GU/Acad –PG/BoS -NEP/2023/102/33 Date: 21.06.

2023

CIRCULAR

The University has decided to implement the UGC Curriculum and Credit Framework for
the Undergraduate Programme (CCFUP) of Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Bachelor of
Science in Chemistry (Honours) under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 from the
Academic Year 2023-2024 onwards.

The approved Syllabus of Semesters I and II of the Bachelor of Science in

Chemistry/Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Honours) Programme is attached.

Principals of Affiliated Colleges offering the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Bachelor of

Science in Chemistry (Honours) Programme are requested to take note of the above and bring
the contents of this Circular to the notice of all concerned.

ASHWIN Digitally
by ASHWIN
signed

VYAS VYAS LAWANDE

Date: 2023.06.21
LAWANDE 11:38:12 +05'30'
(Ashwin Lawande)
Assistant Registrar – Academic-PG

To,
1. The Principals of Affiliated Colleges offering the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
/Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Honours) Programme.
Copy to:
1. The Director, Directorate of Higher Education, Govt. of Goa.
2. The Dean, School of Chemical Sciences, Goa University.
3. The Vice-Deans, School of Chemical Sciences, Goa University.
4. The Chairperson, BOS in Chemistry (UG).
5. The Controller of Examinations, Goa University.
6. The Assistant Registrar, UG Examinations, Goa University.
7. Directorate of Internal Quality Assurance, Goa University for uploading the Syllabus on
the University website.
 Goa University
Programme Structure for Semester I to VIII Under Graduate Programme- Chemistry

Semeste Total
Major -Core Minor MC AEC SEC I D VAC Exit
r Credits

CHC-141 (SEC-1)
Water and Soil
Analysis (1T+ 2P)
I
OR
CHC-142 (SEC-2)
CHC-111 Basic CHC-131 Skills in Qualitative
CHC-100 Fundamentals
Concepts in Chemistry Introduction to Organic Analysis
of Chemistry (3T+1P)
(4) Chemistry (3) (1T+ 2P)
OR * EXT-1
CHC-143 (SEC-3) XXX-161
II Chemistry of (Course
Cosmetics and Title)
Perfumes (1T+ 2P) (4)

CHC-241 (SEC-4)
Mathematical
CHC-200 Aspects in
Concepts in Inorganic Chemistry (1T+ 2P)
and Physical OR
CHC-231(MC-2)
Chemistry (4) CHC-211 CHC-242 (SEC-5)
General Introduction
III Basic Industrial Introductory skills in
to Environment and
CHC-201 Chemistry (4) Green Chemistry
Sustainability (3)
Concepts in Organic (1T+ 2P)
and Analytical OR
Chemistry(4) CHC-243 (SEC-6)
Drug Synthesis and
Analysis (1T+ 2P)
 CHC-202
Organic Chemistry-I (4)

CHC-203 Inorganic
CHC-221 (Minor EXT-2
Chemistry-I (4)
Vocational-1) XXX-16X
IV Chemistry of (Course
CHC-204 Physical
Laboratory Title)
Chemistry-I (4)
Management (4) (4)
CHC-205
Pharmaceutical
Chemistry (2)
CHC-300 Organic
Chemistry-II (4)

CHC-301 Inorganic
Chemistry-II (4) CHC-321 (Minor CHC-361
Vocational-2) Food (I) [2]
V
CHC-302 Physical Science and Nutrition Internsh
Chemistry-II (4) (4) ip

CHC-303 Green
Chemistry Techniques
(2)
CHC-304
Instrumentation in
Industrial Chemical
Analysis (4)
CHC-322 (Minor
Vocational-3)
VI CHC-305 Industrial
Instrumentation and
Pharmaceutical
Analysis (4)
Chemistry (4)

CHC-306 Advanced
Physical Chemistry-I (4)
 CHC-307 Project (4)

CHC-400 Advanced
Organic Chemistry-II (4)

CHC-401 Advanced
CHC-411 Advanced
Inorganic Chemistry-II
Analytical
(4)
Techniques-I (4)
VII OR
CHC-402 Advanced
CHC-412 Advanced
Physical Chemistry-II
Pharmaceutical
(4)
Analysis-I (4)
CHC-403- Introduction
to Bio-Inorganic
chemistry (4)

