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SEMESTER V
Course Code: CHE5D02
Open Course 2: CHEMISTRY IN DAILY LIFE
Total Hours: 48; Credits: 3; Hours/Week: 3; Total Marks 75 (Internal 15 & External 60)
Course outcomes
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
CO 1: Understand the basics of polymer chemistry.
CO 2: Explain the functions of biomolecules, vitamins, enzymes, hormones and nucleic
acid.
CO 3: Describe food additives and food habits.
CO 4: Explain the uses of pesticides and fertilizers and their impacts on the environment.
CO 5: Understand advantages and disadvantages of cleansing agents and cosmetics.
CO 6: Recognize the common classes of drugs in pharmaceutical industry and their
application.
CO 7: Understand the basic concepts and processes in petroleum industry.
Module I: Polymers (8 hrs)
Classification of polymers: Origin, structure, synthesis, molecular forces. Commercially
important polymers: Application of polyethylene, polystyrene, polyhaloolefines, Nylon 6,
Nylon 66, Melamine, Terylene, Bakelite, natural and synthetic rubber, vulcanization,
Advantages of vulcanized rubber, natural silk and artificial silk, inorganic polymer:
(Examples Only) - Plastic identification codes – Applications of biodegradable polymers
(PGA, PLA and PHBV) – Importance of plastic recycling.
References
1. B. K. Sharma, Industrial Chemistry, 11th Edn., Goel publishing House, Meerut, 2000.
2. K. S. Tewari, N. K. Vishnoi, S. N. Mehrotra, A Textbook of Organic Chemistry, 2nd Edn.,
Vikas Publishing House (Pvt.) Ltd., New Delhi, 2004.
3. V. R. Gowarikar, Polymer Chemistry, New Age International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2010.
4. B. K. Sharma, Polymer Chemistry, Goel Publishing House, Meerut, 1989.
5. M. G. Arora, M. Singh, M. S. Yadav, Polymer Chemistry, 2nd Revised Edn., Anmol
Publications Private Ltd., New Delhi, 1989.
6. Catia Bastioli, Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers, Smithers Rapra Publishing, 2005.
Module II: Chemistry in Biological Systems (8 hrs)
Vitamins: Name, source, function and deficiency diseases. Enzymes - Classifications,
characteristics, role, examples. Hormones - Sex hormones - Androgens, oestrogens,
progesterone, example, function. Cortical hormones - a few examples with function.
Nucleic acid - RNA, DNA: Introduction - role in life process (No structure or chemical
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reactions needed).
References
1. M. V. Kulkarni, Biochemistry, Pragati Books Pvt. Ltd., 2008.
2. S. C. Rastogi, Biochemistry, 2nd Edn., Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co., New Delhi,
2007.
3. U. Satyanarayana, U. Chakrapani, Biochemistry, Elsevier Health Sciences, 2014.
4. K. S. Tewari, N. K. Vishnoi, S. N. Mehrotra, A Textbook of Organic Chemistry, 2nd Edn.,
Vikas Publishing House (Pvt.) Ltd., New Delhi, 2004.
5. D. Sriram, Medicinal Chemistry, Pearson Education India, 2010.
6. N. V. Bhagavan, Medical Biochemistry, Academic Press, 2002.
Module III: Food Chemistry (8 hrs)
Common adulterants in different foods: Milk and milk products, vegetable oils, cereals, tea,
coffee powder, chilly powder and beverages.
Food Additives: Antioxidants and food preservatives – Commonly used permitted and non-
permitted food colours – Artificial sweeteners – Taste enhancers – Artificial ripening of
fruits and its side effects.
Modern Food Habits: Definition and health effects of fast foods, instant foods, dehydrated
foods and junk foods. Harmful effects of modern food habits.
Importance of milk, coconut water and Neera.
References
1. Lillian Hoagland Meyer, Food Chemistry, 1st Edn., CBS Publishers & Distributors, New
Delhi, 2004.
2. B. A. Fox, A. G. Cameron, E. Arnold, Food Science, Nutrition and Health, 6th Edn.,
Edward Arnold, London, 1995.
3. A. Siddiqui, N. Anusha, Deleterious Effects of Food Habits in Present Era, J. Aller. Ther.
3:114, 2012.
4. H. S. Ramaswamy, M. Marcotte, Food Processing: Principles and Applications, CRC
Press, 2005.
5. A. F. Smith, Encyclopedia of Junk Food and Fast Food, Greenwood Publishing Group,
2006.
6. T. A. M. Sagati, The Chemistry of Food Additives and Preservatives, John Wiley & Sons,
2012.
