BSc Chemistry – Programme Outcome

P.G. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY & RESEARCH CENTRE

SANATANA DHARMA COLLEGE, ALAPPUZHA

BSc Chemistry Programme outcome

 Develop scientific outlook scientific attitude and scientific temper
 Develop research attitude and adopt scientific method of identifying, analyzing and solving research problems in an innovative way
 Apply physical and mathematical theories and principles in the context of chemical science
 Use chemistry related soft wares for drawing structure and plotting graphs
 Use instruments- potentiometer, conductometer, pH meter and colorimeter.
 Acquire skill in safe handling of chemicals including hazardous materials.
 Identify the ingredients in household chemicals, use them in a critical way
 Predict analytical procedures, compare experimental, theoretical and graphical methods of analysis
 Predict reaction mechanism in organic reactions
 Understand the terms, concepts, methods, principles and experimental techniques of physical, organic, inorganic and analytical chemistry
 Develop critical thinking and adopt healthier attitudes towards individual,
community and culture through the course of Chemistry
 Become cautious about environmental aspects and impact of chemicals in soil, water and air and adopt eco-friendly approach in all frontiers of life
 Become responsible in consumption of natural resources and adopt measures for sustainable development.
 Visit Chemical factories and industries with scientific curiosity
 Develop writing skills and presentation skills using audio visual aids
 Compare and share knowledge in an interdisciplinary manner
 Inculcate spirit of originality, novelty, and necessity in scientific research
 Contribute to the academic and industrial requirements of the society
 Get motivated to higher studies – PG Degree in different branches of Chemistry, B.Ed Degree in Physical Science, and job opportunities in industrial and non industrial sectors
 Adopt safer life skills in a human friendly and eco-friendly way
Semester 1:

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I

Course code CH 1141

Number of credits: 2
Course Outcomes

 Discuss the course of development of structure of atom.
 Apply rules for filling electrons in classifying elements into s, p,d and f blocks
 Define various scales of electronegativities and their applications
 Define Effective nuclear charge and Slater’s rules
 Discuss about diagonal relationship and anomalous behaviour of hydrogen and other first element in each group.
 Correlate and predict general properties of s and p block elements based on their electronic configuration.
 Realise applications of s and p block elements in sustainable and renewable energy sources.
 Define various concepts of acids and bases.
 Understand reactions in non aqueous solvents.
 Realise various causes, effects and control measures of environmental pollution.
 Review national movements for environmental protection.

Semester 2:

CHEMISTRY –ITS ORIGIN, METHODOLOGY AND IMPACTS
Course code CH 1221

Number of credits: 2
Course Outcomes

 Appreciate the development of scientific theories through years with specific
examples
 Develop curiosity and scientific attitude towards the application of chemistry in
daily life
 Outline a procedure for experimentation
 Appraise the current development in Chemistry
 Identify the common ingredients of house hold synthetic products
 Discriminate and classify chemicals used as drugs,explosives,
 Get motivated in visiting chemical Industries
 Adopt safety measures in handling chemicals
 Draw titration curves and explain theory of volumetric titrations
 Select suitable indicators for acid base titration knowing the theories of acid base
titration and indicators
 Develop computational skills
 Discuss separation techniques of filtration and chromatographic techniques

Semester 3:

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

Course code CH 1341

Number of credits: 3
Course Outcomes

 Understand various theories of chemical bonding and their limitations.
 Predict stability of atoms and the nature of bonding between atoms.
 Discuss various applications of intermolecular interactions
 Understand chemistry of glass, silicates and silicones
 Discuss chemistry of Boron compounds, oxyacids and oxides of Phosphorous
 Understand refractory carbides, nitrides, borides and silicides.
 Describe various types of halogen compounds.
 Understand chemistry of noble gas
 Understand inorganic polymers and their applications.
 Distinguish between types of nuclear reactions.
 Describe measurement of radioactivity.
 Discuss applications of radioactivity in various fields.
 Understand introductory concepts of nanochemistry
 Suggest methods of synthesizing nano materials.
 Appreciate the variety of applications of nanomaterials.

Semester 4:

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I

Course code CH 1441

Number of credits: 3
Course Outcomes

 Recall the fundamentals of organic chemistry.
 Apply the electron displacement effects to compare acidity, basicity
and stability of organic compounds/intermediates.
 Judge the reaction mechanism of substitution and elimination on the basis of the structure of alkyl halides.
 Summarise the chemistry of reaction intermediates.
 Discuss optical, geometrical and conformational isomerism of organic
compounds.
 Use CIP rules to predict the configuration of organic compounds
 Differentiate photochemical and thermal reactions.
 Discuss theory of colour and constitution and the method of synthesis of dyes
 Explain aromaticity, orientation effect and mechanism of aromatic electrophilic substitution.
 Demonstrate the method of determination of reaction mechanism.