CHC-404 Seminar
based course (4)
CHC-4
CHC-413 Advanced
CHC-405 Polymer 62
Analytical
science and technology Disser
Techniques-II (4)
(4) tation
VIII OR
(D)
CHC-414 Advanced
CHC-406 Solid state [12]
Pharmaceutical
chemistry (4) Disser
Analysis-II (4)
tation
CHC-407
Organometallics (4)
* List of Exit Courses along with the syllabus will be provided separately.
Name of the Programme: B.Sc.(Chemistry)
Course Code: CHC-100
Title of the course: Fundamentals of Chemistry
Number of Credits: 3T+1P
Effective from AY: 2023-24
Pre-requisites Nil
Course ● To study the postulates of kinetic theory of gases and understand the deviations
Objectives: of real gases from ideal behaviour.
● To study the surface tension and viscosity of liquids.
● To introduce the concepts of atomic structure.
● To understand the basic concepts in organic chemistry.
● To understand the preparation and reactivity of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes.
Content
Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry No of
Gaseous state hours
Postulates of Kinetic Theory of gases and deviation from ideal behaviour, 10
Vander Waal’s equation of state. Critical phenomenon; PV isotherms of
real gases, continuity of states, the isotherms of Vander Waal’s equation
relation between critical constants and Vander Waal’s constants. Law of
corresponding states, reduced equation of state. Molecular velocities:
root mean square, average and most probable velocities, Qualitative
discussion of Maxwell’s distribution of molecular velocities, collision
number, mean free path and collision diameter. Numerical problems.
Liquid State
Surface Tension, Units of Surface Tension, Determination of Surface 05
Tension by Capillary Rise Method and stalagmometer method. Viscosity,
Units of Viscosity, Poiseuille equation, Measurement of Viscosity by
Ostwald Method, Effect of Temperature on Viscosity of a Liquid.
Numerical problems.
Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry
Atomic Structure: 15
Review of: Bohr’s theory and its limitations, dual behaviour of matter
and radiation, de Broglie’s relation, Heisenberg Uncertainty principle.
Hydrogen atom spectra. Need of a new approach to atomic structure.
Introduction to Schrodinger equation (equation not to be derived) and
wave function.
Radial and angular parts of the hydrogenic wave functions (atomic
orbitals) and their variations for 1s, 2s, 2p, 3s, 3p and 3d orbitals (Only
graphical representation). Radial and angular nodes and their
significance. Radial distribution functions and the concept of the most
probable distance with special reference to 1s and 2s atomic orbitals.
Quantum numbers and their significance, Discovery of spin, spin
quantum number (s) and magnetic spin quantum number (ms). Shapes
of s, p and d atomic orbitals, nodal planes.
Rules for filling electrons in various orbitals, electronic configurations of
the atoms. Stability of half-filled and completely filled orbitals, concept
of exchange energy. Relative energies of atomic orbitals, Anomalous
electronic configurations.
 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
Basic Organic Chemistry 08
Curved arrow notation, drawing electron movement with arrows, half
and double headed arrows, in organic reaction mechanisms. Physical
Effects, Electronic Displacements: Inductive Effect, Mesomeric effect,
Resonance and Hyperconjugation. Cleavage of Bonds: Homolysis and
