AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-BANGLADESH (AIUB)

Department of Natural Science (Chemistry)

Faculty of Science & Technology
Engineering Program
CHEM 1101: CHEMISTRY (3/LAB) for EEE/CSE/IPE

LECTURE PLAN
Spring 2022-2023_17 Weeks
CHEMISTRY THEORY LECTURES:

1st Week. Introduction to atomic structure: Dalton, Rutherford, Wave and Atomic spectra;

2nd Week. Bohr atomic model: Calculation of radius and energy of each orbit of hydrogen atom.
Bohr explanation of hydrogen spectral series. (Quiz-1)

3rd Week. Wave mechanical approach of the atom: dual nature of matters, de Broglie’s equation,
Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle. Orbitals, Quantum numbers and Principle of
electronic configuration. (Quiz-2)

4th Week. Modern periodic table: Main features of periodic table with special reference to
group chemistry, Selected topics of organic chemistry.

5th Week. Chemical Reactions: Concepts of acids and bases, electrolytes, oxidation-reduction,
neutralization reactions.

6th Week. Chemical bonds: Main types chemical bonds, Metallic bond, Hydrogen bond. (Quiz-3)

7th Week. Molecular orbital theory: Main features, Bond order and Molecular orbital diagram of
homonuclear and heteronuclear molecules.

8th Week. Mid-Exam

9th Week. Solutions and Solubility: Types of solution, Mechanism of dissolution, Properties of
solvents, Factors affecting solubility, Gas laws: Boyle’s law, Charles law, Gay-Lussac’s
law & Ideal gas law.

10th Week. Solubility product & pH: Solubility product law, Application of solubility product
principle, Ionization of water, pH concept. (Quiz-4)

11th Week. Electrochemistry: Principle of electrolysis, Kohlrausch’s Law of electrolysis,

conductometric titration, electrochemical cells, photolithography.

12th Week. Phase rule and phase diagram: Phase rule and phase diagram of mono component
systems. (Quiz-5)

13th Week. Chemical kinetics and Chemical equilibrium: Rate of reaction, rate laws and
order of reaction; equilibrium law and its characteristics.

14th Week. Thermochemistry: Energy and its units, Enthalpy and Entropy change, Thermodynamic
system & its surroundings, Heat of reactions & Fuels.

15th Week. Solid State Chemistry: Electrical properties of materials; Selected topics of Nano-science,
Nanotechnology, Environmental Science and E-Waste etc. (Quiz-6)

16th Week. Review Class

17th Week. Final-Exam

 AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-BANGLADESH (AIUB)
Department of Natural Science (Chemistry)
Faculty of Science & Technology
Engineering Program
CHEM 1101: CHEMISTRY (3/LAB) for EEE/CSE/IPE

LECTURE PLAN
Spring 2022-2023_17 Weeks

CHEMISTRY LAB EXPERIMENTS:

Quantitative Inorganic Analysis: Volumetric titration: Acid-base titration, pH calculation, Redox titration,
Estimation of Cu & Fe Total hardness of water and Conductometric titration.

1st Week.
Introduction to chemistry laboratory: Laboratory rules and safety guidelines,
Familiarize with common apparatus (demonstration) and modern periodic table,
and discussion about report writing.
2 Week. Basics of chemical analysis: Qualitative vs quantitative analysis, primary and
nd

secondary standard substance, titration, standard solution, normality, molarity.

calculation of concentration, etc.

3rd Week. Expt.1: Standardization of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution with

standard oxalic acid (HO2C-CO2H, 2H2O) solution.

4th Week. Expt.2: Standardization of hydrochloric acid (HCl) solution with standard
sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution. (Quiz-1)

5th Week. Expt.3: Standardization of hydrochloric acid (HCl) solution with standard
sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) solution and calculation of pH.

6th Week. Expt.4: Determination of total Hardness of water using Eriochrome Black T
(EBT) as indicator. (Quiz-2)
7th Week. Mid-term (Lab) Exam.
8th Week. Mid-term (Theory) Exam.

9th Week. Expt.5: Standardization of sodium thiosulphate (Na2S2O3) solution with

standard potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7) solution.

