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DEPT. OF CHEMISTRY, SNU 1

SISTER NIVEDITA UNIVERSITY

SIX SEMESTER SYLLABUS

OF

B.Sc. HONOURS WITH

CHEMISTRY

UNDER

UGC-CBCS SYSTEM


Credit Distribution

Name of Department: Chemistry

Name of the UG program: B.Sc. (Hons.)

Duration of program: 6 Semester (3 years)

Head/ In-Charge of the department: Dr. Papiya Majumdar

Semester Credit

CC DSE GE AECC SEC USC Total/ Sem

1st 12 6 4 2 1 2 27

2nd 12 6 4 2 1 2 27

3rd 16 4 1 21

4th 12 6 4 1 23

5th 20 20

6th 12 6 18

Total Credit /

Course

84 24 16 4 4 4

Total Credit 136

CC: Core Courses; GE: General Elective; AECC: Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course; SEC: Skill

Enhancement Courses; DSE: Discipline Specific Elective; USC: University specified course


B.Sc. Chemistry (H) Course Structure

Category Course name Code Cre-

dit

Teaching Scheme

L T P

Semester – I

CC – 1 Fundamentals of Chemistry 116211 6 4 0 4

CC – 2 Inorganic Chemistry I - Atomic Structure & Periodicity 116212 6 4 0 4

DSE – 1 Essential Physics 117233 6 4 0 4

GE – 1 Generic Elective * 4 3 1 0

AECC – 1 Communicative English 121115 2 2 0 0

SEC – 1 Mentored Seminar – I 116311 1 1 0 0

USC – 1 Foreign Language I (German/ Spanish/ Japanese) 127111/

127112/

127113

2 2 0 0

Total Credit = 27 Teaching Hour = 33

Semester – II

CC – 3 Organic Chemistry I - Hydrocarbons & Stereochemistry 116221 6 4 0 4

CC – 4 Physical Chemistry I - Thermodynamics & Chemical Equilibrium 116222 6 4 0 4

DSE – 2 Biochemistry 114222 6 4 0 4


AECC – 2 Environmental Science 115124 2 2 0 0

SEC – 2 Mentored Seminar – II 116321 1 1 0 0

USC – 2 Foreign Language II (German/ Spanish/ Japanese) 127121/

127122/

127123

2 2 0 0


Semester – III

CC – 5 Organic Chemistry II - Halogenated Hydrocarbons & Functional

Groups

116131 4 3 1 0

CC – 6 Physical Chemistry II - Chemical Kinetics & Phase 116232 6 4 0 4

CC – 7 Inorganic Chemistry II - Molecular Orbital Concept & s- and p- Block

Elements

116233 6 4 0 4


SEC – 3 Mentored Seminar – III 116331 1 1 0 0


Semester – IV

CC – 8 Organic Chemistry III - Heterocyclic Compounds & Dyes 116241 6 4 0 4

CC – 9 Physical Chemistry III - States of Matter & Electrochemistry 116242 6 4 0 4

DSE – 3 Numerical Analysis 119242 6 4 0 4


SEC – 4 Mentored Seminar – IV 116341 1 1 0 0


Semester –V

CC – 10 Organic Chemistry IV- Spectroscopy & Biomolecules 116251 6 4 0 4

CC – 11 Physical Chemistry IV - Photochemistry & Quantum Chemistry 116152 4 3 1 0

CC – 12 Inorganic Chemistry III - Reaction Kinetics & d- and f- Block Elements 116253 6 4 0 4

CC – 13 Minor Project 116353 4 0 0 8


Semester – VI

DSE – 4 Analytical methods in Chemistry 116261 6 4 0 4

CC – 14 Final Project 116363 12 0 0 24



First Semester

CC-1: Fundamentals of Chemistry

(Credits: 6; Lecture – 04, Tutorial – 00, Practical - 02)

Component: Theory Fundamentals of Chemistry Credits: 4

(40 Lectures)

Unit 1: Inorganic Chemistry I 14 L

Periodicity and Atomic Structure:

Development of Periodic Table, Light and Electromagnetic spectrum, Particle-like properties of

Electromagnetic Radiation: The Planck Equation, Wave-like properties of matter: The de Broglie

Equation,

Study of matter – its properties and behavior; Atomic Structure: Discovery of Electron by J J

Thomson, Bohr’s Theory, De Broglie Hypothesis, Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle.

Wave Functions and Quantum Numbers, The Shapes of Orbitals: s, p, d, f; Electron Configurations

and Periodic Table.

Acids and Bases:

Concept of Acids and Bases, Arrhenius theory, Theory of solvent system, Bronsted-Lowry’s

concept; relative strength of acids; Relative strength of acids; Pauling’s rules; Lewis acid-base

concept, Super acid; Characteristics of Lewis acids; Hard and Soft Acids and Bases (HSAB);

Application of HSAB principle; Acid-base equilibria in water; Concept of pH, pKa, pKb. pKw,

Buffer-strength, buffer capacity; Acid-base neutralisation curves; Solvent properties of water,

liquid ammonia, liquid sulphur-di-oxide, liquid HF and liquid H2SO4, Indicators, choice of

indicators.

Unit 2: Organic Chemistry I 12 L

Organic Compounds: Structure and Bonding:

Classification and Nomenclature. Hybridization of orbitals and types of hybridization; Influence

of hybridization on bond properties; Shapes of molecules: methane, ethane, ethylene, acetylene,

water and carbon dioxide; Important bond parameters: Bond Length, Bond Angles, Bond Energy


Electronic Displacements and Polarity of bonds:

Inductive, resonance, electromeric, mesomeric, hyperconjugation effects, H-bond and their

applications; Dipole moment.

Mechanism of organic reactions:

Curved Arrow notation, drawing electron movements with arrows, half-headed and double headed

arrows, hemolytic and heterolytic bond breaking.

Types of organic reactions: substitution, addition, elimination, rearrangement

Types of reagents: electrophiles and nucleophiles

Reactive intermediates and their relative stability: Carbocations, Carbanions, Free radicals and

Carbenes.

Unit 3: Physical Chemistry I 14 L

Concepts of Molarity, Molality and Normality

Thermodynamics-I:

Intensive and extensive variables; state and path functions; isolated, closed and open

systems; Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics.

First Law of Thermodynamics: Work, Heat, Internal Energy, Heat Capacity, Concept of Enthalpy

H; Cp, Cv and their relation; calculations of q, w, U and H for reversible, irreversible and free

expansion of gases (ideal and van der Waals) under isothermal and adiabatic conditions.

Chemical kinetics-I:

Introduction to Rate law, order and molecularity; advancement of a reaction; differential and

integrated form of rate expressions up to second order reactions; Determination of order of a

reaction; Opposing reactions, consecutive reactions and parallel reactions

Conductance-I:

Conductance and measurement of conductance; cell constant, specific and equivalent conductance,

molar conductance

Electrochemistry-I:

Oxidation/reduction of ions based on half-cell potentials; Chemical cells, reversible and

irreversible cells; Electromotive force of a cell and its measurement, Nernst equation.


Ionic Equilibria:

Strong, moderate and weak electrolytes; degree of ionization; factors affecting degree of

ionization; ionization constant and ionic product of water. Ionization of weak acids and bases;

Concept of pH, pKa, pKb; common ion effect; Salt hydrolysis-calculation of hydrolysis constant;

degree of hydrolysis and pH for different salts; Buffer solutions; Solubility and solubility product

of sparingly soluble salts – applications of solubility product principle.

Reference Books:

1. Chemistry, 4th Edition by McMurry, J. and Fay, R.C., 2004, Pearson.

2. Organic Chemistry, 8th Edition by Leroy G. Wade, Junior, Pearson.

3. Physical Chemistry, P. Atkins and J. De Paul, 8th Edition (2006), International Student

Edition, Oxford University Press.

4. Basic Inorganic Chemistry, F. A Cotton, G. Wilkinson, and Paul L. Gaus, 3rd Edition

(1995), John Wiley & Sons, New York.

5. Chemistry for Degree Students, R. L. Madan, ISBN: 978-81-219-3230-1, S. Chand

Publishing.

Component: Lab Fundamentals of Chemistry Credits: 2

(Experiments will be conducted based on availability of apparatus and reagents)

1. pH measurements, buffer preparation and Molarity Concept of different compounds:

pH Range: 4-5.6: sodium acetate/acetic acid buffer

pH Range: 7: di-sodium hydrogen phosphate/ mono- sodium hydrogen phosphate

pH Range: 9-10.8: sodium carbonate/sodium bi carbonate

2. Fun with Magic ink by NaHCO3

3. Different food colors analysis by spectrophotometer by Estimation of absorption maxima

4. Basics of chromatography

5. Strength comparison of different stomach antacids (active ingredients)

6. General acid base titration with suitable indicator


CC-2: Inorganic Chemistry I

Atomic Structure & Chemical Bonding & Periodicity


Component: Theory Inorganic Chemistry I Credits: 4

(40 Lectures)

Unit 1: Atomic Structure 8 L

Schrödinger’s wave equation, significance of ψ and ψ2. Quantum numbers and their significance.

Normalized and orthogonal wave functions. Sign of wave functions. Radial and angular wave

functions for hydrogen atom. Radial and angular distribution curves. Shapes of s, p, d and f orbitals.

Contour boundary and probability diagrams. Pauli’s Exclusion Principle, Hund’s rule of maximum

multiplicity, Aufbau’s principle and its limitations, Variation of orbital energy with atomic number

Unit 2: Periodicity of elements 8 L

Periodic table: Discussion of trends regarding following properties: Effective nuclear charge,

shielding or screening effect, Slater rules, variation of effective nuclear charge in periodic table;

Atomic radii (van der Waals); Ionic and crystal radii; Covalent radii (octahedral and tetrahedral);

Ionization enthalpy; ionization enthalpies; ionization energy; Electron gain enthalpy,;

Electronegativity: Pauling’s/ Mulliken’s/ Allred Rachow’s/ and Mulliken-Jaffé’s electronegativity

scales; Variation of electronegativity; Inert pair effect

Unit 3: Redox 8 L

Ion-electron method of balancing equation of redox reaction; Basic Concept of Oxidation and

reduction; oxidation numbers; Redox potential-sign conventions; Nernst equation; Influence of

complex formation, precipitation and change of pH on redox potentials; formal potential; Redox

titration, redox potential at the equivalence point (Latimer, Frost and Pourbaix diagrams);

Disproportionation and comproportionation reactions (typical examples); Principle of pH metric,

potentiometric and conductometric titrations; calculation of equivalence points; Solubility,

solubility product – common ion effect, Applications of common ion effect to the precipitation

and separation of metallic ions.


Unit 4: Chemical Bonding-I 14 L

(i) Ionic bond: General characteristics, types of ions, size effects, radius ratio rule and its

application and limitations. Packing of ions in crystals. Born-Landé equation with derivation and

importance of Kapustinskii expression for lattice energy. Madelung constant, Born-Haber cycle

and its application, Solvation energy.

(ii) Covalent bond: Polarizing power and polarizability, ionic potential, Fazan’s rules. Lewis

structures, formal charge. Valence Bond Theory. Hybridization. Dipole moments, VSEPR theory,

shapes of molecules and ions containing lone pairs and bond pairs and multiple bonding

(iii) Metallic Bond: Qualitative idea of valence bond and band theories. Semiconductors and

insulators, defects in solids

(iv) Weak Chemical Forces: Hydrogen bonding, receptor-guest interactions, Halogen bonds,

Effects of chemical force, melting and boiling points.

Unit 5: Principles of Qualitative analysis 2 L

Basic principles involved in analysis of cations and anions and solubility products, common ion

effect. Principles involved in separation of cations into groups and choice of group reagents.

Interfering anions (fluoride, borate, oxalate and phosphate) and need to remove them after Group

II.

Reference books:

1. Concise Inorganic Chemistry, J. D. Lee, 5th Edition (1996), Chapman & Hall, London.

2. Concepts & Models of Inorganic Chemistry, Douglas, B.E. and McDaniel, D.H. Oxford,

1970.

3. Theoretical Inorganic Chemistry, Day, M.C. and Selbin, J. ACS Publications, 1962.

4. Inorganic and Solid State Chemistry, Rodger, G.E. Cengage Learning India Edition, 2002.

5. Basic Inorganic Chemistry, F. A Cotton, G. Wilkinson, and Paul L. Gaus, 3rd Edition

(1995), John Wiley & Sons, New York.

6. Inorganic chemistry: principles of structure and reactivity. Huheey, J.E., Keiter, E.A.,

Keiter, R.L. and Medhi, O.K., 2006. Pearson Education India.

7. Advances in inorganic chemistry and radiochemistry (Vol. 10). Emeléus, H.J. and Sharpe,

A.G., 1968. Academic Press.


Component: Lab Inorganic Chemistry I Credits: 2


1. Inorganic Chemistry - Volumetric Analysis: Acid-Base Titrations

Principles of acid-base titrations to be discussed.

(i) Estimation of carbonate and hydroxide present together in mixture.

(ii) Estimation of carbonate and bicarbonate present together in a mixture.

(iii) Estimation of free alkali present in different soaps/detergents

2. Qualitative semi micro analysis of mixtures containing 2 anions and 2 cations. The

students should understand the underlying chemical reactions.