Heterolysis. Structure, shape and reactivity of organic molecules:
Nucleophiles and electrophiles. Reactive Intermediates: Carbocations,
Carbanions and free radicals. Strength of organic acids and bases:
Comparative study with emphasis on factors affecting pKa values.
Aromaticity: Benzenoids and Hückel’s rule.
Aliphatic Hydrocarbons: Functional group approach for the following 07
reactions
(Preparations & reactions) to be studied in context to their structure
Alkanes: Preparation: Wurtz reaction, Kolbe’s synthesis, Reactions: Free
radical Substitution: Halogenation. Alkenes: Preparation: Elimination
reactions: Dehydration of alcohols and dehydrohalogenation of alkyl
halides Reactions: Addition of HX (Markownikoff’s and
anti-Markownikoff’s addition) Alkynes: Preparation: Acetylene from CaC2
and conversion into higher alkynes; by dehalogenation of tetra halides
and dehydrohalogenation of vicinal-dihalides. Reactions: formation of
metal acetylides, addition of HX and bromine.
Total: 45
Pedagogy Mainly lectures and tutorials. Seminars / term papers /assignments / presentations
/industry visits/ self-study or a combination of some of these can also be used. ICT
mode should be preferred. Sessions should be interactive in nature to enable peer
group learning.
References / 1. A. Bahl and G. D Tuli Essentials of physical chemistry ,S. Chand Publications 2020
Readings 2. Puri, Sharma, Pathania Principles of Physical Chemistry ,Vishal publishing Co. 2021
3. G. W. Castellan Physical Chemistry 4th Edition Addison-Wesley Publishing Co.2004
4. C. N. R. Rao University General Chemistry, Macmillan Publishers 1973
5. J. N. Gurtu Physical Chemistry Vol. I , Pragati Prakashan,10th Edition 2016
6. Gurtu and Gurtu Advanced Physical Chemistry, Pragati Prakashan 2019
7. J. D. Lee, Concise Inorganic Chemistry, 5th Edn.; Wiley India, (2003).
8. B. E. Douglas and D. H. McDaniel, Concepts & Models of Inorganic Chemistry,
Oxford, 1970.
9. M. C. Day and J. Selbin, Theoretical Inorganic Chemistry, ACS Publications, 1962.
10. B. R. Puri, L. R. Sharma and K. C. Kalia, Principles of Inorganic Chemistry, 33rd
Edn, Vishal Publishing Co. 2020
11. S. Prakash, G. D. Tuli, S. K. Basu and R D. Madan, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry,
Vol 1, S. Chand & Company Pvt. Ltd. 2013.
12. Graham Solomon, T.W., Fryhle, C.B. & Dnyder, S.A. Organic Chemistry, John Wiley
& Sons. 2014.
13. McMurry, J.E. Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry, 7th Ed. Cengage Learning
India Edition, 2013.
14. Sykes, P. A Guidebook to Mechanism in Organic Chemistry, Orient Longman,
New Delhi. 1988.
15. Finar, I. L. Organic Chemistry (Vol. I & II), E.L.B.S., 5th Edition. 2001.
16. Morrison, R.T. & Boyd, R.N. Organic Chemistry, Pearson, 2010.
17. Bahl, A. & Bahl, B.S. Advanced Organic Chemistry, S. Chand, 2010.
18. Francis Carey, Organic Chemistry; 4th edition Edition, Tata McGraw Hill India.
2000.
19. Paula Yurkanis Bruice, Organic Chemistry; 3rd Edition, Pearson Education Asia.
2018.
20. Jerry March, Advanced Organic Chemistry; 4rd Edition, John Wiley, 2007.
Course At the end of the course, students will be able to
Outcome: 1. Identify the properties of liquid and gases.
2. Explain the applications of liquid and gases.
3. Elucidate the atomic structure based on Quantum theory.
4. Identify the use of curved arrow notations in organic reaction mechanisms.
5. Understand various methods of preparation and reactions of alkanes, alkenes
and alkynes.

