Msc chemistry programme
Programme Specific Outcomes
PSO 1 : Develop a better understanding of the current chemical principles,
methods and theories with the ability to critically analyse at an advanced
level.
PSO 2 : Acquire solid knowledge of classical and modern experimental
techniques and interpretation of results; thereby acquire the ability to plan and
carry out independent projects.
PSO 3 : Develop the qualities of time management and organization, planning and executing experiments.
PSO 4 : Have a good level of awareness of the problems associated with
health, safety and environment.
PSO 5 : Understand how chemistry relates to the real world and be able to
communicate their understanding of chemical principles to a lay audience and
as well apply the knowledge when situation warrants.
PSO 6 : Learn to search scientific literature and databases, extract and retrieve the required information and apply it in an appropriate manner.
PSO 7 : Demonstrate proficiency in undertaking individual and/or team-based laboratory investigations using appropriate apparatus and safe laboratory practices.
PSO 8 : Develop analytical solutions to a diversity of chemical problems
identified from application contexts; critically analyse and interpret qualitative
& quantitative chemical information’s.
PSO 9 : Set the scene to make use of the wide range of career options open to chemistry graduates.
SEMESTER 1:
CH 211 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Course outcome
Employ crystal field theory in analysing the splitting of d orbitals in octahedral, tetragonal, square planar, tetrahedral, trigonal bipyramidal and square pyramidal fields, calculate crystal field stabilization energy and interpret octahedral site stabilization energy.
Apply jahn-teller theorem and demonstrate evidence for jt effect, static and dynamic jt effect.
Illustrate mot for octahedral and tetrahedral complexes with and without pi bonds and construct mo diagrams.
Critically evaluate data from a variety of analytical chemistry techniques and apply knowledge of the statistical analysis of data.
Apply tg, dta and dsc in the study of metal complexes.
Explain the functioning of the frontier materials in inorganic chemistry like solid electrolytes, solid oxide fuel cells, rechargeable battery materials, molecular materials and fullerides.
Explain the preparation, properties and structure of isopoly acids of mo, w and v and heteropoly acids of mo and w
Explain preparation and properties of xenon fluorides, and noble gas compounds, aluminosilicates, zeolites and silicones and identify the importance of shape selectivity.
Identify the chemical processes occurring naturally in earth’s atmospheric, aquatic and soil environments and evaluates the impacts of human perturbations to these processes.
SEMESTER 1:
CH 212 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Course outcome
Write down the iupac name of polycyclic, spirocyclic and heterocyclic compounds
and draw the structures from the iupac name of these compounds.
Determine r and s, p and m, e and z configuration of compounds with chiral centres, biphenyls, allenes, spiranes and draw the configurations in dash and wedge formula, or zig –zag configurations.
Detect prochirality in a compound and explain relevance of prochirality .
Explain chiral centre, chiral axis and chiral plane with examples, stability of
conformations, stereoselective and stereospecific reactions.
Calculate cotton effect of a compound from its structure and configuration.
Explain different methods for generation of free radical and different types of free radical reactions- predict the products in a free radical reaction.
Describe different types mechanism of substitution, elimination, hydrolysis and addition reactions.
Differentiate the rate, mechanism and stereochemistry influenced by solvent, substrate structure, intermediate stability.
Predict the products or reactants or reagents in selected types of reactions.
Design the mechanism of selected reactions.
Understand how chemistry relates to the real world and be able to communicate their understanding of chemical principles to a lay audience and as well apply the knowledge when situation warrants.
Learn to search scientific literature and databases, extract and retrieve the required information and apply it in an appropriate manner.
SEMESTER 1: CH 213 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I
Course outcome
Outline the development of quantum mechanics and its tools and apply them in determining the wave functions and energies of moving particles.
Recognize the nature of adsorption and propose theories and choose theoretical and instrumental methods of measurements of surface property.
Understand theory and mechanism of catalytic action.
Correlate thermodynamic properties and apply them in systems.
Understand theories, mechanism and, kinetics of reactions and solve numerical problems.
Identify point groups and construct character table and predict hybridisation and spectral properties of molecules
Develop analytical solutions to a diversity of chemical problems identified from application contexts; critically analyse and interpret qualitative & quantitative chemical informations.
