Vision

To be a Department of excellence for graduate studies and research in chemical science that will infuse highest cognitive skills to serve educational and research institutions, industries, nation and humanity.

Mission

The Department of Chemistry generates creativity, innovation and inculcates academic excellence by providing higher studies and research in the branches of Physical, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry.

Short History of the Department of Chemistry, CU

Established in 1966, University of Chittagong is one of the premier degree awarding public universities of Bangladesh. On July 1, 1968, Prof. Dr. S.Z. Haider (founder Head) started working to establish the Department of Chemistry under the Faculty of Science. Initially, Department of Chemistry though conducted only M.Sc. programme for the first two years, First Year B.Sc. Honours Course (three years course) was started in 1971 with only 20 students under the guidance of Prof. Dr. S.Z. Haider.

Now, the Department of Chemistry is one of the largest and leading teaching and research oriented Departments in Chittagong University (C.U.) as well as in Bangladesh. Since 1968, hundreds of Chemists who have graduated from this department have played a vital role in the development and improvement of various administrative and educational organizations as well as chemical, pharmaceutical and allied industries both at home and abroad. Our Department has been successful to attract the right mix of high caliber, experienced and professional faculty members and researchers. Most of the senior faculties have overseas teaching and research experiences. Therefore, our students have a unique opportunity to draw on the knowledge and experience of highly competent, intellectual, professional and devoted educators.

At present, the department offers a four year broad spectrum degree of B. Sc. (Honours) in Chemistry with provision for specialization doing major and minor in various fields, such as Physical, Organic, Inorganic, Analytical, Environmental, Nuclear, Applied, Pharmaceutical & Bio-chemistry, Quantum Mechanics & Spectroscopy, Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science etc. Besides this, the Department offers M.S., M. Phil and Ph.D. degrees through courses work and dissertation/thesis based on supervised and published researches in all branches of Chemistry.

There are about 700 undergraduate and 200 post-graduate students and at present 24 regular faculty members in the Department. Faculties are engaged in teaching and researches in various areas of Chemistry. The researches mainly cover synthesis and characterization of inorganic and organic compounds and their antimicrobial activities, synthesis of amino sugars, acyl sugars and heterocyclic compounds, development of carbohydrate based drugs etc. The research activities also focus on some symmetrical and non-symmetrical Schiff-base complexes, studies on physico-chemical properties and molecular interactions in liquids and their multi-component systems, theoretical modeling etc. Our major goals are also to develop new analytical methods to determine trace and ultra trace Inorganics and Organics using various instrumental techniques, to investigate the role of trace essential and toxic metal ions in physiological disorders, separation sciences, introduction of suitable surfactants in Analytical Chemistry, physicochemical assessment of local surface and groundwater resources, chemical assessment of gaseous pollutants, particulate matters and trace metals in air etc. The rich list of our publications in the referred international Journals is a testimony to this. The Department has collaborative researches with a number of National and International organizations.

Very recently we introduced Wi-Fi facility to the Department for both students and teachers. We also installed multimedia projectors in several of our class rooms to facilitate lecture delivery. Hence our Chemistry Department is one of the most modern Departments of Chittagong University, Bangladesh.

Faculties of the Department of Chemistry, CU

At present there are twenty seven faculty members at our Department (Chem.CU). Their names and specialized filed(s) are mentioned here.

	Name	Specialized field(s)
Professors
1.	Professor Dr. Shamim Akhtar M.Sc. (C.U.), M.Sc. and D. Sc. (Nagoya, Japan) Mobile: +880 1712 090205 E-mail: shamim3332000@yahoo.com			Physical Chemistry, Solution, Polymer, Quantum and Green Chemistry
2.	Professor Dr. Monir Uddin Ph.D. (AUTh. Greece) Mobile: +880 1712 513616 E-mail: umonir18@yahoo.com			Inorganic Chemistry, Coordination Chemistry, Food and Analytical Chemistry
3.	Professor Dr. Debashis Palit Chairman, Department of Chemistry Ph.D. (IIT, Kharagpur, India) Mobile: +880 1715 277774 E-mail: debpalit@yahoo.com			Inorganic Chemistry and Material Science
4.	Professor Dr. M. Shamsu Uddin Ahmed Ph.D. (C.U.) Mobile: +880 1746 741267 E-mail: mshamsuuddin786@yahoo.com			Organic Chemistry, Soil, Solution and Computational Chemistry
5.	Professor Dr. Tapashi Ghosh Roy Ph.D. (IIT, India), Post Doc. (Japan, USA, Germany, South Korea & Argentina) Mobile: +880 1817 720252 E-mail: tapashir57@gmail.com			Inorganic Chemistry, Synthetic, Macrocyclic and Bioinorganic Chemistry
6.	Professor Dr. Md. Mosharef Hossain Bhuiyan Ph.D. (NBU, India) Mobile: +880 1818 521911 E-mail: mosharefchem@cu.ac.bd			Organic Chemistry, Green, Synthetic and Heterocyclic Chemistry
7.	Professor Dr. Zainul Abedin Siddique Ph.D. (Osaka), Post Doc. (Kyoto, Japan) Mobile: +880 1817 750301 E-mail: zasrumy@yahoo.com		Inorganic Chemistry, Computational Chemistry and Spectroscopy
8.	Professor Dr. Md. Mahbubul Matin Ph.D. (Pune, India), Post Doc. (Taiwan) Mobile: +880 1716 839689 E-mail: mahbubchem@cu.ac.bd		Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic, Synthetic and Computational Chemistry
9.	Professor Dr. M. Abdul Mannan Ph.D. (Osaka), Post Doc. (Kobe, Japan) Mobile: +880 1749 978263 E-mail: mannanchem@yahoo.com		Applied Chemistry, Polymer and Environmental Chemistry
10.	Professor Dr. Syeda Khurshida Begum Ph.D. (C.U.), Post Doc. (New York, USA), FRSC (UK) Mobile: +880 1830 034350 E-mail: syedacu@gmail.com		Physical Chemistry, Solution and Polymer Chemistry
11.	Professor Dr. S. M. Abe Kawsar M.Phil. (BUET), Ph.D. (Yokohama), Post Doc. (JSPS, Invitation JSPS & JASSO, Japan) Mobile: +880 1762 717081 E-mail: akawsar@cu.ac.bd			Organic Chemistry, Carbohydrate, Nucleoside and Computational Chemistry
12.	Professor Dr. Mohammad Nasir Uddin M.Phil. (C.U.), Ph.D. (AUTh. Greece) Mobile: +880 1710 915011 E-mail: mnuchem@cu.ac.bd		Inorganic Chemistry, Synthetic and Analytical Chemistry
13.	Professor Dr. Mohammad Ismail Hossain M.Phil. (C.U.), Ph.D. (Malaysia) Mobile: +880 1716 392446 E-mail: ismchem@cu.ac.bd		Organic Chemistry, Chemistry of Ionic Liquids and Toxicology
14.	Professor Dr. A. F. M. Sanaullah M. Sc. (South Korea) Mobile: +880 1711 984612 E-mail: sanaullahfazal@gmail.com		Organic Chemistry, Biosensor and Electrochemical Analysis
15.	Professor Dr. Sayeda Halima Begum Ph.D. (NTU, Taiwan) Mobile: +880 1791 993054 E-mail: sayedacu@gmail.com		Applied Chemistry, Material Science and Nanochemistry
16.	Professor Dr. Faisal Islam Chowdhury Ph.D. (C.U.), Ph.D. (UM, Malaysia) Mobile: +880 1836 929291 E-mail: faisal.cubd@yahoo.com, faisal@cu.ac.bd		Physical Chemistry, Solar Cells, Li-ion battery, Computational Chemistry, Nanomaterials and Solution Chemistry
17.	Professor Dr. Md. Ashiqur Rahman Khan Associate Professor Mobile: +880 1732563189 E-mail: ashiqur.k@cu.ac.bd		Physical Chemistry and Solution Chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry, Biophysical Chemistry & Spectroscopy.
Associate Professors
18.	Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Uddin Associate Professor Mobile: +880 1819 950250 E-mail: ashraf_cu@yahoo.com		Physical Chemistry, Solution Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
19	Dr. Md. Kamrul Hossain M.S., Ph.D. (C.U.) Associate Professor Mobile: 880 1746 207661 E-mail: kamrulch@cu.ac.bd		Physical Chemistry, Solution Chemistry and Photochemistry
20	Dr. Foni Bushon Biswas M.S. (C.U.), Ph.D. (Japan) Associate Professor Mobile: 880 1737 258666 E-mail: biswasfoni@cu.ac.bd		Inorganic Chemistry, Macrocyclic Chemistry, Material Chemistry and Waste Management
Assistant Professors
21	Mrs. Mariam Islam M.S. (C.U.) M.Phil. (D.U.) Assistant Professor Mobile: 880 1723 860016 E-mail:mislam763@yahoo.com		Organic, Nano Chemistry & Nucleoside Chemistry
22	Ms. Jannatul Ferdous M.S. (C.U.) Assistant Professor Mobile: +8801843811462 E-mail: jannat_080911@yahoo.com		Organic Chemistry, Carbohydrates, Synthetic and Computational Chemistry
23	Mr. Md. Ariful Islam M.S. (C.U.) Assistant Professor Mobile: 01747976706 E-mail: Ariful.chem@cu.ac.bd		Physical Chemistry and Solution Chemistry
Lecturers
24	Mr. Faisal Hossain M.Eng. (Kanazawa, Japan) Lecturer Mobile: 01857979742 E-mail: faisal.hossain@cu.ac.bd		Inorganic Chemistry, Material Chemistry, Biosurfactant, and Biosensor.
25.	Ms. Fahima Farhana M.S. (C.U. ) Lecturer Mobile: 01981429291 E-mail: fahimachemcu@gmail.com		Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry
26.	Mr. Md. Niamat Ullah M.S. (C.U.) Lecturer Mobile: 01824036352 E-mail: niamatullah101@gmail.com		Physical Chemistry, Nano-Technology and Solution Chemistry
27.	Mrs. Nasrin Sultana Munia M.S. (C.U.) Lecturer Mobile: 01533151629 E-mail: nasrinsmunia@gmail.com		Organic Chemistry, Carbohydrate, Nucleoside and Computational Chemistry
26.	Mr. Pradip Paul M.S. (C.U.) Lecturer Mobile: 01516179035 E-mail: p.paul@cu.ac.bd		Inorganic Chemistry, Advanced Coordination Chemistry, Macrocyclic Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry
27.	Ms. Sharmin Sultana M.S. (C.U.) Lecturer Mobile: 01734926696 E-mail: sultanasharmin2070@gmail.com		Physical Chemistry, Solution Chemistry and Energy generation
28.	Mr. Avijit Chakraborty M.S. (C.U.) Lecturer Mobile: 01676714249 E-mail: avijit.chakraborty@cu.ac.bd		Inorganic Chemistry, Advanced Coordination Chemistry and Spectroscopy

UNIVERSITY OF CHITTAGONG

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

SYLLABUS FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) IN CHEMISTRY

Sessions: 2021-2022 & 2022-2023

The Degree of M. S. course in chemistry shall be offered in each of the following Branches:

[1] Physical Chemistry Branch

[2] Organic Chemistry Branch

[3] Inorganic Chemistry Branch

Each Branch is further divided into two Groups: (A) General Group and (B) Thesis Group. The syllabus for each Branch is mentioned below:

Syllabus for the Degree of M.S.

Subject: Chemistry

Physical Chemistry Branch

Sessions: 2021-2022 & 2022-2023

Course No.	Course Title	Marks	Credits
Chem.-5101	Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Mechanics	100	4
Chem.-5102	Advanced Chemical Kinetics and Photochemistry	100	4
Chem.-5103	Advanced Electrochemistry	100	4
Chem.-5104	Instrumental Methods of Analysis	100	4
Chem.-5105	Advanced Polymer Chemistry	100	4
Chem.-5106	Biophysical Chemistry	100	4
Chem.-5107	Physical Chemistry Lab	150	6
Chem.-5108	Physical Chemistry Project	50	2
Chem.-5109	Physical Chemistry Thesis	200	8
Chem.-5110	Oral Presentation (Viva-voce) General Group	100	4
Chem.-5111	Thesis Oral Defense (Viva-voce)	100	4
Total		900	36

Note 1: Course no. Chem.-5101 to Chem.-5106 are compulsory for both General Group and Thesis Group. Course no. Chem.-5107, Chem.-5108 and Chem.-5110 are for the General Group only. Course no. Chem.-5109 and Chem.-5111 are only for the Thesis Group.

Note 2: Information about assignments and marks: Continuous assessment marks: 25 (class attendance = 10 + class tests & assignments = 15); Final exam marks: 75; Total 60 lectures.

Note 3: The four digit course number is used in this curricula and syllabus. The first digit indicates year: 5-Fifth year. The second digit is used to indicate different areas of courses: 1-Physical Chemistry, 2-Organic Chemistry, 3-Inorganic Chemistry. The third and fourth digits are used to indicate different courses: for theory courses third and fourth digits are generally used as 01-06; similarly for practical courses 07; for project 08; for Thesis 09; for General group oral presentation 10; for Thesis oral defense 11.