Title of the course: Fundamentals of Chemistry

Number of Credits: 01 (Practicals)
Pre-requisites Nil
Course ● To translate certain theoretical concepts learnt earlier into experimental
Objectives: knowledge by providing hands on experience of basic laboratory techniques
required for chemistry.
● To introduce the fundamentals and basic techniques of volumetric and
gravimetric estimations.
Content No of hours
1. Determination of surface tension of two unknown liquids or dilute 04
solutions by stalagmometer method.
2. Determination of viscosity of two unknown liquids or dilute 04
solutions by using Ostwald’s viscometer.
3. Study of the variation of viscosity of an aqueous solution with 02
concentration of solute.
4. Pre-Lab session (Laboratory safety, concept of normality and 02
molarity and stoichiometric calculations)
5. Calibration of Burette and Pipettes. 02
6. To prepare 100 mL of standard 0.1 M K2Cr2O7 solution and carry out 02
dilution to 0.05, 0.01, 0.005, and 0.001 M in 100 mL standard flasks
7. Volumetry: To prepare 100 ml of 0.1 N KHP solution and
standardize the given approximate 0.1 N NaOH solution. 02
8. Gravimetric analysis: Determination of percentage composition of
the given mixture ZnO + ZnCO3 02
9. Purification of organic compounds:
i) Recrystallization of Benzoic acid by using water as solvent 06
and determination of melting point.
ii) Distillation of Acetone and determination of boiling point.
iii) Sublimation of Naphthalene and Determination of Melting
point.
10. Determination of solubility and chemical nature of both solids and
liquids. Water insoluble (Acid//phenol/ Base/Neutral) and water 04
soluble (Acid/Neutral) of given compound.
(8 compounds to be analysed)
Total: 30
Pedagogy: Students should be given suitable pre- and post-lab assignments and
explanation revising the theoretical aspects of laboratory
experiments prior to the conduct of each experiment. Each of the
experiments should be done individually by the students.
References / 1. S. W. Rajbhoj and T. K. Chondhekar, Systematic Experimental
Readings Physical Chemistry, Anjali Publication, Second Edition 2000.
2. Khosla, B. D.; Garg, V. C. & Gulati, A. Senior Practical Physical
Chemistry, R. Chand & Co.: New Delhi (2011).
3. O. P. Pandey, D. N. Bajpai, S. Giri, Practical Chemistry, S. Chand
Publication 2013.
 4. Shikha Gulati, J. L. Sharma & Shagun Manocha, Practical
Inorganic Chemistry, CBS Publishers, 2017.
5. G. H. Jeffery J. Bassett J. Mendham R C. Denney, Vogel’s
Textbook of Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 5th Edn., John
Wiley, New York. 1989.
6. J. Mendham, R.C. Denney, J.D. Barnes, M. Thomas, Vogel’s
Textbook of Quantitative Inorganic Analysis, 6th Edn., Pearson
Education Asia, 2000.
7. Svehla, G. Vogel’s Qualitative Inorganic Analysis, Pearson
Education, 2012.
8. A.I. Vogel, A., R. Tatchell, B. S. Furniss, A.J. Hannaford, Vogel’s
Textbook of Practical Organic Chemistry, 5thEd., Prentice Hall;
2011.
9. D. Pasto, C. Johnson and M. Miller, Experiments and
Techniques in Organic Chemistry, 1st Ed., Prentice Hall, 1991.
10. L.F. Fieser, K.L. Williamson, Organic Experiments, 7th edition D.
C. Heath, 1992.
11. R.K. Bansal, Laboratory Manual in Organic Chemistry, New
Age International, 5thEdition, 2016.
Course 1. To acquire the knowledge and skill of basic volumetric and gravimetric
outcomes estimations.
2. The students will be able to get hands on experience on the purification
techniques for organic compounds.
3. The students will be able to get hands on experience on the identification of