Cation radicals:

Na+, K+, NH4+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Sr2+, Ba2+, Al3+, Pb2+, Bi3+, Cr3+, Mn3+, Fe2+/3+, Co2+/3+, Ni2+, Cu2+,

Zn2+, Cd2+ , Sn2+/Sn4+, As3+/As5+

Anion radicals:

F-, CI-, Br-, I-, NO3-, NO2

-, SCN-, S2-, SO42-, S2O3

2-, PO43-, BO3

3-, CrO42-, BrO3-, IO3-, [Fe(CN)6]

4-,

[Fe(CN)6]3-

Insoluble Materials:

Al2O3(ig), Fe2O3(ig), Cr2O3(ig), SnO2, SrSO4, BaSO4, CaF2, PbSO4.

Reference books:

1. Mendham, J., A. I. Vogel’s Quantitative Chemical Analysis 6th Ed., Pearson, 2009

2. Vogel's Qualitative Inorganic Analysis (7th Edition): G. Svehla

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Second Semester

CC-3: Organic Chemistry I

Hydrocarbons & Stereochemistry

(Credits: 6; Lecture – 04, Tutorial – 00, Practical – 02)

Component: Theory Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4

(40 Lectures)

Unit 1: Chemistry of Aliphatic Hydrocarbons: 14 L

Carbon-Carbon sigma bonds

Chemistry of alkanes: Formation of alkanes, Wurtz Reaction, Wurtz-Fittig Reactions, Free radical

substitutions: Halogenation -relative reactivity and selectivity.

Carbon-Carbon pi bonds:

Formation of alkenes and alkynes by elimination reactions, Mechanism of E1, E2, E1cb reactions.

Saytzeff and Hofmann eliminations. Reactions of alkenes: Electrophilic additions their

mechanisms (Markownikoff/ Anti Markownikoff addition), mechanism of oxymercuration-

demercuration, hydroborationoxidation, ozonolysis, reduction (catalytic and chemical), syn and

anti-hydroxylation (oxidation). 1,2-and 1,4-addition reactions in conjugated dienes and, Diels-

Alder reaction;

Reactions of alkynes: Acidity, Electrophilic and Nucleophilic additions. Hydration to form

carbonyl compounds, Alkylation of terminal alkynes.

Unit 2 - Aromatic Hydrocarbons 8 L

Aromaticity:

Hückel’s rule, aromatic character of arenes, cyclic carbocations/carbanions and heterocyclic

compounds with suitable examples.

Electrophilic aromatic substitution:

Halogenation, Nitration, Sulphonation and Friedel-Craft’s alkylation/acylation with their

mechanism.


Unit 3 - Stereochemistry and Conformation 18 L

Stereochemistry:

Introduction, Chirality, Concepts of Isomerism, Types of Isomerism: Structural and

Stereoisomerism.

(R) and (S) Nomenclature of asymmetric carbon atoms.

Optical Isomerism or Enantiomerism, Optical Activity

Biological discrimination of enantiomers.

Racemic mixtures, Enantiomeric excess, Optical purity.

Fischer Projections and their use.

Diastereomers, stereochemistry of molecules with two or more asymmetric carbons.

Geometrical isomerism: cis–trans and, syn-anti isomerism and E/Z notations.

Cycloalkanes and Conformational Isomerism:

Conformational analysis of ethane and n-butane,

Conformation analysis of alkanes: Relative stability, Axial and Equatorial bonds.

Energy diagrams of cyclohexane: Chair, Boat and Twist boat forms; Relative stability with energy

diagrams.

Reference Books:

1. Organic Chemistry, 8th Edition by Leroy G. Wade, Junior, Pearson.

2. Morrison, R. N. & Boyd, R. N. Organic Chemistry, Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd.

(Pearson Education).

3. Dr. R. L. Madan, Organic Chemistry (For B.Sc. I, II, III Year), S. Chand

4. Dr. R. L. Madan, Chemistry For Degree Students, B.Sc. first year, S. Chand

5. Finar, I. L. Organic Chemistry (Volume 1), Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd. (Pearson

Education).

6. Finar, I. L. Organic Chemistry (Volume 2: Stereochemistry and the Chemistry of

7. Natural Products), Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd. (Pearson Education).

8. Eliel, E. L. & Wilen, S. H. Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds, Wiley: London, 1994.

9. Kalsi, P. S. Stereochemistry Conformation and Mechanism, New Age International, 2005.


Component: Lab Organic Chemistry I Credits: 2


1. Checking the calibration of the thermometer

2. Purification of organic compounds by crystallization using the following solvents:

a. Water

b. Alcohol

c. Alcohol-Water

3. Determination the melting points of the unknown organic compounds (electrically heated

melting point apparatus)

4. Effect of impurities on the melting point – mixed melting point of two unknown organic

compounds

5. Lassaigne's tests of special elements (N, S, X). Preliminary Tests: ignition, Beilstein, Br2

& KMnO4 test.

6. Tests of functional groups including their solubility / miscibility behavior: -NH2 (aliphatic

& aromatic); -NO2 (aromatic); -CONH2; -CN (nitrile); -OH (alcoholic, phenolic & enolic);

-CO2H; =CO; -CO2R

7. Determination of boiling point of liquid compounds. (boiling point lower than and more

than 100° C by distillation and capillary method)

8. Functional group test for nitro, amine and amide groups.

9. Qualitative analysis of unknown organic compounds containing simple functional groups

(alcohols, carboxylic acids, phenols and carbonyl compounds)

Reference Books

1. Subhash C Das, Advanced Practical Chemistry, (2012)

2. Mann, F.G. & Saunders, B.C. Practical Organic Chemistry, Pearson Education (2009)

3. Furniss, B.S.; Hannaford, A.J.; Smith, P.W.G.; Tatchell, A.R. Practical Organic

Chemistry, 5th Ed., Pearson (2012)


CC-4: Physical Chemistry I

Thermodynamics and Chemical Equilibrium


Component: Theory Physical Chemistry I Credits: 4

(40 Lectures)

Unit 1: Thermodynamics 10 L

Second Law: Concept of entropy; thermodynamic scale of temperature, statement of the second

law of thermodynamics; molecular and statistical interpretation of entropy. Calculation of entropy

change for reversible and irreversible processes.

Free Energy Functions: Gibbs and Helmholtz energy; variation of S, G, A with T, V, P; Free

energy change and spontaneity. Relation between Joule-Thomson coefficient and other

thermodynamic parameters; inversion temperature; Gibbs-Helmholtz equation; Maxwell relations;

thermodynamic equation of state.

Unit 2: Systems of Variable Composition 5 L

Partial molar quantities, dependence of thermodynamic parameters on composition; Gibbs Duhem

equation, chemical potential of ideal mixtures, change in thermodynamic functions in mixing of

ideal gases.

Unit 3: Chemical Equilibrium 12 L

Criteria of thermodynamic equilibrium; Concept of fugacity; Gibbs free energy of reaction and

reaction quotient; Equilibrium constants and their quantitative dependence on temperature,

pressure and concentration; Free energy of mixing and spontaneity; thermodynamic derivation of

relations between the various equilibrium constants Kp, Kc and Kx. Le Chatelier principle

(quantitative treatment); equilibrium between ideal gases and a pure condensed phase.

Unit 4: Solutions and Colligative Properties 13 L

Dilute solutions; lowering of vapour pressure, Raoult’s and Henry’s Laws and their applications.

Excess thermodynamic functions.


Colligative properties: (i) relative lowering of vapour pressure, (ii) elevation of boiling point, (iii)

Depression of freezing point, (iv) osmotic pressure. Applications in calculating molar masses of

normal, dissociated and associated solutes in solution.

Component: Lab Physical Chemistry I Credits: 2


1. Determination of adsorption isotherm of acetic acid by activated charcoal

2. Determination of solubility of sparingly soluble salt in water, in electrolyte with common

ions and in neutral electrolyte (using common indicator)

3. Study of kinetics of decomposition of H2O2

4. Determination of partition coefficient for the distribution of I2 between water and CCl4/

Distribution of acetic/ benzoic acid between water and cyclohexane

5. Determination of pH of unknown solution (buffer), by colour matching method

6. pH-metric titration of acid (mono- and di-basic) against strong base

Reference books:

1. Atkins, P.W. & Paula, J. Physical Chemistry, 10th Ed., Oxford University Press, 2014.

2. Khosla, B. D.; Garg, V. C. & Gulati, A. Senior Practical Physical Chemistry, R. Chand & Co.:

New Delhi (2011).

3. Garland, C. W.; Nibler, J. W. & Shoemaker, D. P. Experiments in Physical Chemistry 8th Ed.;

McGraw-Hill: New York (2003).

Halpern, A. M. & McBane, G. C. Experimental Physical Chemistry 3rd Ed.; W.H. Freeman &

Co.: New York (2003).


Third Semester

CC-5: Organic Chemistry II

Halogenated hydrocarbons & Functional Groups


Component: Theory Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4

(40 Lecture)

Unit 1: Chemistry of Halogenated Hydrocarbons: 10 L

Alkyl halides:

Methods of preparation, nucleophilic substitution reactions – SN1, SN2 mechanisms with stereo

chemical aspects and effect of solvent etc.; nucleophilic substitution vs. elimination.

Aryl halides:

Preparation, including preparation from diazonium salts. nucleophilic aromatic substitution;

SNAr, Benzyne mechanism.

Unit 2: Alcohols, Phenols, Organometallic Compounds, Ethers and Epoxides: 15 L

Alcohols:

preparation, properties and relative reactivity of 1°, 2°, 3° alcohols, Preparation and properties of

glycols: Pinacol-Pinacolone rearrangement.

Phenols:

Preparation and properties; Acidity and factors effecting it, Ring substitution reactions, Kolbe’s–

Schmidt Reactions, Claisen rearrangements with mechanism.

Organometallic compounds:

Mg and Li – Use in synthesis of organic compounds.

Ethers and Epoxides:

Preparation and reactions with acids. Reactions of epoxides with alcohols, ammonia derivatives

and LiAlH4


Unit 3: Carbonyl Compounds: 10 L

Structure, reactivity and preparation; Nucleophilic additions, Nucleophilic addition-elimination

reactions with ammonia derivatives with mechanism; Mechanisms of Aldol and Benzoin

condensation, noevenagel

condensation, Claisan-Schmidt, Perkin, Cannizzaro and Wittig reaction, haloform reaction and

Baeyer Villiger oxidation, α-substitution reactions, oxidations and reductions (Clemmensen,

Wolff-Kishner, LiAlH4, NaBH4, MPV, PDC and PGC); Addition reactions of unsaturated

carbonyl compounds: Michael addition.

Unit 4: Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives: 5 L

Preparation, physical properties and reactions of monocarboxylic acids: Typical reactions of

dicarboxylic acids, hydroxy acids and unsaturated acids: succinic/phthalic, lactic, malic, tartaric,

citric, maleic and fumaric acids; Preparation and reactions of acid chlorides, anhydrides, esters and

amides; Claisen condensation, Curtius rearrangement.

Reference Books:

Organic Chemistry, 8th Edition by Leroy G. Wade, Junior, Pearson.

Morrison, R. N. & Boyd, R. N. Organic Chemistry, Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd.


Dr. R. L. Madan, Organic Chemistry (For B.Sc. I, II, III Year), S. Chand

Morrison, R. N. & Boyd, R. N. Organic Chemistry, Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd.


Finar, I. L. Organic Chemistry (Volume 1), Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd. (Pearson

Education).

Finar, I. L. Organic Chemistry (Volume 2: Stereochemistry and the Chemistry of

Natural Products), Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd. (Pearson Education).

Eliel, E. L. & Wilen, S. H. Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds, Wiley: London, 1994.


CC-6: Physical Chemistry II

Chemical kinetics & Phase


Component: Theory Physical Chemistry II Credits: 4

(40 Lectures)

Unit 1: Phase 20 L

Concept of phase, component and degrees of freedom; Phase rule and its derivations for both for

nonreactive and reactive systems; phase diagram for one-component system: water and carbon

dioxide; First order phase transition; Clapeyron equation; Clausius-Clapeyron equation -

derivation and applications in its applications to solid-liquid, liquid-vapour and solid-vapour

equilibria; Phase diagrams for solid-liquid equilibrium systems-eutectic, congruent and

incongruent melting points, solid solutions. Principle of fractional distillation; Three component

systems, water-chloroform-acetic acid system, triangular plots

Unit 2: Chemical kinetics-II 10 L

Temperature dependence of reaction rates; Arrhenius equation; activation energy; Collision

theory; Lindemann theory of unimolecular reaction; outline of Transition State theory (classical

treatment); kinetics of complex reactions (1) Opposing reactions (2) parallel reactions and (3)

consecutive reactions and their differential rate equations (steady-state approximation) (iv) chain

reactions

Unit 3: Catalysis 5 L

Types of catalyst, specificity and selectivity, mechanisms of catalyzed reactions at solid surfaces;

Homogeneous catalysis with reference to acid-base catalysis; Enzyme catalysis; Michaelis-

Menten equation, Lineweaver-Burk plot, turn-over number.

Unit 4: Adsorption 5 L

Physical adsorption, chemisorption, adsorption isotherms. nature of adsorbed state.


Reference Books:

1. Atkins, P. W. & Paula, J. de Atkin’s Physical Chemistry 10th Ed., Oxford University Press

(2014)

2. Ball, D. W. Physical Chemistry Thomson Press, India (2007)

3. Castellan, G. W. Physical Chemistry 4th Ed. Narosa (2004)

Component: Lab Physical Chemistry II Credits: 2


1. Study of viscosity of unknown liquid (glycerol, sugar) with respect to water.

2. Study of the variation of viscosity with the concentration of the solution

3. Study of kinetics of acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of methyl acetate

4. Conductometric titration of an i. Strong acid vs. strong base ii. Weak acid vs. strong base iii.

Mixture of strong acid and weak acid vs. strong base iv. Strong acid vs. weak base

5. Determination of surface tension of a liquid using Stalagmometer

6. Study of saponification reaction conductometrically

7. Verification of Ostwald’s dilution law and determination of Ka of weak acid

Reference Books:

1. Khosla, B. D.; Garg, V. C. & Gulati, A. Senior Practical Physical Chemistry, R.

2. Chand & Co.: New Delhi (2011).

3. Garland, C. W.; Nibler, J. W. & Shoemaker, D. P. Experiments in Physical Chemistry

4. 8th Ed.; McGraw-Hill: New York (2003).