*ILO: Intended Learning Outcome.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5101		Type: Theory	Marks: (75+25) = 100				Credit: 4
Course Title: Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Mechanics						Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: To understand, determine and solve the mechanism and functions of quantum mechanical operators.
Course Teacher:
Course Content/Description:					ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-
1. Quantum Mechanical Operators:		Concept of operators, Quantum mechanical operators and classical mechanical variables. Linear, Laplacian, Hamiltonian, Momentum, Position operators. Orthogonality, orthogonality and normalization of wave functions, Kronecker’s delta. Commuting operators, Hermitian operators and their significances. Postulates of quantum mechanics, Eigen functions and Eigen values. Dirac bracket notations. Approximate solution of Schrodinger equation: Perturbation method; Variation method and their applications. [20 lectures]					determine & compare operators & theories of quantum mechanical system.
2. Statistical Mechanics:		a) Probability and frequency; Macrostates & Microstates; Cell, position space; Momentum space, Phase space & Phase cells; Fundamental postulates of statistical mechanics; Ensembles: Microcanonical, Canonical & Grand Canonical. b) Statistical mechanics: Systems of independent particles, Fermi-Dirac, Bose-Einstein and Boltzmann distribution laws and their comparison. [18 lectures]					determine & compare theories of statistical mechanics.
3. Partition Functions:		Partition functions: relation to thermodynamic functions. Evaluation of partition functions: translational, rotational, vibrational, electronic and nuclear partition functions. [12lectures]					evaluate & compare different partition functions.
4. Characteristicsof Crystalline Solids:		Thermal characteristics of crystalline solids: Einstein and Debye theories and their comparison. [10 lectures]					characterize & compare theories of crystalline solids.
Required texts/Resources:
Quantum Chemistry, D.A. McQuarrie, University Science Books, USA, 2003. Quantum Chemistry, B.K. Sen, Tate McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 1996. Molecular Quantum Mechanics (3^rd Edition), P.W. Atkins and R.S. Friedman, Oxford University Press, 1997. Quantum Chemistry Through Problems and Solutions, R.K. Prasad, New Age International Publishers, New Delhi, 1997. Quantum Chemistry, I.A. Levin, Prentice Hall, 1995, Statistical Mechanics, D.A. McQuarrie, University Science Books, 2003. Statistical Thermodynamics, M.C. Gupta, New Age International Publishers, New Delhi, 1995. Physical Chemistry (7^th Edition), J. de Paula, P. Atkins, Oxford University Press, 2003. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, A. C. Phillips, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., (https://www.fisica.net/mecanica-quantica/Phillips%20-%20Introduction%20to%20Quantum%20Mechanics.pdf) Quantum Mechanics A Modern and Concise Introductory Course, Daniel R. Bes, Third Edition. https://www.pdfdrive.com/quantum-mechanics-a-modern-and-concise-introductory-course-e184539188.html
Information about assignments and marks: Continuous assessment: Total marks: 25 (class attendance = 10 + class tests & assignments = 15); Final exam marks: 75; Total 60 lectures.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5102		Type: Theory	Marks: (75+25) = 100				Credit: 4
Course Title: Advanced Chemical Kinetics and Photochemistry						Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: To understand, apply, analyze and evaluate absolute reaction rates and kinetics in photophysical and photochemical processes with advanced tools and techniques.
Course Teacher:
Course Content/Description:					ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-
1. Reaction Rates:		Limitation of Arrhenius theory, frequency factor and its significance, Temperature dependence on frequency factor, Theory of absolute reaction rates and Eyring equation, Thermodynamic formulation of the transition state theory, Comparison of collision and statistical theories, Interpretation of probability factor, Transmission coefficient, Kinetic isotope effect, Potential energy surface and energy of activation through contour diagram. [15 lectures]					determine & compare theories of absolute reaction rates.
2. Reactions in Solutions:		Rate determining steps of reactions in solution, Absolute reaction rate theory for solution, Reaction rate and solubility, Comparison of reaction rates in gas phase and in solution, Reaction between neutral molecules: Salvation effect and influence of Dielectric constant. Reaction between ions: Single-sphere model and double-sphere model, frequency factor on entropy of activation, Reactions between ions Influence of ionic strength and dielectric constant. [18 lectures]					analyze, characterize & compare reaction rates in different states.
3. Absolute Reaction Rate Application:		Application of absolute reaction rate to physical processes: viscosity and diffusion. [8 lectures]					apply & correlate absolute reaction rate to physical processes.
4. Kinetics of Photophysical and Photochemical Processes:		Kinetics of photophysical and photochemical processes: Timescales of photophysical processes, primary quantum yield, mechanism of decay of excited singlet states, quenching, and energy transfer processes. [8 lectures]					apply & explain kinetics for photophysical processes.
5. Atmospheric Photochemistry:		Photochemistry of air, troposphere, stratosphere and other spheres. Decomposition of ozone layer, greenhouse effect. [6 lectures]					explain & evaluate photochemistry of air.
6. Tools and Techniques of Photochemistry:		Light sources and their standardization, measurement of emissions characteristics, tchniques for study of transient species in photochemical reactions, laser in photochemical Kinetics. [5 lectures]					employ modern tools & techniques for photochemical study.
Required texts/Resources:
Chemical Kinetics (3^rd edition), K.J. Laidler, Pearson Education, 2007. The Theory of Rate Processes, S. Glasstone, K.J. Laidler and H. Eyring, McGraw-Hill Company, 1941. Physical Chemistry with Applications to Biological Systems, R. Chang, McMillan Publishing Co, Inc. 1997. Fundamentals of Photochemistry, K.K. Rohatgi and Mukherjee, New Age Publishers, New Delhi, 1986. Photochemistry, J.G. Calvert and J.N. Pitts, Jr., John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 1966. Chemical kinetics, Edited by Vivek Patel, InTech, Janeza Trdine 9, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia, 2012. (http://library.umac.mo/ebooks/b28113640.pdf).
Information about assignments and marks: Continuous assessment: Total marks: 25 (class attendance = 10 + class tests & assignments = 15); Final exam marks: 75; Total 60 lectures.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5103		Type: Theory	Marks: (75+25) = 100			Credit: 4
Course Title: Advanced Electrochemistry						Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: To understand, apply, analyze and evaluate polarization and overvoltage, passivity of metals, corrosion of metals and its prevention.
Course Teacher:
Course Content/Description:					ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-
1. Polarization and Overvoltage:		Types of overvoltage, Measurement of overvoltage; Effect of C.D.; pH and temperature on overvoltage and mechanism of Hydrogen overvoltage. Theories of overvoltage; Tafel theory, Gurney’s theory, Volmer and others Theory, Eyring, Glasstone and Laidler Theory; O₂ overvoltage, Electrolysis of water. [12 lectures]			define the term overpotential, classify, explain, determine & apply overvoltage & related theories. explain its origin & the relationship between current & potential for some types of electrochemical cells
2. Passivity of Metals:		Introduction; types of passivity: electrochemical, chemical & mechanical passivity. Effect of temperature & current density. Electrolyte concentration and pH on passivity of metals. Theories of passivity: Gaseous Film theory. Physical Theories, Oxide Film, Adsorption theory. [12 lectures]			classify, explain, determine & apply passivity of metals & related theories.
3. Corrosion of Metals:		Introduction, Economic aspect of corrosion, classification of corrosion process: Dry and Wet corrosion, Chemical corrosion, Electrochemical corrosion, Biochemical corrosion, Dry chemical corrosion, Effects on corrosion, Mechanism of corrosion process, Corrosion by different types of gases other than oxygen, Theories of Chemical (Dry) corrosion, Wet and Electrochemical corrosion. Wet Chemical corrosion, Under water corrosion, Underground and soil corrosion, Factors affecting wet chemical corrosion, Theories of wet corrosion, Acid theory, Peroxide theory, Oxygen theory, Electrochemical theory, Differential aeration theory: Galvanic corrosion. Concentration cell corrosion. Inter granular corrosion, Waterline Corrosion, Stress corrosion, Microbiological corrosion. [15 lectures]			describe different types of corrosion as well as explain the origin & course of the corrosion processes, record polarization curves for different materials & explain which type of information that can be obtained with this technique.
4. Prevention of Corrosion:		Electrical methods, methods basedd on treatment of metals, methods based on the treatment of medium, method based on external influences, combination methods. [8 lectures]			calculate corrosion rates & describe some common methods used to prevent or control corrosion processes.
5. Fuel Cells		Introduction, general chemistry of fuel cells, some fuel cells, hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell, hydrogen-oxygen cells for manned space flights, hydrocarbon fuel cell, carbon monoxide cell, efficiency of fuel cells, advantages of fuel cells. [8 lectures]			calculate corrosion rates and describe some common methods used to prevent or control corrosion processes.
6. Solar Cells and Photovoltaic Cells		Solar energy, solar technology, solar thermal power technology, advantage of solar energy, solar photovoltaic cells, advantages of photovoltaics, environmental implications of solar energy. [5 lectures]			Describe different types of fuel cells & their advantages, calculate and analyze efficiency of the cells.
Required texts/Resources:
An Introduction Electrochemistry, S. Glasstone, East West Press (Pvt.) Ltd., New Delhi, 1999. Modern Electrochemistry, J.O.M. Bockris and A.K.N. Reddy, Plenum/Rosetta ltd, 1976. Industrial Electrochemistry, G. Mentell. Electrode Process, B.E. Conway. Electrochemistry (5^th Edition), B.K. Sharma, GOEL Publishing Home (India), 1985. Principles and Applications of electrochemistry (4^th Edition), D.R. Crow. Introduction to Electrochemistry, J.O.M. Bockriz and A.K.N. Reddy. Electrochemistry and corrosion science, Nestor Perez, ©2004 Kluwer Academic Publishers New York, Boston, Dordrecht, London, Moscow (epdf.pub_electrochemistry-and-corrosion-science.pdf).
Information about assignments and marks: Continuous assessment: Total marks: 25 (class attendance = 10 + class tests & assignments = 15); Final exam marks: 75; Total 60 lectures.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5104		Type: Theory	Marks: (75+25) = 100				Credit: 4
Course Title: Instrumental Methods of Analysis						Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: To understand, analyze, evaluate and apply modern instrumental techniques such as voltammetry, amperometry, coulometry, mass spectrometry, chromatography and NMR spectroscopy.
Course Teacher:
Course Content/Description:					ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-
1. Voltammetry:		Review of basic electrochemical terms: oxidation, reduction, oxidation potential, reduction potential, electrodes, anode, cathode, electrochemical cell, galvanic cell and their examples. Introduction to voltammetry, its general principle, example, diagram and importance/advantage. Qualitative and quantitative information by voltammetry; half-wave potential and calibration curves. Three electrode systems; set up/diagram, function of reference electrode, working electrode and auxiliary electrode. Examples, principles, explanation, time-voltage and voltage-current relationship diagrams and applications of different types of voltammetry; linear sweep voltammetry, stripping voltammetry, square wave voltammetry, differential pulse, cyclic voltammetry, polarography. Difference between different types of voltammetry. Peak current. Scan rate; relation of peak current with scan rate, its explanation. Factors effecting voltammogram. Choice of method for a particular analysis. Method for multiple detections: example with voltage-current diagram and calibration curves. Explanation of cyclic voltammogram for Fe⁺⁺/Fe⁺⁺⁺ system. Application of cyclic voltammogram for reversibility determination of a reaction. [6 lectures]					explain & apply different voltametry in advanced level.
2. Amperometry:		Introduction to amperometry, difference with voltammetry, constant potential amperometry and chronoamperometry, principle. Amperometric titration; method, example (Fe⁺⁺solution by Ce⁺⁺⁺⁺ solution), diagram of instrumental set up and related diagram, principle, reactions. Blood glucose monitor; diagram and mechanism. [4 lectures]					apply & explain different methods of amperometry.
3. Coulometry:		Controlled-potential and controlled-current coulometry: instrumentation, principle, examples, basic problems/calculations, advantage and disadvantage, applications. [4 lectures]					apply & explain different methods of coulometry.
4. Mass Spectrometry:		Principle, ionization, fragmentation of atomic ions. Hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, method and procedure, sample chamber, ionization chamber, ion analyzer, collector, application. [5 lectures]					explain & determine MF & weight of different compounds.
5. Chromato-graphy:		Gas-liquid chromatography (GLC) and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC): principles, instrumentation and applications. [5 lectures]					apply & explain chromatography.
6. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy:		Magnetic properties of nuclei, orientation of spinning nuclear magnets in a uniform magnetic field and energy description in NMR phenomenon, Larmor precission, Gyromagnetic ratio. Nuclear g factor. Resonance condition energy absorption and relaxtion processes, cause of absorption of radiowave region energy, continuous wave (CW) NMR spectrometer and FT-NMR spectrometer, instrumental arrangement of FT-NMR spectrometer, chemical shift, chemical shift parameters and internal standards, shielding and deshielding of a nucleus caused by inductive and mesomeric effect, chemical exchange, spin-spin splitting, interpretation of PMR spectrum of some simple molecules, application of NMR spectroscopy. [6 lectures]					discuss, distinguish, analyze & characterize compounds using FT-NMR spectrometer.
7. UV-visible spectroscopy (UV-visible):		Theory, instrumentation/method, application, examples, advantage and disadvantage/limitation of the method. [6 lectures]					Theory, methods & applications of UV-visible spectroscopy.
8. Infra red spectroscopy (IR):		Theory, instrumentation/method, application, examples, advantage and disadvantage/limitation of the method. [6 lectures]					Theory, methods & applications of IR spectroscopy.
9. Scanning Electron Microscopy *(SEM):*		Theory, instrumentation/ method, application, examples, advantage and disadvantage/limitation of the method. [6 lectures]					Theory, methods & applications of SEM.
10. Transmission Electron Microscopy *(TEM):*		Theory, instrumentation/ method, application, examples, advantage and disadvantage/limitation of the method [6 lectures]					Theory, methods & applications of TEM.
11. X-Ray Diffraction(XRD):		Theory, instrumentation/ method, application, examples, advantage and disadvantage/limitation of the method. [6 lectures]					Theory, methods & applications of XRD.
Required texts/Resources:
Instrumental Methods of Analysis (4^th Edition), Ewing, McGraw-Hill International, 1988. Instrumental Methods of Analysis, Pecsock and Shield. Principles of Instrumental Analysis (5^th Edition), Skoog Holler and Nieman, Thomson Books/Cole, 1998. Quantitative Inorganic Analysis, A.I. Vogel, ELBS, 1970. Chemical Analysis: An Instrumental Approach, A.K. Srivastava and P.C. Jain. Dean’s Analytical Chemistry Handbook, 2^nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, (epdf.pub_deans-analytical-chemistry-handbook.pdf).
Information about assignments and marks: Continuous assessment: Total marks: 25 (class attendance = 10 + class tests & assignments = 15); Final exam marks: 75; Total 60 lectures.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.- 5105		Type: Theory	Marks: (75+25) = 100				Credit: 4
Course Title: Advanced Polymer Chemistry						Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: To learn properties, techniques, kinetics, application and modern views on polymers.
Course Teacher:
Course Content/Description:					ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-
1. Kinetics of Polymerization:		Different polymerization reactions and their mechanisms, kinetics of step polymerization, Carothers equation, addition polymerization: kinetics of free-radical polymerization, copolymerization and monomer reactivity ratios, control over molecular weights. [12 lectures]					evaluate & apply kinetics of different types of polymerization.
2. Structure, Morphology and Properties:		Configuration and conformation of polymers, forces within polymers, molecular weight distribution, determination of molecular weight,Additives and their types: fillers, reinforcements; fibres & resins and their applications; nanocomposites, plasticizers, antioxidants, heat stabilizers, flame retarders, colorants, curing agents, compatibilizers, impact modifiers, lubricants, polymer solutions: criteria of solubility, thermodynamics of polymer solution, Flory-Huggin’s equation. [12 lectures]					analyze conformations & configuration of polymers & effect of different additives, theory of thermodynamic of polymer.
3. Phase Transition:		Crystalline and amorphous states, melting and glass transition of polymer, factors affecting melting temperature (T_m) and glass transition temperature (T_g), detection and determination of T_g. [5 lectures]					apply, explain & detect phase transition constants.
4. Rheology & Mechanical Properties:		Types of materials, rheological behaviors, viscous flow, kinetic theory and thermodynamics of rubber elasticity, viscoelasticity, stress-strain behavior, models of stress-strain behavior. [6 lectures]					apply & explain rheological properties in advanced level.
5. Specialty Polymers:		Polyimides, polyolefins, ionic polymers, liquid crystal polymers, biopolymers, conducting polymers, polymer composites, biomedical polymers, optoelectric polymers and polymer electrolytes. [10 lectures]					analyze & specify specialty of different commercially important polymers.
6. Polymer Degradation:		Degradation of polymeric compounds, types of degradation: thermal, mechanical, high energy & photo degradation, ultrasonic, oxidative and hydrolytic degradations. [8 lectures].					classifications & processes of polymer degradation.
7. Polymer Technology:		a) Fibres: spinning and fibre production, spinning (melt, dry & wet); elastomers: calendering, reinforced plastics & laminates: composites, molding & its types, casting extrusion and coating. [7 lectures].					specify polymer technology & transformation.
Required texts/Resources:
Textbook of Polymer Science (3^rd Edition), F.W. Billmeyer Jr., Wiley, 1994. Introduction to Polymers (2^nd Edition), R.J. Young and P.A. Lovell. Polymer Science and Technology, J.R. Fried. Polymer Science, V.R. Gowariker, N.V. Viswanathan and J. Sreedhar, New Age International Ltd., 1986. Polymers: Chemistry and Physics of Modern Material (2^nd Edition), J.M.G. Cowie. Introduction to polymer Chemistry, Charles & Carraher Jr. Taylor and Francis, 2007 7. A text of polymer Chemistry, Bhatnagar M. S., S Chand and Co., 2004 8. Contemporary Polymer Chemistry, H.R Allcock, Lamp & Mark J.E., 3^rd edition, Pearson edu. Inc. 2005. 9. Sepour/Carraher's Polymer Chemistry, Sixth Edition, Charles E. Carraher, Jr. College of Science Florida Atlantic University, Marcel Dekker Inc., 2003. (http://hysz.nju.edu.cn/wangxl/downloadpolymer/Polymer%20Chemistry%20%28Carraher%29.pdf). 10. Fundamentals of Polymer Chemistry, H. Warson, (http://media.wiley.com/product_data/excerpt/80/04719526/0471952680.pdf). 11. https://web.stanford.edu/class/cheme160/lecture_notes.html.
Information about assignments and marks: Continuous assessment: Total marks: 25 (class attendance = 10 + class tests & assignments = 15); Final exam marks: 75; Total 60 lectures.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5106		Type: Theory	Marks: (75+25) = 100			Credit: 4
Course Title: Biophysical Chemistry						Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: To study the characteristics, mechanism, kinetic equations, quantitative analysis of enzymes and biological macromolecules.
Course Teacher:
Course Content/Description:					ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-
1. Enzyme Kinetics:		Characteristics of enzyme, mechanisms, kinetic equations, enzyme-substrate interactions, enzyme inhibition, effect of pH on enzyme kinetics. Cooperative binding, quantitative analysis of cooperative binding by Hill plot. [12 lectures]			define, classify enzyme, explain Michaelis-Menten equation, interpret its physiological meaning, compare, calculate & analyze Lineweaver-Burk Plot& Hill plot & learn about pH effect on enzyme, active site of enzyme.
2. Bioenergetics:		Bioenergetics and Thermodynamics. Bioenergetic systems, mechanism of storing and utilization of energy in biological systems, coupling mechanism, phosphorylation, biochemist’s standard sate, ATP-the carrier of energy, glycolysis, limitations of thermodynamics. [15 lectures]			learn about bioenergetics, differentiate thermodynamics & bioenergetics, calculate free energy of coupled reactions, the nature of a variety of metabolic pathways; learn about ATP- as energy carrier & energy storage system in bio-molecular systems.
3. Biological Macromolecules:		Introduction: structure of proteins- primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structures, stability of protein conformation, factors responsible for stabilization, thermodynamic treatment of stability constant, protein binding, protein-ligand binding, binding equilibria. Hydrophilic hydration and hydrophobic interaction. [15 lectures]			define & classify peptide, polypeptide & protein, change in conformation & the cause of stability of protein.
4. Bio-electrochemistry:		A. Ionic equilibria and membrane: nature, resting membrane potential, action potential, membrane potential, channels, pumps; ion channels and membrane potential: simple diffusion, facilated & passive diffusion, active transport, Na⁺-K⁺ATPase, electrochemistry of nervous activity, Gibbs-Donnan equilibria. B. Activity of electrolytes in biological systems, ionic atmosphere, ionic strength & mobility, ions in aqueous solution, the salting-in & salting-out effects. [10 lectures]			define & explain the activities ofions across membrane & learn about activity in bio-molecules & calculate related problems.
5. Special Biomolecules and Applications:		i) Insulin, ii) LDL & HDL, iii) Folic acid or folate, iv) Lycopene, v) Omega-3 fatty acid, and vi) Allicin. Definition, structure, nature, function and application. [8 lectures]			learn chemistry with application of these biomolecules.
Required texts/Resources:
1. Physical Chemistry with Applications to Biological Systems, R. Chang. McMillan Publishing Co., 1977. 2. Basic Physical Chemistry for the Life Science, V.R. Williams and H. Williams, W.H. Freeman and Co., 1967. 3. Principles of Biochemistry (4^th Edition), Nelson and Cox, McMillan Pub. Co. 4. Human Biochemistry, W.R. Frisell, McMillan Pub. Co., 1982. 5. Physical Chemistry for the Chemical and Biological Sciences, R. Chang, University Science Books. 6. Physical Chemistry, A. Martin, B.I. Waverly Pvt. Ltd.
Information about assignments and marks: Continuous assessment: Total marks: 25 (class attendance = 10 + class tests & assignments = 15); Final exam marks: 75; Total 60 lectures.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5107	Type: Practical		Marks: 150		Credit: 6
Course Title: Physical Chemistry Lab				Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: The main aim of this course is to learn various physical constant measurements and laws verification employing modern techniques and advanced laboratory facilities.
Course Teacher:
Course Content/Description:			ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-
Activity coefficient from e.m.f. measurement. The ionization of propionic acid in water. Debye- Huckel limiting law and mean activity coefficient. Verification of Ostwald’s dilution law and determination of thermodynamic dessociation constant of a weak monobasic acid conductometrically. pH-Metric titration of a polybasic acid and determination of dissociation constants, K₁, K₂ ---- etc. Acidic and basic dissociation constants of an aminoacid and hence its isoelectric point. Second order rate constant of hydrolysis of elthylacetate by sodium hydroxide conductmetrically. Investigation of autocatalylic reaction of KMnO₄ by oxalic acid. Partial molar volume of alcohol in dilute aqueous solution. Critical micelle concentration (CMC) of surface active substances by conductivity method / surface tension method. Vapour pressure of mixtures. The difference in crystal energies between Na₂SO₄ and Na₂SO₄^..10H₂O. Determination of limit of homogeneous phase in a three component system: Water chloroform propanol / water-toluene-n-propanol. The association of benzoic acid in C₆H₆/C₇H₈. The Kinetics of the reaction between Fe³⁺ and I^–. Spectroscopic measurement on acid-base indicators. Rate constant of the reaction between potassium persulphate (K₂S₂O₈) and KI colorimetrically. Flocculation value of As₂S₃ and Fe(OH)₃ solution and hence to test the validity of Hardy – Schulze rule. Intrinsic viscosity and molar mass of polystyrene by viscosity method. Thermometric titration of a strong acid by strong base.					determine various physical constants, kinetics & verify laws using modern tools & techniques. Also they will be able to apply modern investigation techniques for further research.
Required texts/Resources:
1. Experimental Physical Chemistry (7^th Edition), Damiel, Willium et al., McGraw-Hill, 1971. 2. Findlay’s Practical Physical Chemistry (9^th Edition), Longman, 1985. 3. Experimental Physical Chemistry (1^st Edition), Athaluale and Mathor, New Age Int. Pub., 2001. 4. Practical Chemistry: Fundamental facts and Application to Modern Life, H.B. Newton and B.C. James, McMillan, 1972. 5. Teaching Chemistry, A Study book, A Practical Guide & Textbook for students, Teachers etc. ISBN: 9789462091382) ed. Ingo Eilks, Ari Hotstein. 6. Chemistry Practical, D. Paul. 7. Practical Physical Chemistry, Palit, Science Book Agency. 8. Practical Physical Chemistry, Sharma, Vikas Publishing House (Kolkata). 9. Advanced Practical Physical Chemistry, J.B. Yadav.
Information about assignments/evaluation & marks: Continuous assessment: Total marks: 40 (class attendance = 20 + class tests & assignments = 10 + note book = 10); Final exam marks: 110; Total 150 lectures; Final exam [4 (2+1+1) days experiments, 6 h/day].
Information about laboratory safety: Apron, Eye glass, Hand gloves, follow Laboratory safety book.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5108	Type: Project		Marks: 50	Credit: 2
Course Title: Physical Chemistry Project				Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: To learn and perform modern physical techniques employed in different chemical industries.
Course Teacher:
Course Content/Description:			ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-
1. Enthalpy of dissociation of chloroacetic acid by conductometric and pH metric method. 2. Kinetics study of a first order reaction: Acid catalyzed hydrolysis of methyl acetate. 3. Enthalpy of dissociation of propionic acid by conductometric and pH metric method. 4. Viscous behaviour of a binary liquid system: Water+Alkanol. 5. In-plant Internship in different chemical industries.			evaluate various physical constants, kinetics & verify laws using modern tools & techniques; also they will be able to apply modern investigation techniques presently used in different chemical industries.
Required texts/Resources:
1. Quantitative Inorganic Analysis (6^th Edition), A.I. Vogel, Pearson Education, 2008. 2. Experimental Physical Chemistry (7^th Edition), Damiel, Willium et al., McGraw-Hill, 1971. 3. Findlay’s Practical Physical Chemistry (9^th Edition), Longman, 1985. 4. Experimental Physical Chemistry (1^st Edition), Athaluale and Mathor, New Age Int. Pub., 2001. 5. Practical Chemistry: Fundamental Facts and Application to Modern Life, H.B. Newton and B.C. James, McMillan, 1972. 6. Teaching Chemistry, A Study book, A Practical Guide & Textbook for students, Teachers etc. ISBN: 9789462091382) Ed. I. Eilks, A. Hotstein. 7. Chemistry Practical, D. Paul. 8. Practical Physical Chemistry, Palit, Science Book Agency. 9. Practical Physical Chemistry, Sharma, Vikas Publishing House (Kolkata). 10. Advanced Practical Physical Chemistry, J.B. Yadav. 11. Journals related to project topics.
Information about assignments/evaluation: Four weeks industrial visit; Must submit Project Report to the examination committee.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5109	Type: Research	Marks: 200		Credit: 8
Course Title: Physical Chemistry Thesis			Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: To learn and perform modern physical research techniques.
Course Teacher:
Course Description:			ILO:
A student having minimum CGPA 3.25 in B.Sc. Honours will be eligible for this course. At first a student needs to contact and select his/her supervisor in the field of interest. In appropriate cases, a co-supervisor can also be engaged with the student. A thesis student needs to perform his research work according to supervisor(s) suggestion.				Upon completion of this course students- will get idea about research methodology; can design/perform new research in chemistry.
Required texts/Resources:
Text books and research journal of the respective research area.
Information about thesis submission and evaluation: A thesis student must submit a dissertation (Thesis Paper) on the basis of his research findings to the examination committee. The submission should be within 90 days after completion of theoretical examination.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5110	Type: Oral Tests		Marks: 100	Credit: 4
Course Title: Oral Presentation (Viva-voce)				Exam-2022, 2023
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-
Course Code: Chem.-5101 to Chem.-5106. (Also Chem.-5109 for General Group). 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. Both General Group and Thesis Group students need to participate the course.				know their strengths and 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 oral examination before the examination committee.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5111	Type: Research defense		Marks: 100	Credit: 8
Course Title: Thesis Oral Defense (Thesis Viva-voce)				Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: To assess student’s thesis research work and improve his/her research skill/knowledge.
Course Teacher: All Teachers of the respective examination committee.
Course Description:			ILO:
Course Code: Chem.-5111. During research work (Thesis) students have to present one/two published research articles related to his research field/interest. After submission of thesis dissertation, the student has to present his/her work before the examination committee having an external member from other public universities. Only Thesis Group students need to participate this course.			Upon completion/ evaluation of this course students- will be able to improve oral presentation skill; improve weakness of research project.
Information about evaluation: At the end of each academic year a thesis student must deliver an oral presentation and examination before the concerned examination committee to explain, justify and defense his thesis research work.