chemical nature of organic compounds
Name of the Programme: B.Sc.(Chemistry)
Course Code: CHC-111
Title of the course: Basic Concepts in Chemistry
Number of Credits: 4
Effective from AY: 2023-24
Pre-requisites Nil
Course ● To define the terms and state laws involved in thermodynamics and chemical
Objectives: equilibrium.
● To solve numerical based on chemical energetics and chemical equilibrium.
● To understand the development of periodic table and periodic trends.
● To explain the theories of acids and bases.
● To understand IUPAC nomenclature of organic compounds.
● To understand the types of organic reactions, reactive intermediates and
importance of selected organic compounds.
Content No of
hours
Thermodynamics I 08
Thermodynamics I: Definition of thermodynamic terms, system,
surroundings etc. Types of thermodynamic systems and thermodynamic
processes. Intensive and extensive properties.
Concept of heat and work, first law of thermodynamics, definition of
internal energy and enthalpy. Heat capacity – heat capacities at constant
volume and at constant pressure and their relationship, calculation of w,
q, dU & dH for the expansion of ideal gases under isothermal and
reversible conditions.
Numerical problems are expected
Solutions 05
Solutions of liquids in liquids, Raoult’s law and deviation from Raoult’s
Law (Ways of expressing concentration: Molarity, Normality, Molality
Mole fraction, parts per million)
Solutions of gases in Liquids: Factors influencing the solubility of gases.
Henry’s law.
Numerical problems
Chemical Equilibrium 07
Free energy change in a chemical reaction. Thermodynamic derivation of
the law of chemical equilibrium. Definition of ΔG and ΔGo, Le Chatelier’s
principle. Relationships between Kp, Kc and Kx for reactions involving
ideal gases.
Introduction to the periodic table 12
Development of the periodic table- Dobereiner’s Triads, Newland’s Law
of Octaves, Mendeleev’s periodic table and Modern periodic table
(Theories and limitations), Classification of the elements into s,p,d and f
-block elements on the basis of electronic configuration, Trends in the
periodic table (atomic and ionic size)
Acid- Base Theories 08
Arrhenius Concept, Bronsted Theory, The Lux – Flood Solvent Systems,
Solvent System theory and Lewis Concept of Acids and Bases. (Theories
and limitations)
 Carbon, IUPAC nomenclature of organic compounds, and aromaticity. 10
3
Valency of carbon-structure of methane, sp hybridisation. Selected
functional group of organic compounds with IUPAC nomenclature
(alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, ethers, carboxylic acids, esters, thiol,
amine, amides, halides, nitriles, nitro compounds aldehydes and
ketones). Concept of aromaticity, Huckel’s Rule, nomenclature of
benzenoids (halo, nitro, alkyl), naphthalene and anthracene compounds.
Types of organic reactions and structure, properties and uses of selected 10
organic compounds
Types of organic reactions with two examples of each: addition,
elimination, substitution, oxidation, reduction and rearrangement.
Structure and stability of intermediates carbocation, carbanion, free
radical. Structure, properties and uses of the following selected organic
compounds. Ethanol, acetone, ethyl acetate, formaldehyde, acetylene,
benzoic acid, n-butane, chloroform, diethyl ether, cresol, benzaldehyde,
aniline, urea, glucose, lauric acid. Preparation of ethanol, benzoic acid,
acetone, acetylene, ethyl acetate, diethyl ether.
Total: 60
Pedagogy Mainly lectures and tutorials. Seminars / term papers /assignments / presentations