Learn theoretical as well as practical aspects of physical chemistry in various applications
SEMESTER 1:
CH 214 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY PRACTICALS I
Course outcome
Interpret data from an experiment, including the construction of appropriate graphs and the evaluation of errors.
Estimate volumetrically the concentration of zn, mg and ni using edta and the volumetric estimation of fe.
Estimate volumetrically the hardness of water and concentration of ca in water samples using edta.
Estimate colorimetrically the concentration of chromium – (using diphenyl
carbazide), iron (using thioglycollic acid), iron (using thiocyanate), manganese
(using potassium periodate), nickel (using dimethyl glyoxime).
Carry out the preparation of the metal complexes potassium trioxalatochromate (iii), tetraammoniumcopper (ii) sulphate, hexamminecobalt (iii) chloride.
Record the uv spectra, ir spectra, magnetic susceptibility, tg, dta and xrd of the complexes prepared.
SEMESTER 1:
CH 215 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY PRACTICALS I
Course outcome
Interpret data from an experiment, including the construction of appropriate graphs and the evaluation of errors.
Determine the correct method for separation of a binary mixture and make the separated compounds in pure form.
Develop thin layer chromatogram of a compound and determine its purity.
Separate two compounds by column chromatography.
Differentiate the products by spectroscopic methods.
Solve gc ms and lc ms of a compound to ascertain purity and identity, apply the basic principles
To employ green chemical principles in the synthesis of organic compounds
SEMESTER 1:
CH 216 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY PRACTICALS I
Course outcome
Construct the freundlich and langmuir isotherms for adsorption of acetic/oxalic acid on active charcoal/ alumina and determine the concentration of acetic/ oxalic acid
Determine the rate constant, arrhenius parameters, rate constant and concentration using kinetics
Construct the ternary phase diagram of acetic acid chloroform-water system and out the procedure in an unfamiliar situation to find out the composition of given homogeneous mixture.
Construct the tie-line in the ternary phase diagram of acetic acid chloroform-water system
Determine distribution coefficient using distribution law.
Determine the equilibrium constant employing the distribution law.
Determine the coordination number of cu2+ in copper- ap 7, 8 [19] ammonia complex.
Determine kf of solid solvent, molar mass of non-volatile solute, mass of solvent and composition of given solution
Determine kt of salt hydrate, molar mass of solute, mass of salt hydrate and
composition of given solution.
Determine surface tension and parachor of liquids.
Determine the concentration of given strong acid/alkali.
Determine the heat of ionisation of acetic acid.
To construct the phase diagram and determine the composition of an unknown mixture
To ascertain the relationship between surface tension with concentration of a liquid and use this to find out the composition of given homogeneous mixture.
Determine the heat of displacement of cu2+ by zn.
SEMESTER 2:
CH 221 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Course outcome
Obtain the term symbols of dn system and determine the splitting of terms in weak and strong octahedral and tetrahedral fields
Explain the correlation diagrams for dn and d10-n ions in octahedral and tetrahedral fields and interprets electronic spectra of complexes.
Relates crystalline structure to x-ray diffraction data and the reciprocal lattice and explains the diffraction methods
Explains crystal defects .
Elaborates the structure of selected compounds of ax, ax2, amx2, abx3 and spinels.
Explains the electronic structure of solids using free electron theory and band theory.
Understands the differences in semiconductor and dielectric materials and their electrical and optical properties
Explain the structure and reactions of s–n, p–n, b–n, s– p compounds and boron hydrides.
Analyse the topological approach to boron hydride structure and estimates styx numbers and apply wade’s rules in borane and carboranes.
Identify the electronic configurations and term symbols of lanthanides and actinides.
Sketches the shapes of f orbital and shows their splitting in cubic ligand field.
Apply magnetic measurements in the determination of structure of transition metal complexes.
Elaborates the importance of the beach sands of kerala and their important
components.
SEMESTER 2:
CH222 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Course outcome
Discuss the fundamentals, operating principles and instrumentation of separation techniques.
Differentiate the principle and applications of phase transfer catalysis with examples.
Explain the hammet parameters of reaction and design an experiment to confirm the mechanism of a reaction.
Understand that the outcomes of pericyclic reactions may be understood in terms of frontier orbital interactions, correlation diagram, mobius and huckel approach.
Recall and define the various types of pericyclic reaction; define such terms as ‘conrotatory’, ‘suprafacial’.
