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constant for methyl red, phase diagram of a three- compounds. Steps in total analysis, dry, wet and
component partially immiscible liquid system, microwave sample digestion, selected solid phase
hydrolysis of tert-butyl chloride, influence of alcohol extraction and liquid ph- se extraction techniques.
chain elongation on the surface activity for normal
aliphatic alcohol, determination of vapour viscosity, Spectrometry. Atomic absorption spectroscopy
rotational-vibrational spectra of HCl and DCl. (AAS): atomization techniques such as flame
atomization, electrothermal (graphite furnace)
Assessment Weightage atomization, hydride generation technique, glow
Continuous assessment 100% discharge, solidization, cold vapour technique.
Atomic emission spectroscopy (AES): flame, arc-
References: spark and plasma AES (ICP-AES), atomic
1. Laboratory Manual Physical Chemistry III, fluorescence spectroscopy (AFS): principle,
Department of Chemistry, Universiti Malaya. instrumentation, excitation sources, advantages,
2. P. W. Atkins, J. de Paula and J. Keeler, Atkin’s limitations.
Physical Chemistry, Oxford University Press, 2018,
11th Edition. Separation Methods. Advanced aspects on theory
3. G.M. Barrow, Physical Chemistry, McGraw-Hill, 6 and process of separation in GC and HPLC, van
Ed., 2011 Deemter equation, general resolution equation and
HETP, types and selection of stationary phases in
GC, capillary GC, reversed phase HPLC, effects of
SIC3026 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING mobile phases in HPLC separations,
instrumentation in GC and HPLC, detectors in GC
Industrial training serves as a platform for BSc in and HPLC, hyphenated techniques: GC-MS and
Chemistry students to equip themselves with skills LC-MS. Basic principles of capillary eletrophoresis.
and work ethics relevant to the chemical industry
through practical training under the guidance of Assessment Weightage
professionals. Experience in the industry will Continuous assessment 50%
provide students with an opportunity to explore Summative assessment 50%
their career interests and develop their personal
potential. increase their employability in the field of References:
Chemistry. 1. G. D. Christian, Analytical Chemistry, 7th Edition,
John Wiley & Sons, 2008
Assessment Weightage 2. Skoog, D.M. West, F.J. Holler & S.R. Crouch,
Continuous assessment 100% Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, 9th Ed.,
Brooks/Cole Publ, 2014.
3. Harris, D.C. (2015) Quantitative Chemical
SIC3027 RESEARCH PROJECT Analysis, 9th Edition
Students will carry out project work related to the
BSc programme. This course will be available for a SIC3029 POLYMER CHEMISTRY
maximum of two semesters. Detailed information
about this course can be downloaded from the Part A: Polymerization and Modification of
Department’s website. Polymers. Polymerization processes and
mechanisms (stepwise & addition polymerization).
Assessment Weightage Copolymers: Structures and properties of
Continuous assessment 100% copolymers. Monomer reactivity ratios. Polymer
structure and properties (structural isomerism &
References: stereoisomerism). Diene monomers.
1. Journal articles relevant the scope of research Modification of polymers: Chemical and physical
project. modifications. Modification of polymer functional
groups. Polymer blends.

LEVEL 3 ELECTIVE COURSES Part B: Analysis and Characterization of Polymer
Studies on thermoanalysis (DSC & TGA) and
spectroscopic analysis (FTIR & NMR).
SIC3028 ADVANCED ANALYTICAL Surface analytical techniques (ATR, XPS, FESEM
CHEMISTRY etc).
Trace Analysis. Introduction, techniques and Assessment Weightage
limitations, and considerations in the Continuous assessment 50%
implementation of trace analysis Summative assessment 50%

Sample preparation for inorganic and organic

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