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induced fluorescence, Multiphoton ionization, Photochemistry on LEVEL 3 ELECTIVE COURSES
short time scales, Atmospheric chemistry.

Part B: Statistical Thermodynamics and Dynamics of SIC3028 ADVANCED ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
Molecular Reactions
The fundamentals of statistical mechanics from the definitions of Trace Analysis
molecular interactions giving a set of energy levels for N-molecule Introduction, techniques and limitations, considerations in
systems. Statistical treatment to obtain a distribution of the most implementation of trace analysis
probable energy configuration or Boltzmann distribution.
Introduction to partition function of molecules containing all the Sample preparation for inorganic and organic compounds
information on N-molecule systems. Ensemble concept, Steps in total analysis, dry, wet and microwave sample digestion,
incorporated partition function and its relation to thermodynamic selected solid phase extraction and liquid phase extraction
properties. technique.

Diffusion controlled reactions. Activated complex theory and Spectrometry
reactions in solutions. The dynamics of molecular collisions. Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS): atomization techniques
such as flame atomization, electrothermal (graphite furnace)
Assessment Weightage: atomization, hydride generation technique, glow discharge
Continuous assessment: 40% atomization, cold vapour technique.
Final examination: 60% Atomic emission spectroscopy (AES): flame, arc-spark and plasma
AES (ICP-AES), atomic fluorescence spectroscopy (AFS):
principle, instrumentation, excitation sources, advantages,
SIC3025 PRACTICAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY III limitations.

Bomb calorimetry, molecular spectroscopy, the critical point, Separation Methods
determination of acid dissociation constant for methyl red, phase Advanced aspects on theory and process of separation in GC and
diagram of a three-component partially immiscible liquid system, HPLC, van Deemter equation, general resolution equation and
hydrolysis of tert-butyl chloride, influence of alcohol chain HETP, types and selection of stationary phases in GC, capillary GC,
elongation on the surface activity for normal aliphatic alcohol, reversed phase HPLC, effects of mobile phases in HPLC
determination of vapour viscosity, rotational-vibrational spectra of separations, instrumentation in GC and HPLC, detectors in GC and
HCl and DCl. HPLC, hyphenated techniques: GC-MS and LC-MS. Basic
principles of capillary electrophoresis.
Assessment Weightage:
Continuous assessment: 100% Assessment Weightage:
Final examination: - Continuous assessment: 50%
Final examination: 50%

SIC3026 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
SIC3029 POLYMER CHEMISTRY
Industrial training is a platform for BSc in Chemistry students to
equip themselves with chemical industry related skills and working Part A:
ethics via practical training under the supervision of professionals. Polymerization and Modification of Polymer Polymerization
Experience in the industry will provide an opportunity for the processes and mechanism (stepwise & addition polymerization).
students to explore their career interest, develop personal potential Copolymers: Structures and properties of copolymers. Monomer
and increase their employability in the field of Chemistry. reactivity ratios.
Polymer structure and properties (structural isomerism &
Assessment Weightage: stereoisomerism). Diene monomers.
Continuous assessment: 100% Modification of polymers: Chemical and physical modifications.
Final examination: - Modification of polymer’s functional groups. Polymer blends.

Part B:
SIC3027 RESEARCH PROJECT Analysis and Characterization of Polymer
Studies on thermoanalysis (DSC & TGA) and spectroscopic
Students will carry out project works related to the BSc Program. analysis (FTIR & NMR).
This course is to be continued for a maximum of 2 semesters. Surface analytical techniques (ATR, XPS, FESEM etc).
Detailed information about this course can be downloaded from the
Department’s website. Assessment Weightage:
Continuous assessment: 50%
Assessment Weightage: Final examination: 50%
Continuous assessment: 100%
Final examination: -
SIC3030 HETEROCYCLIC AND MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY

Introduction and classification of heterocyclic compounds;
synthesis and reactions of five- and six-membered rings
heteroaromatic compounds with and without ring fusion.