Syllabus of Applied Chemistry
Syllabus of Applied Chemistry
Syllabus of Applied Chemistry
COURSE BOOKLET
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Program Goals, Objectives & Outcomes
DIPLOMA OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED CHEMISTRY
The Diploma program is split into two levels – Year 1 which is common to all students in the
Department of Applied Sciences and Year 2 which is specific to Applied Chemistry students.
Goals
Credit Hours : 73
equip the student with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required by a technician for
success in current and future employment in industry and allied science sectors or for progression to
graduate studies.
Program Objectives
introduce the students to general foundation in scientific knowledge and practical skills
provide the students with a practical training taking into account his/her own skills and tendencies
introduce the students to the basic knowledge in supporting skills such as English and Computing and
develop in the student the ability to work as an individual and in a team and the personal qualities and
prepare students with understanding of job market needs and equip them with skills related to
seeking jobs
Program Outcomes
A student at the end of Diploma Year I will be able to:
apply his/her basic scientific knowledge and skills to solve minor general problems
keep a work log book to record the details of the job conducted as regards to method, instrument
develop a proper attitude to safety and organization with respect to working in a laboratory
organize and manage science labs as regards to lab finance, store keeping, administration and
maintenance
identify strategies and challenges involved in running a business and demonstrate entrepreneurship
skills
Program Objectives
provide the student with broad-based scientific studies with emphasis on the practical applications
of knowledge and the development of the skills required for employment as technicians in the science
sector
develop in the students a range of skills and laboratory techniques, personal qualities and attitudes
develop in the student the ability to communicate through report writing and presentations
inculcate the ability and desire to carry out independent life-long learning
Program Outcomes
The graduate with a Diploma in Applied Chemistry is expected to have the ability to apply
scientific knowledge and technical skills to the changing need of chemical labs and allied industries
carry out or assist in conducting experiments and tests required for the running of science labs,
observe and maintain general safety rules and codes of behavior in laboratories
conduct themselves with professional and ethical responsibility related to chemical profession
identify strategies and challenges involved in running a business and demonstrate entrepreneurship
skills
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ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN APPLIED CHEMISTRY
Goals
studies.
provide a focus on the practical applications of knowledge and the development of the skills
appropriate to employment in a range of chemical professions in the private and public sectors.
Program Objectives
provide the students with a firm foundation in chemistry, which is directly relevant to the
focus on the practical applications of knowledge with special emphasis on the use of modern
instrumentation to develop the student skills required for employment in chemical science.
present and include studies in safety, laboratory organization and management and environmental
issues.
develop in the students a range of skills and techniques and professional ethics which are essential
inculcate in the students the ability to record experimental processes, analyze results and deliver
oral presentations.
develop in the students the ability to function as an individual and in a team to accomplish assigned
tasks or objectives.
provide an education in chemistry that forms a basis to graduate studies and inspire independent
life-long learning.
Program Outcomes
apply their scientific knowledge and technical skills in a wide range of industries as effective
technologist.
identify industrial problems related to chemistry and find solutions for them.
function as industrial chemist, assistant research scientist in industrial, research and university
labs.
apply the professional and ethical responsibilities related to the chemical profession.
entrepreneurship skills
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BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN APPLIED CHEMISTRY
Goals
Provide students with a nationally and internationally recognized qualification in applied chemistry
Produce professional chemists with broad training in theoretical principles and highly adaptable
practical scientific skills required for success in current and future employment.
Provide the opportunity to select optional units appropriate to employment in a range of industries
Program Objectives
provide the necessary theoretical scientific knowledge and technical skills needed to underpin the
experimental data.
provide the opportunity to learn a wide spectrum of topics in chemistry that are intellectually
challenging.
present and include studies in chemical safety, laboratory organization and management and
environmental issues.
develop in students a wide variety of practical skills especially in the use of modern
instrumentation.
develop in the student the ability to record scientific experimental processes, analyze results,
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introduce the student to the concepts of quality control assurance systems and their applications
to familiar situations.
develop in students a range of personal qualities and professional ethics, which are essential for
develop in the students the ability to function and communicate effectively as an individual and in
a team.
provide an education in science that forms a basis for progression to graduate studies.
Program Outcomes
The graduates with Bachelor Degree in Applied Chemistry will be able to:
use chemical knowledge and technical skills to fulfill a wide range of roles in industry as effective
operate modern analytical instruments and conduct experiments to provide solutions in chemistry
apply his/her wide spectra of chemical knowledge to identify challenging industrial problems and
apply his/her knowledge to run quality control or analytical laboratories for a range of industries.
conceptualize and predict feasibility of projects for a range of industries e.g. foods,
expand their scientific curiosity and creativity within a broad range of scientific disciplines.
demonstrate awareness of safety codes/rules and managing and administer scientific labs.
work effectively, both, individually and in a team to accomplish assigned tasks and objectives.
entrepreneurship skills
apply the professional and ethical responsibilities related to the chemical profession.
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Degree Audit (Applied Chemistry)
Diploma Year I
Requisites
Requisites
Passing
Semester
Grade
Course
Practical
Pre-
Contact
Course Title
Theory
Credit
Hours
Hours
Hours
Hours
Code
Co-
MATH 1102 PURE MATH FP MT0101 Pass/ 0 3 0 3
fail
ENTW 1100 TECHNICAL WRITING – I FP Level 4 D 3 2 2 4
O
ITAD 1100 Advanced IT Skills Key board D 3 0 6 6 N
skills E
BIOL 1100 FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY C- 4 3 2 5
Total 13 10 12 22
Total 15 8 14 22
34 22 30 52 42% : 58%
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Diploma Year II
Requisites
Requisites
Passing
Semester
Grade
Course
Practical
Pre-
Contact
Course Title
Theory
Credit
Hours
Hours
Hours
Hours
Code
Co-
ENGL 2100 TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION ENTW1200 D 3 3 0 3
Total 18 12 12 24
39 20 38 58 34% : 66%
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Advanced Diploma
Requisites
Requisites
Passing
Semester
Grade
Course
Practical
Pre-
Contact
Course Title
Theory
Credit
Hours
Hours
Hours
Hours
Code
Co-
STAT 3120 STATISTICS & I T ITAD 1100 C- 3 2 2 4
Total 15 8 14 22
XX DEPARTMENTAL ELECTIVE* C- 3 2 2 4 T
W
CHEM3201 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II CHEM3102 C 3 2 2 4
O
CHEM3202 COMPUTERS IN CHEMISTRY CHEM2104 C 3 0 6 6
Total 15 9 12 21
XX SPECIALIZATION ELECTIVE** C 3 2 2 4 S
U
QAQC 3200 QUALITY ASSURANCE & QUALITY C- 3 2 2 4 M
CONTROL M
Total 6 4 4 8 E
R
36 21 30 51 41% : 59%
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B. Tech
Requisites
Requisites
Passing
Semester
Grade
Course
Practical
Pre-
Contact
Course Title
Theory
Credit
Hours
Hours
Hours
Hours
Code
Co-
PHIL 4101 OMAN CIVILIZATION D 2 2 0 2
XX DEPARTMENTAL ELECTIVE* C- 3 2 2 4
O
CHEM4101 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II CHEM2201 C 3 0 6 6 N
E
CHEM4102 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II CHEM3104 C 3 2 2 4
Total 14 8 12 20
XX DEPARTMENTAL ELECTIVE* C- 3 2 2 4
XX SPECIALIZATION ELECTIVE** C 3 2 2 4
35 18 34 52 35% : 65%
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APPLIED CHEMISTRY SPECIALIZATION PROGRAMS
DIPLOMA YEAR 1
SEMESTER 1
The course equips the students to analyze an essay and break it down into its
structural parts. Plan and draft a paragraph. Evaluate purpose and audience. Develop
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organizational skills in writing. Monitor, check and revise one’s own work or that of
Description
other course participants, giving feedback. Support controlling idea in the thesis
statement with explanation, facts and examples. Convey a specific attitude about a
topic. Write well-organized essays and paragraphs of exposition and comparison and
contrast showing evidence of significant planning.
This course will teach basic academic writing skills to enable students to communicate
effectively and clearly. Students will learn to analyze required readings and discover
ideas that they can use for writing essays. Students will also learn research skills for
writing assignments and projects by practicing the methods of literature review, data
collection and analysis, and results reporting. Emphasis will be placed on critical
thinking skills. Students will learn skills of presentation using technology such as
computers, LCD and Smart board.
Course This course will enable students to develop technical skills in writing be able to come
Technical up with a writing output that is well organized and idea conveyed are expressed and
Skills written clearly.
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Introduction to the Course: issuing Course Book, explaining Course Outline
Incorporating Information Taken from Sources
Referencing
Basic Mathematics Vocabulary
Course Compare and Contrast Essays
Content Using Charts and Tables
Basic Computer Vocabulary
Descriptive Essays
This course is a first year mathematics course for the students in Engineering
Course Technology, Information Technology and Applied Science programs. The Foundation
Description Mathematics remains as a pre-requisite course for this. It provides the students with
a background of mathematical skills essential for progression to the study of Calculus
and further Engineering Mathematics.
The course bridges the gap in mathematical skills between secondary school and
Higher Education. Prepares students who are going for engineering, science, and
technology oriented specializations to learn and solve mathematical problems in
English. Enables students to meet the prescribed learning outcomes. Prepares
students to acquire necessary knowledge and skills for further studies in their
specializations.
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This course is the extension of basic mathematics of the foundation program. This
course includes functions and their graphs with different operations on them,
introduction of trigonometry, sequences and series and some topics of analytic
geometry also. This course covers functions and its properties, combining functions,
Course
composite functions and their properties, inverse functions, polynomial functions,
Content
exponential and logarithmic functions. In Trigonometry, graphs of basics of
trigonometry functions, law of sines and law of cosines are covered. The topics of
analytic geometry are Parabolas, Ellipse and Hyperbolas with their standard
geometrical and analytical definitions.