Syllabus for the Degree of M.S.

Subject: Chemistry

Organic Chemistry Branch

Sessions: 2021-2022 & 2022-2023

Course No.	Course Title	Marks	Credits
Chem.-5201	Organic Reaction Mechanism	100	4
Chem.-5202	Advanced Stereochemistry	100	4
Chem.-5203	Organic Spectroscopy and Chromatography	100	4
Chem.-5204	Special Topics in Organic Synthesis	100	4
Chem.-5205	Advanced Chemistry of Natural Products	100	4
Chem.-5206	Advanced Bioorganic Chemistry	100	4
Chem.-5207	Organic Chemistry Lab	150	6
Chem.-5208	Organic Chemistry Project	50	2
Chem.-5209	Organic Chemistry Thesis	200	8
Chem.-5210	Oral Presentation (Viva-voce) General Group	100	4
Chem.-5211	Thesis Oral Defense (Thesis Viva-voce)	100	4
Total		900	36

Note 1: Course no. Chem.-5201 to Chem.-5206 are compulsory for both General Group and Thesis Group. Course no. Chem.-5207, Chem.-5208 and Chem.-5210 are for the General Group only. Course no. Chem.-5209 and Chem.-5211 are only for the Thesis Group.

Note 2: Information about assignments and marks: Continuous assessment marks: 25 (class attendance = 10 + class tests & assignments = 15); Final exam marks: 75; Total 60 lectures.

