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Chemistry
Ph.D. Course work
Syllabus
Course 1: Research Methodology 4 Credit (60 L)
(Including quantitative methods, Computer Applications, research ethics, review of public research in relevant field, training, field work etc.)
Literature Survey:(15 Lectures)
Methods of Scientific Research and Writing Scientific Papers: (15 Lectures)
Chemical Safety and Ethical Handling of Chemicals:(15 Lectures)
Data Analysis:(15 Lectures)
Course 2 : 4 Credit (60 L)
Writing Research Proposal for obtaining financial assistance form
National Funding Agencies 1 credit
Review writing 1 credit
Seminars 2 credit
Subject specific advanced level courses
(Two courses 4 credit each)
Course 3: Instrumental Analysis (Compulsory) 4 Credit (60 L)
Introduction to spectroscopic methods of analysis:(04 Lectures)
Recap of the spectroscopic methods covered in detail in the core chemistry syllabus: Treatment of analytical data, including error analysis. Classification of analytical methods and the types of instrumental methods. Consideration of electromagnetic radiation.
Molecular spectroscopy:
i) Infrared Spectroscopy:(08 Lectures)
Iii) UV-Visible/ Near IR:(08 Lectures)
iii) Separation techniques: (08Lectures)
iv) Mass spectroscopy:(10 Lectures)
iv) Atomic spectroscopy:(06 Lectures)
NMR spectroscopy:(4 Lectures)
Electroanalytical Methods:(4 Lectures)
Radiochemical Methods: (4 Lectures)
X-ray analysis and electron spectroscopy (surface analysis): (4 Lectures)
Reference books:
1. D.A. Skoog, F.J. Holler & S. Crouch (ISBN 0-495-01201-7) Principles of Instrumental Analysis, Cengage Learning India Edition, 2007.
2. Willard, Merritt, Dean, Settle, Instrumental Methods of Analysis, 7th ed, IBH Book House, New Delhi.
3. Atkins, P.W & Paula, J.D. Physical Chemistry, 10th Ed., Oxford University Press (2014).
4. Kakkar, R. Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy: Concepts and Applications. Cambridge University Press, 2015.
5. Castellan, G. W. Physical Chemistry 4th Ed., Narosa (2004).
6. Banwell, C. N. & McCash, E. M. Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy 4th Ed. Tata McGrawHill: New Delhi (2006).
Course 4 : Any TWO form the following ( Each part is of 2 Credit)
Part I : NANOMATERIALS: ( 02 Credit , 30 L )
The Big world of nanomaterials
Unique Properties of Nanomaterials
Synthesis Routes
Application of Nanomaterials
Tools to Characterize Nanomaterials
Concern and Challenges of Nanotechnology
References
1. Text Book of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology by B S Murty , P Shankar , Baldev Raj, B B Rath, James Murday – Springer and University Press (2013)
2. Chapter - Introduction to Nanomaterial - Alagarasi, A, -2016-Research Gate
Part II : IT SKILLS ( 30 L 2 Credit )
Fundamentals:
Uncertainty in experimental techniques
Uncertainty in measurement
Differential calculus
Numerical integration
Computer programming:
Numeric modelling
Additional Work :
HANDS ON ACTIVITY
Introductory writing activities
Handling numeric data
Reference Books:
1. McQuarrie, D. A. Mathematics for Physical Chemistry University Science Books (2008).
2. Mortimer, R. Mathematics for Physical Chemistry. 3rd Ed. Elsevier (2005).
3. Steiner, E. The Chemical Maths Book Oxford University Press (1996).
4. Yates, P. Chemical calculations. 2nd Ed. CRC Press (2007).
5. Harris, D. C. Quantitative Chemical Analysis. 6th Ed., Freeman (2007) Chapters 3-5.
6. Levie, R. de, How to use Excel in analytical chemistry and in general scientific data analysis,
7. Cambridge Univ. Press (2001) 487 pages.
8. Noggle, J. H. Physical chemistry on a Microcomputer. Little Brown & Co. (1985).
9. Venit, S.M. Programming in BASIC: Problem solving with structure and style. Jaico Publishing House: Delhi (1996)
Part III : CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY ( 30 L 2 Credit )
Chemical Technology
Society
Reference Book:
1. John W. Hill, Terry W. McCreary & Doris K. Kolb, Chemistry for changing times 13th Ed, Prentice-Hall (2012).
Part IV : ANALYTICAL CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY ( 30 L 2 Credit )
Basic understanding of the structures, properties and functions of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins: Review of concepts studied in the core course:
Carbohydrates:
Proteins
Lipids
Biochemistry of peptide hormones.