The course builds on the skills acquired in the IT foundation course to train students
on important computer tools and software applications such as desktop publishing,
web applications, advanced spread sheets, and databases. Throughout the semester,
students have been actively utilizing the e-learning infrastructure of the college.
Course
Objectives The students should be able to:
and Outcomes Demonstrate their ability to use the e-learning portal; Design publications using a
publishing software and design tools; Develop web applications using a web
development software; Use advanced functions in spread sheet; and Develop
databases.
E-Learning
Desktop Publishing
Course
Web Applications
Content
Advanced Spreadsheets
Databases
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CHEM1102 FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY
It is the first course in chemistry that introduces the basic concepts of chemistry
Course and explains the basic scientific principles concerning the states of matter,
Description separation techniques, the atom, the mole as well as the atomic theory and redox
reactions. It also states and applies the laws of electrolysis. Practical work forms an
integral part of this course.
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At the end of this course, the students should be able to:
1. Distinguish between gases, liquids and solids at the molecular level and apply the
idea of particles to explain the changes in the states of matter.
2. Describe the particles in an atom; describe early experimental evidence for the
existence of the electron and the nucleus; describe the simple structure of the atom
using the s, p, d and f notations, and use the concept of significant figures.
3. Translate names of compounds into formulae; represent chemical reaction using
formulae and balanced equations; determine and distinguish between empirical
formulae and molecular formulae, and use chemical equations to calculate amount of
reactant consumed or product formed in a chemical reaction.
4. Explain the mole concept and apply it in chemical calculations, and express
concentrations of solutions by different methods.
Outcomes 5. Explain the differences between organic and inorganic compounds; explain
fractional distillation of petroleum; name organic compounds with different functional
groups, and write some reactions of hydrocarbons.
6. Explain the properties and reactions of acids and bases; express the strength of
acids and bases with respect to pH, and review the methods of the preparation of
soluble and insoluble salts.
7. Define redox in terms of electron transfer and identify common oxidizing and
reducing agents and represent a redox reaction with two half ionic equations and use
two half ionic equations to write a full ionic redox reaction.
8. Apply Faraday’s first and second law to calculate the amount of a metal deposited
during electrolysis; predict the products of electrolysis of fused salts and solutions,
and design an electrolytic cell to isolate a pure metal from its ore.
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BIOL1100 FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY
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-Safety in the lab in general
-Identification of different parts of the microscope setting up a microscope for its
proper use.
Course -Follow biological rules in drawing any cell or structure.
Technical -Draw and list characteristic features of the five kingdoms.
Skills -Identifying different parts of animal and plant cells using the microscope.
-Study the plant stems and differentiates between dicot and monocot stems.
-Study different types of animal tissues.
-Understand the process of osmosis in plants cells.
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DIPLOMA YEAR 1
SEMESTER 2
This course is a continuation of ENTW 1100. This course teaches students the
technical communication skills which enable them to communicate effectively and
clearly using technical genres based on real life situations. They will use English for
academic purposes and expository writing, as well as develop their writing skills in an
integrated manner, making use of the listening, reading and speaking skills. Students
also use the skills of presentation delivery using technology such as computer,
laptops, LCD and Smart Board. Use effectively various pre-writing techniques to
generate or classify ideas to coherently plan, introduce, develop and conclude a topic.
Express ideas in clear, acceptable English using a wide range of grammatical
Course
structures. Organize writing in a logical sequence using linking words. Write in an
Description
appropriate style, showing awareness of audience. Adhere to the conventions of the
mechanics of writing, paying attention to layout, spelling and punctuation. Edit one’s
own work. Read printed and electronic sources critically to identify an author’s
audience, purpose, claims, evidence and bias. Locate source materials in the library
and on the internet, evaluate their usefulness, relevance, and credibility, and then
incorporate them into an assigned task with in-text citations and full reference list.
Write summaries and reports including tables, charts and other images where
necessary. Interpret the analyzed data in order to provide explanation for the
phenomenon investigated in the research. Deliver a presentation on the assignment
topic using an LCD.
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Research skills, study skills, technical writing skills, speaking skills, critical
Technical
thinking skills, teamwork skills, entrepreneurial skills.
Skills
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Course Summarizing, synthesizing, process essays, business reports, scientific
Content reports, technical vocabulary
CHEM1202 CHEMISTRY I
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9. Apply knowledge of ionic equilibrium to calculate the [H+], pH, Ka, or pKa of an acid
or related values for a base
10. Interpret the pH curve shown during the titration of a weak acid by a strong base
in terms of buffer solution
11. Apply Raoult’s law to solutions containing an non-volatile solute and to predict the
RMM of the solute
12. Define ebullioscopic (Kb) and cryoscopic (Kf) constants of a solute
13. Evaluate the boiling point elevation and freezing point depression caused by an
non-volatile solute
14. Define ebullioscopic (Kb) and cryoscopic (Kf) constants of a solute
15. Evaluate the boiling point elevation and freezing point depression caused by an
non-volatile solute.
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PHYS1201 PHYSICS
This is a first course in physics, which is practical and also theoretical. This course
will review and extend the competency of the students entering in HCT in the areas
of the fundamentals of physics. It will also improve the students’ knowledge in the
Course basic scientific principles and their applications.
Description This course covers the topics in fundamental Physics viz., units, vectors,
speed, velocity, acceleration, force, energy, momentum, circular motion,
oscillation, elastic properties, temperature, heat, sound, charge, electric
field, current, D.C. circuits, magnetism and wave optics.
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Developed the skill of using electrical and mechanical instruments, etc.
Course Developed the skill of finding relation of two physical quantities,
Technical plotting the graph, and interpreting results
Skills Finding out error in the measurements and writing reports
Making electrical circuit and finding faults in it
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Chemistry:
The course should enable the student to:
1. Understand the theoretical and practical applications of a variety of simple
separation techniques of homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures; Synthesise and
establish the purity of an organic solid sample. Use qualitative chromatography
techniques (paper & TLC) and determine Rf values of the components; Carry out
titrimetric analysis (acid-base & Redox) and pH titrations.
2. Determine the boiling points of liquids and the boiling point composition diagrams
for ideal and non-ideal liquid mixtures.
3. Work safely in a chemical laboratory.
Biology:
Understand the basic laboratory and regulations. Learn the parts of a compound
Course optical microscope. Understand the setting of a compound microscope. Determine the
Objectives size of a microscopic object by comparing it with the size of the circular field of view.
Develop skill in preparing temporary and permanent mount. Understand the techniques
in preparing squash slides. Understand the serial dilution. Describe the principles of
centrifugation. Study the anatomy of the stem using double staining technique.
Understand the requirements for cultivation and isolation of
microorganisms. Prepare and sterilize nutrient agar and nutrient broth by
autoclaving. Develop the skills in preparing agar slope and agar plates aseptically.
Practice the steps involved in the inoculation of agar plate and agar slope. Examine the
microorganisms collected from different parts of the body. Perform different
qualitative test on carbohydrates, protein, and fats. Identify unknown compounds in
the given food samples. Determine the amount of Vitamin C in some fruits. To mount
and examine tissues cut by microtome.
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Chemistry:
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Biology:
Perform the experiments with all safety measures. Recognize the common symbols
used in the laboratory. Able to identify the parts and functions of different parts of
a compound optical microscope. Compare the focusing of microscope under different
objectives. Calculate the size of the object under different objectives. Practice and
differentiate between temporary and permanent mounts. Perform and compute for
serial dilution. Learn centrifuge parts and their usage. Observe, identify, draw and
describe the plant stem. Use staining techniques in order to demonstrate specific
Course structures of plant tissue. List the requirements necessary for the growth of
Outcomes microorganisms. Recognize the safety measures in a microbiology laboratory and
different methods of sterilization. Compare the use of nutrient agar with a nutrient
broth. Demonstrate the steps involved in preparing an agar slope and agar plate.
Inoculate microorganisms in an agar plate and agar slope. Compare the microorganisms
from different parts of the body. Perform different tests and get familiarized with
the steps in testing carbohydrates including Molisch’s test, Moore’s test, Benedict’s
Test, Fehling’s Test, Lugol’s test. Learn how to perform different tests and get
familiarized to perform different techniques on Biuret Test, Millon’s Test, Ninhydrin
Test. Performs different test and get familiarized with the steps involved in doing
Emulsion Test, Translucency Test, Sudan III Test. Perform different tests in order
to identify unknown compound in the given food samples. Learn how to determine the
amount of vitamin C in some fruits. Recognize which fruit juice contains more vitamins.
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The course should enable the students to:;
Know the physical, chemical, climatic and biological determinants in the
environment; understand the characteristics of communities and the concepts
of population ecology and human populations; provide a critical point of view to
approach environmental problems through ecological concepts and understand
and apply the concepts and principles in laboratory and field works.
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DIPLOMA YEAR 1
SUMMER SEMESTER
Course
The students should be able to:
Objectives
Demonstrate awareness of the personal code of safety in the labs. Operate
and
the suitable firefighting equipment for the right type of fire. Demonstrate
Outcomes
awareness of the precautions to prevent and escape or help people to escape
fire. Work safely in chemical, physical, biological or medical labs.
Demonstrate awareness of the international warning signs and the safe
storage and the dispensing of flammable, poisonous and carcinogenic
materials. Select the appropriate rate flex for a specified piece of equipment
and use multiple adapters and distribution boards. Design and sketch a lab for
a definite function and a specified number of people. Make up a purchase and
record the necessary details about expenditure for a lab. Use a computer for
stock records. Demonstrate awareness of the lab administration and
maintenance.
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Following are some of the technical skills acquired by the students.
Knowing safety rules in laboratories.
Knowing about First AID and First AID techniques in case of Wounds,
burns and choking etc.,
Understanding causes of fire, fire extinguishers technique, different
Course types of fire extinguishers and their use.