*ILO: Intended Learning Outcome.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5201		Type: Theory	Marks: (75+25) = 100				Credit: 4
Course Title: Organic Reaction Mechanism Duration of Exam. 4 hrs.						Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: The course is designed to impart advanced knowledge of mechanism, rearrangement of different types of organic reactions with appropriate support, evidences, judgments, arguments and synthetic applications.
Course Teacher:
Course Content/Description:					ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-
1. Correlation Analysis in Organic Chemistry:		Organic acids and bases, effects of solvents and structure on the strength of acids and bases. The Hammett equation: ionization of benzoic acid and phenyl acetic acid. Comparison of pKa values. Introduction of substituent constant and reaction constant and their estimation. Linear free energy relationships. Application and limitation of Hammett equation. Yukawa-Tsuno equation and its application. Introduction to Taft equation. [10 lectures]					explain, justify, formulate & analyze effects of organic acid-base employing different equation & theory.
2. Molecular Rearrangements:		Rearrangements due to electron deficient carbon, nitrogen and oxygen atom. Rearrangements due to electron rich carbon. [8 lectures]					deduce, analyze & support molecular rearrangements.
3. Free-radical Reactions:		Short-lived, long-lived free radicals. Formation, detection and definition of the term radicals. Properties and types of free radical reactions. [8 lectures]					deduce, compare properties, support & design applications of free-radical reactions.
4. Esterification:		Organic esterification: acid and base catalyzed ester hydrolysis, mechanism, synthetic applications. [6 lectures]					design, measure & support catalytic ester hydrolysis.
5. Formation of Carbon-Carbon Bonds:		Alkylation of enolates, reactions of enolates with aldehydes and ketones, conjugate addition of enolates, enamine and related reactions, acylation at carbon, synthesis and reaction of carbenes and carbenoids. [8 lectures]					formulate, explain & analyze carbon-carbon bond formation techniques.
6. Ketene Chemistry:		Formation of ketenes, stability, reactions and mechanisms. [5 lectures]					deduce & apply ketene chemistry.
7. Organic Catalysis		Definitions, mechanisms, properties, classification of catalysis, acid-base, catalysis, enzymatic catalysis, intramolecular catalysis, catalysis of non-ionic recetion and mechanizm. [6 lectures]					classify, explain mechanism, reaction & theories of organic catalysis.
Required texts/Resources:
1. Organic Reaction Mechanisms (4^th Edition), R.K. Bansal, New Age Int. Publishers, 2012. 2. A Guide Book to Mechanism in Organic Chemistry (6^th Edition), P. Sykes, Pearson, 2013 (Reprint). 3. Advanced Organic Chemistry: Reactions, Mechanisms and Structure (4^th Edition), J. March, J. Wiley & Sons, 2000. 4. Organic Reactions and Reagent, Gurtu Kapoor. 5. Mechanism and Structure in Organic Chemistry, E.S. Gould Holt-Dryden (New York), 1959. 6. Organic Reactions and Their Mechanism (3^rd Revised Edition), P.S. Kalsi, New Age Int. Publishers, 2004. 7. Reaction Mechanism in Organic Chemistry (3^rd Edition), S.M. Mukherji and S.P. Singh, Macmillan, 1990-2006 (Reprint).
Information about assignments and marks: Continuous assessment: Total marks: 25 (class attendance = 10 + class tests & assignments = 15); Final exam marks: 75; Total 60 lectures.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5202		Type: Theory	Marks: (75+25) = 100				Credit: 4
Course Title: Advanced Stereochemistry Duration of Exam. 4 hrs.						Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: The main objective of this course is to improve knowledge on advanced stereochemistry of organic molecules in organic reactions and processes in evaluation and creative levels of cognitive domain.
Course Teacher:
Course Content/Description:					ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-
1. Stereoisomerism:		Axial chirality, planar chirality and helicity. Principles of axial and planer chirality. Stereochemistry of allenes, spiranes, biphenyls. Optical activity of alkylidine cycloalkanes, quaternary salts and atropisomerism. [10 lectures]					detect chirality in different types of molecules; compose stereochemical conditions & properties of allenes, biphenyls.
2. Conformations:		a) Conformations of acyclic molecules, molecular deformations and steric strain. b) Conformations of monocyclic compounds: Cyclohexane, 1,1-disubstituted cyclohexanes, 1,2-disubstituted cyclohexanes, 1,3-disubstituted cyclohexanes, 1,4-disubstituted cyclohexanes, conformations of cyclohexane ring with one and two sp² carbons. c) Conformations of tri- substituted cyclohexanes. [10 lectures]					analyze & judge on conformations of both cyclic & acyclic molecules.
3. Dynamic Stereochemistry:		Conformationally rigid and mobile diastereoisomers: a single substrate with two or more conformers, quantitative correlation between conformation and reactivity – Winstein-Eliel equations, Curtin-Hammett Principle. [9 lectures]					apply, explain & correlate different equations of rigid & mobile diastereoisomers.
4. Stereoselective Reactions:		(a) Principles of stereoselectivity, classification and terminology; acyclic stereoselective synthesis – addition of nucleophiles to carbonyl compounds, Cram’s rule, Prelog’s rule. (b) Enantioselective synthesis: reduction with chiral hydride donors, enantioselective hydroboration, enantioselective catalytic hydrogenation. [7 lectures]					illustrate, judge & apply advanced enatioselective & stereoselective organic reactions.
5. Molecular Disymmetry and Chiroptical Properties:		Polarised lights and chiroptical properties, linearly and circularly polarized light, ORD and CD curves – Cotton effect. Empirical and semiempirical rules – The axial haloketone rule, the octant rule, Helicity rule and Lowe’s rule. [5 lectures]					explain & apply molecular disymmetry and chiroptical properties; construct & argue on different rules related to ORD & CD.
6. Molecular Recognition		Molecular self- assembly; molecular necklace; molecular receptors; calixarenes and cyclodextrind [4 lectures]					judge and apply chemical and stereochemical aspects of molecular recognition.
Required texts/Resources:
1. Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds: Principles and Applications (3^rd Edition), D. Nasipuri, New Age Int. Publishers, 2014 (Reprint). 2. Stereochemistry of Carbon Compounds (6^th Edition), E.L. Eliel and H. Samuel, J. Wiely & Sons, 2014 (Reprint). 3. Stereochemistry, Conformation and Mechanism (8^th Edition), P.S. Kalsi, New Age Int. Publishers (India), 2015. 4. Stereochemistry of Carbon Compounds, E.L. Eliel, Tata McGraw-Hill Edition, 2002 (Reprint). 5. Stereoselective Synthesis in Organic Chemistry, Atta-ur-Rahman and Z. Shah, Springer. 6. Organic Chemistry (Vol. 2: Stereochemistry and the Chemistry of Natural Products) (5^th Edition), I.L. Finar, Longman Group Ltd., 1995 (Reprint).
Information about assignments and marks: Continuous assessment: Total marks: 25 (class attendance = 10 + class tests & assignments = 15); Final exam marks: 75; Total 60 lectures.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5203		Type: Theory	Marks: (75+25) = 100				Credit: 4
Course Title: Organic Spectroscopy and Chromatography Duration of Exam. 4 hrs.							Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: This course emphasizes students to study on modern techniques for structural elucidation and separation techniques applied for organic compounds.
Course Teacher:
Course Content/Description:					ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-
1. UV:		Review of theory and experimental techniques. Structural study of simple and complex organic compounds and application to macromolecules. Qualitative and quantitative uses. [10 lectures]				discuss & apply UV.
2. IR:		Review of theory and experimental techniques. Structural study of simple and complex organic compounds and application to macromolecules. Qualitative and Quantitative uses. [15 lectures]				analyze & identify compounds with IR.
3. NMR Spectroscopy:		¹H NMR ¹³C NMR, ³¹P, ¹⁹F ¹¹⁹Sn spectroscopy. NMR Nuclear spin and the spectrometer; theory; experimental method, spin-spin coupling AB system, ABX and ABX₂, systems, internal rotation and the equivalence and non-equivalence of nuclear polarization, Relaxation effect, Coupling constant and Coupling in proton exchange process. Deferent types of coupling and Karplus equation. Spin-Lattice relaxation, Measurement of T_I, Mechanism of spin-lattice relaxation, Application of Dipolar Relaxation Times, Spin-Spin Relaxation, NOE effect and applications.the multiple Irradiation Techniques, Spectral simplification, Elimination of Quadruple effects, Multiple pulse Sequence, Measurement of T₂, Spectral editing, Signal and Resolution enhancement, Connectivity, Two dimensional NMR, COSY, HSQC, DEPT, HMBC & HETCOR experiments. NOESY, TOCSY SECSY- EXTASY, INADEQUATE and RELAY experiments. Introduction to Tactics, strategies of structure elucidation by one and two-dimensional NMR Skeletal structure (atom connectivities) by NMR experiments. Relative configuration and conformation by NMR. ¹³C-NMR and theoretical calculation of ¹³C-value. Application of NMR in the structure elucidation of organic compounds. [25 lectures]				discuss, distinguish, analyze & characterize organic molecules.
4. Mass Spectrometry:		Principle and instrumentation of GC and LC combined techniques. Theory, spectrometer and application to structure determination of organic molecules. Kinds of Mass Spectrum: Electron Ionization (E1) & Chemical Ionization (Cl), Fast Atom Bombardment (FAB), Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy (SIMS), Electrospray ionization (ESI) & Thermo Spray (TS) spectra, Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/ Ionization (MALDI), Field Desorption (FD) & Plasma Desorption (PD), Tandem Mass Spectroscopy (MS-MS/MS-MS-MS). Analyzer: Magnetic Sector, Quadruple, Ion Trap, Time-of-Flight (TOF), MALDI/TOF Spectroscopy, Fourier Trans-formation Cyclotron Resonance (FTICR or FTMS). [10 lectures]				compose principle & instrumentation of GC mass spetropho-tometer; analyze, elucidate & identify molecules.
5. Chromatogra-phic Techniques:		Thin layer chromatography (TLC), Column chromatography, Reverse phase and Normal phase ccolumn chromatography, Paper chromatography, GLC and HPLC : Theory, principles and applications of [5 lectures]				understand & apply separation techniques.
Required texts/Resources:
1. Organic Spectroscopy, W. Kemp. 2. Spectroscopic Methods in Organic Chemistry (6^th Edition), D.H. William and I. Fleming, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2014 (Reprint). 3. Introduction to Spectroscopy, Pavia, Lampman and Kriz. 4. Spectroscopy of Organic Compounds (6^th Edition), P.S. Kalsi, New Age Int. Publishers, 2012 (Reprint). 5. Elementary Organic Spectroscopy: Principles and Chemical Applications (5^th Revised Edition), Y.R. Sharma, S. Chand & Co., 2013. 6. LC/MS. A Practical User’s Guide, M.C. McMaster, Wiley Interscience. 7. Mass Spectrometry Handbook, M.S. Lee, J. Wiley and Sons. 8. Chromatographic Methods, A. Bralthwalte and J.F. Smith.
Information about assignments and marks: Continuous assessment: Total marks: 25 (class attendance = 10 + class tests & assignments = 15); Final exam marks: 75; Total 60 lectures.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5204		Type: Theory	Marks: (75+25) = 100			Credit: 4
Course Title: Special Topics in Organic Synthesis Duration of Exam. 4 hrs.				Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: The principal objective of this course is to improve modern knowledge on special reagents, techniques and reactions employed in organic syntheses.
Course Teacher:
Course Content/Description:					ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-
1. Oxidizing Reagents:		Cr(VI), DMSO, DCC, (COCl)₂, SeO₂, KMnO₄, OsO₄, Pb(OAC)₄, RCO₃H, HIO₄, I₂+Ag-carboxylate. TFAA, RuO₄. Tl(NO₃)₃, K₂Fe(CN)_6.[8 lectures]				select & judge oxidizing reagents on the basis of substrate structure; compose their mechanism.
2. Reducing Reagents:		Metal catalyzed reduction; Ni, Pt, Pd, LiAlH₄, B₂H₄, L-selectride, DIBAl, Zn and acid, NaBH₄, NaCNBH₃; n-Bu₃SnH, HCOOK and Pd(OAC)₂, metal and liq. NH₃, Catalyic transfer hydrogenation reactions. [8 lectures]				select, judge & apply reducing reagents on the basis of substrate structure; compose/deduce their mechanism.
3. Organometallic Chemistry:		Chemistry of organo-magnesium, organo-sodium, organo-lithium, organo-copper, organo-cadmium, organo-zinc compounds. [8 lectures]				Illustrate, prepare & depend the functions of organometallic compounds; measure their applicability in modern synthetic organic reactions
4. Metal Catalyzed Coupling Reactions:		Chemistry of organo-palladium, organo-Rhodium and Organo-Platinum compounds. Oxidative insertion, reductive elimination, ligand migration from metal to carbon, formation of C-C, C-O and C-N bonds, coupling reaction. Heck coupling, Stille coupling, Suzuki coupling, Sonogashira coupling, Tsuji-Trost coupling, Hiyama coupling, Kumada coupling, Negishi coupling, Fukuyama coupling and Miyaura borylation reactions. [8 lectures]				Illustrate, prepare & depend the functions of organometallic compounds; measure their applicability in modern coupling reactions.
5. Interconversion and Protection of Functional Groups:		Protecting group (PG). Protection and deprotection of hydroxyl (alcoholic and phenolic), carbonyl, amino, thiol group, carboxyl group, amino acids, ester, lactone and lactams and their application. [6 lectures]				apply PG & synthesize desired compounds employing multistep synthesis techniques.
6. The Diels-Alder and Related Reactions in Organic Synthesis:		Choosing of diene and dienophile, intramolecular Diels- Alder reaction, Retro Diels-Alder reaction, catalysis by Lewis acids, regioselectivity. Stereochemistry: cis-principle, the exo- and endo-addition rules. Asymmetric Diels-Alder reaction. [7 lectures]				illiustrate, analyze & apply the Diels-Alder and related reaction in organic synthesis; analyze & formulate stereochemistry of the products.
Required texts/Resources:
1. Modern Methods of Organic Synthesis (3^rd Edition), W. Carruthers, Cambridge Univ. Press, 2002. 2. Principles of Organic Synthesis (3^rd Edition), R.O.C. Norman and J.M. Coxon, CRC Press, 2009. 3. Organic Reaction Mechanism (4^th Edition), V.K. Ahluwalia and R.K. Parashar. 4. Modern Synthetic Reactions, H.O. House. 5. Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, T.W. Greene and P.G.M. Wuts. 6. Organic Reactions and Their Mechanism (2^nd Edition), P.S. Kalsi, New Age Int. Publishers, 2004 (Reprint).
Information about assignments and marks: Continuous assessment: Total marks: 25 (class attendance = 10 + class tests & assignments = 15); Final exam marks: 75; Total 60 lectures.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5205		Type: Theory	Marks: (75+25) = 100		Credit: 4
Course Title: Advanced Natural Products Chemistry Duration of Exam. 4 hrs.				Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: This course is designed for the learners to improve evaluation and creative skills of cognitive domain related to sources, isolation, structural elucidation, reactions, synthesis, application and stereochemistry of different naturally occurring organic products.
Course Teacher:
Course Content/Description:					ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-
1. Terpenoids:		Introduction, occurrence, classification, isolation, stereochemistry and applications of sesquiterpenoids, diterpenoids, sesterterpenoids and triterpenoids. Chemistry of farnesol, zingiberene, a-cadinene, santonin, abietane, abietic acid and squalene. [8 lectures]			perform isolation, classify & apply terpenes; formulate structures of sesquiterpenes with related analytical & stereochemical evidences; design & plan for synthesis of sesquiterpenoids.
2. Alkaloids:		Introduction, occurrence, isolation, general properties, nomenclature, functions and stereochemistry. Chemistry of quinoline alkaloids: quinine, cinchonine etc. Chemistry of isoquinoline alkaloids: papavarine. Chemistry of phenanthrene alkaloids: morphine, codeine and thebaine. [10 lectures]			isolate, classify & apply alkaloids; establish structures of quinoline & higher alkaloids with related analytical & stereochemical evidences; design synthesis of higher alkaloids; correlate structure with their activities.
3. Steroids:		Introduction, steroidal nucleus, Diel’s hydrocarbon. Sterols: cholesterol, lanosterol, ergosterol, stigmasterol. Bile-acid: introduction, isolation of bile-acids, constitution of bile-acids, functions of bile-acids. Cardiac-active principles, toad poisons, saponins, steroid alkaloids. [10 lectures]			isolate, classify & apply steroids; deduce structures of steroids with related analytical & stereochemical outcomes; design & plan for synthesis of steroids; correlate their functions with structure.
4. Hormones:		Classification. Sex hormones. Oestrogens or follicular hormones: oestrone, oestriol, oestradiol, equilenin, synthetic oestrogens, gestogens or corpus luteum hormones: progesterone, pregnanediol, synthetic progesterone, oral contraceptives or pills, androges or male sex hormones: androsterone, dehydroandrosterone, testosterone, synthetic androgens. Adrenal cortical hormones: isolation, relation of structure and physiological activity, properties, structure of corticoids taking the example of cortisone, synthesis of cortisone, cortisol, aldosterone. Non-steroid hormones: adrenaline, thyroxine. Plant hormones: auxins, heteroauxin, gibberellins (gibberelic acid), kinins, ethylene, traumatic acid. [10 lectures]			classify & isolate hormones; judge & argue on their properties; deduce structures of important hormones with related analytical, degradative & stereochemical evidences; design & plan for synthesis of hormones; correlate structure with their physiological activities.
5. Natural Pigments:		Xanthones: xanthone, euxanthone, gentisin, structural relation between flavanone (dihydroflavone), isoflavonol, flavonol and xanthone; quinone pigments. [8 lectures]			conclude on the synthesis, structural relationship & applications of natural pigments.
6. p-Benzoqui-none Derivatives:		Embelin and rapanone, polyporic acid, naphthaquinone derivatives, anthraquinone derivatives, pyrrole pigments: introduction, porphyrins, general properties of prophyrins, determination of the structure of porphyrin, general methods for synthesizing prophyrins, isomerism in porphyrins: haemoglobin, chlorophyll, crystalline chlorophyll, other chlorophylls, relation between chlorophyll and haemin. [7 lectures]			judge the properties of benzoquinone derivatives; conclude on the synthesis, structural relationship & applications of benzoquinone derivatives.
7. Important Outcomes of Chemical Studies on Natural Products:		Instrumental analysis; asymmetric synthesis; studies on camphor related compounds, Bredt’s rule, Wagner-Meerwein rearrangements, Nametkin rearrangement & chiral auxiliary; studies on menthone; studies on quinine; studies on santonin; studies on morphine; studies on coumarins; biomimetric synthesis. [7 lectures]			judge and apply different rules & rearrangements for structural elucidation.
Required texts/Resources:
1. Chemistry of Plant Natural Products: Stereochemistry, Conformation, Synthesis, Biology and Medicine. S.K. Talapatra and B. Talapatra, Springer (London), 2015. ISBN 978-3-642-45409-7. 2. Organic Chemistry (Vol. 2: Stereochemistry and the Chemistry of Natural Products) (5^th Edition), I.L. Finar, Longman Group Ltd., 1995 (Reprint 2004). 3. Organic Chemistry of Natural Products (Vol. I & II), G.R. Chatwal, Edited by M. Arora, Himalaya Publishing House, 2007. 4. Chemistry of Organic Natural Products (Vol. 1 & 2) (29^th Edition), O.P. Agarwal, Goel Publishing House, 2003. 5. Organic Natural Products Chemistry (in Bengali), M.M. Matin, Universal Publications, 2009 (Revised 2016).
Information about assignments and marks: Continuous assessment: Total marks: 25 (class attendance = 10 + class tests & assignments = 15); Final exam marks: 75; Total 60 lectures.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5206		Type: Theory		Marks: (75+25) = 100			Credit: 4
Course Title: Advanced Bioorganic Chemistry Duration of Exam. 4 hrs.				Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: This course is designed for the students to understand the modern chemistry and biosynthesis of important biomolecules like carbohydrates, lipids, enzymes and nucleic acids.
Course Teacher:
Course Content/Description:						ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-
1. Carbohydrates:		Definition, classification, nomenclature of carbohydrates. Reaction of monosaccharides: reactions of carbonyl group with different nucleophiles, isomerization and oxidation, reactions of hydroxyl group, esterification, ether formation, reactions with carbonyl compounds, selective oxidation. Conformation of carbohydrates, relationship of the reactivity of the molecular conformation and configuration. Effects of neighbouring groups and acyl-migration reactions, constitution, classification and chemistry of disaccharides and polysaccharides. [10 lectures]					characterize & classify carbohydrates; judge & argue on their properties; deduce structures of important carbohydrates with related analytical, degradative & stereochemical evidences; conclude & compare their reactions; design their synthesis.
2. Sugar derivatives:		Sugar and non-sugar, sugar epoxides and their ring opening reactions. Chemistry of different types of sugars: amino sugars, deoxy and halo-deoxy sugars, glycals, glucals and anhydrosugars. [5 lectures]					explain and understand the chemistry of sugar derivatives and their application in different purposes.
2. Fats and Lipids:		Introduction, simple lipids: fats and oils, waxes. Compound lipids, phospholipids: lecithins, cephalins (kephalins), plasmalogens, sphingomyelins, glycolipids, galactolipids or cerebrosides. [7 lectures]					explain, characterize & depend the chemistry of lipids, phospholipids etc.
3. Enzymes:		Introduction, Nomenclature and classification of enzymes, Properties of enzymes, Various coenzymes: Cocarboxylase, Coenzyme I, Coenzyme II, Coenzyme A, Riboflavin phosphate of FMN, Alloxan adenine dinucleotide or FAD, Pyridoxal phosphate, UDPG, Ascorbic acid oxidase, ATP and ADP, Glucose-1,6-diphosphate, Coenzyme Q. Mechanism of enzyme action, Synthetic Approach of enzymes. [5 lectures]					characterize, name & analyze the biochemistry of enzymes, coenzymes and fermentation; evaluate their chemical nature; deduce mechanism of enzyme & their fermentation.
4. Nucleic Acids:		Introduction and isolation of nucleic acid. Structure of nucleic acids, nucleosides and nucleotides. Arrangement of nucleotides in nucleic acids and the structure of the resulting molecule (nucleic acid), polynucleotide synthesis, functions of nucleic acids, genetic code. Difference between DNA and RNA viruses. [6 lectures]					perform isolation of nucleic acids (NA); deduce structures of NA with evidences; design polynucleotide synthesis; measure their functions .
5. Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Carriers:		Haem-proteins: hemoglobin, myoglobin, their active sites, structures and functions. [5 lectures]					support structures & active sites of globins; measure & justify the function of O₂ & CO₂ in blood.
6. Biosynthesis of Natural Products:		Introduction, photosynthesis, biosynthesis of terpenoids, steroids, sterols, bile acids, oestrogens, gestrogens (Progesterone), corticoids and other isoprenoid units. Biosynthesis of some plant pigments, vitamins and alkaloids. [7 lectures]					illustrate, design & formulate biosynthesis of natural products; compare biosynthetic route with synthetic methods.
Required texts/Resources:
1. Organic Chemistry of Natural Products (Vol. I & II), G.R. Chatwal, Edited by M. Arora, Himalaya Publishing House, 2007. 2. Chemistry of Organic Natural Products (Vol. 1 & 2) (29^th Edition), O.P. Agarwal, Goel Publishing House, 2003. 3. An Introduction to the Chemistry of Carbohydrates (3^rd Edition), R.D. Guthrie and J. Honeyman. 4. Organic Chemistry (Vol. 2: Stereochemistry and the Chemistry of Natural Products) (5^th Edition), I.L. Finar, Longman Group Ltd., 1995 (Reprint 2004). 5. The Carbohydrates: Chemistry and Biochemistry (Vol. IIB) (2^nd Edition), Edited by W. Pigman and D. Horton, Academic Press (New York), 1970. 6. Selected Topics in Organic Chemistry (1^st Edition, In Bengali), Universal Publications, M.M. Matin, 2015.
Information about assignments and marks: Continuous assessment: Total marks: 25 (class attendance = 10 + class tests & assignments = 15); Final exam marks: 75; Total 60 lectures.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5207	Type: Practical		Marks: 150		Credit: 6
Course Title: Organic Chemistry Lab				Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: To learn advanced separation techniques, identification by systematic analysis, synthesis and characterization of organic mixtures and organic molecules.
Course Teacher:
Course Content/Description:			ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-
1. Separation and identification of organic compounds from their mixtures. 2. Multistep organic synthesis. 3. Elucidation of the structures of organic compounds by using spectrophotometric methods: UV, IR, ¹H-NMR-and ¹³C-NMR. 4. Analysis of carbohydrates (glucose, Mannose cane sugar, starch and cellulose) fats and Oils. 5. Separation of mixtures of organic compounds by using chromatographic methods, column & TLC. 6. Analysis of drugs.					separate, identify & characterize organic mixtures; design, justify, comment & generalize organic mixture separation and characterization processes; formulate, apply & support multistep organic synthesis & rearrangements.
Required texts/Resources:
1. Vogel’s Text Book of Practical Organic Chemistry (5^th Edition), B.S. Furniss, A.J. Hanniford, P.W.G. Smith and A.R. Tatchell, Pearson, 2012. 2. Elementary Practical Organic Chemistry: Quantitative Organic Analysis (Part 3): A.I. Vogel. 3. The Systematic Identification of Organic Compounds (8^th Edition), Shriner, Hermann, Morril, Curtin and Fuson, Wiley Student Edition, 2004. 4. Organic Functional Group Analysis, G.H. Schenk (Ed. by R.J. Magee), Pergamon, 2013 (Reprint). 5. Quantitative Organic Analysis via Functional Groups, S. Siggia and J.G. Hanna. 6. Quantitative Organic Analysis, J.S. Fritz and G.S. Hammond.
Information about assignments/evaluation & marks: Continuous assessment: Total marks: 40 (class attendance = 20 + class tests & assignments = 10 + note book = 10); Final exam marks: 110; Total 150 lectures; Final exam [4 (2+1+1) days experiments, 6 h/day].
Information about laboratory safety: Apron, eye glass, hand gloves, follow laboratory safety book.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5208	Type: Project	Marks: 50	Credit: 2
Course Title: Organic Chemistry Project			Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: To learn and apply industrial production process, synthesis and spectrometric analysis of organic compounds.
Course Teacher:
Course Content/Description:		ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-
In-plant training in chemical industries; Synthesis of important chemical compounds; Analysis of compounds by spectrometric methods.		understand, justify & judge production methods used in industries; defend & analyze organic products employing spectrometric & analytical methods; deduce, comment & revise purity of the industrial products.
Required texts/Resources:
1. Handout of different industries. 2. Scientific journals. 3. Organic Spectroscopy, W. Kemp. 4. Spectroscopic Methods in Organic Chemistry, D.H. William and I. Fleming. 5. Spectroscopy of Organic Compounds (6^th Edition), P.S. Kalsi, New Age Int. Publishers, 2012 (Reprint).
Information about assignments/evaluation: Four weeks industrial visit; Must submit Project Report to the examination committee.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5209	Type: Research	Marks: 200		Credit: 8
Course Title: Organic Chemistry Thesis			Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: To learn and perform modern organic research techniques.
Course Teacher:
Course Description:				ILO:
A student having minimum CGPA 3.20 in B.Sc. Honours will be eligible for this course. At first a student needs to contact and select his/her supervisor in the field of interest. In appropriate cases, a co-supervisor can also be engaged with the student. A thesis student needs to perform his research work according to supervisor(s) suggestion.				Upon completion of this course students- will get an idea about research methodology; can design/perform new research in chemistry.
Required texts/Resources:
Text books and research journal of the respective research area.
Information about thesis submission and evaluation: A thesis student must submit a dissertation (Thesis Paper) on the basis of his research findings to the examination committee. The submission should be within 90 days after completion of theoretical examination.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5210	Type: Oral Tests		Marks: 100		Credit: 4
Course Title: Oral Presentation (Viva-voce)				Exam-2022, 2023
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-
Course Code: Chem.-5201 to Chem.-5206. (Also Chem.-5209 for General Group). 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. Both General Group and Thesis Group students need to participate the course.					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 oral examination before the examination committee.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5211	Type: Research defense		Marks: 100	Credit: 4
Course Title: Thesis Oral Defense (Thesis Viva-voce)				Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: To assess student’s thesis research work and improve his/her research skill/knowledge.
Course Teacher: All Teachers of the respective examination committee.
Course Description:			ILO:
Course Code: Chem.-5211. During research work (thesis) students have to present one/two published research articles related to his research field/interest. After submission of thesis dissertation, the student has to present his/her work before the examination committee having an external member from other public universities. Only Thesis Group students need to participate this course.			Upon completion/evaluation of this course students will be able to- improve oral presentation skill; improve weakness of research project.
Information about evaluation: At the end of each academic year a thesis student must deliver an oral presentation and examination before the concerned examination committee to explain, justify and defense his thesis research work.