Semester 5:

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I

Course code CH 1541

Number of credits: 4
Course Outcomes

 Identify, compare and explain the properties and behaviour of ideal and
real gases, knowing kinetic theory of gases and different types of molecular
velocities and collision properties.
 Perform numerical problems of gases under a set of conditions
 Differentiate between amorphous and crystalline solids, Understand anisotropy, symmetry and types of crystals, X- ray diffraction methods of study of crystal structure, identify the imperfections in crystals
 Understand the physical aspects of surface tension and viscosity of liquids and the basics of liquid crystals and their applications
 Representation of lattice planes and calculation of interplanar spacing,
draw the crystal structures of NaCl and CsCl
 Recalling the basic concepts of solutions, concentration terms, Raoult’s law and colligative properties
 Determination of colligative properties and molecular mass of solute
 Understand the working principle Electro-Chemical cells
 Design and Determine the potentials of electro-chemical systems
 Assess the nature of electrolytes in terms of dissociation and ionic conductance of electrolytes in terms of mobility of ions

Semester 5:

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY III

Course code CH 1542

Number of credits: 4
Course Outcomes

 Discuss the electronic configuration and related properties of transition elements and inner transition elements
 Understand preparation of selected transition metal compounds, lanthanides and actinides
 Compare lanthanide and actinide contraction and their consequences.
 Name coordination complexes,organometallics, discuss their properties and bonding
 Understand stability of complexes and factors affecting stability
 Discribe isomerism in coordination compounds
 Discuss spectrochemical series, CFSE and their consequences
 Correlate geometry , stability and Jahn Teller effect and its causes
 Discuss reaction mechanisms and applications of coordination compounds
 Name and Classify organometallic compounds
 Discuss preparation and properties and bonding of carbonyls
 Identify the role of organometallic compounds in organic synthesis
 Discuss the role of inorganic ions in biological systems and biochemistry of
haemoglobin, myoglobin, cytochromes, iron sulphur proteins
 Discuss various bioinorganic processes like photosynthesis, working of sodium potassium pump, etc
 Discribe various aspects of metallurgy,and instrumental methods of analyses viz., spectrophotometric methods, thermal methods and tools available to measure nanomaterials

Semester 5:

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

Course code CH 1543

Number of credits: 4
Course Outcomes

 Describe the preparation of hydroxy, carbonyl & amino compounds, carboxylic
acids and organo Mg, Li & Zn compounds.
 Distinguish primary, secondary & tertiary alocohols and amines.
 Write reaction steps in ascending & descending of alcohol and aliphatic acid series, interconversion of aldose and ketose, chain lengthening and shortening of aldoses.
 Explain the structure of glucose, fructose, sucrose, starch and cellulose.
 Predict the outcome and mechanism of simple organic reactions, using a basic understanding of the reactivity of functional groups
 Illustrate the use of organic reagents in synthesis.
 Discuss fundamental principles of supramolecular and green chemistry

Semester 5:

Open Course: ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

Course code CH 1551.3

Number of credits: 2
Course Outcomes

 Discuss the structure and composition of the atmosphere
 Identify,Realise and enlist the causes of pollution to water, soil and air
 Become aware of environmental issues and its effect to man and other living beings
 Review major environmental disasters and suggest controlling and preventive measures
 Discuss the laws of environmental protection

Semester 6: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II

Course code CH 1641

Number of credits: 4
Course Outcomes

 Apply laws of thermodynamics in physical and chemical processes and real
system
 Discuss the second law of thermodynamics and Assess thermodynamic
applications using second law of thermodynamics.
 Discuss basic concepts of statistical thermodynamics
 Solve numerical problems based on thermodynamics and thermochemistry
 Understand the basics of spectroscopic techniques- Rotational, Vibrational
and Raman Spectroscopy
 Compare NMR and ESR spectroscopy and their applications
 Evaluate physical and chemical quantities using non-spectroscopic
techniques.
 Identify the elements of symmetry and Determine the point groups of simple molecules
 Differentiate diamagnetism and paramagnetism, measurement of
magnetic susceptibility
 Correlate dipole moment with geometry of molecules

Semester 6: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY III

Course code CH 1642

Number of credits: 4
Course Outcomes

 Outline the chemistry of simple heterocyclic compounds
 Classify amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, drugs, terpenes, vitamins, lipids and polymers.
 Discuss the synthesis of amino acids, peptides, drugs and polymers.
 Describe the isolation and structure of terpenes and alkaloids.
 Explain the mechanism and techniques of polymerisation.
 Discuss the principle of UV, IR, NMR and Mass spectroscopy.
 Interpret spectroscopic data to elucidate the structure of simple organic compounds.
 Use the simple organic reactions to elucidate the structure of quinoline, piperine and conine.