State the synthetic importance of the above cycloaddition and rearrangement reactions, and give disconnections of target compounds corresponding to these reactions.
Describe the fate of excited molecule based on jabolonoski diagram, predict the course of an organic photochemical reaction and identify the product with the type of functional group.
Describe the various methods of determining reaction mechanisms and basic thermodynamic principles of organic reactions.
Identify different types of rearrangement reactions, determine the product of the reaction applying migratory aptitude, and reproduce the evidences for the mechanism of the reaction.
Predict and rationalise the outcomes of pericyclic reactions including
stereospecificity, regioselectivity, and stereoselectivity.
SEMESTER 2 :CH 223 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II
Course outcome
Apply quantum mechanical principles in solving both real and imaginary spherical harmonics systems-multi electron systems and analyse spectral lines.
Predict likely spectral characteristics of given molecular species, and be able to rationalise those characteristics on the basis of structural and electronic arguments.
Understand and apply of theories of heat capacity.
Understand theories of electrolytes and electrochemical reactions.
Ascertain the application of electrochemistry in industrial fields.
Acquire skill in solving numerical problems.
To understand the physical and chemical principles that underlie molecular structure determination techniques like microwave, vibrational, raman and electronic
spectroscopy.
Acquire knowledge of basics of statistical mechanics and compare statistical
methods.
Understand the theories and applications behind various types of analytical
techniques in electrochemistry
SEMESTER 3 :
CH 231 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY III
Course outcome
Examine the bonding in simple and polynuclear carbonyls with and without bridging and complexes with linear π donor ligands.
Explain the structure and bonding of ferrocene and dibenzene chromium with the help of mo theory.
Contrasts the thermodynamic and kinetic stability of complexes, analyses the factors affecting stability of complexes and explains the methods of determining stability constants.
Classifies ligand substitution reactions and explains its kinetics and various
mechanisms.
Explain the principles of spectroscopic methods employed in inorganic chemistry and their applications in the study of metal complexes.
Demonstrate a knowledge of fundamental aspects of the structure of the nucleus, radioactive decay, nuclear reactions, counting techniques.
Evaluate the role of nuclear chemistry to find the most suitable measures,
administrative methods and industrial solutions to ensure sustainable use of the world’s nuclear resources.
Demonstrate knowledge of advanced content in the areas of inorganic chemistry such as in organometallic compounds, bioinorganic compounds, spectroscopic methods in inorganic chemistry and nuclear chemistry.
Understand fundamental reaction types and mechanisms in organometallics and to employ them to understand selected catalytic processes in industry.
Analyze the chemical and physical properties of metal ions responsible for their biochemical action as well as the techniques frequently used in bioinorganic chemistry such as oxygen transport, e-transfer, communication, catalysis, transport, storage etc
SEMESTER 3 :
CH 232 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY III
Course outcome
Describe and explain the physical and chemical principles that underlie molecular structure determination techniques such as uv-visible, ir, mass and nmr spectroscopy.
Calculate λmax of a compound, apply ir frequency table to determine the functional groups present in the molecule, interpret mass spectrum of compound from fragmentation.
Devise a 2 d nmr of a compound based on learned principles and solve the structure of a compound based on nmr data.
Discuss organic transformations with organometallic compounds and predict the products of the reactions.
Propose the retro synthetic pathways to a variety of molecules
Propose mechanisms for chemical reactions, given starting materials, reagents, conditions, and/or products.
Devise combinatorial method to create a library of compounds.
Give examples of stereoselective, regioselective and chemoselective reductions and oxidations.
Apply knowledge of molecular structure determination using uv-visible, ir, mass and nmr spectroscopic techniques to identify and/or characterise chemical compounds from experimental data.
Compare the reactions and mechanism and determine the products of a selected set of reactions
Predict likely spectral characteristics of given molecular species; solve the structures of unknown molecules using appropriate spectroscopic techniques
SEMESTER 3 :
CH 233 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY III
Course outcome
Compare molecular orbital theory and valence bond theory.
Understand the properties of gases and liquids and the nature of the intermolecular forces in them.
Describe the principle behind the determination of surface tension and coefficient of viscosity.
Understand the quantum mechanical and non-quantum mechanical methods in computational chemistry, potential energy surface and basis functions.