Syllabus for the Degree of M.S.

Subject: Chemistry

Inorganic Chemistry Branch

Sessions: 2021-2022 & 2022-2023

Course No.	Course Title	Marks	Credits
Chem.-5301	Advanced Coordination and Bioinorganic Chemistry	100	4
Chem.-5302	Industrial Inorganic Chemistry and Advanced Spectroscopy	100	4
Chem.-5303	Advanced Material Science and Nanotechnology	100	4
Chem.-5304	Applied Nuclear Chemistry	100	4
Chem.-5305	Green and Sustainable Chemistry	100	4
Chem.-5306	Advanced Analytical Chemistry	100	4
Chem.-5307	Inorganic Lab: Estimation of Metal Ions by Complexometric and Spectrophotometric Methods	150	6
Chem.-5308	Inorganic Chemistry Project	50	2
Chem.-5309	Inorganic Chemistry Thesis	200	8
Chem.-5310	Oral Presentation (Viva-voce) General Group	100	4
Chem.-5311	Thesis Oral Defense (Viva-voce)	100	4
Total		900	36

Note 1: Course no. Chem.-5301 to Chem.-5306 are compulsory for both General Group and Thesis Group. Course no. Chem.-5307, Chem.-5308 and Chem.-5310 are for the General Group only. Course no. Chem.-5309 and Chem.-5311 are only for the Thesis Group.