Semester 6:

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY III

Course code CH 1643

Number of credits: 4
Course Outcomes

 Recall the basic physical concepts in quantum mechanics, colloids, adsorption,
Chemical Kinetics, catalysis, chemical and ionic equilibria, phase equilibria, binary liquid systems and photochemistry
 Derive and Interpret important theories and equations involved in physical chemistry
 Demonstrate the origin of quantum numbers by correlating the Cartesian and spherical polar coordinates of hydrogen atom.
 Identify and recognize the applications of various principles, equations andphysical processes
 Perform calculations involving physical concepts and equations
 Analyze` graphical representations (phase diagrams, two and three components, vapour pressure – composition and boiling point –composition, temperaturecomposition) present in physical chemistry.
 Understand terminology
 Understand the effects of external influence on various chemical processes
 Understand different laws and principles of physical chemistry

SEMESTER 6:

Elective Course: SUPRAMOLECULAR, NANO PARTICLES
AND GREEN CHEMISTRY

Course Code CH1651.1

Number Of Credits -2
Course Outcomes

 Become aware of pollution caused by industries
 Recognise the necessity of green approaches to protect nature
 Discuss about sustainable development and logical use of natural resourses
 Motivated to more ecofriendly life style
 Realises the importance of microscsale approaches and nano material research

PRACTICALS

Semester 1,2,3&4:

INORGANIC QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS

Course code CH1442

Number of credits: 2
Course Outcomes

 Obey Lab safety instructions, develop qualities of punctuality, regularity and scientific
attitude, out look and scientific temper (GOOD LAB PRACTICES)
 Develop skill in safe handling of chemicals, take precaution against accidents and follow safety measures
 Use glass wares, electric oven, burners and weighing balance
 Develop skill in observation , prediction and interpretation of reactions
 Detect solubility, and classify compounds according to their solubility
 Apply the principle of common ion effect and solubility product in the identification and separation of ions
 Develop skill in preparing and purifying inorganic complex compounds
 Use filtration and chomatographic techniques, vacuum pump and centrifugal pumps

Semester 5:

INORGANIC VOLUMETRIC ANALYSIS

Course code CH 1544
Number of credits: 3
Course Outcomes

 Develop skill in selecting, primary and secondary standards
 Develop skill in weight calculation of primary standards weighing by electronic balance, making of solutions of definite strength (standard solutions)
 Use sophisticated glass wares, calibrate apparatus and develop skill in keen observation , prediction and interpretation of results
 Perform volumetric titrations under acidimetry- alkalimetry, permanganometry, dichrometry, iodimetry- iodometry,cerimetry, argentometry and complexometry
 Compare the advantages and disadvantages of different volumetric techniques
 Practice Punctuality and regularity in doing experiments and submitting Lab records

Semester 5:

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY EXPERIMENTS

Course code CH 1545
Number of credits: 3
Course Outcomes

 Develop Scientific outlook and approach in applying principles of physical chemistry in chemical systems/reactions
 Use computational methods for plotting graph
 Desribe systematic procedures for physical experiments
 Acquire Instrumentation skill in using conductometer, potentiometer, refractometer, stalagmometer and Ostwald’s viscometer.
 Compare theory with experimental findings
 Practice Punctuality and regularity in doing experiments and submitting Lab records

Semester 6:

ORGANIV CHEMISTRY EXPERIMENTS

Course code CH 1644 Number
of credits: 3
Course Outcomes

 Develop curiosity in systematically analyzing organic compounds
 Differentiate and identify organic compounds by their characteristic reactions towards standard reagents
 Confirm their findings by preparing solid derivatives, and thus understand reliability of experimental results
 Determine physical constants of organic compounds
 Separate organic compounds by TLC/paper/column chromatographic techniques
 Prepare soaps
 Apply the principles and techniques in organic chemistry, thereby developing skill in
designing an experiment to synthesize and purify organic compounds
 Practice systematic scientific procedure and prepare adequate report of them
 Understand the chemistry behind organic reactions

Semester 6:

GRAVIMETRIC EXPERIMENTS

Course code CH 1645

Number of credits: 2
Course Outcomes

 Understand precipitation techniques in quantitative context
 Appreciate the application of silica crucible and sintered crucible in gravimetry
 Practice technique of making, diluting solutions on quantitative basis
 Realise the factors affecting precipitation/crystallisation
 Take precautionary measures in filtration , drying and incineration of precipitates
 Understand the principle of colorimetry to estimate Fe3+ and ammonia
 Practice Punctuality and regularity in doing experiments and submitting Lab records