5. Halpern, A. M. & McBane, G. C. Experimental Physical Chemistry 3rd Ed.; W.H.

6. Freeman & Co.: New York (2003).


CC-7: Inorganic Chemistry II

Molecular orbital concept & s- and p-Block Elements


Component: Theory Inorganic Chemistry II Credits: 4

(40 Lectures)

Unit 1: Chemical Bonding-II 10 L

Molecular orbital concept: Linear combination of atomic orbitals (LCAO)): sigma and pibonds

and delta interaction, multiple bonding, gerade, ungerade, HOMO, LUMO. Orbital mixing,

MO diagrams of H2, Li2, Be2, B2, C2, N2, O2, F2, and their ions. Heteronuclear systems: CO, NO,

NO+, CN- , HF, BeH2, CO2 and H2O and interpretation of their properties from MO diagram

Unit 2: s- and p-Block Elements 10 L

Inert pair effect; Relative stability of different oxidation states; diagonal relationship and

anomalous behavior of first member of each group; Allotropy and catenation; Complex formation

tendency of s and p block elements.

Hydrides and their classification: ionic, covalent and interstitial; Basic beryllium acetate and

nitrate.

Following compounds to be studied (structure, bonding, preparation, properties and uses): Boric

acid and borates, boron nitrides, borohydrides (diborane) carboranes and graphitic compounds,

silanes, Oxides and oxoacids of nitrogen, Phosphorus and chlorine. Peroxo acids of sulphur,

interhalogen compounds, polyhalide ions, pseudohalogens and basic properties of halogens.

Unit 3: Noble Gases 5 L

Occurrence and uses, rationalization of inertness of noble gases, Clathrates; preparation and

properties of XeF2, XeF4 and XeF6; Nature of bonding in noble gas compounds (Valence bond

treatment and MO treatment for XeF2). Molecular shapes of noble gas compounds (VSEPR

theory).


Unit 4: Inorganic Polymers 5 L

Types of inorganic polymers, comparison with organic polymers, synthesis, structural aspects and

applications of silicones and siloxanes. Borazines, silicates and phosphazenes, and polysulphates.

Unit 5: Radioactivity 5 L

Nuclear stability and nuclear binding energy. Nuclear Reactions: Artificial radioactivity,

transmutation of elements, fission, fusion and spallation. Nuclear energy and power generation.

Radio chemical methods: principles of determination of age of rocks and minerals, hazards of

radiation and safety measures

Unit 6: Coordination Chemistry-I 5L

Werner’s theory of coordination complexes; Classification of ligands-ambidentate and polydentate

ligands; coordination number; IUPAC system of nomenclature of coordination compounds;

Isomerism in coordination compounds-constitutional and stereo isomerism, geometrical

isomerism, optical isomerism in respect to coordination numbers 4 and 6. Bonding in coordination

complexes: EAN rule, electro-neutrality principle, valence bond theory, its limitations

Reference Books:

1. Lee, J.D. Concise Inorganic Chemistry, ELBS, 1991.

2. Douglas, B.E; Mc Daniel, D.H. & Alexander, J.J. Concepts & Models of

3. Inorganic Chemistry 3rd Ed., John Wiley Sons, N.Y. 1994.

4. Greenwood, N.N. & Earnshaw. Chemistry of the Elements, Butterworth-

5. Heinemann. 1997.

6. Cotton, F.A. & Wilkinson, G. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, Wiley, VCH, 1999.


Component: Lab Inorganic Chemistry II Credits: 2


Estimation of metal content in some selective samples

1. Estimation of Cu in brass.

2. Estimation of Cr and Mn in Steel.

3. Estimation of Fe in cement.

Iodo / Iodimetric Titrations

1. Estimation of Cu(II) and K2Cr2O7 using sodium thiosulphate solution (Iodometrically)

2. Estimation of available chlorine in bleaching powder

Inorganic preparations

1. Cuprous Chloride, Cu2Cl2

2. Manganese(III) phosphate, MnPO4.H2O

3. Aluminium potassium sulphate KAl(SO4)2.12H2O (Potash alum) or Chrome alum.

Reference Books:

1. Vogel, A.I. A Textbook of Quantitative Inorganic Analysis, ELBS. 1978

2. Marr, G. and Rockett, R.W. Practical Inorganic Chemistry, Van Nostrand Reinhold. 1972.


Fourth Semester

CC-8: Organic Chemistry III

Heterocyclic Compounds & Dyes


Component: Theory Organic Chemistry III Credits: 4

(40 Lectures)

Unit 1: Nitrogen Containing Functional Groups: 10 L

Preparation and important reactions of nitro and compounds, nitriles and isonitriles Amines: Effect

of substituent and solvent on basicity; Preparation and properties: Gabriel phthalimide synthesis,

Carbylamine reaction, Mannich reaction, Hoffmann’s exhaustive methylation, Hofmann-

elimination reaction; Diazonium Salts: Preparation and their synthetic applications.

Unit 2: Polynuclear Hydrocarbons: 10 L

Reactions of naphthalene phenanthrene and anthracene Structure, Preparation and structure

elucidation and important derivatives of naphthalene and anthracene.

Unit 3: Heterocyclic Compounds: 10 L

Classification and nomenclature, Structure, aromaticity in 5-numbered and 6-membered rings

containing one heteroatom; Synthesis, reactions and mechanism of substitution reactions of: Furan,

Pyrrole, Thiophen, Pyridine, Pyrimidine, Structure elucidation of indole, isoquinoline,

Unit 4: Dyes: 10 L

Classification, Colour and constitution; Mordant Azo-Dyes; Chemistry of dyeing; Synthesis and

applications of: Azo dyes – Methyl Orange and Congo Red (mechanism of Diazo Coupling);

Triphenyl Methane Dyes -Malachite Green, Rosaniline and Crystal Violet.

Reference Books:

1. Morrison, R. N. & Boyd, R. N. Organic Chemistry, Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd.



2. Finar, I. L. Organic Chemistry (Volume 1), Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd. (Pearson

Education).

3. McMurry, J.E. Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry, 7th Ed. Cengage Learning India

Edition, 2013.

Component: Lab Organic Chemistry III Credits: 2


1. Organic preparations:

a) Acetylation of one of the following compounds: amines (aniline, o-, m-, p- toluidines

and o-, m-, p-anisidine) and phenols (β -naphthol, vanillin, salicylic acid) by any one

method:

b) Using conventional method

c) Using green approach

2. Functional group tests for alcohols, phenols, carbonyl and carboxylic acid groups.

3. Benzolyation of one of the following amines (aniline, o-, m-, p- toluidines and o-, m-, p-

anisidine) and one of the following phenols (β -naphthol, resorcinol, p- cresol)

4. Oxidation of ethanol/ isopropanol (Iodoform reaction).

5. Selective reduction of meta dinitrobenzene to m-nitroaniline.

6. Hydrolysis of amides and esters.

7. Semicarbazone of any one of the following compounds: acetone, ethyl methyl ketone,

cyclohexanone, benzaldehyde.

Reference Books:


2. Mann, F.G. & Saunders, B.C. Practical Organic Chemistry, Pearson Education (2009)

3. Furniss, B.S.; Hannaford, A.J.; Smith, P.W.G.; Tatchell, A.R. Practical Organic

Chemistry, 5th Ed., Pearson (2012).


CC-9: Physical Chemistry III

States of Matter & Electrochemistry


Component: Theory Physical Chemistry III Credits: 4

(40 Lectures)

Unit 1: States of Matter 20 L

Gaseous State: Kinetic molecular model of a gas: postulates and derivation of the kinetic gas

equation; collision frequency; collision diameter; mean free path and viscosity of gases, including

their temperature and pressure dependence, relation between mean free path and coefficient of

viscosity, calculation of σ from η; variation of viscosity with temperature and pressure.

Maxwell distribution and its use in evaluating molecular velocities (average, root mean square and

most probable) and average kinetic energy, law of equipartition of energy, degrees of freedom and

molecular basis of heat capacities.

Behaviour of real gases: Deviations from ideal gas behaviour, compressibility factor, Z, and its

variation with pressure for different gases. Causes of deviation from ideal behaviour. van der

Waals equation expressed in virial form and calculation of Boyle temperature. Isotherms of real

gases and their comparison with van der Waals isotherms, continuity of states, critical state,

relation between critical constants and van der Waals constants, law of corresponding states.

Liquid state: Qualitative treatment of the structure of the liquid state; Radial distribution function;

physical properties of liquids; vapour pressure, surface tension and coefficient of viscosity, and

their determination. Effect of addition of various solutes on surface tension and viscosity.

Explanation of cleansing action of detergents. Temperature variation of viscosity of liquids and

comparison with that of gases. Qualitative discussion of structure of water.

Solid state: Nature of the solid state, law of constancy of interfacial angles, law of rational indices,

Miller indices, elementary ideas of symmetry, symmetry elements and symmetry operations,

qualitative idea of point and space groups, seven crystal systems and fourteen Bravais lattices; X-

ray diffraction, Bragg’s law, a simple account of rotating crystal method and powder pattern


method. Analysis of powder diffraction patterns of NaCl, CsCl and KCl. Defects in crystals.

Glasses and liquid crystals.

Unit 2: Conductance 8 L

Kohlrausch's law of independent migration of ions; Variation of specific and equivalent

conductance with dilution for strong and weak electrolytes; Estimation of activity coefficient for

electrolytes using Debye-Hückel limiting law; Ionic mobility; Transport Number and principles of

Hittorf’s and Moving-boundary method; Ostwald's dilution law; Ionic mobility; Applications of

conductance measurement: hydrolysis constants of salts, degree of dissociation of weak

electrolytes; conductometric titrations etc.

Unit 3: Electrochemistry 7 L

Standard electrode (reduction) potential and its application to different kinds of half-cells;

Application of EMF measurements in determining (i) free energy, enthalpy and entropy of a cell

reaction, (ii) equilibrium constants, and (iii) pH values, using hydrogen, quinone-hydroquinone

and glass electrodes; Concentration cells with and without transference, liquid junction potential;

Potentiometric titrations (acid-base, redox, precipitation)

Unit 4: Electrical & Magnetic Properties of Atoms and Molecules 5 L

Basic ideas of electrostatics, Electrostatics of dielectric media, Clausius-Mosotti equation, Lorenz-

Laurentz equation, Dipole moment and molecular polarizabilities and their measurements.

Diamagnetism, paramagnetism, magnetic susceptibility and its measurement, molecular

interpretation

Reference Books:

1. Basic Inorganic Chemistry, F. A Cotton, G. Wilkinson, and Paul L. Gaus, 3rd Edition (1995), John

Wiley & Sons, New York

2. Bertini, I., Gray, H.B., Lippard, S.J. and Valentine, J.S., 1994. Bioinorganic chemistry. University

Science Books.


Component: Lab Physical Chemistry III Credits: 2


1. Potentiometric titration of Mohr’s salt solution against standard K2Cr2O7 and KMnO4 solution

2. Determination of Ksp for AgCl by potentiometric titration of AgNO3 solution against standard KCl

solution

3. Determination of the indicator constant of an acid base indicator spectrophotometrically

4. Verification of Beer and Lambert’s Law for KMnO4 and K2Cr2O7 solution

5. Study of kinetics of K2S2O8 + KI reaction, spectrophotometrically

Reference Books:

1. Khosla, B. D.; Garg, V. C. & Gulati, A. Senior Practical Physical Chemistry, R. Chand &

Co.: New Delhi (2011).

2. Garland, C. W.; Nibler, J. W. & Shoemaker, D. P. Experiments in Physical Chemistry8th

Ed.; McGraw-Hill: New York (2003).

3. Halpern, A. M. &McBane, G. C. Experimental Physical Chemistry 3rdEd.; W.H. Freeman

& Co.: New York (2003).


Fifth Semester

CC-10: Organic Chemistry IV

Spectroscopy & Biomolecules


Component: Theory Organic Chemistry IV Credits: 4

(40 Lectures)

Unit 1: Spectroscopy 20 L

UV Spectroscopy:

Types of electronic transitions, λmax, Chromophores and Auxochromes, Bathochromic and

Hypsochromic shifts, Intensity of absorption; Application of Woodward Rules for calculation of

λmax for the following systems: α,β unsaturated aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and esters;

Conjugated dienes: alicyclic, homoannular and heteroannular; Extended conjugated systems

(aldehydes, ketones and dienes); distinction between cis and trans isomers.

IR Spectroscopy:

Fundamental and non-fundamental molecular vibrations; IR absorption positions of O, N and S

containing functional groups; Effect of H-bonding, conjugation, resonance and ring size on IR

absorptions; Fingerprint region and its significance; application in functional group analysis.

NMR Spectroscopy:

Basic principles of Proton Magnetic Resonance, chemical shift and factors influencing it; Spin –

Spin coupling and coupling constant; Anisotropic effects in alkene, alkyne, aldehydes and

aromatics, Interpetation of NMR spectra of simple compounds.

Applications of IR, UV and NMR for identification of simple organic molecules.