Technical Dealing with electrical and radiation hazard.
Skills Learning about how to deal with different types of chemical and
glassware.
Understanding MSDS sheets and their significance
Dealing with biohazard waste and disease causing agents.
Drawing the outline of a laboratory and conditions pertaining to
laboratory construction.
Lab safety Rules
First Aid
Fire hazards
Course Electrical and radiation hazards
Content Chemical and glassware hazards
Biological hazards
Lab Design
Lab Finance
BAMG2111 ENTREPRENEURSHIP
This course introduces the students the concept of entrepreneurship and the
vital role played by entrepreneurs in the global economy. It covers the area
of financial management and planning and allows the students to use tools in
Course
developing new ventures for small business. In addition, it enables them to be
Description
able to identify the types of businesses and the challenges associated with
government regulations as well as the management processes involved in
running small firms. The students will be able to recognize the development
of working models for entrepreneurship.
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Course Objectives:
The student will be exposed to the theory as well the experience associated
with entrepreneurship. The course will cover such area as financial
management and planning, legal regulation, concepts and tools in developing
new venture, communication tools in small business.
Learning Outcomes:
The students should be able to:
Course Explain the vital role played by entrepreneurs and small business in the global
Objectives economy. Define entrepreneurship and describe how entrepreneurs are
and Outcomes different from other business-people Define small business and identify the
industries in which most small firms are established. Compares the
advantages and disadvantages of small business. Analyze the small business
opportunities for women and the special challenges faced by this
entrepreneur. Describes how the small business administration functions.
Recognize the important contemporary topic such as family business, small
business risks, and government regulations. Recognize management process
and operation management for the small firm. Develop a working model of
entrepreneurship by creating a small business plan.
Course
Technical
Skills
Course
Content
SEMESTER 1
The concepts of enthalpy and bonding, are introduced. In addition, the relationships
Course between electronic, structural and chemical properties of elements, as well as trends
Description across the periodic table are explored. Properties of colloids are also introduced.
Practical work forms an integral part of this course.
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The course should enable the student to:
1. Develop understanding of the importance of energy changes to chemical
reactions and in industry.
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2. Explain the relationship between structure, bonding and properties.
Objectives
3. Describe the pattern in properties across the periodic table.
4. Develop a basic understanding of colloidal solutions
2. Apply Hess's law to calculate the standard enthalpy of reactions using related
enthalpies of combustion.
3. Predict the heat of formation of compounds and compare their stabilities using
Bohn Haber cycle
Course 13. Deduce the relationship between the electronic structure of an atom, its
Outcomes properties and its position in the periodic table (elements in the same group have
similar properties).
14. Differentiate between thermal stability of the nitrates and carbonates of the
alkali and alkaline earth metals.
15. Compare between the properties and reactivities of the s- and p-block elements.
16. Relate the hydrate formation of the s-block elements to the ionic size and
charge
17. Describe the chemistry of the d-block elements with respect to the first row
18. Relate the properties of the d-block elements to their electronic structures
19. Differentiate between a true solution, suspension and a colloidal system compare
between lyophilic andlyophobic colloids
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- Setting up experiments to determine the enthalpy of a chemical reaction
(neutralisation) using enthalpy concepts and Hess's rule.
Course -Studying polarity &solubilities of substances in that context.
Technical - Investigation of thermal stabilities of alkali and earth metals nitrates and
Skills carbonates.
- Investigation of properties & characteristics of colloidal solutions.
- Demonstration of working safely in a chemistry lab.
1. Enthalpy
Course 2. Bonding
Content 3. Trends in the periodic table
4. Properties of colloids
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Analyze, synthesize, evaluate and interpret information and ideas.
Write in a style appropriate to the technical purpose and audience.
Identify and write various kinds of technical documents.
Plan and manage short and long-term writing projects in terms of drafting,
designing, revising and editing documents. work with various writing
technologies and electronic equipment.
Write collaboratively, providing peers with constructive feedback on your
work.
Develop effective style and tone, following technical and business writing
Course
practices.
Objectives
Analyze charts, graphs, specifications, diagrams, etc., and respond orally and
and Outcomes
in writing.
Design visually effective documents paying attention to layout and format,
and incorporating graphics and visuals into documents.
Prepare and deliver clear and effective presentations.
Locate source materials in the library and on the Internet, evaluate their
usefulness, relevance and credibility and then incorporate them into an
assigned task with in-text citation and full reference list.
Read critically print and electronic source material as part of literature
review to use others’ information and ideas in one’s own report.
Course Research skills, technical writing skills, speaking skills, critical thinking skills,
Technical teamwork skills, entrepreneurial skills, presentation skills, PowerPoint skills.
Skills
Elements of technical communication, technical reports, memos, letters,
Course
definitions, technical description, technical process, technical comparison
Content
and recommendation, presentations.
Modern society had relied upon largely non-renewable energy which will
exhaust with the passage of time and the use of the non-renewable
energy has large scale detrimental environmental impacts. Renewable
energies have become increasingly popular and lot of importance is
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being given to the use of renewable energy policy maker. There has
been historical use of renewable energy, low production with often
intermittent availability, and the inability to capture and store this
form of energy has limited its usage. Today, renewable energies are
becoming more widely utilized and promoted at various scales and with
variable success. As the general population becomes more aware of the
impact on the natural environment by fossil fuels and nuclear energy,
renewable energy is becoming more common place.
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CHEM 2103 CHEMISTRY LABORATORY TECHNIQUES I
This course fosters the correct approach to a reasonable variety of
laboratory techniques including precipitation, conductometric and
Course
complexometric titrations in addition to a brief knowledge on solvent
Description
extraction techniques, and an in-depth coverage of gravimetric analysis and
systematic qualitative inorganic analysis.
The course should enable the student to:
1. Extend the skills, knowledge and application of titrimetry to precipitation
and complexometric titrations.
2. Understand the general principles of conductometric titration and apply it
to titrations of acids and bases.
3. Describe the basic principles of solvent extraction in solid/liquid and
Course liquid/liquid systems.
Objectives 4. Describe and use a range of distillation techniques
5. Apply the general principles of gravimetric analysis by precipitation
methods.
6. Analyze samples gravimetrically using precipitation methods to acceptable
degree of precision.
7. Apply systematically simple qualitative inorganic analysis to identify
unknown salt samples.
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The students should be able to:
1. Select the suitable indicator for a precipitation titrimetric analysis.
2. Apply the knowledge and skills of precipitation titration to determine the
percentage purity and the RMM of a halide.
3. Define conductivity and apply the general principles of conductometry to
the titration of acids and bases.
4. Describe a modified Wheatstone bridge circuit for measurement of
conductivity.
5. Design a conductometric titration experiment to determine the
concentration of an unknown acid solution.
6. Analyze a sample of water for total hardness and determine the formula
of a complex ion using complexometric titration (EDTA).
7. Predict the mode of action of indicators used in complexometric titrations.
8. Describe the basic principles of solvent extraction in solid/liquid and
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liquid/liquid systems.
9. Assess the advantages of a soxhlet extractor and continuous extraction
systems.
10. Distinguish diagrammatically between liquid/liquid extractors used for
heavy solvents and those used for light solvents.
11. Demonstrate the use of steam distillation and distillation under pressure
as separative techniques.
12. Define gravimetric analysis and state the acceptable procedure for the
analysis.
13. Analyze gravimetrically unknown an sample and find its percentage
composition from the results obtained.
14. Analyze qualitatively a given inorganic salt and double salt for the anions
and cations.
15. Demonstrate awareness of the safety code/rules in the laboratory.
- Precipitation titrations and their applications
- Conductometry experiment for an acid base titration.
- Analysis of the total hardness of water using complexometric titration
(edta).
Course
- Solvent extraction in solid/liquid and liquid/liquid system.
Technical
-Extraction using a soxhlet extractor and continuous extraction systems.
Skills
- Gravimetrical Analysis
- Qualitative analysis of inorganic salt samples
- Demonstration of awareness of the safety codes/rules in the laboratory.
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CHEM2104 GENERAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
This first course in organic chemistry introduces the basic concepts of
organic chemistry and explains the basic scientific principles concerning
Course
naming and reactions of aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons, simple
Description
monofunctional and bifunctional organic compounds, diazonium salts. It also
explores the mechanisms of some important organic reactions. Practicals
form an integral part of this course.
The course should enable the student to:
1. Name, write molecular formula and identify the type of isomerism in
organic compounds.
2. Describe the properties of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons.
3. Understand the relationship between the reactions of some a-cyclic
and cyclic organic compounds and their structures.
4. Describe and apply further range of functional group reactions and
understand some aspects of organic reaction mechanisms.
5. Appreciate some aspects of organic stereochemistry.
Course 6. Understand the influence of structure and bonding on the physical
Objectives properties and isomerism of organic compounds.
7. Be aware of roles of nomenclature to specify the configuration of
isomers.
8. Develop understanding of the organic reaction mechanisms of
hydrocarbons and simple mono-functional group compounds.
9. Explain the reactions of hydrocarbons in relation to their structure
and mechanisms of reactions.
10. Develop understanding of the reactions of simple mono-functional
group compounds in relation to their structure, and mechanisms of
reaction.
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At the end of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Differentiate organic and inorganic compounds.
2. Define a homologous series, isomerism and a functional group.
3. Predict the type of isomerism (structural or geometrical) in an organic
molecule.
4. Apply acquired knowledge to name monofunctional organic compound.
5. Differentiate between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons.
6. Apply acquired knowledge to name, prepare and describe the reactions of
a-cyclic hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, carbonyl compounds, carboxylic
acids and primary amines) and cyclic compounds (cyclohexane, cyclohexene
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and benzene).
7. Apply knowledge to distinguish experimentally between the different
organic compounds studied.
