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obtain a distribution of the most probable energy Environmental Quality Act (1974). Environmental
configuration or Boltzmann distribution. Introduction to management strategies. Environmental Impact
partition function of molecules containing all the information Assessment (EIA). Pollution control.
on N-molecule systems. Ensemble concept, incorporated Green Chemistry for a sustainable future. Industrial ecology
partition function and its relation to thermodynamic for hazardous waste minimization, utilization and treatment.
properties. Intermolecular forces for various systems
including liquid and soft matters. Simple applications of this Assessment Methods:
method in various chemical problems. Practical: 30%
Continuous assessment: 20%
Chemical Kinetics and the Dynamics of Reactions Final examination: 50%
Diffusion controlled reactions. Activated complex theory
and reactions in solutions. The dynamics of molecular Medium of instruction:
collisions. The kinetics of fast reactions. Thermodynamics English
and kinetics of adsorption. Structure, Stability and reactivity
in different state of matter. The properties of non- References:
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equilibrium. 1. R. W. Hester (Ed.), Understanding Our Environment, 2
ed., RSC, 2008.
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Assessment Methods: 2. R. M. Harrison (Ed.), Pollution, Cause and Control, 3
Practical: 25% ed., RSC, 1996.
Continuous assessment: 15% 3. R. N. Reeve, Environmental Analysis, ACOL, John Wiley,
Final examination: 60% 1999.
4. S. E. Manahan, Fundamental of Environmental
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Medium of instruction: Chemistry, 2 ed., Lewis Publishers, 2000.
English 5. G. W. VanLoon & S .J. Duffy, Environmental Chemistry:
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A Global perspective, 3 ed., Oxford University Press,
References: 2010.
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1. P. W. Atkins, Physical Chemistry, 11 ed., Oxford 6. G. Schwedt, The Essential Guide to Environmental
University Press, New York, 2018 Chemistry, Wiley, 2001.
2. P. W. Atkins, Molecular Quantum Mechanics, 5 ed., 7. C. Baird, & M. Cann, Environmental Chemistry, 5 ed.,
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Oxford University Press, New York, 2008. Freeman 2012.
3. J. P. Lowe, Quantum Chemistry, 2 ed., Academic
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Press, New York, 1993.
4. P. W., Atkins, J. de Paula, Physical Chemistry for the Life SIC3006 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II
Sciences, Oxford University Press, New York, 2006.
5. D. Deanin, Polymer Structure, Properties and Trace analysis
Application. Cahners Books, Boston, 1972. Introduction; techniques and limitations, considerations in
6. W. Hu, and A. C. Shi, Understanding Soft Condensed implementation of trace analysis
Matter Via Modeling and Computation, Series in Soft
Condensed Matter - Vol. 3. World Scientific Publishing, Sample decomposition
Singapore, 2011. Steps in total analysis; dry, wet and microwave sample
7. R. A. L. Jones, Soft condensed matter, Oxford University digestion; appropriate considerations for decomposition of
Press, New York, 2002. real samples.

Spectrometry
SIC3004 PROJECT Atomic absorption spectroscopy, atomization techniques
including flame atomization, electrochemical atomization,
Students will carry out project works related to the BSc. hydride technique, cold vapour technique.
Programme. This course is to be carried out during final Atomic emission spectroscopy: arc-spark and plasma AES,
semester (1 whole semester). Detailed information about ICP-AES, atomic fluorescence spectroscopy.
this course can be downloaded from the Department’s
website. Separation Methods
Advanced aspects on theory and process of separation in
Assessment Methods: GC and HPLC, van Deemter equation, general resolution
Continuous assessment: 100% equation and HETP, types and selection of stationary
phases in GC, capillary GC, reversed phase HPLC, effects
Medium of instruction: of mobile phases in HPLC separations, instrumentation in
English GC and HPLC, detectors in GC and HPLC, hyphenated
techniques: GC-MS and LC-MS.

SIC3005 ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY Electroanalytical Techniques
Pulse techniques in polarography, voltammetry using
Sources, reactions, transport, effects and fate of major hanging mercury drop electrode (HMDE), platinum and
pollutants in the environment. Principles of environmental carbon electrodes. Stripping analysis-anodic stripping
monitoring and sampling, sample storage and voltammetry, trace analysis. Coulometric analysis, constant
pretreatment. Introduction to basic concepts in analytical potential coulometry, constant current coulometry,
chemistry and chemical equilibrium. Introduction to major applications and advantages.
analytical techniques for environmental analysis, including
spectroscopic and chromatographic methods. Data Automation
treatment. Quality control and quality assurance. Principles of automation, instrumental analysis, process
control, automatic instruments, auto-analyser,
Environmental Management microprocessor-controlled instruments, computers in
Conflicts between development and environment. analytical laboratories.
Sustainable development.

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