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Faculty of Science Handbook, Session 2019/2020

SID3018 INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES IN CHEMISTRY Bio-catalytic processes: Enzymes & enzymatic reactions
(kinetics, substrate selectivity, activity, isolation &
General introduction to current characterization techniques purification); Application of enzymes, fermentation and cell
and detailed discussion in any three of the instrumental cultures in chemistry.
tecniques listed below:
Assessment Methods:
1. X-ray diffractometry Continuous assessment: 30%
2. Thermal analysis Final examination: 70%
3. Raman spectroscopy
4. Radiochemical technique Medium of instruction:
5. Scanning electron microscopy English
6. Multinuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
7. Mass spectroscopy Soft skills:
CT1 – 3
Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment: 30% References:
Final examination: 70% 1. Dewick, P.M. Medicinal Natural Products - A
Biosynthetic Approach. 3rd Ed., John Wiley & Sons,
Medium of instruction: 2011.
English 2. Fattorusso, E., Taglialatela-Scafati, O. Eds., Modern
Alkaloids – Structure, Isolation, Synthesis and Biology,
Soft skills: Wiley-VCH, 2008.
CT1 – 3 3. Simpson, J.H. Organic Structure Determination Using 2-
D NMR Spectroscopy - A Problem Based Approach.
References: 2nd Ed., Academic Press 2012.
nd
1. Russel S. Drago, Physical Methods for Chemists, 2 4. Faber, K. Biotransformations in Organic Chemistry. 6th
Edition, Saunders College Publishing, 1992 Ed. Springer, 2011. ISBN 978-3-642-17392-9
2. J.P. Glusker, M. Lewis and M. Rossi, Crystal Structure
Analysis for Chemists and Biologists, VCH Publishers
New York. 1994
3. E.A.V. Ebsworth, D.W.H. Rankin and S. Cradock,
nd
Structural Methods in Inorganic Chemistry, 2 Edition,
Balckwell, 1991

SID3019 SPECIAL TOPICS IN APPLIED CHEMISTRY

Introduction to recent research areas or topics with
significant values and/or apparent impact to the society,
industry, environment etc.

In-depth discussion on selected topics; covering aspects
on chemical syntheses, chemical/physical modifications,
characterisation, analytical methods, structure and
properties of materials, etc.

The types of chemical reaction, characterisation, and
analytical methods to be introduced in the course are
based on the selected special topics.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment: 30%
Final examination: 70%

Medium of instruction:
English
Soft skills:
CT1 – 3

References:
1. Journal Articles.
2. Other references.

SID3020 NATURAL PRODUCTS AND
BIOTECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES

Introduction of the important roles and classes of natural
products.

Extraction methods for natural products.
Separation methods for natural product isolation.
Application of spectroscopic methods (NMR and MS) for
structural elucidation of natural products.

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