Note 2: Information about assignments and marks: Continuous assessment marks: 25 (class attendance = 10 + class tests & assignments = 15); Final exam marks: 75; Total 60 lectures.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.- 5301		Type: Theory	Marks: (75+25)=100				Credit: 4
Course Title: Advanced Coordination and Bioinorganic Chemistry Duration of Exam. 4 hrs.						Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: This course provides students advanced knowledge about structure, isomerism, electronic spectra, reaction mechanism involving coordination compounds, catalytic application of organometallic compounds. Biochemistry of Na, K, Ca, Zn, Fe and Mo.
Course Teacher:
Course Content/Description:					ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-
1. Isomerism and electronic spectra		Isomerism and Resolution of optically active complexes. Absolute configuration of complexes, Stereoselectivity of the conformation of chelate rings. Electronic and steric effect in linkage isomerism, inner coordination compounds and their isomerism, Methods to distinguish cis- and trans isomers. Quantitative interpretation of electronic spectra for various dⁿ systems, Orgel and Tanabe Sngano diagram, charge transfer spectra. (lecture 10)					Interpretation of structure of complexes of different CN, their isomerism and spectral property
2. Reaction Kinetics and mechanism		Kinetics of nucleophilic substitution reaction in sq. planar and octahedral complexes. Ligand field effect and reaction rates. Rates influenced by acid –bases, recimization and isomerization reaction, mechanism of redox reactions-outer sphere and inner sphere mechanism, factors effecting the rates, complementary and non-complementary redox reaction, asymmetric synthesis catalyzed by coordination compounds. (lecture 8)					Substitution, electron transfer and isomerization reaction and their mechanism
3. Stability constants of complex ions in solution		Kinetic and thermodynamic stability, Step-wise and overall formation constants, Factors affecting stability of metal complexes, Experimental determination of stability constants of a complex ion by pH-titration, spectroscopic and polorograplic methods. (lecture 08)					determination of stability constant of complex ion
4. Catalytic reactions of organometallic compounds		Insertion reactions, oxidative addition, reductive elimination reactions, Polymerization, isomerisation, Hydrogenation, Hydroformylation and oxidation of alkenes, Fischer Tropschsynthasis, water-shift reaction. (lecture 06)					Mechanism of reaction catalyzed by organometallic compounds
5. Biochemistry of Na, K, Ca		Human body capacity, RDA, effects of deficiency and remedy of sodium, potassium and calcium. Distribution of Na, K in the intracellular and extracellular fluids. Migration of Na, K through cell-membrane, generation of nerve impulses by sodium-potassium pump. Role of calcium in the formation of bone and teeth, activation of enzymes and contraction of muscles [12 lectures]					analyze, justify the biological functions of Na, K, Ca.
6. Biomolecules of Iron, zinc, molybdenum:		Sources and RDA, effects of deficiency and remedy. Structures, properties and biological functions of ferredoxins, ferritins, catalase and peroxidase, carbonic anhydrase, carboxypeptidase-A, Zinc-fingers and Superoxide dismutase,Xanthine oxidase, Aldehyde oxidase and Nitrogenase. [16 lectures]					analyze & explain role of Fe, Zn Mo biomolecules in animal body.
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: principles of structure and reactivity. Huheey, J. E., Keiter, E. A., Keiter, R. L., & Medhi, O. K. (Pearson Education India 2006). 3. New trends in bio-inorganic chemistry. Williams, R. J. P., & da Silva, J. F. (Academic Press1978). 4. Bioinorganic chemistry: a survey. Ochiai, E. I. (Academic Press 2010). 5. Introduction to bio-inorganic chemistry. Williams, D. R. (Thomas 1976). 6. 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).
Information about assignments and marks: Continuous assessment: Total marks: 25 (class attendance =10+ class tests & assignments =15); Final exam marks : 75; Total 60 lectures.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5302		Type: Theory	Marks: (75+25)=100				Credit: 4
Course Title: Industrial Inorganic Chemistry and Advanced Spectroscopy Duration of Exam. 4 hrs.						Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: This course provides students advanced knowledge on industrially related inorganic compounds and spectroscopic techniques for qualitative and structural analyses.
Course Teacher:
Course Content/Description:					ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-
1. Inorganic Fibers:		Introduction to different types of fibers; organic and inorganic fibers; natural and synthetic fibers; different components of a typical optical fiber; manufacture and applications of optical fibers and asbestos fibers; problems with asbestos fibers; uses of other fibers alternative to asbestos fibers; asbestos cement. [5 lectures]					understand the characteristics of different types of fibres, their usefulness in daily life and any health hazardness from these fibers.
2. Fillers and Pigments in Paints		Different components present in paints; natural and synthetic fillers; their properties and applications; characteristics pigments, differences between colours and pigments; manufacture and application of different pigments: TiO₂, and ZnO: Corrosion protection pigments, luminescent pigments. [5 lectures]					understand the uses of fillers and pigments in paints for their economic and effetive application
3. Mineral Fertilizers:		NPK fertilizers; (i) Nitrogen containing fertilizers: NH₄NO₃, (NH₄)₂ SO₄ (ii) Phosphorous containing fertilizers: Superphosphates, Triple-super phosphate; Ammonium phosphates; (iii) Potassium containing fertilizers: KCl, K₂SO₄, KNO₃. [5 lectures]					know how to manufacture mineral fertilyer, their effective application in different soil so that sustainable green chemistry is obtained.
4. Inorganic Pharmaceuticals:		Metals in medicine, Metal deficiency and diseases, Metals used for diagnosis, drugs and chemotherapy, Some inorganic drugs such as compounds of halogen, sulphur, magnesium, calcium, barium, zinc and iron and their analyses. [5 lectures]					identify any disease due to deficiency of an element
5. Infrared Spectroscopy:		Review of theory and experimental techniques. Normal and group vibrations, parallel and perpendicular bends, construction and principle of operation of FT infrared spectrometer, techniques of sampling monitoring chemical reactions by IR spectroscopy, identification of molecules by their group frequencies, identification of metal carbonyls by CO stretching frequencies. Structural study of simple and complex compounds and application to macromolecules. [9 lectures]					explain theory & application of FT-IR spectroscopy
6. Electronic Spectroscopy:		Possible electronic transitions in transition metal compexes and simple molecules; population of energy levels and causes of origin of colour observed in different substances; charge transfer bands in metel complexes, phosphorancences and fluoescence,; Applications of Electronic spectroscopy. [6 lectures]					illustrate electronic transition of metal complexes
7. Resonance Spectroscopy:		Review of major components of modern nmrand esr spectrometer, FT method of recording nmr spectra, Simplification of nmr spectra by double resonance, INDOR technique, population of energy levels: mechanism of spin-lattice relaxation, application of Dipolar Relaxation Times, Spin-Spin Relaxation. Interpretation of ¹H-nmr spectra and predication of molecular structure. Studies on the fluxional molecules by nmr techniques, ¹³C nmr and ¹⁹F nmr spectra. Hyperfine structure of esr lines, applications of esr and nmr- spectroscopy. [10 lectures]					understand & interpret ¹H, ¹³C & ¹⁹F nmr spectra and application of esr spectroscopy
8. Mass Spectroscopy:		Basic components of a typical mass spectrometer and their working principles. Fragmentation, base peak, M-peak, M+1-peak, M+2 and M+4-peak, meta-stable ion peak, nitrogen rule, general principles of fragmentation – Fragmentation patterns in alcohols, aldehydes, ketons, hydrocarbons, carbolic acid, esters. Applications of mass spectrometry in determining (i) Isotopes mass (ii) abundance of isotopes, (iii) molecular mass (iv) structures of molecules. [5 lectures]					analyze, apply & predict the patterns of mass spectra & related rules.
Required texts/Resources:
1. Industrial inorganic chemistry. Büchel, K. H., Moretto, H. H., & Werner, D. (John Wiley & Sons 2008). 2. Industrial chemistry. Sharma, B. K. (Krishna Prakashan Media 1991). 3. Riegel's Handbook of Industrial Chemistry. Kent, J. A. (Springer Science & Business Media 2013). 4. The chemical process industries. Shreve, R. N. (Science 1945). 5. Molecular symmetry and group theory: a programmed introduction to chemical applications. Vincent, A. (John Wiley & Sons 2013). 6. Chemical applications of group theory. Cotton, F. A. (John Wiley & Sons 2003). 7. Atomic structure and chemical bond: including molecular spectroscopy. Chanda, M. (McGraw-Hill 1979).
Information about assignments and marks: Continuous assessment: Total marks: 25 (class attendance = 10 + class tests & assignments = 15); Final exam marks: 75; Total 60 lectures.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.- 5303		Type: Theory	Marks:(75+25)=100			Credit: 4
Course Title: Advanced Material Science and Nanotechnology Duration of Exam. 4 hrs.				Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: To study characteristics, mechanism and application of different advanced materials and the technology of nanomaterial production and its uses in different fields
Course Teacher:
Course Content/Description:					ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-
1.Optical Material:		Optical materials: interaction of light with electron in solids, electro optical devices-solar cell, LED, LASER, optical communications. [8 lecture]				relate properties of light with material and their uses
2. Magnetic Material:		Magnetic materials: magnetic Behaviour, Domain and Hysteresis Magnetic anisotropy, Hard and Soft magnetic Material, Magnetic storage, Superconductivity. [8 lectures]				know about the magnetic materials and their uses
3. 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
4. Nanotechnology:		Top down and bottom up process of nanomaterial production, experimental advances, Sol gel method, PVD, sputtering technique, CVD, Molecular bean Epitaxy techniques, Nanolithography - definition, techniques, Electron beam nanolithography. [20 lectures]				know the use of technology how to prepare nano material.
5. Nanobiology:		Introduction, interaction between biomolecules and nanoparticle surfaces, application of nanomaterial in biology, Nanomedicine and Drug delivery. [6 lectures]				know the application of nanotechnology in biology
6. Characterization of nanomaterial:		Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM), Energy-Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), comparison among SEM, TEM, STM and conventional optical microscopy. [10 lectures]				know how to characterize nanomaterials and compare between characterization methods.
Required texts/Resources:
1. Materials science for engineering students. Fischer, T. (Academic press 2009). 2. A Text Book of Material Science and Metallurgy (8th Reprint). Khanna, O. P. (Dhanpat Rai Publications 2008). 3. Nanotechnology: basic science and emerging technologies. Wilson, M., Kannangara, K., Smith, G., Simmons, M., & Raguse, B. (Chapman and Hall/CRC 2002). 4. Smart biomaterials. Ebara, M., Kotsuchibashi, Y., Narain, R., Idota, N., Kim, Y. J., Hoffman, J. M., ... & Aoyagi, T. (Springer 2014). 5. Nanoscience: Nanotechnologies and nanophysics (Eds.). Dupas, C., & Lahmani, M. (Springer Science & Business Media 2007). 6. Introduction to nanotechnology.Poole Jr, C. P., & Owens, F. J. (John Wiley & Sons2003).
Information about assignments: Total 60 lectures, 4 assignments, 3 class tests, Final exam