Biochemistry of disease
Reference Books
1. Cooper, T.G. Tool of Biochemistry. Wiley-Blackwell (1977).
2. Wilson, K. & Walker, J. Practical Biochemistry. Cambridge University Press (2009).
3. Varley, H., Gowenlock, A.H & Bell, M.: Practical Clinical Biochemistry, Heinemann, London (1980).
4. Devlin, T.M., Textbook of Biochemistry with Clinical Correlations, John Wiley & Sons, 2010.
5. Berg, J.M., Tymoczko, J.L. & Stryer, L. Biochemistry, W.H. Freeman, 2002.
6. Talwar, G.P. & Srivastava, M. Textbook of Biochemistry and Human Biology, 3rd Ed. PHI Learning.
7. Nelson, D.L. & Cox, M.M. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, W.H. Freeman, 2013.
8. O. Mikes, R.A. Chalmers: Laboratory Handbook of Chromatographic Methods, D. Van Nostrand & Co., 1961.
Part V : GREEN CHEMISTRY ( 02 Credits , 30 L)
Introduction
The following Real world Cases in Green Chemistry should be discussed:
1. Surfactants for carbon dioxide – Replacing smog producing and ozone depleting solvents with CO2 for precision cleaning and dry cleaning of garments.
2. Designing of environmentally safe marine antifoulant.
3. Rightfit pigment: Synthetic azo pigments to replace toxic organic and inorganic pigments.
4. An efficient, green synthesis of a compostable and widely applicable plastic (poly lactic acid) made from corn. copper(II).
Reference Books:
1. Anastas, P.T. & Warner, J.K. Green Chemistry- Theory and Practical, Oxford University Press (1998).
2. Matlack, A.S. Introduction to Green Chemistry, Marcel Dekker (2001).
3. Cann, M.C. & Connely, M.E. Real-World cases in Green Chemistry, American Chemical Society, Washington (2000).
4. Ryan, M.A. & Tinnesand, M. Introduction to Green Chemistry, American Chemical Society, Washington (2002).
5. Sharma, R.K.; Sidhwani, I.T. & Chaudhari, M.K. Green Chemistry Experiments:
6. A monograph I.K. International Publishing House Pvt Ltd. New Delhi, Bangalore.
7. Lancaster, M. Green Chemistry: An introductory text RSC publishing, 2nd Edition.
8. Sidhwani, I.T., Saini, G., Chowdhury, S., Garg, D., Malovika, Garg, N. Wealth from waste: A green method to produce biodiesel from waste cooking oil and generation of useful products from waste further generated “A Social Awareness Project”, Delhi University Journal of Undergraduate Research and Innovation, 1(1): 2015.
Part VI : PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY ( 30 L 2 Credit )
Drugs & Pharmaceuticals
Fermentation
Reference Books:
1. Patrick, G. L. Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry, Oxford University Press, UK, 2013.
2. Singh, H. & Kapoor, V.K. Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Vallabh Prakashan, Pitampura, New Delhi, 2012.
3. Foye, W.O., Lemke, T.L. & William, D.A.: Principles of Medicinal Chemistry, 4th ed., B.I. Waverly Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi
Part VII : FUEL CHEMISTRY ( 30 L 2 Credit )
Review of energy sources (renewable and non-renewable). Classification of fuels and their calorific value.
Coal
Petroleum and Petrochemical Industry
Lubricants
Reference Books:
1. Stocchi, E. Industrial Chemistry, Vol-I, Ellis Horwood Ltd. UK (1990).
2. Jain, P.C. & Jain, M. Engineering Chemistry Dhanpat Rai & Sons, Delhi.
3. Sharma, B.K. & Gaur, H. Industrial Chemistry, Goel Publishing House, Meerut (1996).
Part VIII : INORGANIC MATERIALS ( 30 L 2 Credit )
Glass
Ceramics
Surface Coatings
Batteries
Chemical explosives
Reference Books
1. E. Stocchi: Industrial Chemistry, Vol-I, Ellis Horwood Ltd. UK.
2. R. M. Felder, R. W. Rousseau: Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, Wiley Publishers, New Delhi.
3. W. D. Kingery, H. K. Bowen, D. R. Uhlmann: Introduction to Ceramics, Wiley Publishers, New Delhi.
4. J. A. Kent: Riegel’s Handbook of Industrial Chemistry, CBS Publishers, New Delhi.
5. P. C. Jain, M. Jain: Engineering Chemistry, Dhanpat Rai & Sons, Delhi.
6. R. Gopalan, D. Venkappayya, S. Nagarajan: Engineering Chemistry, Vikas Publications, New Delhi.
7. Sharma, B.K. & Gaur, H. Industrial Chemistry, Goel Publishing House, Meerut (1996).
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