Unit 2: Biomolecules 20 L

Amino acids, Peptides and Proteins:

Amino acids classification, structure and properties; Zwitterions; Isoelectric point (pI); pKa

values; α-Amino Acids: synthesis and reactions with detailed mechanism-synthesis:

Peptide synthesis: synthesis strategies using N-protection & C-protection, Synthesis of peptides

using N-protecting, C-protecting and C-activating groups -Solid-phase synthesis


Nucleic acids:

Pyrimidine and purine bases, nucleosides, nucleotides corresponding to DNA and RNA; Basic

idea about Watson-Crick model: double helical structure of DNA; base–pairing in DNA.

Carbohydrates:

Occurrence, classification and their biological importance.

Monosaccharides: Constitution and absolute configuration of glucose and fructose, epimers and

anomers, mutarotation, determination of ring size of glucose and fructose, Haworth projections

and conformational structures;

Disaccharides: Structure elucidation of maltose, lactose and sucrose.

Polysaccharides: Elementary treatment of starch, cellulose and glycogen.

Lipids:

Introduction to oils and fats; common fatty acids present in oils and fats, Hydrogenntion of fats

and oils.

Reference Books:

1. Morrison, R. N. & Boyd, R. N. Organic Chemistry, Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt.Ltd.


2. Finar, I. L. Organic Chemistry (Volume 1), Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd.(Pearson

Education).

3. Sykes, P. A Guidebook to Mechanism in Organic Chemistry, Orient Longman, New Delhi

(1988).

4. Clayden, J.; Greeves, N.; Warren, S.; Wothers, P.; Organic Chemistry, Oxford University

Press.

5. Berg, J.M., Tymoczko, J.L. & Stryer, L. (2006) Biochemistry. 6th Ed. W.H. Freeman and

Co.

6. Nelson, D.L., Cox, M.M. & Lehninger, A.L. (2009) Principles of Biochemistry. IV Edition.

W.H. Freeman and Co.

7. Murray, R.K., Granner, D.K., Mayes, P.A. & Rodwell, V.W. (2009) Harper’s Illustrated

Biochemistry. XXVIII edition. Lange Medical Books/ McGraw-Hill.


Component: Lab Organic Chemistry IV Credits: 2


1. Qualitative tests for identification of Carbohydrates –Molisch’s test

2. Identification of monosaccharaides and reducing disaccharides- Barfoed’s test

3. Detection of reducing sugar-Benedict’s test

4. Estimation of proteins by Lowry’s method

5. Estimation of proteins by Bradford method

6. Qualitative test for Fatty Acids

7. Extraction of lipids from Egg yolk.

8. Estimation of Amino acids.

9. Separation of amino acids - Thin layer chromatography.

10. Separation of sugars - Paper chromatography

11. Study of the titration curve of glycine

Reference Books


2. Manual of Biochemistry Workshop, 2012, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi.

3. Arthur, I. V. Quantitative Organic Analysis, Pearson.


CC-11: Physical Chemistry IV

Photochemistry and Quantum Chemistry


Component: Theory Physical Chemistry IV Credits: 4

(40 Lectures)

Unit 1: Quantum Chemistry 20 L

Black body radiation, Planck’s radiation law, photoelectric effect, harmonic oscillator; de Broglie

hypothesis; Wave-particle duality, light as particles; Postulates of quantum mechanics;

Uncertainty principle; Quantum mechanical operators and its properties: Eigen functions and

Eigen values, commutation of operators, Expectation value (x, x2, px and px2), Hermitian operator,

Commutators, Orthogonality of operators, Linear Operators.

Schrödinger’s time independent equation, acceptability of wave function; acceptability conditions

for the wave functions and probability interpretations of wave function, Orthonormality of wave

function degeneracy of energy levels; Particle in a 1-d box: Schrodinger equation for one-

dimensional box and its solutions and applications, Properties of ‘Particle in a 1-d box’ wave

functions (normalization, orthogonality, probability distribution)-its energy levels, ‘Particle in a

box’ problem to two and three dimensions and the concept of degenerate energy levels; Simple

harmonic oscillator model of vibrational motion: Schrödinger equation, its solution and

wavefunctions, vibrational energy of diatomic molecules and zero-point energy; Problem of

hydrogen atom and hydrogen-like ions: setting up of Schrödinger equation in spherical polar

coordinates, separation of radial and angular parts, solution of Φ part and emergence of magnetic

quantum number, quantization of energy, Average and most probable distances of electron from

nucleus; Born-Oppenheimer approximation: Covalent bonding, LCAO-MO treatment of H2+;

Concept Bonding and antibonding orbitals; Comparison of LCAO-MO and VB treatments of H2

and their limitations.

Unit 2: Molecular Spectroscopy 15 L

Interactions of electromagnetic radiation with matter: origin of spectroscopy, types and energy

domain of various spectroscopies; Born Oppenheimer approximation;


Rotational spectroscopy: Principles and origin of rotational spectroscopy, selection rules,

intensities of spectral lines, determination of bond lengths of diatomic and linear triatomic

molecules, isotopic substitution.

Vibrational spectroscopy: Classical approach and equation to vibrational spectroscopy of linear

diatomic molecules, its limitations; force constant- Simple Harmonic Oscillator (SHO) model;

emergence of anharmonicity; Morse potential, dissociation energies, zero point energy,

fundamental frequencies, overtones, hot bands, degrees of freedom for polyatomic molecules,

modes of vibration, Rotational-vibrational spectroscopy: diatomic vibrating rotator, P, Q, R

branches.

Electronic Spectroscopy: Franck-Condon principle and vibrational structure of electronic

spectra; electronic transitions, singlet and triplet states; bond dissociation; decay of excited state

by radiative and non-radiative processes; Pre-dissociation; fluorescence and phosphorescence,

Jablonsky diagram

Raman spectroscopy: Classical approach; Qualitative treatment of Rotational Raman effect; Effect

of nuclear spin; Vibrational Raman spectra; Stokes and anti-Stokes lines; their intensity difference,

rule of mutual exclusion.

Unit 3: Photochemistry 5 L

Electromagnetic radiation: definition and properties; Lambert-Beer’s law, its limitations; molar

extinction coefficient; Laws of photochemistry, Stark-Einstein law of photochemical equivalence,

quantum yield: definition, calculation and examples of low and high quantum yield values;

photochemical equilibrium and the differential rate of photochemical reactions; Photosensitised

reactions, HI decomposition, H2-Br2 reaction, dimerisation of anthracene; Photostationary state;

Chemiluminescence; Role of photochemical reactions in biochemical processes.

Reference Books:

1. Atkins, P. W. & Paula, J. de Atkin’s Physical Chemistry 10th Ed., Oxford University

2. Castellan, G. W. Physical Chemistry 4th Ed. Narosa (2004).

3. Engel, T. & Reid, P. Physical Chemistry 3rd Ed. Pearson (2013).


CC-12: Inorganic Chemistry III

Reaction Kinetics & d- and f- block elements


Component: Theory Inorganic Chemistry III Credits: 4

(40 Lectures)

Unit 1: Coordination Chemistry-II 10 L

Crystal field theory and ligand field theory: splitting of dn configurations in octahedral, square

planar and tetrahedral fields; crystal field stabilization energy (CFSE) in weak and strong fields;

pairing energy; calculation of CFSE and pairing energy; magnetic behavior and nature of spectra

including charge transfer spectra of transition metal complexes; Orgel diagram for dn systems,

Jahn-Teller distortion; spectrochemical series; elementary idea of charge transfer spectra

Unit 2: d & f-block elements 8 L

General comparison of 3d, 4d and 5d elements in term of electronic configuration, oxidation states,

redox properties, coordination chemistry, ionization potential; Lanthanoids and Actinoids: general

comparison on electronic configuration, oxidation states, color, spectral and magnetic properties;

lanthanide contraction; Extraction, purification scheme and technical uses of the following metals:

Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Co, Ni, Pt, Ag, Au, Cd, Hg and U; separation of lanthanides-ion-exchange method.

Unit 3: Organometallic Chemistry 8 L

Definition and classification of organometallic compounds according to the nature of bond;

hapticity of ligands; Metal carbonyls and 18 electron rule; General methods of preparation and

structures of mono and binuclear carbonyls- VBT approach; synergic effect; Zeise’s salt:

preparation, structure and bonding; oxidative addition reactions, homogeneous catalysis by

organometallic compounds: hydrogenation, hydroformylation and polymerization of alkenes

(Ziegler Natta Catalyst); Ferrocene: Preparation, characteristics and reactions; Comparison of

aromaticity and reactivity with that of benzene

Unit 4: Bioinorganic Chemistry 7 L


Presence and importance of metal ions in biological systems; major, trace and ultratrace elements;

Studies on metal ions specifically the role of metal ions-Na(I), K(I), Zn(II), Ca(II), Mg(II), , Fe(III/

II), Cu(II/I); Na+/K+ -ion pump; Structure and function of some proteins: Haemoglobin,

Myoglobin, Hemocyanine, Hydrolytic enzymes: carbonate bicarbonate buffering system, carbonic

anhydrase; photosynthesis: photo system I and II; Toxicity of metal ions (Hg, Pb, Cd and As); Pt

and Au complexes as drugs.

Unit 5: Reaction Kinetics and Mechanism 7 L

Introduction to inorganic reaction mechanisms. Substitution reactions in square planar complexes,

Trans- effect and its application in complex synthesis, theories of trans effect, Mechanism of

nucleophilic substitution in square planar complexes, Thermodynamic and Kinetic stability,

Kinetics of octahedral substitution, Ligand field effects and reaction rates, Mechanism of

substitution in octahedral complexes.

Reference Books:

1. Lee, J.D. Concise Inorganic Chemistry, ELBS, 1991.

2. Douglas, B.E; Mc Daniel, D.H. & Alexander, J.J. Concepts & Models of

3. Inorganic Chemistry 3rd Ed., John Wiley Sons, N.Y. 1994.

4. Greenwood, N.N. & Earnshaw. Chemistry of the Elements, Butterworth-Heinemann.

1997.


Component: Lab Inorganic Chemistry III Credits: 2


1. Gravimetric Analysis (any two):

a) Estimation of nickel (II) using Dimethylglyoxime (DMG).

b) Estimation of copper as CuSCN

c) Estimation of iron as Fe2O3 by precipitating iron as Fe(OH)3.

d) Estimation of Al (III) by precipitating with oxine and weighing as Al(oxine)3

(aluminiumoxinate).

2. Complexometric Titrimetric Estimations (any two)

a) Estimation of Ca and Mg in a mixture

b) Estimation of Mg2+, Zn2+

c) Estimation of Ca2+ by substitution method

d) Quantitative estimation of oxidisable organic matter in soil, carbonate and

bicarbonates by volumetry and calcium and magnesium by EDTA titration

e) Estimation of permanent and temporary hardness of water.

3. Qualitative analysis of the soil from different locations for pH and different water

soluble cations and anions


Course: CC-13: – Minor Project

(Credits: 4, Lecture – 00, Tutorial – 00, Practical – 08)

Component: Practical Minor Project Credit: 08

A minor research project work should be done individually under the guidance of one faculty of

Chemistry department at SNU or anywhere else on any topic related to the subject & also be

presented by the candidate in front of external and internal examiners in a seminar presentation.


Sixth Semester

Course: CC-14: – Final Project & Dissertation

(Credits: 12, Lecture – 00, Tutorial – 00, Practical – 24)

Component: Practical Final Project & Dissertation Credit: 12

A research project work should be done individually under the guidance of one faculty of

Chemistry department at SNU or anywhere else on any topic related to the subject & can be

recorded as dissertation & also be presented by the candidate in front of external and internal

examiners in a seminar presentation.


DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC

ELECTIVES (DSE)


Course: DSE1 – Essential Physics

Component: Theory Essential Physics Credits: 4

Unit 1: General Properties of Matter

Elasticity: Continuum model of matter: Elastic properties, Hooke’s law, Flexural rigidity: bending

of beams loaded at the centre.

Surface Tension: Molecular model of matter: Surface Tension, Surface energy, the angle of

contact between surfaces, capillary phenomena, excess pressure on a curved liquid membrane,

dependence of surface tension on external factors.

Fluid Dynamics and Viscosity: Ideal fluids: Streamlines and flowlines, equations of continuity,

Euler’s equation of motion, streamline flow, Bernoulli’s equation and its application. Newtonian

and non-Newtonian fluids, coefficient of viscosity, critical velocity, Reynold’s number.

Unit 2: Elements of Modern Physics

Brief introduction to Quantum Mechanics: The limitations of existing theories of blackbody

radiation: Planck’s hypothesis and its successes, Einstein’s explanation of the photoelectric effect

– validation of the quantum nature of radiation (photon). Existence of discrete energy states within

atoms: Franck and Hertz experiments, De Broglie’s explanation. Classical vs. Quantum Particles.

Nuclear Physics & Radioactivity: Nuclear Structure, Nuclear radioactivity: Alpha, Beta and

Gamma emissions. Alpha decay and spontaneous fission, nuclear reactions.

Laser Physics: Spontaneous and stimulated emission. Einstein’s A and B coefficients. Basic

components of a laser: active medium, optical resonator, pumping source. Threshold condition for

oscillation. Different types of laser and their operational principles.


Fiber Optics: Advantages of glass fibres. The coherent bundle. Numerical aperture. Ray

propagation in step-index and graded-index fibers. Effect of material dispersion. Multimode fibers

and single mode fibers.