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5304		Type: Theory		Marks:(75+25)=100			Credit: 4
Course Title: Applied Nuclear Chemistry				Duration of Exam. 4 hrs. Exam: 2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: To study Nuclear particles, fundamental forces, nuclear cross section, yield of products and energetics in nuclear reactions, accelerators, basic concept of nuclear reactors, special reactors, nuclear safety issues with modern chemical concept and nuclear waste management
Course Teacher:
Course Content/ Description:						ILO: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to
1. Elementary Particles:		The guiding principles of elementary particle, Fermions and Bosons, constituents of matter and fields, quarks and leptons as basic building blocks, basic composition rules for Hadrons, the four forces and their roles: electromagnetism, gravity, strong nuclear force, weak nuclear force. Origin of Mass. [12 lectures]					get an idea about elementary particles of nucleus, interaction between them and four fundamental forces.
2. Nuclear cross section and energetics in nuclear reactions:		Nuclear cross section. Yield of products in nuclear reaction for thin and thick targets. Energetics in nuclear reactions. The Q-value, threshold energy, effect of potential barrier and energy of projectile on nuclear reactions. [7 lectures]					Learn about nuclear cross section, yield of products in nuclear reactions& energy involved therein and factors affecting the nuclear reactions.
3. Accelerators:		Cockroft-Walton accelerator, linear accelerator, phase stability, cyclotron, types of modern modified cyclotron. [lecture 7]					classify accelerators & mention their construction, working mode & applications.
4. Basic Concept of Nuclear Reactors:		Classification, characteristics of reaction fuel elements, reflector, moderator, coolant, methods of heat removal, advantages and disadvantages of using different substances as moderator, reflector and coolant. Neutron flux, power of reactors, multiplication factor, critical size. [7 lectures]					classifynuclear reactors; learn aboutcharacteristics, advantages & disadvantages of different components of them & heat removal from them.
5. Principle, Construction and Function of Nuclear Reactors:		Different types of research reactors with special reference to swimming pool reactor. Some auxiliary arrangement for using γ-ray & neutron produced in reactor, application of these radiation. Power reactors: Energy evolved in reactors, Different types of power reactors with special reference to Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant; Breeder Reactors; Merits, demerits of different reactors. Arguments in favor and disfavor of establishing nuclear reactors in any country with special reference to Bangladesh [12 lectures]					learn about mechanism of action of different reactors; energy evolved therein; merits & demerits among them.
6. Nuclear Safety Issues:		Nature of environmental radioactivity and its transfer to the human body through food chain. Principles of environmental radiation protection through personal monitoring, radiation hazardous. Radiation environment in X-ray installations. Safety and security in nuclear reactors. [8 lectures]					judge on radioactive problems & its detection, protection, safety and secuirity;
7. Nuclear waste management		Types of Nuclear waste including waste from mining and milling, electricity generation, decommissioning of nuclear plants; different methods of waste management;estimation of amount of nuclear waste; Storage and disposal of used fuel and high level waste, cost of waste management, Legacy waste and regulation by different Agencies[7 lectures]					learn about different types of nuclear waste, its disposal & management; existing regulations made by different agencies.
Required texts/resources: 1. Modern radiochemical practice. Cook, G. B. & Duncan, J. F. (Oxford: University Press 1958) 2. Chemistry of the actinide elements. Katz, J. J., Seaborg, G. T., & Morss, L. R. (Chapman & Hall 1987). 3. Volumes on Advances in inorganic chemistry and radiochemistry. Emeléus, H. J. & Sharpe, A. G. (Academic Press1967). 4. Radiochemistry and Nuclear Chemistry: Theory and Applications. Choppin, G. (Elsevier2016). 5. Sourcebook on atomic energy. Glasstone, S. (Krieger Publishing Company, 1979). 6. Radioactive waste disposal and geology (Vol. 1). Radioactive waste management. Saling, J. (Routledge 2018). 7. Krauskopf, K. (Springer Science & Business Media 2013).
Information about assignments and marks: Continuous assessment: Total marks: 25 (class attendance = 10 + class tests & assignments = 15); Final exam marks: 75; Total 60 lectures.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5305		Type: Theory	Marks: (75+25)=100				Credit: 4
Course Title: Green Chemistry and Sustainability Duration of Exam. 4 hrs.					Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the course: To understand the environmental consequences of chemical manufacturing and illustrate how these may be minimized and sustainability ethics applies to chemistry, especially waste technology sustainable water management in Bangladesh.
Course Teacher:
Course Content/Description:						ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-
1. Introduction:		Principles and concepts of Green Chemistry. The fundamentals of Green Chemistry, principles of Green Chemistry. [5 lectures]					illustrate, design & argue on principles of green chemistry.
2. Green Sustainability:		Waste: production, problems and prevention, Green Chemistry and sustainability, Green Chemistry focuses on inherent hazards, Green Chemistry tackles the grand challenges. [8 lectures]					measure, deduce & conclude on sustainable hazard management.
3. Measuring Green Solution:		Measuring and controlling environmental performance. Applying the twelve principles of Green Chemistry, the metrics of Green Chemistry, the 12 principles applied, designing sustainable solutions. [7 lectures]					construct, deduce & conclude on controlling environmental performance.
4. Energy and Environment:		Energy and the environment, global warming & renewable energy, CO₂ and global warming, CO₂utilization and renewable energy sources. Polymers from renewable resources, chemicals from biomass. [8 lectures]					design, compare, judge & apply environfriendly energy management techniques.
5. Green Technologies:		Emerging green technologies and alternative energy. Design of new green chemicals and materials, sustainable resources, biotechnology alternatives, evaluation of environmental impact, environmentally improved routes to important products. [6 lectures]					measure & conclude on theory, technique related to green technologies.
6. Advance Waste Technology.		Introduction; Types; Consequences; Technologies: Incineration, Recycling, landfill; Waste as an alternative fuel; Zero waste technology; Control of dioxin and greenhouse gas emission; Medical and e-waste management; Benefit and Prospects of proper waste management. [6 lectures]					Learn how to mange waste using modern techniques and introduce the concept of Zero waste technology Sustainability
8. Water Management and Sustainability		Use of water; (i) Conventional treatment; (ii) Specific treatment. Treatment for boiler water; beverage industry; Industrial Effluent Treatment (ETP); The aerobic and anaerobic process of wastewater treatment; Global water demand; Harvesting of rain and river water; Reuse of sewage water; Micro plastic pollution control in seawater; National policy for Sustainable Water Management in Bangladesh. [8 lectures]					Learn how to treat water, develop environmentally sound technologies to reduce the misuse of water and establishment of strong techniques for rainwater. Ensure sustainable water management in Bangladesh.
Required texts/Resources:
1. Green Chemistry: Fundamentals and Applications. Ameta, S. C. & Ameta, R. (CRC press2013). 2. Green Chemistry 3rd Edition: An Introductory Text. Lancaster, M. (Royal society of chemistry 2016). 3. Green chemistry and catalysis. Sheldon, R. A.,Arends, I., & Hanefeld, U. (John Wiley & Sons 2007). 4. Green chemistry and engineering: A pathway to sustainability. Casey, R. (Chemistry in Australia 2015). 5. A.Introduction to green chemistry. Matlack, (CRC Press 2010). 6. Green Chemistry 3rd Edition: An Introductory Text. Lancaster, M. (Royal society of chemistry 2016). 7. Green Chemistry: Environment Friendly Alternatives. Sanghi, R. & Srivastava, M. M. (Alpha Science Int'l Ltd 2003).
Information about assignments and marks: Continuous assessment: Total marks: 25 (class attendance =10+ class tests & assignments = 15); Final exam marks: 75; Total 60 lectures.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5306		Type: Theory	Marks: (75+25)=100			Credit: 4
Course Title: Advanced Analytical Chemistry Duration of Exam. 4 hrs.					Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: To prepare the students for a professional career in chemical testing in academic, government and commercial settings. To promote basic knowledge on advanced analytical techniques such as spectroscopic, chromatographic, electro-analytical and automatic techniques, instrumentation, and to provide training and the understanding of the use of selected, sophisticated instrumental methods.
Course Teacher:
Course Content/Description:					ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-
1. Sampling and Sample Preparation Techniques:		Statistical methods of sampling; Sample containers and preservation; sample preparation techniques for analysis. Sensitivity, selectivity, validation and detection limit of an analytical method. Quality assurance and quality control during sample preparation. Quality control by regression analysis and laboratory inter-comparison studies. Laboratory Accreditation (ISO 17025). [8 lectures]				Collect and prepare the different types of samples (solid, liquid and gaseous) and analyze them for quality assurance and quality control.
2. Modern Spectroscopic Techniques:		(a) Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry: Principles theory, instrumentation, Radiation sources, Classification of energy sources, Flame and Electrothermal atomizations, Cold vapour and Hydridegeneration techniques, Interference effects. Applications of AAS in trace and ultra-trace analysis. [8 lectures] (b) Atomic Emission Spectroscopy: Flame emission spectrometry, Plasma emission spectrometry; principles, instrumentations and applications of inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). (lecture 07) (c) Molecular Emission Spectroscopy: Theory and principles of spectrofluorimetry, Fluorescence quenching, factors effecting the fluorescence, fluorometric reagents, instrumentation, Application of fluorometry in trace and ultratrace analysis (07 lectures)				Explain the principle and applications of atomic absorption spectroscopy based upon flame and electro-thermal atomization for trace analysis; To understand the principles and applications of emission spectroscopy based on plasma and fluorescence for ultra-trace analysis.
3. Separation Techniques:		(a) Gas Chromatography and Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry: Principles, theory and detectors, instrumentation and applications of GC; Instrumentation of GC-MS. Identification and quantification by SIM and SCAN Methods, Application of GC – MS for Organic compounds and pesticides. [6 lectures] (b) High Performance Liquid Chromatography: Principles and theory of HPLC, reverse and normal phase HPLC; choice of column materials, Instrumentation, detectors, Identification and quantification for Inorganic and Organic analyses, LC-MS., LC-MS/MS [6 lectures] (c) High Performance Capillary Electrophoresis: Theory and principle, classification of electrophoresis, instrumentation, applications in ultratrace analysis. [3 lectures]				Use and apply different chromatographic techniques as GC, GC-MS, HPLC and HPCE for separation, identification & quantitative analysis of environmental, biological, food, soil & pharmaceutical samples.
4. Electro-analytical Techniques:		(i) Principles and classification of electro-analytical methods. (ii) Some general and ion-selective electrodes and their applications. (iii) Amperometric titrations. (iv) Normal pulse and differential pulse voltammetry. (v) High speed cyclic voltrammetry. (vi) Stripping voltammetric analysis: DPASV and DPCSV. (vii) Analytical applications of glassy carbon electrodes [9 lectures]				To know the principles & applications of different modern electro-analytical techniques for dentification and quantification of food, organic & pharmaceutical compounds.
5. Automated and Automatic Techniques:		Antomation in sampling and sample treatment, Automatic continuous Analyzers: (i) Flow Injection Analysis (FIA): Theory, techniques, trends and applications. (ii) Air-segmented flow Analyzers. Robots in the Laboratory. Automation of Analytical Instruments [6 lectures]				Understand the principles and theory of operation for the most common automatic instruments such as FIA, ASFA for ultra-trace analysis.
Required texts/Resources:
1. Analytical Chemistry (6th Edition). Christian G.D. J. (Wiley & Sons, 2004). 2. Environmental Analytical Chemistry (2nd Edition). Fifield F.W. & Haines, P. J. (Science, 2000). 3. Spectrochemical Analysis by Atomic Absorption and Emission. Lajunen L.H.J. (RSC, 1992). 4. Principles of Instrumental Analysis (6th Edition). Skoog D.A. Holler, F. J., & Crouch, S. R. (Cole Publishing 2006). 5. Gas and Liquid Chromatography in Analytical Chemistry. Smith R.M. (Chapman & Hall 2005). 6. Introduction to Instrumental Analysis (1st Edition). Braun R.D. & Braun, R. D. (McGraw-Hill Book company 1987). 7. Vogels’s Textbook of Quantitative Chemical Analysis (5th Edition). Vogel, A. I. & Jeffery, G. H. (Wiley 1994).
Information about assignments and marks: Continuous assessment: Total marks: 25 (class attendance = 10 + class tests & assignments = 15); Final exam marks: 75; Total: 60 lectures.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5307	Type: Practical		Marks: 150		Credit: 6
Course Title: Inorganic Lab: Estimation of Metal Ions by Complexometric and Spectrophotometric Methods				Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: To learn multi-step preparation, analysis, determination of complex compounds having industrial importance employing modern methods and techniques.
Course Teacher:
Course Content/Description:			ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-
1. Project experiments involving multi-step preparation and analysis of - (i) ML₆, ML₄, etc. type complexes ; (ii) Mixed ligand complexes ; (iii) Optically active complexes; (iv) Dimeric complexes and (v) Some industrial cottage preparation e.g. soap, shampoo, face-powder, face-cream, toothpaste, etc. 2. Determination of the formula of a complex by- (i) Jobs method of continuous variation; (ii) Mole ratio method and (iii) Polarograplic method, etc. 3. Solvent extraction method of analysis, separation and estimation of some metal ions from a mixture. 4. Some chromatographic experiments involving separation, purification, examination, etc. of metal ions/complexes. 5. Thermogravimetric analysis of some aquo, NH₃ and Poly complexes. 6. Spectrophotometric experiments involving trace analysis (i) Determination of concentration of a metal ions in solution(e.g. As, Cr,Hg, Fe, Cu, etc.) (ii) Determination of concentration of two metal ions in solutions. 7. Analysis of some mixtures. Ores and alloys etc. 8. Stability constant of metal complexes by spectroscopic and polarographic method. 9. Magnetocheniecal analysis of some prepared complexes. 10. Infrared and NMR Characterization of some prepared compounds. 11. Estimation of arsenic in groundwater. 12. Spectroflurometric determinations of some toxic and heavy metals at Trce and ultra-trace levels. 13. Separation and estimation of metal ions from some inorganic drugs. 14. Spectrophtometric determination of molecular weight of a prepared compound. 15. Some ligand substitution reactions. 16. Physiochemical Assessments of Water quality Parameters e.g. (a) total solids, (b) hardness-temporary permanent, (c) chloride, (d) ammonia, (e) iron, (f) dissolved oxygen and (g) pH,(h) COD and(i) BOD 17. Ion Exchange separation of inorganic ions containing not more than three ions. 18. Determination of copper and Zinc in tap water by flame atomic absorption spectrometry following pre-concentration and standard addition techniques.					extract, prepare, separate, analyze, determine, generalize procedure & identify complex mixtures employing chromatographic, spectroscopic, spectrophotometic and other modern techniques & methods.
Required texts/Resources:
1. Vogels’s Textbook of Quantitative Chemical Analysis (5^th Edition), Edited by G.H. Jeffery, J. Basset, J. Medham and R.C. Denney, Longman Group Ltd., 1994. 2. Advanced Experimental Chemistry (Inorganic) II, J.N. Gurtu and R. Kapoor, 1990.
Information about assignments/evaluation & marks: Continuous assessment: Total marks: 40 (class attendance =20+ class tests & assignments = 10 + note book = 10); Final exam marks: 110; Total 150 lectures; Final exam [4 (2+1+1) days experiments, 6 h/day].
Information about laboratory safety: Apron, Eye glass, Hand gloves, follow Laboratory safety book.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5308	Type: Project		Marks: 50	Credit: 2
Course Title: Inorganic Chemistry Project				Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: To learn and apply industrial production processes and industrial analysis techniques related to spectrophotometric, spectrometric (IR, NMR etc.) and other modern instrumental techniques.
Course Teacher:
Course Content/Description:			ILO: Upon completion of this course students will be able to-
In-plant training in chemical industries; Synthesis of important chemical compounds; Analysis of compounds by spectrometric methods.			justify & judge production methods in industry; defend & analyze products using spectrometric & analytical methods; formulate, comment & revise purity of the industrial products.
Required texts/Resources:
1. Handout of different industries. 2. Scientific journals.
Information about assignments/evaluation: Four weeks industrial visit; Must submit Project Report to the exam committee.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5309	Type: Research		Marks: 200	Credit: 8
Course Title: Inorganic Chemistry Thesis				Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: To learn and perform modern Inorganic research techniques.
Course Teacher:
Course Description:			ILO:
A student having minimum CGPA 3.20 in B.Sc. Honours will be eligible for this course. At first a student needs to contact and select his/her supervisor in the field of interest. In appropriate cases, a co-supervisor can also be engaged with the student. A thesis student needs to perform his research work according to supervisor(s) suggestion.			Upon completion of this course students- will get an idea about research methodology; can design/perform new research in chemistry.
Required texts/Resources:
Text books and research journal of the respective research area.
Information about thesis submission and evaluation: A thesis student must submit a dissertation (Thesis Paper) on the basis of his research findings to the examination committee. The submission should be within 90 days after completion of theoretical examination.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5310	Type: Oral Tests		Marks: 100		Credit: 4
Course Title: Oral Presentation (Viva-voce)				Exam-2022, 2023
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-
Course Code: Chem.-5301 to Chem.-5306. (Also Chem.-5309 for General Group). 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. Both General Group and Thesis Group students need to participate the course.					know their strengths and 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 oral examination before the examination committee.

Year: Fifth	Course Code: Chem.-5311	Type: Research defense		Marks: 100	Credit: 4
Course Title: Thesis Oral Defense (Thesis Viva-voce)				Exam-2022, 2023
Objective of the Course: To assess student’s thesis research work and improve his/her research skill/knowledge.
Course Teacher: All Teachers of the respective examination committee.
Course Description:			ILO:
Course Code: Chem.-5311. During research work (thesis) students have to present one/two published research articles related to his research field/interest. After submission of thesis dissertation, the student has to present his/her work before the examination committee having an external member from other public universities. Only Thesis Group students need to participate this course.			Upon completion/ evaluation of this course students will be able to- improve oral presentation skill; improve weakness of research project.
Information about evaluation: At the end of each academic year a thesis student must deliver an oral presentation and examination before the concerned examination committee to explain, justify and defense his thesis research work.

The duration of examination for theoretical and practical courses shall be as follows:

Theoretical:		Practical:
Course marks (Credit)	Examination hour(s)	Course marks (Credit)	Examination hour
50 (2)	3 hours	50 (2)	6 hours (1d)
75 (3)	4 hours	75 (3)	6-12 hours (1-2 d)
100 (4)	4 hours	100 (4)	12-18 hours (2-3 d)
For theoretical courses one credit is equivalent to 15 class hours and for practical courses one credit is equivalent to 25-30 class hours.

UNIVERSITY OF CHITTAGONG

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

ORDINANCE FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S)

WITH EFFECT FROM 2010-2011

THE NATURE OF DEGREE

The Degree of Master of Science will be awarded by the University of Chittagong under the provision of this ordinance will be called M.S and it will be a specialized degree of the subject. If there is any branch in a specific subject the name of the branch will be written in parenthesis after the name of the subject.

DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME OF STUDY

Duration of the M. S. programme will be one academic year and shall be completed by a student in not more than 2 (two) academic years.

SUBJECTS

There shall be the following subjects in the Faculty of Science of this University; i. Physics; ii. Chemistry; iii. Mathematics; iv. Statistics; v. Computer Science and Engineering; vi. Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and any other subject/s as may be approved by the University Authority from time to time.

ii.

BRANCHES

There shall not be more than four branches in a Department. The number of branches will be decided by the Academic Committee of the concerned Department on the basis of the diversity of the courses and the availability of sufficient numbers of branch-related qualified teachers. The courses of each branch should be independent.

QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION

The qualification for admission to the M.S programme is four-year B.Sc. (Honours) degree obtained in the same subject from this University. The candidates who have appeared at the 4th year B.Sc. (Honours) examination may be admitted provisionally to the M.S Programme. The confirmation of admission of such students into the M.S Programme is subject to their passing the B.Sc. (Honours) examination. Student who has not been admitted within two years after obtaining their four-year B.Sc. (Honours) degree is not eligible for admission to this programme.

REGISTRATION

A candidate shall attain studentship of the University on admission to a programme as per rules. S/he shall be required to be registered separately with the University through such processes and on payment of such fees as determined by the University from time to time and it will be valid for two years.

ii.

A student shall never take admission in more than one subject other than certificate/diploma courses. If it is so reported/found, his/her studentship and examinations, even if appeared/passed, shall be immediately cancelled. If a student is reported to be a full time service holder his/her registration shall be cancelled immediately.

GROUPS

Each Department/branch will have two groups, i. General Group and ii. Thesis Group. Considering the facilities and the number of teachers in the subject, a limited number of students, on the basis of merit, may be taken in thesis group. Number of students and minimum CGPA (not less than 3.00) for thesis will be decided by the Academic Committee or the Department in every academic year. Students willing to undertake thesis shall apply to the Chairman through the Supervisor for approval of the Academic Committee of the concerned Department.

COURSE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

Each course shall be designated by three/four letters for the subject/discipline as decided by the concerned department followed by a three digit number starting with 5, i.e. CHEM. 501 for the first course in Chemistry, PHY. 504 for the fourth course in Physics and so on.

MARKS AND CORRESPONDING CREDITS

Theoretical/practical/thesis/project/sessional/viva of 25, 50, 75 and 100 marks is equivalent to 1, 2, 3 and 4 credits, respectively.

NATURE OF COURSES AND DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS

The M.S degree programme shall be carrying a total of 600 marks as distributed below:

Group

Theoretical

Practical

Thesis

Sessional + Viva-voce

Thesis Viva-voce

Credits

Total Marks

Total Credits

General

300

200

---

50 + 50 =100

---

12 + 08 + 04

600

Thesis

300

---

150

50 + 50 =100

12 + 06 + 06

600

ii.

The M.S degree programme shall be carrying a total of 600 marks as distributed below for Mathematics.

Group

Theoretical

Sessional + Viva-voce

Credits

Total Marks

Total Credits

General

500

50 + 50 =100

20 + 04

600

iii.

The Committee of Courses and Studies of the concerned Department shall prepare the Syllabus.

iv.

The courses may be chosen from sets of choices to be determined by the Academic Committee of the concerned Department, if applicable.

Sessional means tutorial, terminal, class test, field works, field tour, study tour, class attendance etc.

vi.

