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Consists of field work and sampling, as well as analytical
instrumentation in the laboratory for real-time
environmental pollution measurement.

Toxicology, environmental modelling and risk analysis
Assessment of pollution pathway and its mitigation
measures through basic statistics, data management, and
modelling.

Remediation and waste management technology
Introduction to remediation and waste management
technology on contaminated soil, water and air.

Environmental management and policy
Embodies environmental impact assessment, and
environmental management systems that comply with the
guidelines set by Environmental Quality Act 1974, and
associated regulations.

Assessment Weightage:
Practical: 50%
Final examination: 50%

References:
1. R.M. Harrison (Ed.), Pollution, Cause and Control, 3rd
Edn., RSC, 1996.
2. R.N. Reeve, Environmental Analysis, ACOL, John
Wiley, 1999.
3. Seinfeld, John H., and Spyros N. Pandis. Atmospheric
chemistry and physics: from air pollution to climate
change. John Wiley & Sons, 2016.
4. Murphy, B.L. and Morrison, R.D. eds., 2014.
Introduction to environmental forensics. Academic
Press.

SIC3055 LIQUID CRYSTALS

Part A:
Thermotropic Liquid Crystals
Mesogens and their polymorphism. Phase characterization.
Quantitative description of molecular order and elastic
properties of liquid crystals. Effects of magnetic field,
electric field and surface forces on liquid crystals.
Applications of thermotropic liquid crystals in display
devices.

Part B:
Lyotropic Liquid Crystals
General molecular characteristics of lyotropic mesogens,
driving forces for the phase formation and characterization
of self-assemblies. Biological significance and applications.

Liquid Crystal Polymers
Liquid crystal main-chain and liquid crystal side-chain
polymers. Technical applications of liquid crystal polymers.

Assessment Weightage:
Continuous assessment: 40%
Final examination: 60%

References:
1. P.J. Collings & M. Hird, Introduction to Liquid Crystals -
Chemistry and Physics, Taylor and Francis, 2017
(eBook)
2. D. Andrienko. Introduction to liquid crystals.Journal of
Molecular Liquids,Volume 267, 2018, Pages 520-543.
3. W. Emsley & J.C. Lindon, NMR Spectroscopy using
Liquid Crystal Solvents, Pergamon Press, 1975.
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/97800801
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