References:

1. General Properties of Matter, Newman and Searle

2. Classical Mechanics and General Properties of Matter, D.P.Roychowdhuri and S.N.Maiti

3. Elements of Properties of Matter, D. S. Mathur.

4. Concepts of Modern Physics, A.Beiser

5. Introduction to Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Semat and Albright, Springlink

Component: Lab Essential Physics Credit: 2

List of Practicals:

1. Young’s modulus

2. Modulus of Rigidity

3. Determination of viscosity of liquid by Stoke’s method

4. Measurement of Planck’s constant using black body radiation and photo-detector

5. Photo-electric effect: photo current versus intensity and wavelength of light; maximum energy

of photo-electrons versus frequency of light

6. To determine work function of material of filament of directly heated vacuum diode.

7. To determine (1) wavelength and (2) angular spread of diode laser using plane diffraction grating

8.To study the power-current characteristics of a diode laser


DSE 2: Biochemistry


Component: Theory Biochemistry Credits: 4

Unit 1: Concept of metabolism

Principles of Bioenergetics: Standard free energy change, metabolic roles of ATP-Phosphoryl

group transfer, nuleotidyl group transfer. Experimental approaches to study of metabolism;

Primary and secondary metabolism. Energetics. Autotrophs, heterotrophs, metabolic pathways,

catabolism, anabolism, ATP as energy currency, reducing power of the cell.

Unit II: Carbohydrate Metabolism

Introduction, Aerobic and anaerobic pathways: Glycolysis and its regulation Gluconeogenesis and

its regulation.TCA cycle, amphibolic & anaplerotic reactions. Electron Transport chain, Oxidative

phosphorylation, & production of ATP, balance sheet of glucose oxidation, Oxidative stress.,

Pentose phosphate pathway (HMP shunt) & its regulation. Photosynthesis – “light‟ and “dark‟

reactions: C4-pathway.

Unit III: Lipid Metabolism

Beta-oxidations of saturated & unsaturated fatty acids. Ketone bodies, production during starving

and diabetes Biosynthesis of fatty acids – Acetyl-CoA carboxylase reaction, Fatty acid synthase

complex, biosynthesis of palmitate, energetics, Regulation of fatty acid biosynthesis. Biosynthesis

of triacylglycerols, Biosynthesis of cholesterol, regulation.

Unit IV: Amino Acid/ Nucleic Acid Metabolism

Biodegradation of amino acids – deamination, transamination, decarboxylation, urea cycle

including its regulation. Biosynthesis of amino acids, Disorders of amino acid metabolism

(phenylketonuria, alkaptonuria, biologically active amines Recycling of Purine and Pyrimidine

nucleotides by salvage pathways. Lesch-Nyhan syndrome & Gout.


Unit V: Oxidative phosphorylation

Components, properties and function of electron transport system, chemiosmotic hypothesis,

inhibitors and uncouplers, Shuttle systems

Unit VI: Role of microbes in metabolic tasks

Alternate metabolic cycles. Carbon metabolism of intracellular bacterial pathogens, enviro

nmental cleansing, metabolic handling of xenobiotics and drug resistance,, photo and lithotrophic

metabolic capabilities.

References:

1. R.S. Ochs, R.W. Hanson and J. Halls; Metabolic Regulation. Elsevier, 1985.

2. P.W. Atkins; Physical Chemistry. ELBS, 1981.

3. J.G. Morris; A Biologist's Physical Chemistry. 1974.

4. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry. D.L.Nelson and M.M.Cox. 4th ed. W.H.Freeman, 2004.

5. Cellular physiology of nerves and muscles. G.G.Mathews. 4th ed. Blackwell Publishers, 2003.

6. Bioenergetics. D.G.Nicholls and S.J.Ferguson, 2nd ed. Academic Press, 2002

Component: Lab Biochemistry Credits: 2

1. Qualitative tests for identification of Carbohydrates –Molisch’s test

2. Quantitative test for carbohydrate-Anthrone test

3. Identification of monosaccharaides and reducing disaccharides- Barfoed’s test

4. Detection of reducing sugar-Benedict’s test

5. Estimation of proteins by Lowry’s method

6. Estimation of proteins by Bradford method

7. Qualitative test for Fatty Acids

8. Extraction of lipids from Egg yolk.

9. Estimation of Amino acids.

10. Separation of amino acids - Thin layer chromatography.

11. Separation of sugars - Paper chromatography


DSE3 – Numerical Analysis


Component: Theory Numerical Analysis Credits: 4

Unit 1: Representation of numbers:

Round-off error, truncation error, significant error, error in numerical computation.

Unit 2: Solution of transcendental and algebraic equations:

Bisection, Regula-falsi, Fixed point, Newton Rephson.

Unit 3: Interpolation:

Newton’s forward, backward, Lagrange’s and divided differences.

Unit 4: Numerical differentiation:

Methods based on interpolations.

Unit 5: Numerical Integration:

Trapezoidal, Simpson’s 1/3 rd. rule.

Unit 6: Solution of linear equations:

Direct methods – Gauss elimination, LU decomposition, Iteration methods- Jacobi, Gauss-

Seidel.

Unit 7: Ordinary differential equations:

Single step method - Euler method, Runge-Kutta Method, multistep method.

Unit 8: Approximations:

Least square polynomial approximation.


Reference Books:

1. A. Gupta and S.C. Bose: Introduction to Numerical Analysis, Academic Publisher 3rd ed,

2013

2. M.K. Jain, S.R.K.Iyenger and R.K. Jain: Numerical methods for scientific and

Engineering Computations, New Age Internationals (P) Ltd, 1999.

Component: Lab Numerical Analysis Credits: 2

List of practical (using C/ C++)

1. Solution of transcendental and algebraic equations:

a) Bisection method

b) Newton Raphson method

2. Numerical Integration:

a) Trapezoidal Rule

b) Simpson’s one third rule

3. Solution of ordinary differential equations:

a) Euler method

b) Runge Kutta method (order 4)


DSE-4: Analytical Methods in Chemistry


Component: Theory Analytical Methods in Chemistry Credits: 4

(40 Lectures)

Unit 1: Introduction 2 L

Basic principles of instrumentation in flame Atomic Absorption and emission spectrometry:

source, monochromator, detector, burner designs; Techniques of atomization and sample

introduction; Methods for the quantitative estimation of trace level of metal ions from water

samples.

Unit 2: Thermogravimetry (TG): 3 L

Basic principles, instrumentation, quantitative estimation of Ca and Mg from their mixture

Unit 3: Electroanalytical methods: 10 L

Classification of electroanalytical methods, general principles of pH metric, potentiometric and

conductometric titrations; determination of equivalence points; Techniques for the determination

of pKa values.

Unit 4: Separation techniques: 25 L

Solvent extraction: Classification and principle and efficiency of the technique; Mechanism of

extraction: extraction by solvation and chelation; Technique of extraction: batch, continuous and

counter current extractions; Qualitative and quantitative aspects of solvent extraction: extraction

of metal ions from aqueous solution, extraction of organic species from the aqueous and non-

aqueous media; Chromatography: Classification and principle and efficiency of the technique.

Mechanism of separation: adsorption, partition & ion exchange. Development of chromatograms:

frontal, elution and displacement methods. Chromatographic methods of analysis and their

features: IC, GLC, GPC, TLC and HPLC.; Measurement of optical rotation; calculation of

Enantiomeric excess (ee)/ diastereomeric excess (de) ratios; determination of Enantiomeric

composition using NMR, Chiral solvents and chiral shift reagents; Chiral chromatographic

techniques using chiral columns (GC and HPLC); Role of computers in instrumental methods of


analysis. Sampling, evaluation of analytical data; errors; accuracy; precision, confidence intervals,

rejection of data.

Reference Books:

1. Mendham, J., A. I. Vogel’s Quantitative Chemical Analysis 6thEd., Pearson, 2009.

2. Willard, H.H. et al.: Instrumental Methods of Analysis, 7th Ed. Wardsworth Publishing

Company, Belmont, California, USA, 1988. 55

3. Christian, G.D. Analytical Chemistry, 6th Ed. John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2004.

4. Harris, D.C.: Exploring Chemical Analysis, 9th Ed. New York, W.H. Freeman, 2016.

5. Khopkar, S.M. Basic Concepts of Analytical Chemistry. New Age International Publisher,

2009

6. Skoog, D.A. Holler F.J. & Nieman, T.A. Principles of Instrumental Analysis, Cengage

Learning India Ed.


Component: Lab Analytical Methods in Chemistry Credits: 2


I. Separation Techniques:

1. Chromatography:

(a) Separation of mixtures

(i) Paper chromatographic separation of Fe3+, Al3+, and Cr3+

(ii) Separation and identification of the monosaccharides present in the given mixture

(glucose & fructose) by paper chromatography. Reporting the Rf values.

(b) Separate a mixture of Sudan yellow and Sudan Red by TLC technique and identify them

on the basis of their Rf values.

(c) Chromatographic separation of the active ingredients of plants, flowers and juices by TLC

II. Solvent Extractions:

1. To separate a mixture of Ni2+ & Fe2+ by complexation with DMG and extracting the Ni2+-

DMG complex in chloroform, and determine its concentration by spectrophotometry.

2. Solvent extraction of zisconium with amberliti LA-1, separation from a mixture of irons and

gallium.

3. Determine the pH of the given aerated drinks fruit juices, shampoos and soaps.

4. Determination of Na, Ca, Li in cola drinks and fruit juices using fame photometric

techniques.

5. Analysis of soil:

(i) Determination of pH of soil.

(ii) Total soluble salt

(iii) Estimation of calcium, magnesium, phosphate, nitrate

6. Ion exchange:

(i) Determination of exchange capacity of cation exchange resins and anion exchange resins.

(ii) Separation of metal ions from their binary mixture.

(iii) Separation of amino acids from organic acids by ion exchange chromatography.

III. Spectrophotometry

a. Determination of pKa values of indicator using spectrophotometry.

b. Structural characterization of compounds by infrared spectroscopy.


c. Determination of dissolved oxygen in water.

d. Determination of chemical oxygen demand (COD).

e. Determination of Biological oxygen demand (BOD).

f. Determine the composition of the Ferric-salicylate/ ferric-thiocyanate complex by Job’s

method.

Reference Books:

1. Vogel, Arthur I: A Test book of Quantitative Inorganic Analysis (Rev. by G.H.

2. Jeffery and others) 5th Ed. The English Language Book Society of Longman. Willard,

Hobert H. et al.: Instrumental Methods of Analysis, 7th Ed. Wardsworth

3. Publishing Company, Belmont, California, USA, 1988.

4. Christian, Gary D; Analytical Chemistry, 6th Ed. John Wiley & Sons, New York,

2004.


GENERIC ELECTIVES (GE)


COURSES OFFERED BY DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS AS GENERAL ELECTIVE

SUBJECT FOR UNDER GRADUATE STUDENTS

DEPARTMENT COURSE

ENGLISH

THE STUDY OF SCRIPTS (FOR ODD SEMSTER)

TRANSLATION STUDIES (FOR EVEN

SEMESTER)

COMPUTER SCIENCE BASICS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (FOR FIRST

SEMESTER)

DATA STRUCTURE (FOR 4TH SEMESTER)

OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING (FOR 5TH

SEMESTER)

DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (DBMS)

(FOR 6TH SEMESTER)

BIOTECHNOLOGY BIOTECHNOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE (FOR

ODD SEMESTER)

FUNDAMENTALS OF DEVELOPMENTAL

BIOLOGY (FOR EVEN SEMESTER)

MASS COMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM BASICS OF JOURNALISM (FOR ODD SEMESTER)

SCIENTIFIC REPORT WRITING AND EDITING

(FOR EVEN SEMESTER)

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

ADMINISTRATION

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

ENTREPRENEURSHIP (FOR ODD SEMESTER)

PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT (FOR EVEN

SEMESTER)

MICROBIOLOGY MOLECULAR SECRETS OF LIFE (FOR ODD

SEMESTER)

INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE (FOR

EVEN SEMESTER)

ECONOMICS ECONOMIC HISTORY OF INDIA (FOR ODD

SEMESTER)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (FOR EVEN

SEMESTER)

CHEMISTRY FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY(FOR ODD

SEMESTER)

STEREOCHEMISTRY AND CONFORMATION

(FOR EVEN SEMESTER)

PHYSICS WHERE DO YOU LIVE? A JOURNEY THOUGH

OUR GORGEOUS UNIVERSE (FOR ODD

SEMESTER)

HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE

MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (FOR ODD

SEMESTER)

BUSINESS STRATEGY (FOR EVEN SEMESTER)


DEPARTMENT: ENGLISH

COURSE: GE – THE STUDY OF SCRIPTS (FOR ODD SEMSTER)

1. Course Objectives:

This course intends to acquaint the students with the ancient scripts of the bronze as well as the

iron age civilizations that are awaiting decipherment, especially the Linear A and B scripts, the

enigmatic Indus Valley Civilization Script (IVCS), the Rongorongo script and the Egyptian script

that however, has been deciphered. It will trace the history of the study of these scripts and shall

look into the modern computational methods and the latest discoveries in the field of

computational and cognitive linguistics that have been used to study them.

2. Course Outcomes:

After taking this course, students are expected to gain an understanding of the basic orthography

as well as the real problems that lie in the path of decipherment of the same and also understand

the various research methods employed to study them.

Unit I: The History of Language Decipherment:

Decipherment and the underlying theory, first and second order language, the concept of

underlying language, famous linguists, structuralism and structural linguistics, Chomsky and the

cognitive revolution, ethnography, archaeology and the study of scripts.

Unit II: Scripts: An Introduction

Linear A and B, Rongorongo, IVC, Egyptian.