/industry visits/ self-study or a combination of some of these can also be used. ICT
mode should be preferred. Sessions should be interactive in nature to enable peer
group learning.
References / 1. A. Bahl, B.S Bahl and G.D. Tuli, Essentials of Physical Chemistry, S. Chand
Readings Publication. 2009.
2. Puri, Sharma and Pathania, Principles of Physical Chemistry. 47th edition. 2020.
3. Castellan, G.W. Physical Chemistry 4th Ed. Narosa. 2004.
4. C. N. R. Rao., University General Chemistry,Macmillan Publishers. 1973
5. J.N.Gurtu Physical Chemistry Vol.I ,Pragati Prakashan,10th Edition. 2016
6. Gurtu and Gurtu Advanced Physical Chemistry,Pragati Prakashan. 2019.
7. Samuel Glasstone Textbook of Physical chemistry Macmillan Publications 2nd
Edition. 1953.
8. R.L.Madan Chemistry for degree students S.Chand Publications 2nd revised
edition. 2014.
9. J. D. Lee, Concise Inorganic Chemistry, 5th Edn. Wiley India. 2003.
10. P. W. Atkins, T. L. Overton, J. P. Rourke, M. T. Weller & F. A. Armstrong, Shriver &
Atkins’ Inorganic Chemistry, 5th Edn.; Oxford University Press. 2010..
11. N. N. Greenwood & A. Earnshaw, Chemistry of the Elements, 2nd Edn., Pergamon
Press, Exeter. 1984.
12. F. A. Cottton, G. Wilkinson and P. L. Gaus, Basic Inorganic Chemistry. 3rd Edn.
Wiley India. 2007.
13. B. R. Puri, L. R. Sharma and K. C. Kalia, Principles of Inorganic Chemistry, 33rd
Edn, Vishal Publishing Co. 2020.
14. S. Prakash, G. D. Tuli, S. K. Basu and R D. Madan, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry,
Vol 1, S. Chand &Company Pvt. Ltd. 2013.
15. Graham Solomon, T.W., Fryhle, C.B. & Dnyder, S.A. Organic Chemistry, John
Wiley & Sons. 2014.
16. McMurry, J.E. Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry, 7th Ed. Cengage Learning
India Edition, 2013.
17. Sykes, P. A Guidebook to Mechanism in Organic Chemistry, Orient Longman,
New Delhi. 1988.
18. Finar, I.L. Organic Chemistry (Vol. I & II), E.L.B.S., 5th Edition. 2001
19. Morrison, R.T. & Boyd, R.N. Organic Chemistry, Pearson, 2010.
20. Bahl, A. & Bahl, B.S. Advanced Organic Chemistry, S. Chand, 2010.
21. Francis Carey, Organic Chemistry; 4th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill India. 2000
 22. Paula Yurkanis Bruice, Organic Chemistry; 3rd Edition, Pearson Education Asia.
2018
23. Jerry March, Advanced Organic Chemistry; 4rd Edition, John Wiley, 2007.
24. https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/list-of-important-organic-com
pounds-1456306311-1
Course At the end of the course, students will be able to
Outcome: 6. Explain the terms involved in chemical thermodynamics and equilibrium.
7. Evaluate different thermodynamic parameters.
8. Discuss the development of Modern Periodic table and periodic trends
9. Classify the acids and bases using the various theories.
10. Write the names and structures of the organic compounds using IUPAC
nomenclature.
11. Understand the importance of selected organic compounds.
Name of the Programme: B.Sc.(Chemistry)
Course Code: CHC-131
Title of the Course: Introduction to Chemistry
Number of Credits: 3
Effective from AY: 2023-2024
Pre-requisites Nil
for the
Course:
Couse ● To introduce chemistry as a scientific discipline
Objectives: ● To describe the development of chemistry
● To describe the utility of chemistry in medical and industrial fields.
● To explain the underlying chemical aspects of chemistry in environment and
pollution.
● To introduce important Indian scientists and discuss their valuable contributions.
Content: No of hours

