Engineering

Exam- 2025, 2026

Objective of the Course: This course is designed for the students to impart knowledge on chemical engineering, different basic concept, classification and applications of material balances, energy balances, heat transfer, distillation, evaporation and drying methods in industrial processes.

Course Teacher:

 

Course Content/Description:

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

1. Material Balances

Process classification, balances, material balance calculations, Balances on multiple-unit processes, recycle and bypass, balances on reactive processes, combustion reactions. [5 lectures]

explain the concept of mass & energy balances; identify different balances on single unit and multiple   reactions; calculate the mass balances on open and closed system.

2. Energy Balances

Forms of Energy, Energy Balances on Closed Systems, Energy Balances on Open System at Steady State, Energy Balances Procedures, Mechanical Energy Balances. [5 lectures]

explain the concept of energy balances; identify different balances on single unit and multiple reactions; calculate the energy  balances on open &closed system.

 

3.  Heat Transfer

Classification of heat-flow processes, Fourier’s law of heat conduction, Thermal conductivity, Compound resistances in series, Heat flow through a cylinder, Conduction through fluid,Temperature gradients in forced convection, Different types of heat exchanger.[5 lectures]

Able to understand heat flow processes, conduction, convection and radiation, can be able to calculate heat transfer  through compound resistance wall and cylinder. Application of heat exchangers.

4. Distillation

Boiling-point diagram, constant boiling mixtures, distillation methods: equilibrium distillation, differential distillation, rectification, construction of rectififying columns, fractionating column calculation-heat and material balances, effect of reflux ratio, entrainment. [5 lectures]

Capable to explain the principle of distillation, rectification process, calculation of rectifying columns: heat and material balances.

5. Evaporation

Types of evaporation, construction and principle of action including heat and material balances. Economy of single effect, multiple effect and thermo compression evaporators, scale formation and its removal. [5 lectures]

state the knowledge concerning boiling phenomena; explain the great variety of types of equipment used for evaporation.

6. Drying

Introduction, classification of dryers, theory of drying solids, equilibrium moisture content, bound, unbound and free water, rate of drying curves, effect of shrinkage. [5 lectures]

classify dryers; describe typical forms of dryer; explain the basic course of the drying process & application of drying theory in terms of materials.

 

Required texts/Resources:

1.        Introduction to Chemical Engineering, W.L. Badger and J.T. Banchero.

2.        Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, R.M. Felder and R.W. Rousseau.

3.        Unit Operation of Chemical Engineering, W.L. Mclabe, J.C. Smith and P. Harriot.

 

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

 

 

Year: Fourth Year

Course Code: Chem.-4402

Type: Theory

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Fuel Technology

    Exam- 2025, 2026

Objective of the Course: To learn and perform on basic concept, classification and applications of fuel, coal, petroleum and petrochemical technologies and processes with physical and chemical aspects.

Course Teacher:

 

 

Course Content/Description:

ILOUpon completion of this course students will be able to-

1. Concept of Fuel:

Definition of fuel. Essential requirements of fuels. Classification of fuels, primary and secondary fuels– soild, liquid and gaseous fuels, advantages and disadvantages of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels. Definition and types of modern fuels. Source of modern fuels-nuclear, solar, wind and water current. Definition of calorific value of fuels. Determination of calorific value by different methods. Role of fixed carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, oxygen and ash content on calorific value in fuels. [5 lectures]

explain the requirements  

of a fuel; describe the advantages &disadvantages of solid, liquid &gaseous fuel;  know the effect of  different elements on  

calorific value.

2. Coal Technology

Origin, formation and composition of coal. Mining of coal. Classification of coal. Proximate and ultimate analysis of coal. Effect of different constituents on the rank of coal. Coal in industrial purpose - coking and non-coking coals. Coal based industrialization in Bangladesh. [5 lectures]

explain origin &mining  

of coal; analyze the coal; explain the industrial use of coal.  

3. Coal Processing:

Carbonization of coal-low and high temperature carbonization. Changes at different temperature in carbonization process. Semi, soft and hard cokes. Coal chemicals. Recovery of coal chemicals. Coal tar distillation. Purification of different aromatic compounds from coal tar. Hydrogenation of coal. Coal as a source of liquid fuels. [5 lectures]

explain the carbonization  

   of coal, coal chemicals & purification of  

aromatic compounds from coal tar.