Write the z matrix of simple molecules.
Acquire skill in solving numerical problems
Understand the theories of chemical bonding and their application with help of approximate methods predict the nature of orbitals and molecular spectra.
Describe and explain the physical and chemical principles that underlie molecular structure determination techniques like nmr, esr, mossbauer, nqr and pes spectroscopy.
Judge the degrees of freedom of systems and understand theories of irreversible thermodynamic systems.
SEMESTER 3 :
CH 234 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY PRACTICALS – II
Course outcome
Interpret data from an experiment, including the construction of appropriate graphs and the evaluation of errors.
Perform cod, bod, do, tds analysis.
Analyse the xrd of simple substances.
Interpret tg and dta curves.
Predict likely spectral characteristics of given metal complexes solve the structures of unknown metal complexes using appropriate spectroscopic techniques and magnetic measurements.
Estimate a simple mixture of ions (involving quantitative separation) by volumetric and gravimetric methods.
To perform water analysis using different parameters
SEMESTER 3 :CH 235 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY PRACTICALS – II
Course outcome
Interpret data from an experiment, including the construction of appropriate graphs and the evaluation of errors.
Develop paper chromatogram of a compound and determine its purity
Estimate quantitatively the aniline, phenol, glucose, ascorbic acid and aspirin in a sample
Analyse calorimetrically paracetamol, protein and ascorbic acid
Predict likely spectral characteristics of given molecular species; solve the structures of unknown molecules using appropriate spectroscopic techniques
To estimate organic compounds using both qualitative and quantitative methods
Use green chemical principles in the synthesis
SEMESTER 3 : CH 236 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY PRACTICALS – II
Course outcome
Verify onsager equation and kohlraush’s law conductometrically .
Determine the viscosity of liquid mixtures and use this in determining the
concentration of a component in a mixture.
Interpret data from an experiment, including the construction of appropriate graphs and the evaluation of errors.
Determine the strength of strong/ weak acids by conductometric titrations.
Determine the activity and activity coefficient of electrolyte.
Determine the concentration of a solution potentiometrically or ph metrically.
Employ spectrophotometry in determining unknown concentration.
Determine the concentration of a liquid mixture using a refractometer .
Determine the unknown concentration of a given glucose solution.
SEMESTER 4:
CH 241 CHEMISTRY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS
Course outcome
Understand and apply characterization tools for analysing nano structures.
Outline and recognize the types of polymerization, kinetics and mechanisms.
Discuss the synthesis and applications of selected classes of speciality polymers.
Distinguish the types and important applications of smart materials.
Understand the stereochemical aspects and methods for the determination of molecular weights of polymers
Understand dimensions, synthesis, physicochemical properties of nanomaterials and its applications.
SEMESTER 4:
CH 242 (B) ORGANIC CHEMISTRY IV
Course outcome
Define secondary metabolites from plants and animals
Explain the biosynthesis of terpenes and sterols, illustrate the structural elucidation and synthesis of natural products.
List the forces involved in molecular recognition and recognize molecular receptors.
Discuss the methods of creating combinatorial libraries and its processing to locate lead molecule.
Construct a solid phase synthesis of tripeptide from any three aminoacids, explain protection, deprotection and automated synthesis of peptides and nucleotides.
Describe twelve principles green chemistry.
Quote molecular recognition events in biological systems.
Explain the various stages in drug development process, and outline the synthesis of drugs such as paracetamol, phenobarbital, diazepam etc
Illustrate reactions in which green chemistry principles are applied and calculate atom economy.
SEMESTER 4:
CH 243 (A) DISSERTATION
Course outcomes
Present information, articulate arguments and conclusions, in a variety of modes, to audiences in their field of research
Develop an understanding of the requirements to undertake independent research in a chemistry field.
Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between scientific research and the progress of new knowledge in a global scenario.
As part of a team or individually, design, conduct, analyse and interpret results of an experiment, and effectively communicate these in written reports and other formats
Demonstrate an advanced theoretical and technical knowledge of chemistry as a creative endeavour; analyse, interpret and critically evaluate scientific information.
SEMESTER 4:CH 243 (B) VISIT TO R & D CENTRE
Course outcomes
Understand the relevance of independent supervised research in a chemistry field and the need of well-developed judgement, adaptability and accountability as a practitioner or learner