10th Week. Expt.6: Estimation of copper ions (Cu2+) contained in a supplied solution by
iodometric method.

11th Week. Expt.7: Determination of ferrous ions (Fe2+) in a supplied solution by

standard potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7) solution. (Quiz-3)

12th Week. Expt.8: Determination of conductance of a weak acid against a strong alkali
solution.

13th Week. Expt.9: Standardization of potassium permanganate (KMnO4) solution with

standard sodium oxalate (Na2C2O4) solution. (Quiz-4)

14th Week. Expt.10: Determination of ferrous ion (Fe2+) in a supplied solution of iron
salt by standard potassium permanganate (KMnO 4) solution.
15th Week. Review and Make-up Class.

16th Week. Final (Lab) Exam.

17th Week. Final (Theory) Exam.
 BOOK LIST FOR CHEMISTRY (LECTURE)

Texts: 1. B. S. Bahl, G. D. Tuli and Arun Bahl, “Essentials of Physical Chemistry” 24 th ed. (1997), S.
Chand & Compnay Ltd, ISBN: 81-219-0546-X; 2. S. Z. Haider, “Introduction to Modern Inorganic
Chemistry” 2nd ed. (2000), Friends International, ISBN: 984-30-0087-0

References: 1. M. M. Huque and M. A. Nawab, “Principles of Physical Chemistry” 3 rd ed. (1974),

Student Publication, ISBN: Not found; 2. A. Q. Chowdhury, “Chemistry Fundamentals”
3rd ed. (1995), AERS & Bureau of Research, Testing and Consultation (BUET), ISBN: Not found; 3. S.
Z. Haider, “Selected Topics on Advanced Inorganic Chemistry” 4 th ed. (2002), Student Publication,
ISBN: Not found; 4. B. K. Sharma, “Electrochemistry”, 5 th ed. (1997-98), GOEL Publishing House,
ISBN: 81-85842-96-5; 5. Maitland Jones, “Organic Chemistry”, 1st ed. (1997), Norton Company,
ISBN: 0-393-97079-5; 6. Jerry March, “Advanced Organic Chemistry”, 4 th ed. (1999-2000), John
Wiley & Sons, ISBN: 9971-51-257-2; 7. O. P. Aggarwal, “Engineering Chemistry”, 3 rd ed. (1995),
Khanna Publishers, Delhi

BOOK LIST FOR CHEMISTRY (LAB)

Text: 1. M. Mahbubul Huque and A. Jabber Mian, “Practical Chemistry” 2 nd ed. (1972), Student Ways,
ISBN: Not found
References: 1. J. Mendham, R. C. Denney, J. D. Barnes and M. Thomas, “Vogel’sText Book of
Quantitative Chemical Analysis”, 6th ed. (2000), Pearson Education Ltd, ISBN: 81-7808-538-0; 2. G. H.
Jeffery, J. Bassett, J. Mendham, R. C. Denney, “Vogel’s Text Book of Quantitative Chemical
Analysis”, 5th ed. (1989), Longman (ELBS), ISBN: 0-582-25167-2

Evaluation Methods:

1. Marks: Total marks 100, Contribution of Theory 60% and Lab 40%.
Theory (100%):
o Class Performance & Attendance, 20%
o Quizzes, 40%
o Mid/Final Exam, 40%
Lab (100%):
o Class Performance & Attendance, 10%
o Quizzes, 30%
o Reports, 20%
o Viva, 20%
o Mid/Final Exam, 20%
2. Quiz: In each term (Mid-term/Final-term) of the semester, 3 Quiz tests will be taken in Theory
Class of which Best 2 will count for results and 2 Quiz tests will be taken in Lab Class of which
Best 1 will count for results.
3. Make-up Class/Quiz: If any schedule class is postponed in case of unavoidable situation, the
make-up class will be held immediately at a suitable time. There will be no make-up quiz or lab
except a strong reason for that.
4. Grand Total: 40% of Mid-Term + 60% of Final-Term

Course Requirements
1. Must appear at least two quizzes in theory and one quiz in lab before the Mid-term
Exam and the same before the Final Exam.
2. Must appear at the Mid-term and the Final Exam both in theory and lab.
3. Students must have 80% attendance both in theory and lab to pass the course.