Unit III: The Indus Valley Script—Detailed Study

Problems posed by short inscriptions and orthography, the proto-Dravidian Hypothesis, Iravathan

Mahadevan’s concordance of the IVC signs, Asko Parpola and his hypothesis, Nisha Yadav’s and

Rajesh Rao’s observations, the study of select seals from Dholavira and Harappa, the Dholavira

sign board, the possible reasons for the decline of the script, IVC painted pottery, the

‘Pashupatinath’ seal, the dancing girl and female iconography, trade practices and the IVC script,

the anti-literate hypothesis: S. Farmer et al. , animal figurines in the seals, seals found in

Mesopotamia: issues.

Unit IV: Modern techniques to study the IVC script:

The idea of conditional entropy, recent advances in computational linguistics, the use of sound

silencing, AI and decipherment, the Chennai team and deep neural networks, efforts in IIT

Kharagpur to understand the disappearance of the civilization and the script through climate

modelling simulation, other relevant techniques.

Select Readings:

1) Robinson, Andrew, Lost Languages: The Enigma of World’s Undeciphered Scripts. New York:

Mac-Graw-Hill, 2005.


2) Shendge, Malati J, Unsealing the Indus Script: Anatomy of its Decipherment. New Delhi:

Atlantic, 2010.

3) Yule, George, The Study of Language. New Delhi: CUP, [2007?].

COURSE: GE – TRANSLATION STUDIES (FOR EVEN SEMESTER)

1. Course Objectives:

After taking this course, the students are expected to understand the nuances of translation and the

act of transcreation itself that often takes into account the fact that the translator has to possess a

sound understanding of both the language and the general vocabulary of the target text and the

source text.

2. Course Outcomes:

After going through the course, the students are expected to understand the theory and the praxis

of the very enterprise of transcreation.

Unit I: Transcreation: Theory and History

The history of translation and the emergence of translation studies, translation as a discipline in

ancient Greece and Rome, translation in India, the theory of translation, translation or

transcreation?

Unit II: Translation: Issues at Work

Translation and the issue of vocabulary, the ‘loss’ of meaning during the act of translation, ‘good’

and ‘bad’ translation, the issue of copyright © in translation, translation as a profession.

Unit III: Transcreation : Practice 1

Translating from select texts into English (from Bengali to English and Hindi to English and vice

versa).

Unit IV: Transcreation: Practice 2

The concept of computer/ machine translation and the use of software and translation blogs and

services.

Select Readings:

Munday, Jeremy. Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and Applications. New York;

London: Routledge, 2012.


DEPARTMENT: COMPUTER SCIENCE

COURSE: GE – BASICS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (FOR FIRST SEMESTER)

Unit 1: Data representation (4 Lectures):

Data vs Information: Bit, byte number system: binary, octal, hexadecimal, 1’s, 2’s complement

arithmetic, digital logic: AND, OR etc.

Unit 2: General problem Solving concepts (6 Lectures):

Algorithm and Flowchart for problem solving with Sequential Logic Structure, Decisions and

Loops, time & space complexity; Imperative languages: Introduction to imperative language;

syntax and constructs of a specific language (ANSI C).

Unit 3: Human Computer Interface: (7 Lectures):

Types of software, operating system as user interface, utility programs; Computing systems:

hardware & software, Architecture & organization history: von Neumann Architecture: memory,

processor, I/O; BIOS, Booting, Application software, system software, introduction of

programming languages: brief overview of Pascal, FORTRAN, and BASIC.

Unit 4: Devices:(6 Lectures):

Input and output devices (with connections and practical demo), keyboard, mouse, joystick,

scanner, OCR, OMR, bar code reader, web camera, monitor, printer, plotter Memory: Primary,

secondary, auxiliary memory, RAM, ROM, cache memory, hard disks, optical disks.

Unit 5: Computer Organisation and Architecture: (5 Lectures):

C.P.U., registers, system bus, main memory unit, cache memory, Inside a computer, SMPS,

Motherboard, Ports and Interfaces, expansion cards, ribbon cables, memory chips, processors.

Unit 6: Overview of Emerging Technologies: (4 Lectures)

Bluetooth, cloud computing, big data, data mining, mobile computing and embedded systems.

Unit 7: Use of Computers in Education and Research: (4 Lectures)

Data analysis, Heterogeneous storage, e-Library, Google Scholar, Domain specific packages such

as SPSS, Mathematica etc.

Reference Books: 1. A. Goel, Computer Fundamentals, Pearson Education, 2010.

2. P. Aksoy, L. DeNardis, Introduction to Information Technology, Cengage Learning, 2006

3. P. K.Sinha, P. Sinha, Fundamentals of Computers, BPB Publishers, 2007.


COURSE: GE – DATA STRUCTURE (FOR 4TH SEMESTER)

(36 LECTURES); L-T-P: 3-0-2

Module 1: (8 Lectures)

Introduction: Basic Terminologies: Elementary Data Organizations, Data Structure

Operations: insertion, deletion, traversal Searching: Linear Search and Binary Search

Techniques and their complexity analysis.


Stacks and Queues: ADT Stack and its operations: Algorithms and their complexity

analysis, Applications of Stacks: Expression Conversion and evaluation – corresponding

algorithms and complexity analysis. ADT queue, Types of Queue: Simple Queue, Circular

Queue, Priority Queue; Operations on each types of Queues


Linked Lists: Singly linked lists: Representation in memory, Algorithms of several

operations: Traversing, Searching, Insertion into, Deletion from linked list; Linked

representation of Stack and Queue, Header nodes, Doubly linked list

Trees: Basic Tree Terminologies, Different types of Trees: Binary Tree, Threaded Binary

Tree, Binary Search Tree, AVL Tree; Tree operations on each of the trees


Sorting and Hashing: Objective and properties of different sorting algorithms: Selection

Sort, Bubble Sort, Insertion Sort, Quick Sort, Merge Sort, Heap Sort;

Suggested books:

1. “Fundamentals of Data Structures”, Illustrated Edition by Ellis Horowitz, Sartaj Sahni, Computer Science Press.

Suggested reference books:

1. Algorithms, Data Structures, and Problem Solving with C++”, Illustrated Edition by

Mark Allen Weiss, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company

2. “How to Solve it by Computer”, 2nd Impression by R. G. Dromey, Pearson Education.


COURSE: GE – OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING (FOR 5TH SEMESTER)

(30 Lectures); L-T-P: 3-0-2

Module 1: Abstract data types and their specification. How to implement an ADT. Concrete state

space, concrete invariant, abstraction function. Implementing operations, illustrated by the Text

example. Features of object-oriented programming. Encapsulation, object identity, polymorphism

– but not inheritance. Inheritance in OO design. [10L]

Module 2: Design patterns. Introduction and classification. The iterator pattern. Model-view-

controller pattern. Commands as methods and as objects. Implementing OO language features.

Memory management. Generic types and collections [12L]

Module 3: The software development process. The concepts should be practised using Java. [8L]

Suggested books

1. Barbara Liskov, Program Development in Java, Addison-Wesley, 2001

Suggested reference books

1. Any book on Core Java 2. Any book on C++


COURSE: GE – DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (DBMS) (FOR 6TH

SEMESTER)

(36 Lectures); L-T-P: 3-0-2

Module 1: (10L)

Database system architecture: Data Abstraction, Data Independence, Data Definition Language

(DDL), Data Manipulation Language (DML). Data models: Entity-relationship model, network

model, relational and object oriented data models, integrity constraints, data manipulation

operations.

Module 2: (10L)

Relational query languages: Relational algebra, Tuple and domain relational calculus, SQL3, DDL

and DML constructs, Open source and Commercial DBMS - MYSQL, ORACLE, DB2, SQL

server. Relational database design: Domain and data dependency, Armstrong's axioms, Normal

forms, Dependency preservation, Lossless design. Query processing and optimization: Evaluation

of relational algebra expressions, Query equivalence, Join strategies, Query optimization

algorithms.

Module 3: (6L)

Storage strategies: Indices, hashing.

Module 4: (10L) Transaction processing: Concurrency control, ACID property, Serializability of

scheduling, Locking and timestamp based schedulers, Multi-version and optimistic Concurrency

Control schemes, Database recovery.

Suggested books:

1. “Database System Concepts”, 6th Edition by Abraham Silberschatz, Henry F. Korth, S.

Sudarshan, McGraw-Hill.

Suggested reference books:

1 “Principles of Database and Knowledge – Base Systems”, Vol 1 by J. D. Ullman, Computer

Science Press.

2 “Fundamentals of Database Systems”, 5th Edition by R. Elmasri and S. Navathe, Pearson

Education 3 “Foundations of Databases”, Reprint by Serge Abiteboul, Richard Hull, Victor Vianu,

Addison-Wesley


DEPARTMENT: BIOTECHNOLOGY

COURSE: GE – BIOTECHNOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE (FOR ODD SEMESTER)

PURPOSE

The course will provide a basic knowledge of applications of Biotechnology in industrial and

medical fields

Unit 1: Environmental Biotechnology

Water and waste water treatment process: Current community drinking water treatment process

disinfection of water (chlorination and ozonation), primary, secondary and advanced treatment of

sewage (domestic waste water), Definition and concept of: biodegradation, bio deterioration and

biotransformation. Biodegradation of plastic, pesticides and hydrocarbons Bioremediation,

Bioleaching, Biosorption, Biopesticides, Biofertilizers, Biofuels, Biosensors, Bioindicators,

Biodegradable plastics

Unit II: Xenobiotic and recalcitrant compounds Bioaccumulation and biomagnification. Assessment of water and wastewater quality: Concept of

COD, DO and BOD. Indicators of faecal pollution and MPN and MFtechnique for coliforms.

Significance and principal of IMViC.

UNIT III: Industrial Biotechnology

Basic Principles of Industrial Biotechnology: Important commercial products produced by

microorganisms and GMOs and their applications. Microbes in industry – foods from

microorganism (vinegar and cheese). production of citric acid, amylases, proteases, vitamin B12,

beer, wine, biogas, methane, hydrogen.

Unit IV: Food Biotechnology

Production and types of cheese, microorganisms as food –production of mushroom and spirulina,

assessment of microbiological quality of various foods. Industrial awareness: Quality control and

quality assurance in food and pharamaceutical industry, concept of current good manufacturing

practices in pharmaceutical industry

Unit V: Agricultural Biotechnology

crop improvement, herbicide resistance, insect resistance, virus resistance, plants as bioreactors.

Genetic modification in Agriculture –transgenic plants, genetically modified foods, application,

future applications, ecological impact of transgenic plants


COURSE: GE – FUNDAMENTALS OF DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY (FOR EVEN

SEMESTER)

PURPOSE-

This course presents the genetic, cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the

development of animal embryology

Unit I: Gametogenesis and Fertilization

Definition, scope & historical perspective of development Biology, Gametogenesis –

Spermatogenesis, Oogenesis Fertilization - Definition, mechanism, types of fertilization. Different

types of eggs on the basis of yolk.

Unit II: Early embryonic development

Cleavage: Definition, types, patterns & mechanism Blastulation: Process, types & mechanism

Gastrulation: Morphogenetic movements– epiboly, emboly, extension, invagination, convergence,

de-lamination. Formation & differentiation of primary germ layers, Fate Maps in early embryos.

Unit III: Embryonic Differentiation

Differentiation: Cell commitment and determination- the epigenetic landscape: a model of

determination and differentiation, control of differentiation at the level of genome, transcription

and post-translation level Concept of embryonic induction: Primary, secondary & tertiary

embryonic induction, Neural induction and induction of vertebrate lens.

Unit IV: Organogenesis

Neurulation, notogenesis, development of vertebrate eye. Fate of different primary germlayers

Development of behaviour: constancy & plasticity, Extra embryonic membranes, placenta in

Mammals

.


DEPARTMENT: MASS COMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM

COURSE: GE – BASICS OF JOURNALISM (FOR ODD SEMESTER)

Pre requisites: Basic Knowledge of 12th grade communicative English.

Course Objective:

1.Gain an overview of news journalism’s public service role in a democratic society

2.Become familiar with fundamental principles of journalism, such as truth-telling, watchdog

reporting,

accuracy, courage, tolerance, justice, minimizing harm

3.Learn basics of journalism law, history and ethics

Course Outcome:

Demonstrate critical thinking skills necessary to collect, evaluate, organize and disseminate news

1.Analyze relative newsworthiness of various fact sets, using elements of newsworthiness

(proximity, interest, importance, impact, timeliness)

2.Write a simple news using set of facts

3.Distinguish news from infotainment, public relations, advertising and non-journalistic

blogging, as well as the difference between news and opinion

Unit 1: Understanding News Ingredients of news meaning, definition, nature The news process:

from the event to the reader (how news is carried from event to reader) Hard news vs. Soft news,

basic components of a news story Attribution, embargo, verification, balance and fairness,

brevity, dateline, credit line, byline.

Unit 2: Tabloid press Language of news- Robert Gunning: Principles of clear writing, Rudolf

Flesch formula- skills to write news.

Unit 3: Understanding the structure and construction of news Organizing a news story, 5W‘s and

1H, Inverted pyramid Criteria for news worthiness, principles of news selection, importance of

research in news, sources of news, use of internet

Unit 4: Different mediums-a comparison Language and principles of writing: Basic differences

between the print, electronic and online journalism Citizen journalism

Unit 5: Role of Media in a Democracy Responsibility to Society press and Democracy

Contemporary debates and issues relating to media Ethics in journalism, debates discussion and

practical writing /Viva.

Books/References


1. Bruce D. Itule and Douglas A. Anderson. News writing and reporting for today’s

media; McGraw Hill Publication, 2000. –

2. M.L. Stein, Susan Paterno& R. Christopher Burnett. News writer’s Handbook: An

Introduction to Journalism; Blackwell Publishing,2006.