8. Present the substitution reactions of the benzenoid ring by chemical
equations.
9. Distinguish experimentally between the three types of amines.
10.Compare reactions of different functional groups in organic compounds.
11.Identify the type of stereoisomerism in organic molecules.
12. Predict the mechanisms of some simple organic reactions. Demonstrate
ability to work as an individual and in a group.
Course - Design and conduction of experiments to differentiate between alkanes &
Technical alkenes, aldehydes and ketones and the 3 types of amines.
Skills
Introduction to Organic and Inorganic compounds
Course
Nomenclature
Content
Saturated and Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
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The students should be able to:
1. Apply the meaning of left hand and right hand limit and evaluate limit of a
function graphically and algebraically
2. Apply the graphical meaning of the derivative, the tangent line problem
and the
Course velocity of an object .
Objectives
3. Apply the techniques of differentiation.
4. Analyze and make use of applications of differentiation.
5. Understand that integration is the inverse process of differentiation and
use of
integration techniques
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DIPLOMA YEAR 2
SEMESTER 2
This course introduces the students to the chemical and industrial processes
Course of a range of the industries in Oman and to familiarize them with how these
Description processes work chemically and industrially. This course also provides solid
knowledge about pollution and corrosion related to chemical industries and
how these problems can be addressed.
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The student should be able to:
1. Recognize the factors leading to the establishment of a chemical industry.
2. Outline the water cycle.
3. Differentiate between hand and soft water in terms of origin and content
and distinguish between temporary and permanent hardness.
4. Analyse samples of water to assess their suitability for drinking.
5. Illustrate by diagrams or flow chart the chemical processes involved in the
treatment of water.
6. Describe the chemical nature and processing of crude oil.
7. Assess the industrial importance of the fractions of crude oil.
8. Evaluate the need for the cracking process in petrochemical industries.
9. Assess the rate of production and the value of crude oil reserves of Oman.
10. Distinguish between natural gas and crude oil reserves outline the process
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of making natural gas suitable for combustion.
11. Account or the natural gas reserves and their rate of consumption.
12. Assess the grade of Oman crude oil as related to international standards.
13. Review the chemical and industrial processes of some chemical industries
in Oman.
14. Demonstrate awareness of the nature of the industrial air pollutants and
their impacts on the environment.
15. Recommend means of preventing further destruction of the ozone layer
and the reduction of lead emissions from petrol engines.
16. Assess the effect of corrosion in industry predict the overall order of a
chemical reaction.
17. List various methods of preventing corrosion on iron materials.
18. Describe the manufacture of corrosion-free alloys such as steel.
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INST2200 INSTRUMENTATION
This course provides the student with the skills needed to operate and
maintain specific laboratory equipments. It introduces the student to the
safety measures and hazards associated with the electrical equipments, the
Course
effects of the environmental factors on the performance of instruments and
Description
the necessary steps to be taken to reduce these effects. The student is also
trained on the use of different testing and measurements instruments,
different maintenance strategies and fault diagnosis. A minimum of 40% of
the course is devoted to practical work.
The course should enable the student to:
Describe the potential hazards associated with electrical powered equipment.
Appreciate the effects of environmental factors on the performance of
particular instruments and to know the measures to maintain suitable
conditions in the laboratory. Possess the practical skills needed for operating
and maintaining specific equipment. Recognize and test individual electronic
components for correct performance. Identify the correct and systematic
fault diagnostic procedures and be able to correct some common faults. Have
some insight of specific types of instrument design.
Course
The students should be able to:
Objectives
Demonstrate awareness of safety factors associated with instrument
and
maintenance. Recognize the potential hazards associated with electrical
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equipment and the common methods use for earthing equipment. Identify the
effects of environmental factors on the performance of instruments and take
the necessary steps to reduce these effects. Recognize and test electrical
components e.g. resistors, capacitors, inductors, and semiconductors. Apply
laboratory skills to perform a number of laboratory operations and use
multimeter and oscilloscope. Differentiate between the different types of
measuring systems. Recognize faults and symptoms in laboratory equipment
and provide the suitable maintenance strategy for them. Construct and
maintain electrochemical cells. Evaluate the limitations for the use of
thermometers and flow equipment.
• Safety in the laboratory
• Testing components
• Trouble shooting/identifying faults
• Operating instruments
Course
• Maintenance
Technical
• Drafting reports
Skills
• Comparing results
• Checking for accuracy
• Calculating numerical data
• Coping with deadlines
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Resistance
Capacitance & Inductance
Diodes & Transistors
Cathode Ray Oscilloscope
Course Multimeters
Content Rectification
Circuits & Soldering Techniques
Maintenance & Calibration
Maintenance & Inventories
Fault Diagnosis
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The students should be able to:
1. Select and justify the analytical method to be used for an analytical
sample.
2. Evaluate and validate the selected method.
3. Assess the results and define the criteria for accuracy and precision.
4. Select and justify a separation technique (TLC, Paper, Ion exchange)
of an analytical sample.
5. Select and set up the appropriate chromatographic column for
separation of a given mixture.
6. Assess the validity of the analytical separation technique.
7. Select and justify the appropriate analytical spectroscopic technique
(IR, UV, AA) to analyze a sample.
8. Identify the principles of the selected technique to show
appropriateness to the analysis performed.
9. Select and set up the appropriate conditions for spectrophotometric
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equipment to be used.
10. Apply Beer-Lambert law for quantitative colorimetry.
11. Use polarimetry for determination of the specific rotation of an
optically active sample and to determine the concentration of a
suitable solution.
12. Compile experimental data to required accuracy and evaluate the
results.
13. Apply appropriate mathematical and statistical methods to process
results of analysis.
14. Set up an ion-exchange column and use it for the quantitative
separation of an ionic mixture.
15. Appraise the use of gel-permeation technique for the separation of
commercially important oligsaccarides.
16. Describe the preparation of deionized water.
17. Present the findings in an appropriate format.
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- Evaluation and validation of selected analytical method.
-Application of quality & statistical parameters
- Application of chromatography by setting up the appropriate
chromatographic column/plate for the separation of a given mixture
(adsorption, partition and ion-exchange).
Course
- Application of Beer's Lambert law in quantitative colorimetry.
Technical
-Determination of metal ions (Na+, K+, etc) in various samples like soft drinks
Skills
using flame photometry.
- Determination of metals (copper, cadmium, lead, etc.) in samples using
atomic absorption spectroscopy.
- Application of polarimetry as an analytical tool
-Interpretation of infra-red spectra.
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The course should enable the student to:
1. Understand the principles and practices of quality systems.
2. Apply the tools of quality assurance and management procedures
which can lead to an effective quality organization or a process improvement.
3. Understand the use of statistical methods in quality control and
Course
distinguish between and calculate process capability for attribute, discrete
Objectives
and continuous data for specific examples.
4. Develop the understanding to construct control charts and sampling
plans based upon data from their own industry.
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Introduction; choosing a topic; project design; literature survey, preparation
of action plan; experimental work – selection, design & execution
Course
Maintaining the record book (experimental results and discussions)
Content
Introduction with proper referencing & progress report
Viva / presentations
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The students should be able to:
1.Identify the role played by materials in science and technology
2. Define ferrous and non-ferrous materials
3. Describe some physical and mechanical properties of materials
4. Apply the basic concepts of crystalline structure to the structure of
metals
5. Apply the binary thermalequilibrium diagrams to theunderstanding of alloy
structures
6. Present the solidification of puresubstances by cooling curves
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7. Construct thermal equilibriumdiagrams to explain liquids andsolids terms
8. Construct thermal equilibriumdiagrams for two metals of variedsolubility in
the solid and the liquidphase
9. Define the terms austenite, ferrite,cementite, pearlite and upper andlower
critical temperatures
10. Present, in a diagram, the variation in the mechanical properties
(strength, hardness, impact, etc.) inslow cooled plain carbon steelswith
carbon content
11. Evaluate the effect of the heat treated processes on the mechanical
properties of plain carbon steel
12. Explain the role of martensitic structure on the mechanical properties of
steel
13. Recognize the effect of common alloy elements on the mechanical
properties of plain carbon steel
14. Identify the types, properties and the application of common types of
non-ferrous alloys
15. Differentiate between different types of polymers and relate their use
to their structures
16. Apply the common testing methods to establish the mechanical properties
of materials
17. Use a microscope to examine and sketch a microstructure of a prepared
metal specimen
18. Define non-destructive testing
19. Recommend the use of ultrasonic method for surface crack detection.
Course Materials testing of strength, mechanical testing, heat resistance, non-
Technical destructive and ultrasonic testing, formation of alloys, solidification of
Skills materials
Introduction to Materials:
Structure of Solid Materials
Solidification of metals:
Course Polymers and uses:
Content Mechanical testing:
Formation of Alloys:
Ferrous Alloys:
Non-ferrous Alloys:
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DIPLOMA YEAR 2
SUMMER SEMESTER
Course
Objectives
The students should be able to: Define the concept of values; Define how
and Outcomes
values develop; Understand the effects of religion and society on values;
Understand the effects of Islamic and Omani values on work ethics; Define
the concept of ethnic and cultural diversity; Understand the importance of
ethnic and cultural diversity for society and the world; Work with people
from different ethnicities/cultures; and Function in a moral and ethical
manner in his/her life
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Developed skills and techniques to implement an business
organization's code
of ethics and train employees in its use and application.
Course
Technical
Developed skills to effectively implement ethical principles and
Skills
practices as defined business organization's code of ethics.
Course
Content
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ADVANCED DIPLOMA COURSES
SEMESTER 1
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Outcomes include:
1. Assign correct units to and interconvert commonly used units for physical
quantities.
2. Apply the kinetic theory of gases to explain the relationship between the
variables in general gas equilibria.
3. Assess the terms in the ideal gas equation, given sufficient information.
4. Use the first and second law of thermodynamics to predict feasibility of
given reactions.