4. Petroleum Technology:

Originexploration and composition of petroleum. Refining and distillation of crude oil into usable commercial products. Thermal cracking and catalytic cracking for increased production of gasoline. Petroleum refining products-liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), diesel, kerosene, gasoline. [5 lectures]

explain the exploration,  

   origin &composition of petroleum, refining of  

crude oil & explain cracking of petroleum.

5. Petroleum Products and Their Aspects:

Octane and cetane number of liquid fuels. Knocking of fuel. Anti-knock compounds. Methods for increasing octane number of gasoline. Petroleum waxes. Aviation gasoline. Flash point. [5 lectures]

know ranking of  

petroleum& how to increase the octane number of petroleum.; describe the function of anti-knoking compounds.

6. Natural and Synthetic Gseous Fuel:

Origin and occurrence of natural gaseous fuel. Impurities of natural gas. Purification of natural gas. Compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Composition, reserve and prospect of natural gas in Bangladesh. Synthetic gaseous fuel: water gas, producer gas. [5 lectures]

origin of natural gas; illustrate & applypurification of natural gas, CNG, water gas &producer gas.

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.

4.     Rogers Mannual of Industrial Chemistry (Vol. I & II), Eedited 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/evaluationTotal 30 lectures, 3 assignments, 3 class tests, Final exam.

 

 

Year: Fourth Year

Course Code: Chem.-4110

Type: Practical

Marks: 100

Credit: 4

Course Title: Physical Chemistry Lab-III

Exam-2025, 2026

Objective of the Course: To study, determine and measure dissociation constant, viscosity of liquids, surface tension, kinetics of alkaline hydrolysis and verification of the Debye-Huckel-Onsager equation.

Course Teacher:

 

 

Course Content/Description:

ILOUpon completion of this course students will be able to-

  1. Dissociation constant of a weak acid by conductometric method.
  2. Dissociation constant of a weak acid by pH metric method.
  3. Viscosity of a liquid at different temperatures and calculation of the thermodynamic parameters for the viscous flow.
  4. Viscosity of aqueous glycerol solutions and calculation of area of cross-section of the solute. 
  5. Surface Tension of partially missile alcohols in water: (i) Verification of the Gibbs adsorption equation, (ii) Calculation of the area of cross-section alcohols. 
  6. Kinetics of alkaline hydrolyses of ethyl acetate. 
  7. Adsorption isotherm of acetic acid / oxalic acid on charcoal. 
  8. Verification of the Debye-Huckel-Onsager equation. 
  9. Single point energy, geometry optimization and population analysis. 
  10. Project experiments to be announced from time to time.

determine & measure dissociation constant, viscosity & surface tension of solutions, 2nd order kinetics, verify  the D-H-O equation and optimize geometry of molecule.

Required texts/Resources/Suggested readings:

1.     Findlay’s practical Physical Chemistry (9th Edition, Revised), B.P. Hevitt. 

2.     Practical Physical Chemistry, Palit, Science Book Agency (Kolkata).

3.     Practical Physical Chemistry, Sharma, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. 

 

Information about assignments/evaluationTwo days experiment (6 h/day), total 90 lectures/class hours, 3 assignments, note book, Final exam.

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

 

 

Year: Fourth Year

Course Code: Chem.-4210

Type: Practical

Marks: 100

Credit: 4

Course Title: Estimation of Functional Groups and Chromatographic Techniques

Exam- 2025, 2026

Objective of the Course: This course is designed for the students to learn and perform applications of estimation and chromatographic techniques in organic samples and mixtures.

Course Teacher:

 

Course Content/Description:

ILOUpon completion of this course students will be able to-

1.     Estimation of Functional Groups: Aldehydes, ketones, acids, amines, hydroxy, methoxy, acetyl groups and unsaturation in organic compounds.

2.     Chromatographic Techniques: Separation of mixtures by paper chromatography, TLC, column chromatography.

 

measure & estimate organic functional groups; 

design & separate mixtures by chromatographic techniques.