3. George Rodmann. Mass Media in a Changing World; Mcgraw Hill Publication,2007.

4. Carole Flemming and Emma Hemmingway. An Introduction to Journalism; Vistaar

Publications,2006. Richard Keeble. The Newspaper’s Handbook; Routledge

Publication,2006.

5. JohnHohenberg: Professional Journalists; Thomson Learning.

6. M.V. Kamath: Professional Journalism; Vikas Publishing, New Delhi.

COURSE: GE – SCIENTIFIC REPORT WRITING AND EDITING (FOR EVEN

SEMESTER)

Course Overview

Science and technology profoundly shape our lives, changing the way we communicate with

others, the kinds of careers we will have, and the quality of our natural environment. When science

and technology move from laboratory to corporate boardroom to Media houses writing is involved

in every step in this process. This course will focus on the writing that constitute science and

technology. We will explore the writing done by scientists, technologists, will examine how

writing circulates through society journalism, press releases, policy makers, citizens.

Course Outcome

• Use writing for the purposes of reflection, action, and participation in academic inquiry

• Work within a repertoire of genres and modes—including digital media—to meet appropriate

rhetorical purposes

• Exercise a flexible repertoire of invention, arrangement, and revision strategies

• Engage in reading for the purposes of reflection, critical analysis, decision-making, and inquiry

• Demonstrate the ability to locate, critically evaluate, and employ a variety of sources for a range

of purposes

• Synthesize external data and documentary sources into your own writing with greater awareness

of proper citation

Unit 1: (4 Lectures)

Introduction to Science Writer Profile; Stories about Scientists; Introduction to New Discovery

Story; Science communication models - problems, its solutions; writing science as news; engaging

writing style; Article analysis – structure, style, voice, narrative.



Writing from science journals; Language goals in scientific writing; reporting on new research;

explanatory writing; Avoiding jargon; New discovery story analysis, Introduction to Feature

Article, Explanatory features; Ethics in writing.


Select a recent healthcare research study and find both the original study published in a biomedical

journal and another (non-academic) article written about the study findings; Target Audience-Who

is the audience? Purpose of the article; Bibliographic Database Searching and Citation

Management Software; Fact-checking


Interviewing a scientist; Questionnaire Design; Prepare Press releases; Workshopping ideas;

Presentations and Posters; Presentation Slides; Presenting Research; Grant Proposals; Writing

Abstracts; Writing Thesis and Capstone Documents; Survey: Schedule, Sample; Tools of Data

Collection


Planning for print-size, anatomy, grid, design; Format, typography, copy, pictures, advertisements;

Plotting text: headlines, editing pictures, captions; Page-making; Technology and Print; layout,

use of graphics and photographs; Printing Processes: Traditional vs modern; Desk Top Publishing:

Quark Express, Coral Draw, Photoshop


Online Story Package – Use of text, photos, video, audio, graphics; working together to tell a story;

Types of Multimedia Content; Supporting Text; Story Pitch; Search Operators; Database;

Hyperlink; Rule of Thirds; Rendering; Authenticity; In-Depth Story

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(S):

1. Alley, Michael. The Craft of Scientific Writing, third edition. New York: Springer, 2009.

ISBN: 0387947663 ISBN-13: 9780387947662

2. Alley, Michael. The Craft of Scientific Presentations, second edition. New York: Springer,

2013. ISBN: 1441982787 ISBN-13: 9781441982780


DEPARTMENT: HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM ADMINISTRATION

COURSE: GE – HOSPITALITY & TOURISM ENTREPRENEURSHIP (FOR ODD

SEMESTER)

UNIT 1: 08 LECTURES

Introduction to Entrepreneurship Development: Definition of entrepreneurship-emergence of

entrepreneurial classes-theories of entrepreneurship-role of socio-economic environment-

characteristics of entrepreneur-leadership, risk taking, decision-making & business planning.

Scope in tourism. Introduction to entrepreneur and entrepreneurship.

UNIT 2: 08 LECTURES

Opportunity analysis: External environmental analysis (economic, social & technological)-

competitive factors-legal requirements for establishment of a new unit related to tourism & raising

of funds-venture capital sources & documentation required.

UNIT 3: 08 LECTURES

Entrepreneurial Behaviour: Innovation and entrepreneur, entrepreneurial behaviour &

psychological theories.

UNIT 4: 08 LECTURES

Entrepreneurial Development Program (EDP): EDPs & their role, relevance and

achievements-role of Government in organizing EDPs-evolution of EDPs. Social responsibility in

business.

UNIT 5: 10 LECTURES

Role of Entrepreneur: Role of an entrepreneur in economic growth as an innovator, generation

of employment opportunities, complementing economic growth, bringing about social stability &

balanced regional development of industries with emphasis on tourism, foreign earnings etc.


COURSE: GE – PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT (FOR EVEN SEMESTER)

Unit I- 4 lectures

Introduction to bio data, features of a bio data, types of bio data, importance of bio data,

specifications, preparation of bio data.

Unit II- 4 lectures

Group discussion: importance, participation, rules to be followed, listening skills, do’s and don’ts

Personal interview: Self introduction, expressing yourself, understanding the interviewers’ need,

do’s and don’ts

Unit III- 4 lectures

Grooming and hygiene: basic grooming ideas, self-check of grooming, healthy practices.

Unit IV- 6 lectures

Speech on a given topic (extempore speech); presentation Skills; public speaking.

Time Management; Organizational Skills; Stress management; Team Building Skills; Change

management.

Unit V- 4 lectures

Table manners, telephone etiquettes, body language


DEPARTMENT: MICROBIOLOGY

COURSE: GE – MOLECULAR SECRETS OF LIFE (FOR ODD SEMESTER)

Unit 1: Origin of Life:

Formation of life, Concept of Biogenesis and abiogenesis, Miller-Urey experiment, properties of

water, contribution of scientists to the journey of biology, Discovery of microscope and its types.

Theories of evolution, Contribution of Lamarck and Darwin.

Unit 2: Cell structure and function:

Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure. Difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell,

Plant and animal cell, Cell envelop, Cell organelles and their functions. Eukaryotic cycle definition

and its regulation, phases of cell cycle, Cell division and its significance, types of cell division,

Mitosis and meiosis, different stages of cell division.

Unit 3: Biodiversity and classification:

Classification living organisms, nomenclature system, Characteristics of different classes of

organisms, Three domains of life,

Unit 4: Macromolecules of life:

Carbohydrates and sugars, amino acids and proteins, enzymes, Lipids, Nucleic acid (both DNA

and RNA)

Unit 5: Information flow in life:

Concept of gene and chromosome, Replication, Transcription, Translation, Methods of gene

transfer in prokaryotes like Transformation, Transduction and Conjugation, Operon concept,

Mutation.

Unit 6: Metabolic pathways in life:

Carbohydrate metabolism – glycolysis, TCA cycle, oxidative phosphorylation. Amino acid

metabolism and urea cycle, Fatty acid metabolism – β oxidation of saturated and unsaturated

fatty acids, photosynthesis.


COURSE: GE – INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE (FOR EVEN SEMESTER)

Unit 1: History of Development of Forensic Science in India:

Functions of forensic science. Historical aspects of forensic science. Definitions and concepts in

forensic science. Scope of forensic science. Need of forensic science. Basic principles of forensic

science. Frye case and Daubert standard.

Unit 2: Tools and Techniques in Forensic Science:

Branches of forensic science. Forensic science in international perspectives, including set up of

INTERPOL and FBI. Duties of forensic scientists. Data depiction. Report writing.

Unit 3: Organizational set up of Forensic Science Laboratories in India

Hierarchical set up of Central Forensic Science Laboratories, State Forensic Science Laboratories,

Government Examiners of Questioned Documents, Fingerprint Bureaus, National Crime Records

Bureau, Police & Detective Training Schools, Bureau of Police Research & Development,

Directorate of Forensic Science and Mobile Crime Laboratories. Police Academies. Police dogs.

Services of crime laboratories. Basic services and optional services.

Unit 4: Instrumentation:

Sample preparation for chromatographic and spectroscopic evidence. Chromatographic methods.

Fundamental principles and forensic applications of thin layer chromatography, gas

chromatography and liquid chromatography. Spectroscopic methods. Fundamental principles and

forensic applications of Ultravioletvisible spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, atomic absorption

spectroscopy, atomic emission spectroscopy and mass spectroscopy. X-ray spectrometry.

Colorimetric analysis and Lambert-Beer law. Electrophoresis – fundamental principles and

forensic applications. Neutron activation analysis – fundamental principles and forensic

applications.

Unit 5: Basics of Criminology:

Definition, aims and scope. Theories of criminal behavior – classical, positivist, sociological.

Criminal anthropology. Criminal profiling. Understanding modus operandi. Investigative strategy.

Role of media.

Unit 6: Basics of Fingerprinting:

Introduction and history, with special reference to India. Biological basis of fingerprints.

Formation of ridges. Fundamental principles of fingerprinting. Types of fingerprints. Fingerprint

patterns. Fingerprint characters/minutiae. Plain and rolled fingerprints. Classification and

cataloguing of fingerprint record. Automated Fingerprint Identification System. Significance of

poroscopy and edgeoscopy.

Unit 7: Biological Evidence:

Nature and importance of biological evidence. Significance of hair evidence. Transfer, persistence

and recovery of hair evidence. Structure of human hair. Comparison of hair samples. Morphology

and biochemistry of human hair. Comparison of human and animal hair. Types and identification

of microbial organisms of forensic significance. Identification of wood, leaves, pollens and juices

as botanical evidence. Diatoms and their forensic significance.


DEPARTMENT: ECONOMICS

COURSE: GE – ECONOMIC HISTORY OF INDIA (FOR ODD SEMESTER)

Course Description

Using appropriate analytical frameworks, this course reviews major trends in economic indicators

and policy debates in India in the post-Independence period, with particular emphasis on paradigm

shifts and turning points. Given the rapid changes taking place in India, the reading list will have

to be updated annually.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Economic Development since Independence

Major features of the economy at independence; growth and development under different policy

regimes-goals, constraints, institutions and policy framework; an assessment of performance-

sustainability and regional contrasts; structural change, savings and investment.

Unit 2: Population and Human Development

Demographic trends and issues; education; health and malnutrition.

Unit 3; Growth and Distribution

Trends and policies in poverty; inequality and unemployment

Unit 4: Policies and Performance in Agriculture

Growth; productivity; agrarian structure and technology; capital formation; trade; pricing and

procurement.

Unit 4: Policies and Performance in Industry

Growth; productivity; diversification; small scale industries; public sector; competition policy;

foreign investment.

Unit 6: Trends and Performance in Services

Readings:

1. Kaushik Basu, 2009, ―China and India: Idiosyncratic Paths to High Growth, Economic and

Political Weekly, September.

2. Himanshu. 2011, ―Employment Trends in India: A Re-examination, Economic

and Political Weekly, September.

3. Rama Baru et al, 2010, ―Inequities in Access to Health Services in India: Caste,

Class and Region, Economic and Political Weekly, September.

4. Geeta G. Kingdon, 2007, ―The Progress of School Education in India, Oxford

Review of Economic Policy


COURSE: GE – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (FOR EVEN SEMESTER)

Unit 1: Meanings and nature of development – economic growth, redistribution from growth and

capabilities approach to development, Objectives of development, Measures of development –

Purchasing power parity and Per capita income as an index of development, difference between

growth and development, human development index, developing economy – features, Introduction

to concept of sustainable development,

Unit 2: Factors in economic development - Land: Ownership and tenancy system – fixed rent

contract and share cropping, role of agriculture in development, barriers to agricultural

development and land reforms, Labour – Population and Labor force growth, casual and long term

labor, permanent labor market, Capital: Role of capital accumulation in economic development.

Significance of capital-output ratio, role of technology and technological progress, learning,

human capital, Natural Capital & concept of investment.

Unit 3: Population and Development - Concepts of Population: definitions of fertility, mortality,

birthrates, death rates, fertility rate, life expectancy, infant mortality rate, youth dependency ratio.

Theory of demographic transition

Unit 4: Development strategies - Complementarity and Coordination, Poverty Trap of Nurkse and

Big Push theory of Rosenstein-Rodan , Linkages – backward and forward; linkages, policy and

big push,,

Choice of technology and choice of scale (large vs small) and criteria for investment, Gains from

trade, sustainable development strategies.

Unit 5: Development in a Labour surplus economy - The concept of economic dualism, Disguised

Unemployment, The Informal Sector, Rural-urban migration of labour – Harris-Todaro model,

development in natural resource rich contest

Unit 6: Development, Inequality and poverty - Meaning of inequality, inequality measures, Lorenz

Curve, Range, Coefficient of variation, Gini-coefficient, Kuznet’s Inverted U hypothesis. Poverty,

relative and absolute deprivation with respect to income, Poverty line, Poverty measures – Head

count ratio, Poverty gap ratio, Income gap ratio, Human Poverty Index. Social dimensions of

poverty – rural poverty, women and ethnic minorities and indigenous populations

References:

Development Economics Debraj Ray

Development Economics Hayami


DEPARTMENT: CHEMISTRY

COURSE: GE – FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY (FOR ODD SEMESTER)

Unit 1: Basic concepts of Organic Chemistry

Fundamentals and Applications:

Basic Organic Chemistry Concepts: introduction to organic molecules and functional groups

understanding organic reactions, atomic orbitals, hybridization, orbital representation of methane,

ethane, ethyne and benzene.

