UG Courses

CYL101 Structure, Reactivity and Dynamics, 4 (3-1-0)
Prerequisites: Nil
Quantum Mechanical principles of structure and bonding in molecules. Reaction rates. Free energy and entropy changes in chemical processes. Structure and stereoisomersism. Conformational analysis. Reactivity – Acids and bases, kinetic and thermodynamic criteria for reactions. Reactivity and potential energy surfaces, S vs E processes. Determination of mechanisms. Transition metal complexes – Crystal field theory, electronic spectra & magnetism. Organometallics – EAN rule, metal carbonyls, metallocenes. Inorganic solids – structure & applications.

CYP100 Chemistry Laboratory, 2 (0-0-4)
Prerequisites: Nil
Integrated course with an emphasis on experiment design. Focus on measurement techniques and the interpretation of results.

CYL200 Synthesis and Catalysis, 4 (3-1-0)
Prerequisites: CYL101
Structure – activity relationships in simple organic molecules. Strategies for C-C bond formation. Pericyclic reactions. Basic heterocyclic and organo-metallic chemistry. Catalysis – heterogeneous, homogeneous and phase transfer. Catalytic cycles.

CYL210 Materials Chemistry, 4 (3-1-0)
Prerequisites: CYL101
Synthesis of molecular, non molecular and composite materials. Characterisation techniques. Structure – property relationships. Applications – Clean energy, environmental remediation.

CYL220 Polymers and Soft Materials, 4 (3-1-0)
Prerequisites: CYL101
Polymer classification. Molecular weight, structure and morphology determination. Polymerisation techniques. Kinetics and mechanism of chain growth. Copolymers – engineering the properties of materials.

CYL230 Theoretical Chemistry, 4 (3-1-0)
Prerequisites: CYL101
Force fields and molecular mechanics. Quantum mechanics of atomic structure. Operator algebra. MO methods. Computational investigation of structure and properties. Evaluating potential energy surfaces for simple cases.

CYL240 Chemistry of Life – An Introduction, 4 (3-1-0)
Prerequisites: CYL101
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells structure, Major cell organelles and their function. The cell membrane and its function. Biomolecules - Structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids and vitamins. Enzymes as biocatalysts, classification based on structure, major functions. Nucleic acids: Understanding DNA as a hereditary material. Structure of DNA and RNA, concept of gene and genome. Basic outline of the central dogma, concepts of replication, transcription and translation. Metabolism - ATP and energy generation Outline of Glycolysis, the TCA cycle, deamination and the urea cycle, b- oxidation. Biotechnology - Industrial applications of biochemical pathways.

CYL250 Environmental Science and Engineering, 3 (3-0-0)

Prerequisites: CYL101

Water and wastewater analysis: Basic concepts and instrumental methods of analysis ; Determination of major parameter of water such as pH, acidity, alkalinity, hardness, BOD, COD, Solids, anions, cations, volatile acids and trace contaminants. Concepts of water treatment:  coagulation, softening, reactors, mixing and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection and adsorption. Atmosphere, Composition & Behavior: Gaseous & particulate constituents of the atmosphere, temperature and pressure profile of atmosphere, Atmospheric Photochemistry:  Electromagnetic radiations, kinetics of thermal and photochemical processes, Reactions in the upper atmosphere, photo processes in the troposphere, photochemical smog, photosynthesis, Ozone chemistry. Air pollution: Standards, effect of air pollutants, origin and fate of air pollutants, atmospheric dispersion, air pollution control at stationary and mobile sources, Introduction to Hazardous waste management, Environmental impact statement and global pollution issues. Introduction to Environmental legislation, regulation, ethics and system overview   

CYL300 Measuring Molecules, 4 (3-1-0)

Prerequisites: CYL100
Spectroscopy - Radiation matter interactions : IR, UV, NMR etc. Theoretical basis and instrument design. Data analysis.