5. Perform experiments to determine changes in enthalpy, entropy, and Gibb’s
energy.
6. Apply the phase rule to one-component systems.
7. Apply the Clapeyron and Clausius- Clapeyron equations to perform
calculations.
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8. Design a distillation experiment which forms an azeotrope.
9. Describe methods for following rates of reactions.
10. Use rate equations or integrated forms to calculate the order of a
reaction.
11. Predict order of reaction based on data from experimental work.
12. Define terms commonly used in the measurement of electrolytic
conductance, giving units.
13. Calculate constants for weak and strong electrolytes from conductance
measurements.
14. Translate the shape of plots from conductivity titrations.
15. Describe the determination of limiting molar conductivity.
16. Perform a range of conductance experiments
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CHEM 3104 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 1
It is the first specialized course in inorganic chemistry which builds on the
principles contained in the three General Chemistry courses. Students are
introduced to quantum mechanical models of atom. Different models of
bonding and the electronic structure of the periodic classification of
Course
elements are also discussed. These models are applied to explore the
Description
relationship between electronic, structural and chemical properties of
elements, as well as trends across the periodic table. The production and
application of selected elements and their compounds are also studied.
Practical work forms an integral part of this course
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The students should be able to:
1. Gather and evaluate the experimental evidence for the quantization of
energy in atoms
2. Appraise the significance of atomic orbitals to the electronic
structure of the atoms
3. Identify and evaluate the factors governing the electronic structure
of multi-electron atoms
4. Deduce the structure of atoms with atomic numbers 1 to 36 using the
quantum mechanical model
5. Use the electronic structure of atoms to justify the periodic
classification of the elements
6. Compile and interpret trends in properties within periods (3 & 4) and
groups (1,2,4,7) in the periodic table in terms of electronic structures.
Outcomes 7. Describe the formation of chemical bonds and the causes for weak
intermolecular attraction
8. Use localized bond models to rationalize bond length, bond angles, bond
energies and shapes of multi-atom molecules and ions.
9. Construct molecular orbital energy level diagrams forhomonuclear and
simple heteronuclear diatomic species using LCAO theory and use them
to:
10. Rationalize trends in bond order and bond length.
11. Investigate and interpret the properties of elements (s,p, d-block,
transition (Sc – Zn) and group IV elements) and their compounds in terms
of electronic structure and bonding
12. Evaluate economically and technologically the production and application
of selected elements (a non-metal and a d-block metal) and their
compounds (a non-metal or liquid and a solid).
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The students should be able to:
1. Use sigma, pi-bonds and delocalisation of electrons to describe
bonding and shapes of molecules.
2. Apply Huckel rule to establish the aromaticity of organic compounds.
3. Construct models and draw diagrams to represent structural,
geometrical and optical isomers and conformers of organic molecules.
4. Apply rules of nomenclature (Cahn Ingold Prelog) to specify the
configurations of isomers.
5. Classify the different types of organic compounds including
haloalkanes and haloarenes.
6. Predict molecular structure from spectral data.
7. Predict physical properties of structures (trends in b.pt & solubility)
from knowledge of intermolecular forces.
8. Identify the different types of reactions and reagents involved of
hydrocarbons and simple mono- and di-functional group compounds in terms
of electrophylic, nucleophylic, radical, acid, base, addition substitution,
elimination, rearrangement, condensation.
9. Represent electron movements in reaction mechanisms by using curly
arrows and draw energy profile for a reaction.
10. Demonstrate awareness of the reactions of alkenes (including
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carbocation stabilities), alkynes (including Alkynide formation of terminal
alkynes) and arenes (including side-chain oxidation).
11. Represent reactions of hydrocarbons using balanced equations and
reaction mechanisms.
12. Predict the minor and major product/s of specified hydrocarbon with
given reagents and conditions.
13. Device synthetic routes for obtaining compounds and polymers from
given hydrocarbons.
14. Predict the reaction mechanisms of some organic compounds including
haloalkanes and Grignard reactions.
15. Compare between the reactivities of haloalkanes and haloarenes.
16. Describe the reactions of alcohols, phenols, carbonyl compounds,
carboxylic acids , amines and aromatic diazonium salts, amides (Hofmann) and
nitriles (hydrolysis & reduction).
17. Use balanced equations and reaction mechanisms to represent
reactions of specified functional group compounds and predict the minor and
major product(s) with given reagents and conditions.
18. Devise synthetic routes for obtaining specified compounds (or Pure)
from given mono-functional group compounds.
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- Construction of models and diagrams to represent structural,
conformers and stereoisomers of organic molecules.
- Identification functional groups of organic molecules.
-Carrying out simple organic reactions like substitution.
Course
- Proposal of synthetic routes for obtaining specified organic
Technical
compounds from precursors.
Skills
-Synthesis and partial characterization of a variety of organic molecules like
cyclohexene, benzyl alcohol, aspirin, etc.
-Extraction of commercially significant organic substances from natural
products (eg. cinnamaldehyde)
Introduction and Overview of Organic chemistry
Unsaturated hydrocarbons
Stereochemistry
Course Aromatic hysdrocarbons
Content Organohalogen compounds
Aldehydes and ketones
Carboxylic acids and their derivatives
Introduction to spectroscopy
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The course should enable the student to:
1. Be aware of the preparation and characterization of pure organic,
inorganic and organometallic compounds.
2. Recall the rules of naming coordination complexes and the concepts of
their geometrical arrangements.
3. Understand and perform systematically chemical qualitative analysis
Course
for the separation of unknown organic and inorganic compounds and mixtures.
Objectives
4. Use instrumental techniques to monitor reactions, confirm purity of
substances and elucidate structures of molecules.
5. Evaluate, interpret and present practical work.
6. Be aware of safety measures throughout all practical work
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- Synthesis of pure samples of organic compounds (eg. benzoic acid, ethyl
acetate) using standard organic synthetic techniques like reflux, distillation,
fractional distillation, extraction using separatory funnel, recrystallization,
etc.)
-Characterization of synthesized samples by measurement of physical
constants.
- Use of instrumental techniques (infra-red spectroscopy) to monitor
reactions, elucidate structures of molecules and test correctness of
products.
-Extraction of commercially significant natural products (egcarvone from
caraway seeds) using hydro or steam distillation.
-Analysis by TLC, purification by derivative sysnthesis and characterization
Course by measurement of specific rotation using polarimeter.
Technical -Synthesis of coordination complexes (eg. potassium trioxalatoferrate(III),
Skills terammine copper(II) chloride, etc).
-Characterization of complex samples by redox and complexometric
titrations, gravimetry and colorimetry.
- Application of chemical methods to analyse qualitatively individual organic
compounds using Lassaigne tests, solubility tests and functional geoup tests.
- Conduction of experiments to test correctness of the qualitative analysis
results.
- Devising of routes to qualitatively separate
mixtures of organic compounds.
- Use of references, data bases and internet to carry out literature
search.
- Use of appropriate media to present written laboratory report using
standard referencing methods.
Overview of Safety, laboratory practices, maintenance of lab notebook,
calculations.
Synthesis of organic compounds
Synthesis of liquid organic compound
Extraction of essential oils
Course Explanation and synthesis of complexes
Content Volumetric analysis of the complexes
Molecular spectroscopy of iron and copper complexes
Systematic analysis of unknown organic compounds
Analysis of unknown organic compounds and mixtures
Salt analysis
Synthesis of Ferrocene and acetyl ferrocene
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STAT3120 STATISTICS & IT
Course This course will provide the students with the working knowledge of the
Description statistical techniques and methodologies for a data driven decision making
which they may use in their field of computational applied sciences.
The course should enable the students to:
Develop the skills and knowledge to classify record, display and summarize
scientific data. Understand the basic statistical concepts and techniques.
Have understanding of estimation from parametric measures.
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Course Automating statistical techniques and methodology via statistical software
Technical add ins of MS Excel – Data Analysis Toolpak
Skills
This statistics course contains the fundamentals of Statistics. Emphasis is on
the development of statistical thinking and applications that are directed
towards applied sciences. Topics include data summaries and descriptive
Course
statistics, introduction to a statistical computer package giving emphasis on
Content
MS Excel Data Analysis toolpak add-ins; Probability - distributions,
expectation, variance, statistical inference of univariate data and regression
analysis.
SEMESTER 2
Public speaking ethics, preparing speeches, using PowerPoint and visual aids,
Course Content informative speeches, persuasive speeches
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CHEM 3201 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
This course is designed to develop and enhance the knowledge of organic
chemistry within the context of chemical, industrial, biological and medical
applications. The course focuses on the chemistry of carbonyl compounds,
carboxylic acid derivatives, thiols, phenols, sulphides, amines, heterocyclic
Course compounds and biological molecules with reference to the role, application
Description and importance of stereochemistry in chemical and biochemical processes.
Reaction mechanisms and factors affecting these processes are also
addressed in more details. Special references will be given to organic
spectroscopic interpretation of IR, NMR and Mass spectra of organic
compounds to elucidate the structure of selected organic compounds.
Practical forms an integral part of this course.
The course should enable the student to:
1. Understand the behavior of chemical structure in bonding and
isomerism and describe the chemistry of classes of compounds with single-
bond functional groups.
2. Describe and investigate the reactions of carbonyl compounds,
carboxylic acids and their derivates.
3. Follow the reaction mechanisms and describe and apply the chemistry
of addition and condensation reactions of enols, enones and active
Course
methylenes.
Objectives
4. Describe and apply the reactions of alkyl halides, alcohols, thiols,
phenols, ethers, epoxides, sulfides and amines.
5. Have understanding of chemistry of aromatic heterocyclic compounds
and nucleic acids.
6. Have a good foundation and background to understand the role of
stereochemistry and the chemistry of a variety of biologically active
molecules.
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The students should be able to:
1. Identify chemical structures and apply the concept of isomerism and
nomenclature to compounds containing a variety of functional groups.