Polarity of bonds: Inductive, resonance and steric effects hyper conjugation, and their influence

on acidity and basicity of organic compounds.

Green Chemistry introduction and principles.

Unit 2: Basic concepts of Physical Chemistry

Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics: Equilibrium, State Functions, Temperature, Equations of State.

First Law of Thermodynamics: Work, Heat, Internal Energy, Heat Capacity, Concept of Enthalpy.

Open thermodynamics.

Solutions: Molarity, Normality, Partial Molar Quantities, Ideal Solutions, Non Ideal Solutions,

Electrolytes, Ionic activity and the Debye Huckel Theory, Colligative properties.

Reaction Kinetics: Reaction Rates, Rate Laws, Application.

Unit 3: Basic concepts of Inorganic Chemistry

Atomic Structure & Study of matter:

Study of matter – its properties and behavior; Atomic Structure: Discovery of Electron by J J

Thomson, Bohr’s Theory, De Broglie Hypothesis, Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle.


COURSE: GE – STEREOCHEMISTRY AND CONFORMATION (FOR EVEN

SEMESTER)

Unit 1: Stereochemistry

Introduction, Chirality, Concepts of Isomerism, Types of Isomerism: Structural and Stereoisomerism.

(R) and (S) Nomenclature of asymmetric carbon atoms.

Optical Isomerism or Enantiomerism, Optical Activity.

Biological discrimination of enantiomers.

Racemic mixtures, Enantiomeric excess, Optical purity.

Fischer Projections and their use.

Diastereomers, stereochemistry of molecules with two or more asymmetric carbons.

Geometrical isomerism: cis–trans and, syn-anti isomerism and E/Z notations.

Unit 2 - Conformation

Cycloalkanes and Conformational Isomerism,

Conformational analysis of ethane and n-butane,

Conformation analysis of alkanes: Relative stability, Axial and Equatorial bonds.

Energy diagrams of cyclohexane: Chair, Boat and Twist boat forms; Relative stability with energy

diagrams.


DEPARTMENT: PHYSICS

COURSE: GE – WHERE DO YOU LIVE? A JOURNEY THOUGH OUR GORGEOUS

UNIVERSE (FOR ODD SEMESTER)

Unit 1: Radiation from stars: spectral lines and their formation; stellar atmosphere.

Unit 2: Telescopes and other detectors.

Unit 3: Special relativity - Basic ideas.

Unit 4: Stellar parameters; Binary stars.

Unit 5: Main sequence stars and their structure; Nuclear processes in stars; End points of stellar

evolution; White dwarfs, Neutron stars and Black holes.

Unit 6: Interstellar medium and star formation.

Unit 7: Cluster of stars.

Unit 8: Galaxies.

Unit 9: Universe on large scale: an overview.

Unit 10: Cosmological moles for a homogeneous and isotropic universe.

Unit 11: Early Universe.

References:

1. The Physical Universe: an introduction to Astronomy - Frank H. Shu

2. Cosmos - Carl Sagan

3. Fundamental Astronomy - H. Karttunen et. al


COURSE: GE – HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE (FOR EVEN

SEMESTER)

Unit 1: What is Science?

Unit 2: Scientific Reasoning.

Unit 3: Explanation in Science.

Unit 4: Realism and Anti-realism.

Unit 5: Scientific change and Scientific evolution.

Unit 6: Philosophical problems in physics, biology and psychology.

Unit 7: Science and its critics.

Unit 8: Conclusions.

References:

1. Science order and creativity -D. Bohm and D. Peat

2. Understanding Philosophy of Science - J. Ladyman

3. Philosophy of Science: A Contemporary introduction - A. Rosenberg


DEPPARTMENT: MANAGEMENT

COURSE: GE - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (FOR ODD SEMESTER)

1) Organization- the concept.

2) Human behavior- concepts and practice.

3) Leadership and leadership styles.

4) Motivation- theory and practice.

5) Communication.

6) Individual and Group dynamics.

7) OB and decision making.

8) Presentation and case studies.

COURSE: GE - BUSINESS STRATEGY (FOR EVEN SEMESTER)

1) Concept of business strategy- reactive, preactive and proactive strategies.

2) McKinsey 7S framework.

3) Impact of environment in strategy formulation.

4) Mega, Micro and relevant environment.

5) The strategic management pyramid.

6) Swot analysis.

7) BCG growth share matrix.


SKILL ENHANCEMENT

COURSE (SEC)


Course: SEC1 – Mentored Seminar I

Credit: 1 (1L-0T-0P)

In this course, every student has to prepare presentations during the first semester under the

guidance of any faculty of the department who will mentor the student’s work. The students are

taught how to prepare a presentation, how to deliver seminar and to make them comfortable in

answering the questions asked to them during the interactive session. At the end of the semester,

the student has to deliver a lecture on a specific topic.


Course: SEC2 – Mentored Seminar II


In this course, every student has to prepare presentations during the second semester under the






Course: SEC3 – Mentored Seminar III


In this course, every student has to prepare presentations during the third semester under the






Course: SEC4 – Mentored Seminar IV


In this course, every student has to prepare presentations during the fourth semester under the






ABILITY ENHANCEMENT

COMPULSORY COURSES

(AECC)


Course: AECC1 – Communicative English


Component: Theory Unit 1 - Functional grammar Tenses: basic forms and use; sentence formation; common errors; parts of speech, direct and

reported speech structures and voices

Unit 2 - Letter Writing Job application; business letter; editorial letter; email

Unit 3 - Essay Writing Overall argument; consistent logic; main points; paragraphs; introduction & conclusion

Unit 4 - Report Writing Manuscript; memo

Unit 5 - Precis Writing Understanding main points; inculcating precision; reducing to basics

Unit 6 - Note Making

Unit 7 - Other Kinds of Texts Notice; Circular; Agenda; Minutes

Unit 8 - Presentation Skills Soft skills; relevance of content; knowledge and confidence

Unit 9 - Group Discussion The basic structure of GD's; workshops to develop participation and team-work skills

Unit 10 - Role play What is 'role play'? identifying and understanding one's role; workshops

Unit 11 - Developing Interview Skills The "Do's & Don'ts" of Interviews; verbal proficiency; personality development; mock-interviews

References:

Nilanjana Gupta - Communicate with Confidence (Anthem Press, 2011)

Barun Mitra - Effective Technical Communication: Guide for Scientists and Engineers (OUP,

2006)


Course: AECC2 – Environmental Science


Component: Theory

Unit 1: Environment and its components:

Definition, Geographical distribution of environment, Environmental chemistry, Atmosphere and

its composition.

Unit 2: Forest resources:

Use and over exploitation, deforestation, timber extraction, mining, dams and their effects on

forests, tribal people.

Unit 3: Water resources:

Use and over-utilization of surface and ground water, floods, drought, conflicts over water,

dams- benefits and problems.

Unit 4: Food resources:

World food problems, changes caused by agriculture and over-grazing, effects of modern

agriculture, fertilizer and pesticides, water logging, salinity.

Unit 5: Energy resources:

Growing energy needs, renewable and non-renewable energy resources, use of alternative energy

sources.

Unit 6: Land resources:

Land as a resource, land degradation, man induced landslides, soil erosion and desertification.

Unit 7: Ecosystem, Biodiversity and its Conservation:

Concept of ecosystem, structure and function of ecosystem, Energy flow, Bio-geological cycles,

Introduction to biodiversity, genetic diversity, species diversity, ecological diversity,

Biogeographical classification of India, Biodiversity Hot-spots, conservation of biodiversity.

Unit 8: Environmental Pollution:

Definition, cause and effect of pollution, Control measures of pollution, Air pollution, Water

pollution, Soil pollution, Noise pollution, Solid waste management, Disaster management, role of

the society to control pollution.

Unit 9: Environmental issues, Laws and ethics:

Water conservation, climate change: cause and effect, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer

depletion, hazardous material industries, Wasteland reclamation, Environment protection act, Air

(prevention and control of pollution) act, Water (prevention and control of pollution) act, Wildlife

protection act, Forest conservation act, issues involved in enforcement of environment legislation,

Public awareness.


UNIVERSITY SPECIFIED

COURSE (USC)


Course: USC1 – Foreign Language –I (German)


Component: Theory

Lesson 1

Speech acts:

Greetings and farewells

1st, 2nd and 3rd person introduction.

Speaking about other persons

Numbers till 20

Exchanging telephone numbers and E-mail addresses.

How to spell a word?

Speaking about countries and languages.

Grammar: W-Questions and declarative sentences, personal pronouns- I.

Vocabulary: Numbers, countries and languages.

Lesson 2:

Speech acts:

Speaking about hobbies.

Weekdays and weekends.

Speaking about work, profession and working hours.

Numbers above 20

Seasons

Making profiles on the internet

Grammar: Definitive articles, verbs and personal pronouns-II, yes/no questions, plurals, verbs

'haben’ and ‘sein’.

Vocabulary: Hobbies, Days of the week, numbers from 20, months of the year, seasons

Lesson 3

Speech acts:

To name places and buildings

To ask questions about places

Picture stories

To enquire about things

Transportation

Concept of international words

Grammar: Articles for nouns, definite articles, indefinite articles, negative articles, imperative

sentences.

Vocabulary: Places and buildings, transportation, directions.


Course: USC1 – Foreign Language –I (Spanish)


Component: Theory

1. Introduction, Alphabets

2. Vocabulary (Relatives, Fruits, Flowers, Colours, Food, Dress, Days of Week, Month,

year etc.)

3. Numbers

4. Noun

5. Subject Pronoun

6. Indicative Mood

7. Verbs: - Regular

8. Verbs Irregular: - Ser, Estar, Tener, Haber, poder, poner etc.

9. Verbs Irregular: - Stem Changing (e to ie), (e to i), (o to ue)

10. Adjective: -Regular Comparative and Superlative

11. Reflexive Verb

12. Object Pronoun

13. Preposition

14. Demonstrative Adjective

15. Possesive Adjective

16. Possesive Pronoun

17. Por and Para

18. Past Tense: - Preterite

19. Audio

20. Conversation


Course: USC1 – Foreign Language I (Japanese)


Component: Theory:

a. Course Title: Japanese Language Course

b. Learning Objectives:

Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the

satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.

Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details

such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.

Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is

prepared to help.

Text Books:

① Marugoto: Japanese language and culture Starter A1 Coursebook for communicative

language competences (Goyal Publisher & Distributer Pvt Ltd. New Delhi)

② Marugoto: Japanese language and culture Starter A1 Coursebook for communicative

language activities (Goyal Publisher & Distributer Pvt Ltd. New Delhi)

1. Japanese Script & Greetings

Hiragana (Japanese Native Script)

Katakana (Foreign Script)

Kanji

Exchange greetings in Japanese

2. Japanese Vocabulary

Country Names, Languages, Occupations, Family, People, Numbers

Food, Drinks, Food for Lunch, Easting Places

Home, Furniture, Places to visit Near buy, Rooms, Things in the room

Daily routines, Time, Free-time activities, Places, Calendar

3. Basic Conversation & Grammar

4. Listening, Reading and Writing activities in Japanese

Self-introduction

My Family

Favorite Food

My family's breakfast

My breakfast, My lunch

My home, My room

My daily life

My week's schedule


Course: USC2 – Foreign Language II (German)


Component: Theory

Lesson 4:

Speech acts: Talk about food, planning a shopping, conversations during shipping, conversations

in a Restaurant, understanding texts with W-Questions.

Grammar: Positions in a sentence, sentence structure, ‘Akkusativ’ and 'Akkusativ'-verbs.

Vocabulary: meals, groceries, beverages, shops and businesses.

Lesson 5:

Speech acts: Understanding of time and to call, informations with date and time, talking about

family, planning an appointment, to apologise for delay, cancellation of an appointment over the

telephone.

Grammar: Informations with date and time with prepositions 'um’, 'am’, 'von’……. ‘bis’,

possessive articles, Modal verbs,

Vocabulary: Daily routine, time, family.

Lesson 6:

Speech acts: Planning something together, to speak about birthdays, to receive and send

invitations, talk about events, finding of particular informations in a text.

Grammar: separable verbs, preposition 'für’ for ‘Akkusativ’, personal pronouns, past tense of

'haben’ and 'sein’.

Vocabularies: Hobbies, food, beverages, passion and events


Course: USC2 – Foreign Language II (Spanish)


Component: Theory

1. Gustar , Encantar, Doler Verb

2. Some More irregular Verbs- Saber , Conocer , querer, hacer etc

3. Past Tense:- Preterite indefinido

4. Audio

5. Conversation

6. Comprehension

7. Picture description

8. Letter Writing

9. Paragraph Writing

10. Form Filling


Course: USC2 – Foreign Language II (Japanese)


Component: Theory

a. Course Title: Japanese Language Course

b. Learning Objectives:

Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the

satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.

Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details

such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.

Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is

prepared to help.

d. Text Books:

① Marugoto: Japanese language and culture Starter A1 Coursebook for communicative

language competences (Goyal Publisher & Distributer Pvt Ltd. New Delhi)

② Marugoto: Japanese language and culture Starter A1 Coursebook for communicative

language activities (Goyal Publisher & Distributer Pvt Ltd. New Delhi)

1. Japanese Script

Kanji

2. Japanese Vocabulary

Hobbies (sports, films, music, etc.), Places, Events, Calendar

Transport, Places in Town, Locations

Souvenirs, Counting Numbers, Clothes, Prices

Holiday activities

3. Conversation & Grammar

4. Listening, Reading and Writing activities in Japanese

My hobby

My town

My shopping last week

Clothes that I like

My Holiday trip

Experiences in Japan

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