Course Outcome

SEMESTER I

• To apply the methods of a research project.
• To understand the principles behind volumetry.
• To analyse the characteristics of different elements.
• To distinguish between different acid base concepts.
• To analyse the stability of different nuclei.

SEMESTER II

  • To understand the importance and the impact of quantum revolution in science.
  • To understand and apply the concept that the wave functions of hydrogen atom are nothing but atomic orbitals.
  • To understand that chemical bonding is the mixing of wave functions of the two combining atoms.
  • To understand the concept of hybridization as linear combination of orbitals of the same atom.
  • To inculcate an atomic/molecular level philosophy in the mind.

SEMESTER III

• To understand the properties of gaseous state and how it links to thermodynamic systems.
• To understand the concepts of thermodynamics and it’s relation to statistical thermodynamics.
• To apply symmetry operations to categorize different molecules.

SEMESTER IV

• To apply the concept of stereochemistry to different compounds.
• To understand the basic concepts of reaction mechanism.
• To analyse the mechanism of a chemical reaction.
• To analyse the stability of different aromatic systems.

SEMESTER V

• To understand the principles behind qualitative and quantitative analysis
• To understand basic processes of metallurgy and to analyse the merits of different alloys.
• To understand the applications of different inorganic polymers.
• To analyse different polluting agents.
• To apply the principles of solid waste management
• To understand the difference between alcohols and phenols.
• To understand the importance of ethers and epoxides.
• To apply organometallic compounds in the preparation of different
functional groups.
• To apply different reagents for the inter conversion of aldehydes,
carboxylic acids and acid derivatives.
• To apply active methylene compounds in organic preparations.
• To apply the concept of kinetics, catalysis and photochemistry to various
chemical and physical processes.
• To characterise different molecules using spectral methods.
• To understand various phase transitions and its applications.

SEMESTER VI

• To understand the principles behind different instrumental methods.
• To distinguish between lanthanides and actinides.
• To appreciate the importance of CFT.
• To understand the importance of metals in living systems.
• To distinguish geometries of coordination compounds
• To elucidate the structure of simple organic compounds using spectral
techniques.
• To understand the basic structure and tests for carbohydrates.
• To understand the basic components and importance of DNA.
• To understand the basic structure and applications of alkaloids and
terpenes.
• To distinguish different pericyclic reactions.
• To understand the basic concepts of electrochemistry.
• To understand the importance of colligative properties.
• To relate the properties of materials/solids to the geometrical properties and
chemical compositions.
• To understand the importance of nanomaterials.
• To appreciate the importance of green approach in chemistry.
• To understand the uses and importance of computational calculations in molecular design.
• To understand the role of chemistry in human happiness index and life expectancy.
• To understand various classification of polymers and types of polymerisation methods.
• To understand the important characteristics of polymers such as average molecular weight, glass transition temperature,
viscoelasticity and degradation.
• To appreciate the importance of processing techniques.
• To characterise different commercial polymers and to understand the
significance of recycling.

PRACTICALS AND PROJECT

• To enable the students to develop analytical skills in determining the physical properties (physical constants).
• To develop skill in setting up an experimental method to determine the physical properties.
• To understand the principles of Refractometry,Potentiometry and Conductometry
• To enable the students to develop analytical skills in organic qualitative analysis.
• To develop talent in organic preparations to ensure maximum yield.
• To apply the concept of melting or boiling points to check the purity of compounds.
• To analyse and characterise simple organic functional groups.
• To analyse individual amino acids from a mixture using chromatography.
• To enable the students to develop analytical skills in inorganic
quantitative analysis.
• To understand the principles behind gravimetry and to apply it in
quantitative analysis.
• To understand the principles behind colorimetry and to apply it in
quantitative analysis.
• To enable the students to develop skills in inorganic quanlitative
analysis.
• To understand the principles behind inorganic mixture analysis and to apply it in quanlitative analysis.
• To analyse systematically mixtures containing two cations and two
anions.
• To understand the scientific methods of research project.
• To apply the scientific method in life situations.
• To analyse scientific problems systematically.