7. S. N. Mahindru, Food Additives, APH Publishing, 2009.
8. Biju Mathew, Anchor India, Info Kerala Communications Pvt. Ltd., 2015.
Module IV: Agriculture (4 hrs)
Fertilizers: Essential nutrients for plants – NPK value – Natural and synthetic fertilizers –
Nitrogenous, phosphatic and potash fertilizers (examples) – Impact of excessive use of
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fertilizers on environment – Biofertilizers.
Pesticides: Classification – Insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides and fungicides (definition
and examples only) – Non-degradable pesticides – Pesticide pollution and its impact on
environment – Endosulfan disaster in Kerala (brief study). Pheromones.
References
1. H. S. Rathore, L. M. L. Nollet, Pesticides: Evaluation of Environmental Pollution, CRC
Press, USA, 2012.
2. Murray Park, The Fertilizer Industry, Elsevier, 2001.
3. B. K. Sharma, Industrial Chemistry, Krishna Prakashan Media, 1991.
Module V: Cleansing Agents and Cosmetics (6 hrs)
Cleansing Agents: Soaps – Hard and soft soaps – Alkali content – TFM – Detergents
(classification) – Cleaning action – Advantages and disadvantages of soaps and detergents –
Shaving creams. Shampoos: Ingredients and functions – Different kinds of shampoos (Anti-
dandruff, anti-lice, herbal and baby shampoos). Tooth paste: Composition and health
effects.
Cosmetics: Hair dye: Chemicals used and its harmful effects. Face and skin powders:
Types, ingredients and functions. Cleansing creams: Cold creams, vanishing creams and
bleach creams. Perfumes, antiperspirants, sun screen preparations, nail polishes, lipsticks,
rouges, eyebrow pencils and eye liners (ingredients and functions) – Harmful effects of
cosmetics.
References
1. B. K. Sharma, Industrial Chemistry, Krishna Prakashan Media, 1991.
2. M. S. R. Winter, A Consumer’s Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients, 7th Edn., Three
Rivers Press, New York, 2009.
Module VI: Pharmaceuticals and Dyes (8 hrs)
Drug: Chemical name, generic name and trade names with examples. Terminology:
Prodrug, pharmacy, pharmacology, pharmacophore, pharmacognosy, pharmacodynamics
and pharmacokinetics (elementary idea only). Antipyretics, analgesics, antacids,
antihistamines, antibiotics, antiseptics, disinfectants, anaesthetics, tranquilizers, narcotics,
antidepressants and psychedelic drugs (definition and examples).
Dyes: classification based on constitution, application, examples, uses.
Dyes: Requirements of a dye – Classification based on mode of application to the fabric –
Applications of dyes (general study). Ancient and modern colours – Mention of indigo and
alizarin.
References
1. B. K. Sharma, Industrial Chemistry, Krishna Prakashan Media, 1991.
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2. Gurdeep R. Chatwal, Synthetic Drugs, Himalaya Publishing House, Bombay, 1995.
3. Jayashree Ghosh, A Textbook of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 3rd Edn., S. Chand and
Company Ltd., New Delhi, 1999.
Module VII: Fuels (6 hrs)
Definition and classification of fuels – Characteristics of a good fuel – Combustion –
Calorific value – Wood.
Coal: Classification based on carbon content – Fractional distillation products of coal and
uses of various fractions.
Petroleum: Origin – Fractional distillation – Different fractions, their composition and uses.
Petrol: Knocking – Octane number – Aviation fuel. Diesel: Cetane number. Flash point.
Natural gas, biogas and LPG: Composition and uses.
Pollution due to burning of fossil fuels.
Solar energy and solar cells (applications only).
References
1. B. K. B. Rao, Modern Petroleum Refining Processes, 4th Edn., Oxford & IBH Publishing
Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2002.
2. B. K. Sharma, Industrial Chemistry, Krishna Prakashan Media, 1991.
Scheme of Examinations:
The external question paper carries 60 marks and internal examination is of 15 marks.
Duration of each external examination is 2 Hrs. The pattern of External Examination is as
given below:
Section A
Short answer type carries 2 marks each – 12 questions Ceiling – 20
Section B
Paragraph/ Problem type carries 5 marks each – 7 questions Ceiling – 30
Section C
Essay type carries 10 marks (1 out of 2) 1x10=10
The students can answer all the questions in sections A & B but there shall be ceiling.
Mark Distribution
Module I 14 Marks
Module II 12 Marks
Module III 12 Marks
Module IV 8 Marks
Module V 11 Marks
Module VI 12 Marks
Module VII 10 Marks
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