2. Recognize different types of reactions and describe the methods of
preparation of hydrocarbons, monomers and addition polymers.
3. Conduct experimental investigation to prepare selected product(s) to
demonstrate certain concept e.g. kinetic vs thermodynamic control.
4. Apply rules of nomenclature review the chemistry of aldehydes,
ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives.
5. Present an explanation for the significance of tautomerism in a
number of cited examples.
6. Identify methods of preparation and industrial applications of
carbonyl compounds and demonstrate that carbonyl compounds are extremely
versatile in the C-C bond formation.
7. Describe common types of unimolecular and bimolecular reaction
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8. Device and conduct experiments to prepare an aldehyde, ketone,
carboxylic acid and its ester.
9. Identify substitution (SN1 and SN2) and elimination reactions (E1 and
E2) and assess the effects of solvents, leaving groups, carbocation stability
and stereochemical consequences of reactions.
10. Identify conjugate addition reactions of unsaturated compounds,
Michael addition, Robinson annulation reactions, aldol condensation and
intramolecular and crossed aldol reactions.
11. Compare the chemistry and reactions of enolates, enones and keto-
enol equilibrium.
12. Demonstrate ability to classify, name, compare properties and
describe preparation and reactions of organohalogens, alcohols, thiols,
phenols, ethers, epoxides and amines.
13. Account for the chemistry of benzenoid hydrocarbons naphthalenes
and tricyclic systems.
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14. Describe the chemistry of heterocyclic compounds (including
aromaticity, resonance, reactivity and reactions) and nucleic acids.
15. Compare the chemistry of benzenoid hydrocarbons and heterocyclic
compounds.
16. Demonstrate awareness of the aromatic substitution and
rearrangement reactions and their mechanisms.
17. Apply knowledge of functional group chemistry and interpretation of
spectral data to elucidate experimentally the structure of unknown
molecules.
18. Define stereochemical terms and identify chirality in molecules.
19. Apply Fischer and Newman projections and the R and S sequence rules
to variety of simple optically active compounds.
20. Use molecular models to demonstrate the stereo-chemical nature of
molecules.
21. Evaluate the importance of the process of resolution and separation
of enantiomers and meso-compounds in chiral synthesis.
22. Identify some bioactive molecules, their applications and structure-
activity relationships with respect to biological action.
23. Review the role of organic chemistry in biological reactions and
molecular pathways.
24. Evaluate the importance of stereochemistry on a selected prepared
biologically active molecules.
- Devise and conduct experiments to synthesise different monofunctional
group compounds.
- Conduct experiments to assess the effects of solvents, leaving groups,
Course carbocation and stereochemical consequences on reactions.
Technical - Use spectral data to elucidate the structure of organic molecules.
Skills - Use molecular models to demonstrate the stereochemical nature of
molecules.
-Communicate the concept of structure-activity relationships on selected
bioactive molecules.
Thiols and Sulfides
Phenols
Amines
Course
Heterocyclic compounds
Content
Polymers
Introduction to multi-step synthesis
Biologically active molecules
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PENV3203 PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY (Dept. Elective)
It introduces the students to the principles of environmental chemistry to develop in
them the appreciation of the application of general chemical principles so as to
improve and preserve the quality of the environment. It involves the study of the
Course atmosphere and the stratospheric chemistry, the ozone layer and the cause of its
Description depletion and its effect, the air pollutants, greenhouse gases, the chemistry of
water and its pollutants and methods of treatment, the chemistry of the soil its
pollutants and degradation, soil desertification and deforestation and conservation.
It includes involving students in learning activities such as practical, fieldwork, case
studies and group work.
Course Objectives:
The course should enable the students to:
Understand the principles of atmospheric, soil and water Chemistry and pollution.
Understand the methods of transport and accumulation of metals and organic
compounds in the environment. Know the different analytical techniques for the
assessment of chemical substances in the environment. Explain the need for reliable
and appropriate quantization in environmental Chemistry. Understand and evaluate
the usefulness of environmental modeling to complement analytical data. Understand
and apply the concepts and principles in laboratory and field works
Learning Outcomes:
The students should be able to:
Explain the basic principles of Atmospheric Chemistry. Identify the effects of air
Course pollutants, acid rain, greenhouse gases. Explain the principles of Water Chemistry.
Objectives and Identify the factors controlling the fate and transport of chemical substances in
Outcomes water, air and soil. Differentiate between the materials by which inorganic and
organic materials are distributed in the environment. Explain the importance of
identifying a suitable sample location and correct sampling methods and storage.
Describe soil contamination by heavy metals, their bioaccumulation, metal speciation
and toxicity. Identify the importance of well characterized environmental reference
standards and detection sensitivity. Recognize and list environmental factors capable
of affecting the speciation of elements in natural systems. Demonstrate how
chemical speciation modeling is a viable alternative to an experimental study of
environmental systems. Select appropriate analytical technique for analyzing ions and
molecules in environmental samples. Demonstrate ability to participate, share and
develop skills and competencies during practical sessions, field excursions and self-
paced field work. Perform at least 10 to 12 practical activities / field visits for
better understanding of the theoretical concepts and to develop related skills and
competencies.
Course Soil, Water and Air Quality Analysis, Sampling Techniques, Chemical Analysis
Technical Skills
Introduction to Quality
Quality Tools
Process capability
Course Content
Quality Continual improvement/Some Quality approaches
Main Activities and Responsibilities of Quality Control and Quality Assurance
in analytical laboratories
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CHEM 3202 COMPUTERS IN CHEMISTRY
This course would enhance the knowledge of students to draw chemical
structures. It applies their technical knowledge and skills to manipulate
Course
“Chem Draw” efficiently in drawing molecular structures. It imparts the
Description
knowledge of computing minimum energy for small molecules at semi-empirical
level by computational software. It motivates the students to practice on
further advanced and computational techniques.
The course should enable the student to:
1. Enhance his/her computer knowledge to draw chemical structure.
2. Apply his/her technical knowledge and skill to manipulate ChemDraw
efficiently in drawing molecular practice on molecular structure.
3. Be motivated to practice on further advance drawing techniques.
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-Application of Chemdraw to draw molecules, orbitals, freehand structures,
etc.
Course
-Manipulation of structures like change of order, use of templates, etc.
Technical
-Obtaining name and NMR spectrum from structure
Skills
-Application of Excel to carry out calculation, least square fitting by linear
regression analysis
Learning the basics on Chem Draw
Tutorials on Chem draw Applications
Course
Tables, Orbitals and Freehand Drawing
Content
Ordering Name, Structure, Conversion, Spectra
Utilization of Microsoft excel in the evaluation of chemical analysis of data
SUMMER SEMESTER
Course Objectives:
The course should enable the student to:
1. Understand the methods of transport and accumulation of metals
and organic compounds in the environment.
2. Know the different analytical techniques for the assessment of
chemical substances in the environment
3. Understand and evaluate the different methods in doing water
quality analysis
Learning Outcomes
The students should be able to:
1. Identify the chemical factors controlling the fate and transport of
chemical substances in water, air and soil.
Course Objectives
and Outcomes 2. Differentiate between the methods by which inorganic and organic
materials are distributed in the environment.
3. Explain the mobilization of chemical species in the environment.
4. Explain the role of chemistry in being able to deal with the current
and future quality of the environment.
5. Explain the importance of identifying a suitable sample location
and correct sampling methods and storage.
6. Select appropriate analytical techniques for analyzing
environmental samples.
7. Identify the importance of well characterized environmental
reference standards and detection sensitivity.
8. Explain the methods available for the measurement of water
quality.
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Field sampling techniques
Course Technical
Techniques in water analysis
Skills
Chemical Analysis
Introduction
Sources, Dispersal, Reconcentration and Degradation.
Transport and reconcentration of natural organic compounds.
Course Content Sampling and sample variability
Water Quality Analysis
Gas liquid chromatographic methods
Extraction of the analyte and its determination
Learning Outcomes:
The students should be able to:
Course
Use process flow charts, Pareto analysis to investigate a familiar industrial process
Objectives and
from local industry.; Identify the critical control points in a selected industrial
Outcomes
process and investigate the management structures which can lead to the process
improvement.; Outline the principles underlying a quality system and design
structures for familiar operations.; Illustrate the economic benefits of quality
assurance and quality control in selected example from the local industry.; Examine
and use statistical methods in quality control.; Define the terms, specification,
tolerance, process variation, assignable variation, process capability, in-control and
out-of-control.; Explain how statistical techniques can be used in the control of a
selected process and identify the consumer’s and producer’s risk.; Choose simple
quality procedures for a selected process from the local industry.; Explain the
process capability for specific examples.; Explain PDCA and ISO as an approach to
quality assurance and quality control.; Explain the use and importance of quality
assurance and quality control in an analytical chemistry laboratory; Describe how to
validate analytical method
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Course Quality Assurance and Control, Statistical Analysis, Preparation of Product
Technical Skills Specification
Introduction to Quality
Quality Tools
Process capability
Course Content
Quality Continual improvement/Some Quality approaches
Main Activities and Responsibilities of Quality Control and Quality Assurance
in analytical laboratories
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B.TECH COURSES
SEMESTER 1
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The students should be able to:
1. Select and justify the analytical method to be used for an analytical
sample
2. Evaluate and validate the selected method
3. Assess the results and define the criteria for accuracy and precision
4. Understand and describe qualitative and quantitative analysis of
chromatographic data.