For general group, 20% of the practical marks except mathematics shall be awarded on the basis of class performance during the whole course of study evaluated by the course teacher and the rest 80% on the basis of performance in the examination.

vii.

Reports of project works considered as part of practical courses shall be submitted to the respective Department. These will be evaluated internally on the basis of marks allocated.

10.

CLASS HOURS (45 MINUTES EACH)

Theoretical and practical courses shall be so designed as to be completed in minimum of the following class hours:

a. theoretical course of 25 marks (1 credit) in 15 class hours, 50 marks (2 credits) in 30 class hours, 75 marks 3 credits) in 45 class hours and 100 marks (4 credits) in 60 class hours.

b. practical course of 25 marks (1 credit) in 8×3 class hours, 50 marks (2 credits) in 15×3 class hours, marks (3 credits) in 20×3 class hours and 100 marks (4 credits) in 30×3 class hours.

11.

DURATION OF EXAMINA TION

Examinations will be held on academic year basis. Time allotted for examinations will be as follow:

i. Theoretical courses: 2 hours for 25 marks, 3 hours for 50 marks and 4 hours for 75 - 100 mark.

ii. Practical courses: 4 hours for 25 marks, 6 hours for 50 marks, 9 hours for 75 marks and 12 hours for 100 marks.

12.

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION AND EXAMINATION

The medium of instruction and answer in the examination scripts shall be either English or Bengali. Mixing of English and Bengali in the answer script any course shall not be acceptable, except for scientific/technical terms.

13.

ELIGIBILITY FOR APPEARING AT THE EXAMINATION

In order to be eligible for appearing at the examination, a candidate shall be required to attend on an average not less than 70% of the lectures. The Academic Committee of the Department may recommend marginal cases of shortage of attendance (not below 40%) on special ground with documentary evidences. In this case, the candidate shall have to pay the requisite non-collegiate fee as determined by the University Authority as per General Rules and Regulations No. 1(ix).

ii.

The course teacher shall submit the class attendance register to the Chairman of the Department before processing the examination entry forms. The Department shall verify the eligibility of the candidates and send these to the Provost of the concerned hall for necessary action.

iii.

The Provost of the concerned hall shall make necessary verification of the forms and send them to the Comptroller of Accounts for necessary action.

iv.

The Controller of Examinations shall issue admit card only to the eligible candidates as per rules and send these to the concerned Department and the Chairman shall distribute the same to the candidates. If the examination entry forms remain incomplete, admit cards shall not be issued. Each student shall mention his/her registration/ID number with session in the entry form.

14.

GRADING SYSTEM

Letter grades and corresponding grade points shall be awarded as follows:

Numerical grade

Letter grade

Grade point

80 % and above

A⁺

4.00

75 % to less than 80 %

3.75

70 % to less than 75 %

A^-

3.50

65 % to less than 70 %

B⁺

3.25

60 % to less than 65%

3.00

55 % to less than 60 %

B^-

2.75

50 % to less than 55%

C+

2.50

45 % to less than 50%

2.25

40 % to less than 45%

2.00

Less than 40 %

0.00

Incomplete/Absent

15.

PASS MARKS

Course Marks

100

Pass Marks

16.

GPA CALCULATION

No credits are granted for grade less than D. Calculation of GPA (Grade Point Average) is shown in Appendix-A. To calculate GPA, no grades from any source other than that of the prescribed credits will be considered.

ii.

In the Academic Transcript/Grade sheet, only Letter Grade (LG), corresponding Grade Points (GP), Points Secured (PS) and finally GP A, not the numerical marks, shall be shown.

17.

SUBMISSION OF THESIS/PROJECT

A student shall submit thesis/project in quadruplicate within 90 days from the date of last theoretical examination. This time limit may be extended (if necessary) by the recommendation of the Academic Committee of the concerned Department. The thesis shall be examined independently by two external examiners (from another public University/Govt. Research Organization) to be nominated by the relevant Examination Committee. One copy of thesis will be preserved in the seminar library of the Department.

18.

DEGREE REQUIREMENT

For the M.S degree, a student shall require to fulfill the following conditions:

A student must earn a minimum GPA 2.25, failing which s/he shall be declared failed in the programme.

ii.

A regular student must earn a minimum GP 2.00 at the thesis/project and thesis/project viva-voce examination separately, failing which s/he shall be declared failed in the programme.

iii.

A regular student must earn a minimum GP 2.25 at the sessional and viva-voce examination together, failing which s/he shall be declared failed in the programme.

iv.

A student earning GPA 4.00 shall be awarded M. S. with distinction and citation so made in the academic transcript.

19.

FAILED STUDENT

If a student fails to earn required GPA, s/he will be treated as failed. The failed student shall be allowed to appear in the failed course/s with the batch that immediately follows as an irregular candidate, failing which s/he shall be dropped out of the programme.

ii.

If a student fails to appear at the examination after depositing examination fees, shall be allowed to appear at the examination with the batch that Immediately follows as an irregular candidate without re-admission, failing which s/he shall be dropped out of the programme. In such case, previous marks of his/her sessional will remain valid.

iii.

The failed student shall appear at the examination as an irregular candidate, generally as per syllabus in force without re-admission. If any drastic changes in the syllabus are made, the irregular candidate shall appear at the examination in his/her original syllabus on the recommendation of the Academic Committee of the Department.

iv.

A student failing to earn required GP in thesis/project shall have to resubmit it and reappear at the thesis/project viva-voce with the immediate next batch only as an irregular candidate, failing which s/he shall he declared failed in the programme.

A student failing to earn required GP at the sessional and viva-voce shall have to appear at a comprehensive examination of 50 marks instead of sessional and at viva-voce of 50 marks with the immediate next batch only as an irregular candidate, failing which s/he shall be declared failed in the programme.

vi.

A student failing to earn required GP at the thesis viva-voce shall have to reappear at the thesis viva-voce with the immediate next batch only as an irregular candidate, failing which s/he shall be declared failed in the programme.

20.

RE-ADMISSION

If a student fails to appear at the examination due to shortage of required percentage of class attendance or any other reason, s/he shall have to get himself/herself re-admitted as an irregular student with the batch that immediately follows on recommendation of and within the date fixed by the Academic Committee of the Department. S/he must have to fulfill the requisite class attendance for appearing at the examination as a regular candidate.

The student shall be allowed to appear at the examination only once with the batch that immediately follows as an regular candidate, failing which s/he shall be dropped out of the programme.

21.

IMPROVEMENT OF RESULTS

A student can also improve his/her result after the degree is awarded by appearing only once at the examination, of the course/s that earning C, D and F with the immediate next batch but it must be within two consecutive years from the session of his/her first admission.. If a student improves his/her grade/s, the word ‘Improvement’ and ‘the year’ of improvement examination should be mentioned in his/her academic transcript and certificate. If such student fails to improve his/her grade/s, his/her previous grade of the same course will remain valid.

ii.

A re-admitted student shall not be allowed to improve results under any consideration.

iii.

No improvement shall be allowed in project/thesis/sessional/terminal/viva-voce examination.

iv.

A student willing to cancel his/her improved results and have the previous results reinstated shall apply in this respect to the Controller of Examinations through the Chairman of the Department and the Provost of the concerned hall with necessary fees prescribed by the University Authority from time to time.

For improvement of his/her results, the student shall apply to the Chairman of the Department at least 4 weeks before the start of the next examination.

22.

FORMATION OF THE EXAMINATION COMMITTEE

There shall be one Examination Committee in the Department. The Committee shall consist of - one Chairman, two Internal Members and one External Member (from another public University). If there are more than one branch, there shall be one member from each branch. If there is no student in a branch then there shall be no additional representative from that branch in the committee.

23.

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE HONOURS, MASTERS, M. PHIL. AND ANY OTHER DEGREE/CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA EXAMINATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY

Functions of the Academic Committee/Chairman/Director of the Departments/Institutes/RCMPS shall be according to General rules and regulations no. 1.

ii.

Functions of the Examination Committee shall be according to General rules and regulations no. 2.

iii.

Functions of the Chairman of the Examination Committee shall be according to General rules and regulations no. 3.

iv.

Functions of the course teacher/examiner shall be according to General rules and regulations no. 4.

Functions of the tabulators for finalization of the results shall be according to General rules and regulations no. 5.

vi.

Functions of the Controller of Examinations regarding examinations and publication of results shall be according to General rules and regulations no. 6.

24.

ADMISSION OF THE EXPELLED STUDENT

If a student is expelled from the university for any reason as the case may be, s/he shall have to get himself/herself re-admitted in Masters class for once only. Generally, the syllabus in force for the examination concerned will be applicable for such a student. If any drastic changes in the syllabus are made, s/he shall have to appear at the examination with his/her original syllabus on the recommendation of the Academic Committee or the Department.

25.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The Academic Committee of the concerned Departments/Institutes/RCMPS shall prepare an Academic Calendar showing the beginning of each academic year, date for commencement and suspension of classes, commencement of each examination. Class will be suspended at least 30 days before the commencement of examination. There will be a gap of at least 30 days from the date of publication of results of previous year and date of commencement of examination of the current year.

26.

REVIEW OF THE ORDINANCE

The ordinance may be reviewed by the Academic Council on recommendation of the Committee.

27.

EFFECT OF THE ORDINANCE

This ordinance shall be effective from the Academic session 2010-2011.

As per recommendation of 221^st Extraordinary meeting of the Academic Council vide resolution no-1 (Kha) held on 24-07-2010 & approved by 467^thmeeting of the Syndicate vide resolution no. 6 held on 09-08-2010 and later on amended and revised as per the Syndicate empowerment).

Dated, August..28, 2010

Chittagong University

Chittagong

Sd/- ......................................... (Professor Dr. Muhammad Shah Alam )

Registrar (In-charge)

Chittagong, Bangladesh.

University of Chittago

Appendix -A

Computation of Grade Point Average

SPS

GPA = –––––, where SPS means Total Points Secured and SCr means Total Credits Offered.

SCr.

Example: GPA calculation

Course	No. of credits	Marks (%)	Lettergrade	Grade points	Points secured	GPA
C – 501	4	65	B+	3.25	13.00	60.00/24 = 2.50
C – 502	4	43	D	2.00	08.00
C – 503	4	35	F	0.00	00.00
C – 504	4	57	B-	2.75	11.00
C – 505	4	68	A+	4.00	16.00
C – 506	4	61	B	3.00	12.00
Total	24	-	-	-	60.00

Graduate Profile

The Department of Chemistry, University of Chittagong (ChemCU) has adopted a three-level structure for its Graduate Profile to strengthen its communicative function and engage faculties, students and external communities.

Level 1:

We aim to give students the opportunity to become scholars, innovators, leaders and also global citizens. We can achieve this through offering chemistry course based experiences and extra-curricular to develop capability in six interrelated domains(professionalism, relational, application, science, education, systems) to our students. Specifically, our graduates will be able to interpret and solve the needs of the professionthrough the planning and development of basic research and applied in different areas of chemistry.

Level 2:

Our graduates will achieve capabilities like disciplinary knowledge and practice, critical thinking, solution seeking, communication and engagement, initiative, decision making, integrity and independence,social and environment responsibilities. Also, our graduates should be a lifelong learner.

Level 3:

The Master of Science (MS) degree in Chemistry delivered by the University will offer courses that address each theme in Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry Branches along with Analytical, Environmental, Nuclear, Applied, Medicinal, Pharmaceutical and Bio-chemistry, Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy, Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science etc. Thus, ChemCu conducts excellent teaching and research for our graduate level students and playing a key role in Bangladesh's ability to compete scientifically on the international stage.

Why study chemistry?

Chemistry is truly the "central science". New breakthroughs in fields such as medicine, vaccines, genetics, biochemistry, materials science, paint, plastic, fertilizers, forensics, nanotechnology, drug discovery, the environment and next-generation computer hardware are all driven by chemistry.

We all do chemistry every day! As soon as you wake up in the morning, we start doing chemistry. Chemistry explains why an egg changes when you fry it and why our non-stick pan is non-sticky. Chemistry explains why we feel tired before coffee and alert after it, how soap and shampoo make us clean, how the petrol in our car gets you to work,and why perfumes smell the way they do.

In fact, you understand some chemistry yourself as soon as your eyes open - your sense of vision works because a small organic molecule changes shape in the back of your eye when light hits it. Chemistry is about the molecules all around us. It is about matter: specifically how matter changes. Doing a degree in Chemistry will allow you to learn about why the things around us behave the way they do.

A sound knowledge of chemistry is required to fully understand most other areas of science, and this is why the study of chemistry is either compulsory or recommended by many other disciplines in the Universities.

A qualification in chemistry opens doors to a wide range of careers because training in chemistry is essential for a vast range of jobs, and is useful for careers in the public service and management. Both the public and the private sectors increasingly draw their higher management from chemistry graduates as they can solve global challenges such as human health, energy and the environment.If you want to understand the workings of the world around you - then chemistry is for you!You just love chemistry!

Why study chemistry at ChemCU?

Department of Chemistry, University of Chittagong (ChemCU) is recognized as one of the top Chemistry Departments in Bangladesh and is acknowledged both home and abroad for the high caliber of its faculties/staff. The high quality of the Department's teaching program has been recognized through its many Awards. In addition, the Department has an active research program in many areas of chemistry.

Through the practical program, you will have access to modern equipment and learn techniques that will be invaluable to you in your scientific profession, irrespective of the area in which you end up working. MSprogrammein chemistry not only trains you to become a skilled chemist but also teaches you important attributes such as problem solving, team work and critical analysis- very useful in any career.

The experience gained through the Master of Science (MS) programme often leads students on to Master of Philosophy or a Doctor of Philosophy degree. For more information, please visit us at www.chemcu.ac.bd

Careers in chemistry

Career opportunities within science and technology are seeing unprecedented growth across the world, and so those who study chemistry at university are seeing their career prospects develop right before their eyes.The demand for chemistry graduates remains strong and is at least on par with that of other graduates. Skills that chemists obtain are in high demand, not only in chemical areas but in many other positions, as these are skills that cross different fields, making chemists valuable contributors to a changing workforce.

There are many employment opportunities for chemists, including industry, government laboratories, education and management. The emerging areas of biotechnology and nanoscience rely on chemical principles and so are growing areas for the employment of chemists. The industrial sector includes such diverse areas as petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, medicine, food and drink, metals, polymers, computing and scientific journalism. Industry is being transformed as it moves to a molecular-based understanding of materials, and chemistry graduates are essential to the success of this transformation, as they are to the move to environmentally sustainable technologies through the use of Green Chemistry. Government laboratories include research, forensic and analytical laboratories and many statutory authorities. Just a few of the careers open to a chemist is listed below:

Pure and applied research
Universities and BCSIR
Environmental science
Teaching
Pharmaceutical industries
Industrial chemistry
Plastics, polymersand toiletries
Food and drink
Forensic science
R&D
Quality control of produts
Geochemistry
Biochemistry and life science
Law and patents
Science journalism

NANOTECHNOLOGY, RENEWABLE ENERGY & CATALYSIS LABORATORY (NRCL)

Syllabus (MS) Physical, Organic & Inorganic Branch

Sessions: 2021-2022 & 2022-2023

Sessions: 2021-2022 & 2022-2023

Sessions: 2021-2022 & 2022-2023

Sessions: 2021-2022 & 2022-2023

UNIVERSITY OF CHITTAGONG

Careers in chemistry

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