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Use of transition metals in C-C bond formation (e.g., Heck, Chemical Kinetics and the Dynamics of Reactions
Suzuki, Stille, Negishi, Sonogashira, Kumada, McMurry, Diffusion controlled reactions. Activated complex theory and
etc.); Alkene metathesis. reactions in solutions. The dynamics of molecular collisions.
The kinetics of fast reactions. Thermodynamics and kinetics
Stereochemistry: Introduction to asymmetric synthesis, axial of adsorption. Structure, Stability and reactivity in different
chirality, importance of enantiopure compounds, chiral pool; state of matter. The properties of non-equilibrium.
selected examples of asymmetric synthesis including
hydroboration, hydride reduction, hydrogenation, Assessment Methods:
epoxidation, dihydroxylation, and aminohydroxylation, use of Practical: 25%
chiral auxiliaries in enolate alkylation, crossed-aldol Continuous assessment: 15%
additions, and Diels-Alder cycloaddition, etc. Final examination: 60%

Selected total syntheses of biologically-active natural Medium of instruction:
products of contemporary significance (e.g., taxoids; English
macrolides, e.g., epothilones; Catharanthus bisindoles;
prostanoids; steroids; etc.). Soft skills:
CT1-3
Physical organic concepts and methods in the determination
of reaction mechanisms: product studies, intermediates, References:
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stereochemistry, energetics and kinetics, isotope effects 1. P. W. Atkins, Physical Chemistry, 9 ed., Oxford
(non-kinetic and kinetic), and, linear free energy University Press, New York, 2010
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relationships. 2. P. W. Atkins, Molecular Quantum Mechanics, 5 ed.,
Oxford University Press, New York, 2008.
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Assessment Methods: 3. J. P. Lowe, Quantum Chemistry, 2 ed., Academic Press,
Practical: 25% New York, 1993.
Continuous assessment: 15% 4. P. W., Atkins, J. de Paula, Physical Chemistry for the Life
Final examination: 60% Sciences, Oxford University Press, New York, 2006.
5. D. Deanin, Polymer Structure, Properties and Application.
Medium of instruction: Cahners Books, Boston, 1972.
English 6. W. Hu, and A. C. Shi, Understanding Soft Condensed
Matter Via Modeling and Computation, Series in Soft
Soft skills: Condensed Matter - Vol. 3. World Scientific Publishing,
CT1-3 Singapore, 2001.
7. R. A. L. Jones, Soft condensed matter, Oxford University
References: Press, New York, 2002.
1. Francis A. Carey and Richard J. Sundberg, Advanced
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Organic Chemistry, Part B: Reactions and Synthesis, 4 .
ed., Plenum Press, New York & London, 2002. SIC3004 PROJECT
2. E. L. Eliel, S. H. Wilen, L. M. Mander, Stereochemistry of
Organic Compounds, John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd., Students will carry out project works related to the BSc.
1994. Programme. This course is to be carried out during final
3. T. H. Lowry, K. S. Richardson, Mechanism and Theory in semester (1 whole semester). Detailed information about
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Organic Chemistry, 3 ed., Benjamin-Cummings this course can be downloaded from the Department’s
Publishing Company, 1987. website.
4. J. M. Harris and C. C. Wamser, Fundamentals of Organic
Reaction Mechanisms, Wiley & Sons, 1976. Assessment Methods:
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5. N. Isaacs, Physical Organic Chemistry, 2 ed., Prentice Continuous assessment: 100%
Hall, 1996.
Medium of instruction:
English
SIC3003 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY III
Soft skills:
Molecular Quantum Mechanics CS1-3, CT1-3, LL1-2, EM1-2
Approximate methods: variational method and time
independent Perturbation theory; Electronic structure of
molecules: Born-Oppenheimer approximation, molecular SIC3005 ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
orbital theory, valence-bond theory, Huckel molecular orbital
theory, electron configuration, Slater determinant, angular Sources, reactions, transport, effects and fate of major
momentum coupling, molecular term symbols, spin-orbit and pollutants in the environment. Principles of environmental
other interactions, molecule spectra and selection rules; monitoring and sampling, sample storage and pretreatment.
Hartree-Fock self-consistent-field method, other ab initio Introduction to basic concepts in analytical chemistry and
methods and hybrid systems. chemical equilibrium. Introduction to major analytical
techniques for environmental analysis, including
Molecular Approach to Thermodynamics spectroscopic and chromatographic methods. Data
The fundamentals of statistical mechanics from the treatment. Quality control and quality assurance.
definitions of molecular interactions giving a set of energy
levels for N-molecule systems. Statistical treatment to obtain Environmental Management
a distribution of the most probable energy configuration or Conflicts between development and environment.
Boltzmann distribution. Introduction to partition function of Sustainable development.
molecules containing all the information on N-molecule Environmental Quality Act (1974). Environmental
systems. Ensemble concept, incorporated partition function management strategies. Environmental Impact Assessment
and its relation to thermodynamic properties. Intermolecular (EIA). Pollution control.
forces for various systems including liquid and soft matters. Green Chemistry for a sustainable future. Industrial ecology
Simple applications of this method in various chemical for hazardous waste minimization, utilization and treatment.
problems.

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