5. Select and justify instrumental separation technique(GC, HPLC,
electrophoresis) of an analytical sample
6. Apply electrophoresis technique (plate and capillary) on a suitable ionic
mixture to identify its components
7. Illustrate experimentally the effect of pH on the separation of a
mixture of amio-acids by using two different buffer solutions
8. Describe the principles and instrumentation of GLC and HPLC
techniques
9. Analyze quantitatively a prepared or given sample by derivatisation
Outcomes
10. Identify the components of a mixture using internal or added
standard
11. Explain the mode of action of GC column, GC detectors and their
applications
12. Choose a suitable stationary phase and conditions for the separation
and identification of specified types of compounds
13. Explain the basic theory and instrumentation of HPLC technique
14. Appraise the use of HPLC as a detection technique
15. Understand and describe the principle of fluorescence emission
16. Describe the principle and uses of mass spectrometry
17. Describe the principle and be able to interpret 1H and 13C NMR
spectra
18. Assess the validity of the analytical separation techniques
19. Appraise the application of lab automation and apply automated
chromatography for separation of sugar derivatives in anionic exchange
resins
-Selection, performance and justification of analytical techniques on various
samples.
-Understanding and application of various statistical analytical methods.
-Analysis using internal standard calibration, linear calibration and standard
addition methods.
Course
- Operation and use GLC instruments in the separation and identification of
Technical
specified types of compounds.
Skills
- Operation and use of HPLC as a detection technique.
-Determination of heavy metal content in different samples using AAS.
- Analysis of complex molecules using IR especially to monitor the presence
of H-bonds.
-Interpretation of NMR, mass spectra and fluorescence spectroscopy.
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Statistical Analysis
Chromatography
Course Capillary Electrophoresis
Content Molecular Fluorescence
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Mass Spectrometry
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POLL4100 Pollution and Its Impact
This course intends to cover topics in pollution sources, control of pollution
Course
and management of solid, industrial and biomedical wastes. It also introduces
Description
basic concepts of occupational health hazards.
Course Objectives:
1. Understand pollution and their adverse effects on human being and their
environment.
2. Know the different types of pollution and the sources of pollutants.
3. Familiarize with the different types of wastes and the management of
these wastes.
4. Understand the concepts behind occupational health hazards and issues
related to it.
5. Appreciate the importance of knowing the sources of pollution and the
different means of controlling pollution and waste management.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Define pollution and pollutants
Course 2. Explain the different types of pollution and pollutants
Objectives 3. Describe the major categories and sources of air pollution
and Outcomes 4. Explain greenhouse effect, the effects of global warming and the
indicators of climate change
5. Describe the types, sources and effects of water pollution
6. Describe marine pollution, its causes and the controlling measures
7. Explain the occurrence of agricultural pollution, the impact of
pesticides and the remedial measures to control agricultural pollution
8. Explain industrial pollution and its impact on the environment
9. Describe the role of industries in controlling pollution and ensuring
sustainable development.
10. Explain the sources of solid wastes and their management.
11. Discuss the source, handling and proper disposal of bio-medical waste
12. Explain the classifications of occupational health hazards and the
related
Legislations.
This course provides the students with the practical information and
techniques to evaluate and control the different types of pollutants, which
include; air pollution and the use of the high volume sampler, noise pollution
Course
and the use of sound meter, water pollution and the use of UV
Technical
spectrophotometer and the titration techniques, soil pollution and the use of
Skills
soil extraction and analytical techniques. In addition to equip the
students with the required skills and proficiency to write technical reports
assessing the situation and taking actions.
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Introduction to Environmental Pollution, Air pollution, water pollution
(focusing on marine pollution) and agricultural pollution.
Course
Industrial ecology and industrial waste and treatment processes.
Content
Solid waste management, biomedical wastes.
Oc- Occupational health hazards.
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The course should enable the student to:
1. Understand and explain the structures of crystalline materials
2. Describe the preparation and classification of the transition metal
co-ordination complexes.
3. Understand the behavior of transition metal co-ordination complexes
in terms of theoretical models.
4. Understand and describe the redox behavior of transition metal co-
ordination compounds
5. Apply the inorganic concepts to homogeneous and heterogeneous
catalysis.
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- Growth of large crystals of pure and doped substances and examination of
morphology.
-Synthesis of cobalt (III) complexes and their characterization by
Course conductivity measurements, absorption spectroscopy and IR.
Technical - Use of colorimetry, Job’s method and complexometry to determine the
Skills formula of a complex.
-Design and conduction of an experiment and use of the data obtained to
study the relative stability of complexes and ligand exchange.
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CHEM4105 ELECTROANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES
This course introduces techniques which involve the measurement of
electrical properties of a solution of the analyte when it is made part of an
electrochemical cell. It provides an introduction to electroanalytical
chemistry; potentiometry; voltammetry and polarography; modern
Course voltammetric techniques and electrochemical biosensors. Electroanalytical
Description techniques that are capable of producing low detection limits,
characterization information describing electrochemically accessible systems
and devoted to the growing field of electrochemical biosensors are discussed.
The stoichiometry, rate of interfacial charge transfer, the rate of mass
transport and equilibrium constants for chemical reactions and the role of
biosensors in biomedical industry and biotechnology are also included.
The course should enable the student to:
1. Gain awareness of basic concepts of electro-analytical chemistry.
2. Develop an understanding how chemical and physical properties of
substances are exploited to use electro-analytical techniques.
3. Understand the basic principles and instrumentation of selected
electro-analytical techniques.
4. Obtain an understanding for qualitative and quantitative analysis of
electro-analytical techniques and their applications in pure and real samples.
Course
5. Understand the application of mathematical and statistical methods to
Objectives
process results of analysis.
6. Be aware of advantages, disadvantages and limitations of different
electro-analytical techniques used for similar types of analysis.
7. Appreciate the role of electrochemical biosensors in biomedical
engineering.
8. Study the types, operation, and construction of bio-analytical sensors.
9. Present results in a lucid and concise manner and draw a meaningful
conclusions orally as well as in writing.
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The students should be able to:
1. Explain electrochemical cells and factors affecting the potential of
electrochemical cells.
2. Describe potentials in electro-analytical cells and derive Nernst
equation.
3. Calculate questions and problems based on cell potentials from
electrode potentials.
4. Explain polarization, sources of polarization and overvoltage.
5. Discuss types of electro-analytical techniques.
6. Classify and differentiate different types of electrodes.
7. Explain and describe different ion selective electrodes.
8. Describe different types of potentiometric curves.
9. Determine fluoride/chloride in tooth paste/ mouth wash with
fluoride/chloride ion-selective electrodes.
Course 10. Analyze aspirin in tablets using NaOH as titrant by potentiometry.
Outcomes 11. Recognize and explain different voltammetric techniques, their
applications and instrumentations.
12. Describe characteristics of the dropping mercury electrode and half
wave potential.
13. Describe modern voltammetric techniques such as derivative,
differential and cyclic voltammetry.
14. Analyze qualitatively and quantitatively pharmaceutically important
compounds/heavy metals by modern voltammetric techniques.
15. Appraise the application of electrochemical analyzer for the
determination/speciation/assay of toxic heavy metals and pharmaceutically
important compounds.
16. Explain the role of biosensors in the biomedical industry and
biotechnology.
17. Identify types of bioanalytical sensors.
18. Describe different types of biosensors in terms of their applications
various experiments on electroplating,
Course
electrolytic cells,
Technical
potentiometric titration,
Skills
pH titration.
Electrochemical cells
Potentiometry
Course
Volatmmetry
Content
Electrochemical sensors.
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B. TECH
SEMESTER 2
Outcomes include:
1. Apply chemical knowledge acquired in the core units to an industrial
process
2. Evaluate the factors ( geographical, geological and environmental
)affecting the location of a chemical plant
3. Evaluate the influence of access to materials, services and finance
Course 4. Recognize and discuss the general features affecting the selection of
Objectives a process for a chemical product
and Outcomes 5. Evaluate the parameters of chemical reactions which determine the
choice of route to the product
6. Evaluate the impact of the co- and side products on the overall
profitability of the process
7. Identify the physio-chemical aspects of the process and the impacts
on the resource demands, energetics, yield, rates and phase equilibrium and
separations
8. Describe in details the chemistry of the selected process, outline
alternatives and justify selected route.
9. Relate the chosen operating conditions of each stage to mechanisms
and assess the influence of separation and purification processes on the
overall yield
10. Analyze the potential uses of the principle and co-products and their
commercial values
11. Demonstrate awareness of the issues related to Health, Safety and
environmental protection by carrying out hazards and risk analysis and
assessing possible effects of operating the process on the environment.
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- Evaluation of the effect of various metal ions in homogeneous catalysis. and
Course communicate the general factors
Technical -Preparation of several commercially important substances like various esters
Skills used for flavouring, benzoic acid, etc.
Chemical industry
Catalysts and Catalysis
Research and Development
Course
Organizational structures
Content
Chemical engineering and energy
Technological economics of chemical industry
Processes, Safety Management
This is the second course in Physical Chemistry. The aim of the course is to
introduce the student to basic principles in several branches of Physical
Chemistry such as electrochemistry, surface chemistry, colloids and
molecular spectroscopy. Emphasis is placed on applications such as the use of
Course
Nernst equation, Faraday's laws of electrolysis and its commercial
Description
applications. It also describes the Langmuir, BET and Freundlich adsorption
isotherms. Moreover, it explains some of the properties of surface active
agents and the physical forces that are important in colloidal stability. The
relative energies of IR, UV and VIS are compared and the use of Beer-
Lambert law to determine concentration is explained.
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The course should enable the student to:
1. Understand and use Nernst equation for calculating potentials under
non-standard conditions
2. Define and use Faraday’s law of electrolysis and describe its
commercial applications
3. Understand the origins of the molecular spectra of diatomic and
polyatomic molecules and its applications
4. Describe the surface characteristics and properties of colloids
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NUTR4200 NUTRITION (Dept Elective)
This course provides an integrated overview of the physiological
requirements and functions of protein, energy, and the major vitamins and
minerals that are determinants of health and disease. Topics include dietary
Course sources, intake levels, and biological determinants of nutrient requirements;
Description assessment of nutrient status in individuals and populations; the role of
nutrition in growth and health through the life cycle; the rationale for the
development of dietary guidelines and of nutrition policies in different
countries; and the role of diet on the development of chronic diseases, such
as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, etc.