Required texts/Resources:

  1. Elementary Practical Organic Chemistry: Quantitative Organic Analysis (Part 3), A.I. Vogel, Longman, 1958.
  2. The Systematic Identification of Organic Compounds (8th Edition), Shriner, Hermann, Morril, Curtin and Fuson, Wiley Student Edition, 2004.  
  3. Organic Functional Group Analysis, G.H. Schenk and R.J. Magee, Pergamon Press, 1968 (Reprint 2016).
  4. Quantitative Organic Analysis via Functional Groups, S. Siggia and J.G. Hanna, Wiley, 1979.
  5. Quantitative Organic Analysis, J.S. Fritz and G.S. Hammond, John Wiley and Sons, 1957.

 

Information about assignments/evaluation: Two days experiment (6 h/day), total 90 lectures/class hours, 3 assignments, 3 class tests, note book, Final exam.

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

 

 

Year: Fourth Year

Course Code: Chem.-4310

Type: Practical

Marks: 100

Credit: 4

Course Title: Lab: Estimation of Metal ions in a Mixture and Synthesized Complexes

Exam-2025, 2026

Objective of the Course: To learn applications of different estimation and analytical methods used in inorganic chemistry.

Course Teacher:

 

 

Course Content/Description:

ILOUpon completion of this course students will be able to-

1.        Complexometric titration’s using EDTA.

2.        Ion exchange methods for separation and determination of typical mixed solutions.

3.        Preparation and determination of the composition of some typical complex compounds.

4.        Study of complexes by continuous variation method. 

5.        Determination of the stability constants of complexes by chemical and instrumental method.

6.        Substitution reactions in coordination complexes and study of reaction mechanism. 

7.        Solvent extraction method of analysis. 

8.        Spectrophotometric method of analysis and study of chemical compositions of complexes. 

9.        Infrared spectroscopic method for the identification of some complex molecules.

10.     Spectrographic method of identification of elements and quantitative determination by intensity measurements. 

11.     Polarographic methods of analysis.

12.     Titrations in non-aqueous solvent media. 

13.     Thermo-gravimetric methods of analysis.

14.     Radiochemical methods of analysis.

15.     Sampling Development of skills in collecting samples from environment, sample preservation and preparation for analysis.

16.     Analysis of alloys and steels, Water (potable and polluted water), soil and inorganic pollutants.

17.     Project experiments to be announced from time to time.

argue, judge, measure, test, determine & correlate different laboratory methods employed in analyzing of complex compounds.

 

Required texts/Resources:

  1. A Text Book of Inorganic Quantitative Analysis (4th Edition), A.I. Vogel.
  2. Instrumental Method of Chemical Analysis (9th Edition), B.K. Sharma, GOEL Publishing House (Meerut), 1994.

                                             

Information about assignments/evaluation: Two days experiment (6 h/day), total 90 lectures/class hours, 3 assignments, 3 class test, note book, Final exam.

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

 

 

 

Year: Fourth Year

Course Code: Chem.-4611

Type: Class Tests

Marks: 75

Credit: 3

Course Title: Class Assessment (Sessional)

Exam-2025, 2026

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: Fourth Year

Course Code: Chem.-4712

Type: Project/Tour

Marks: 50

Credit: 2

Course Title: Internship/Industrial Project/Tour

Exam- 2025, 2026

Objective of the Course: To learn practical knowledge and techniques employed for the industrial production processes in different chemical industries.

Course Teacher:

 

Course Content/Description:

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

Industrial tour will be organized to different industries for practical training. Participation in this industrial tour is compulsory for each student and they will submit a report. The report will be examined by the internal examiners.  

 

understand, justify  & judge production methods used in different local chemical  industries.

 

Required texts/Resources:

  1. Handout of different industries.
  2. Scientific journals.
  3. Chemical Process Industries, Shreve, McGraw-Hill.

Information about assignments/evaluationAll students will have to perform a industrial tour and submit a report. The report will be examined by the internal examiners. Also they have to participate power point presentation on industrial tour report.

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

 

 

Year: Fourth Year

Course Code: Chem.-4813

Type: Oral Tests

Marks: 75

Credit: 3

Course Title: Oral Presentation (Viva-voce)

Exam-2025, 2026

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 examination committee.

 

Course Description:

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

All theoretical and practical courses of fourth 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 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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