The course should enable the students to:
Explain the terms nutrition, carbohydrate, protein, lipid (fat), vitamin,
mineral, water, kilocalorie, epidemiological studies; the use of caloric values
of energy yielding nutrients. Identify the basic structures and food sources
of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals; list and describe
the functions, and the role of each in nutritional health. Describe the uses of
Course energy by the body and what constitutes energy balance, and list and explain
Objectives the factors that might cause eating disorders. Outline the overall processes
of digestion and absorption in the mouth, stomach, small intestine and large
intestine, as well as the roles played by the liver, gall bladder and pancreas.
Identify the major nutrition-related health problems and approaches to
treatment; outline the causes of, effects of, typical persons affected by, and
treatment for coronary heart disease, hypertension, cancer, diverticulosis,
diabetes mellitus and osteoporosis.
The students should be able to:
Understands the meaning of the terms nutrition, carbohydrate, protein, lipid
(fat), vitamin, mineral, water, kilocalorie, and fiber. Determine the total
calories (kcal) of a food or diet. Learn the epidemiological studies.
Differentiate among hunger, satiation and satiety and how these influence
our eating behavior. Recognize the different in structure between
carbohydrates – monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides (e.g.
starches) and fiber. Understands the functions of carbohydrate in the body
and the problems that result from not eating enough carbohydrate.
Recognize the beneficial effects of fiber on the body. Determine the food
Outcomes
sources of carbohydrate and list some alternative sweeteners. List four
classes of lipids and the role of each in nutritional health. Compare between
saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids in term of
structure and food sources.Recognize the implications of various fats,
including omega-3,omega-6, and omega-9. Describe how amino acids make up
proteins. List the primary functions of protein in the body. Understand the
term vitamin and classify the vitamins according to whether there are fat
soluble or water soluble. Understand the functions of water in the body.
Classify the minerals as major or trace minerals. Describe the uses of
energy by the body and what constitutes energy balance.
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Recognize the benefits and hazards of various weight-loss methods for
severe obesity. Understands how protein-calorie malnutrition eventually can
lead to disease in the body. Understand the causes of, effects of, typical
persons affected by, and treatment for vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium
deficiency. Understand the causes of, effects of, typical persons affected
by, and treatment for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa. Understand the
term body mass index and list the factors that might cause obesity.
Recognize obesity as a causative factor in a number of different conditions.
Understand the overall processes of digestion in the mouth, stomach, small
intestine and large intestine, as well as the role played by the liver, gall
bladder and pancreas. Recognize the histology of the wall of the different
parts of the digestive system. Identify the major nutrition-related health
problems and approaches to treatment. Understand the causes of, effects
of, typical persons affected by, and treatment for coronary heart diseases,
hypertension, cancer, diverticulosis, diabetes mellitus and osteoporosis
Quantitative estimation and identification of carbohydrate (variety of sugar
and starch), protein, lipids (visible and invisible) and vitamins in a variety of
Course
food such as fruits, vegetables, milk and other prepared food.
Technical
-Quantitative estimation and identification of cholesterol in variety of
Skills
cooking oil such as sunflower oil, corn oil, olive oil, canola oil, sesame oil and
other kind of food.
Introduction to Nutrition
Carbohydrate
Lipid
Protein
Course Minerals, ions, vitamin and water
Content Energy Requirements
Unbalanced Diet
Over nutrition
Digestion and Absorption
Disease linked to Diet
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The course should enable the student to:
1. Conceive project topics for investigation and define its aim and
objectives
2. Seek and acquire relevant information related to topics of project
3. Design and establish a sampling plan for samples
4. Design, conduct, modify and improve experiments relevant to the
investigation
5. Implement and monitor the project plan
6. Record relevant references in appropriate format
7. Present the project effectively in writing and orally
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Selection of topic
Finding Information
Sample Collection & Preparation of Action Plan
Course
Experimental work
Content
Writing up of Introduction
Pre viva
Viva
SUMMER SEMESTER
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-Formulation and monitoring of a plan for a specific project which is open
ended and research oriented in nature.
-Collation of relevant information.
-Design and conduction of experiments relevant to the
investigation and maintenance of a log book for all procedures and results.
Course -Carrying out and recording of accurate observations and reproducible
Technical measurements,
Skills -Interpretation and justification of results, drawing logical
conclusions and formulation of recommendations.
- Production of report in prescribed format and oral presentation of results
using power-point presentation.
-Poster preparation of selected projects for display and presentation in
symposia.
Review of Project IIA.
Designing the remaining experiments
Submission of the requisition form for the experiments
Distribution of the hard copy of the project format and contents guidelines.
Course Submission of the final action plan for Project IIB.
Content Discussion on Project Report format and contents guidelines.
Making the report.
Mock presentation and discussion.
Completing the final project report and notebook
Final presentation and Viva
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This course should enable the students to:
1. be aware of the solvent properties of water, pH and explain the acid/base.
2. study titration curves in foods.
3. develop knowledge of the commonly occurring amino acids, their structure,
stereochemistry their combination in specific sequence to form complex
proteins and the functional significance of proteins to living organism.
4. have understanding of the structure sugars and polysaccharides and their
Course
structure.
Objectives
5. understand the structure and properties of fatty acids and of the typical
naturally occurring fatty acids which combine with glycerol to form fats and
oils, neutral lipids, phospholipids, glycolipids and lipoproteins.
6. explore the types of vitamins and their losses and optimization in food and
the role of food additives.
7. develop understanding of the relation between the chemical composition of
the molecules and their function.
A student who satisfactorily completes the course should be able to:
1. describe the role of water as solvent and the pH scale.
2. use his acid/base titration knowledge to determine nature of a food
system.
3. describe the properties and structure of amino acids and the formation of
complex Proteins.
4. list the commonly naturally occurring amino acids, identify the sequence of
amino acids in the protein chain and configuration of the chain.
Outcomes
5. define enzymes and their properties.
6. recognize the substrate specificity of enzymes and the effect of
substrate concentration on enzyme catalysis.
7. describe the mechanism of enzyme action.
8. describe the structural type of a polysaccharide and its conformation and
relate it to its
function.
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9. identify the role of vitamins and their losses and optimization in food.
10. identify typical fatty acids which commonly combine with glycerol to give
fats and
oils.
11. differentiate between fats and oils and identify their sources.
Outcomes 12. compare between phospholipids, glycolipids, lipolipids and fats.
13. translate the function/s of the biological molecules in terms of their
chemical
structure and composition.
14. evaluate the need for the hydrogenation process of oils and its control.
15. Explain the role of additives in food.
- Determination of moisture content in foods.
Course - Identification of various food groups (different types of carbohydrates,
Technical amino acids, fats, vitamins) in different foods.
Skills - Study of the effect of substrate concentration and temperature on enzyme
catalysis.
1. Water as Solvent
2. Carbohydrates
3. Lipids and Fats and Oils
Course 4. Amino Acids and Proteins
Content 5. Enzymes
6. Vitamins
7. Minerals
8. Food Additives and Preservatives
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COURSE MAPPING
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New Programme(Chem) vsLab.Schools up to Diploma Level
Course contents matched approximately
NEW Programme Lab. Schools Programme
Applied Chemistry
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Student Centered Approaches – Applied Chemistry
Level Course code Course title Total No. No. of No. of % of Method used
of outcomes outcomes outcomes to cover SCA
outcomes covered covered covered
by SCA by SCA
Diploma CHEM 1102 Fundamentals 8 5 40 % of 5 40% -Practical, lab
of Chemistry outcomes Reports
(Science)
Diploma CHEM 1100 Fundamentals 8 5 40% of 5 40% -Practical, lab
of Chemistry outcomes reports
(Engg.)
Diploma CHEM 1202 Chemistry I 15 10 40% of 10 40% -Practical, lab
reports
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Advanced ASAC 3112 Organic 18 15 3 20% -Practical
Diploma Chemistry 1 -Group
Discussions
Advanced ASAC 3116 Inorganic 16 12 4 33% -Practical
Diploma Chemistry I -Reports
-Group
Discussions
-
Presentations
Advanced ASAC 3218 Chemistry 9 7 4 + 60% 82% -Practical
Diploma Lab. of 3 -Reports
Techniques -Group
II Discussions
-
Presentations
B. Tech. ASAC 4122 Inorganic 10 7 3 43% -Practical
Chemistry II -Reports
-Group
Discussions
-
Presentations
B-Tech ASCE 4302 Development 6 4 2 33% -Practical
& Application -Reports
of Chemistry -Group
Discussions
B. Tech ASAC4224 Industrial 11 10 4 40% Practical
Chemistry II -Theory
-Lab reports
+ Case studies
B. Tech. ASAC 4225 Physical 17 13 8 61% Practical
Chemistry II -Theory
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MAPPING OF GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES
Course Course Level Graduate Attribute No. (Tick the graduate attribute no. that
code ( Diploma. is covered in the course)
A.Diploma,
B.tech) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
CHEM 1100 Fundamentals of Diploma √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Chemistry (Engg.)
1. Are well disciplined and committed to hard work and a high standard of productivity.
2. Are able to apply the knowledge and skills to a diverse and competitive work environment.
3. Are able to think critically, analyze and solve problems.
4. Have a high degree of competence in using information and communication technology.
5. Are professionally competent and up-to-date in their field of specialization in a changing global
environment.
6. Can gather and process knowledge from a variety of sources, and communicate effectively in
written and spoken English.
7. Can effectively demonstrate and apply good interpersonal skills in team work and leadership roles.
8. Are committed to self development through lifelong learning.
9. Are socially responsible citizens aware of contemporary issues in contributing to national
development
10. Are able to demonstrate and apply their entrepreneurial skills.