1. Importance of science in life 04

Towards scientific approach, involvement of science in daily life,
different branches of science: significance and applications (viz:
chemistry, physics, biology, microbiology, medical science etc.)
2. History and development of Chemistry 08
History of Chemistry, Different branches of chemistry (Organic, Physical,
Inorganic, Analytical, Pharmaceutical, Green chemistry): their evolution
and progress. Wöhler’s synthesis of urea, Relations of heat to chemical
phenomena, Antoine Lavoisier-Mercury Calx, M. Tswett’s invention of
Chromatography, P. Anastas’s principles of Green Chemistry, Important
Discoveries in chemistry: Hydrogen, Oxygen, Concept of Atom, X-ray,
Rubber, Penicillin, Nuclear reactor, Plastic.
3. Chemistry in medical sciences
Classification of Drugs, names and uses of the following drugs with one 04
example each: Antibiotics, Analgesics, Antihistamines, Anticonvulsant,
Hypnotics and Sedatives.
4. Medicinal plants
Introduction: Importance of plant kingdom in general and medicinal 05
plants in particular. Viz. Tulsi, Aloe vera, Turmeric, Vinca rosea,
Cinchona, Datura etc. Compounds obtained from them, their uses and
applications.
5. Chemistry & Industry
Minerals and ores: general awareness, chemical plants: cost, 04
environmental impact and recycling.
6. Chemistry of Environment & Pollution
Introduction to segments of Environment (Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, 08
Lithosphere)
Definition of pollutant, pollution.
Air Pollution: Composition of Air, Acid rain, Greenhouse effect and
Global warming, ozone layer depletion.
Water Pollution: Water cycle, Hardness of water, Factors deteriorating
the water quality, Eutrophication, Fluoride in drinking water
Soil Pollution: Chemical composition of Soil, Soil pollutants, Effects of
soil pollution, Control of soil pollution.
7. Indian Scientists and their contributions to nation
1. Jagdish Chandra Bose – Physicist (1858-1937).
2. Anandibai Joshi – Physician (1865 - 1887). 12
3. Sir C. V. Raman – Nobel laureate & Physicist (1888-1970).
4. Janaki Ammal – Botanist (1897 - 1984).
 5. Kamala Sohonie – Bio-chemist (1912 – 1998).
6. Asima Chatterjee – Chemist (1917 – 2006)
7. Anna Mani – Physicist and meteorologist (1918- 2001).
8. Rajeshwari Chatterjee – Scientist (1922-2010).
9. A.P. J. Abdul Kalam – Scientist (1931-2015)
10. Darshan Ranganathan – Chemist (1941 – 2001).
11. Prof. C.N.R Rao- Chemist (1934)
12. S. Nambi Narayanan- Aerospace Scientist (1941)
13. Raghunath Mashelkar- Chemical Engineer (1943)
Total: 45
Pedagogy: Mainly lectures and tutorials with assignments
References/R 1. A History of Chemistry by Sir Edward Thorpe, The Rationalist Press Association, Ltd.,
eadings: 1909, Vol I.
2. Chemistry by Richard Harwood, Cambridge University press. published 1998.
3. Organic Chemistry. Morrison, Boyd, Bhattacharjee. Pearson. 2010
4. Fundamentals of Chemistry, Vol. 1. A History of Chemistry. Fabrizio Tuifivo and
Ferruccio Trifivo from UNESCO - Encyclopedia Life Support Systems
5. Food Science, Nutrition and Safety, Sukhneet Suri and Anita Malhotra, Pearsons.
2013
6. Medicinal Chemistry by A. Kar. New Age International Pvt. Ltd Publishers, 2007
7. Jagdish Chandra Bose by Sanjay Goyal. Prabhat Prakashan. 2015.
8. First lady doctor of India. The Telegraph. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
9. Lilavati’s Daughter’s-The Women Scientists of India by Indian Academy of Sciences
(Bangalore) 2008.*
10. Prof. C. V. Raman: A biography by Uma Parameswaran., Penguin, Ed. 2011
11. https://ethw.org/Rajeshwari_Chatterjee
12. https://www.sanskritimagazine.com/rajeswari-chatterjee-first-woman-scientist/
13. https://www.indiatimes.com/technology/news/rajeshwari-chatterjee-karnataka-wo
men-engineer-518515.html
14. Wings of fire: An Autobiography by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Universities Press. 2009
15. https://medium.com/sci-illustrate-stories/darshan-ranganathan-84c88a96d3a
16. https://feminisminindia.com/2019/03/19/darshan-ranganathan-organic-chemistry/
17. https://www.jncasr.ac.in/sites/default/files/2022-04/CV-PROF%20CNR%20RAO.pdf
18. https://journalsofindia.com/c-n-r-rao-and-his-contributions/
19. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nambi_Narayanan
20. https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/a-gladiator-in-the-space-ring/2991
01
21. https://www.beaninspirer.com/raghunath-anant-mashelkar-story-indomitable-will-
great-scholar-indian-chemical-engineer/
22. Durdamya Aashawadi Dr Raghunath Mashelkar, Dr. Sagar Deshpande, Sahyadri
Prakashan. [A Marathi Book]
23. S. M. Khopkar, Environmental Pollution Analysis, New Age International Limited,
Publishers, New Delhi. 2020
24. A.V. Salker, Environmental Chemistry: Pollution and Remedial Perspective, Narosa
Publishing House, Navi Mumbai. 2017
[*Contains Anandibai Joshi, Janaki Ammal, Kamala Sohonie, Asima Chatterjee, Anna
Mani, Darshan Ranganathan]
Course Students will be able to:
Outcomes: 1. Describe the chemistry as a scientific discipline.
2. Describe the development and branches of Chemistry
3. Appreciate the utility of chemistry in day-to-day life.
4. Explain the preliminary chemical aspects of environment and pollution.
5. Describe and appreciate the contributions of important Indian scientists.
Name of the Programme: B.Sc.(Chemistry)
Course Code: CHC-141
Title of the course: Water and Soil Analysis
Number of Credits: (1T+2P)
Effective from AY: 2023-24
Pre-requisites Nil
Course ● To define the various terms encountered in sampling and study the techniques
Objective: involved.
● To study methods that can be employed for the determination of the various
physico-chemical parameters of water and soil.
Content No of
hours
1. Sampling Techniques: 05
Terms encountered in sampling: the population or the universe, Sample,
Sampling unit, increment, the gross sample, the sub sample, Analysis
sample, Bulk ratio, Size to weight ratio, Random sampling, Systematic
sampling, Multistage sampling, Sequential sampling. Sampling of Liquids
and Solids. Preservation, storage and preparation of sample solution.
2.Analysis of soil: Composition of soil, Concept of pH and pH 05
measurement, chelation, chelating agents, use of indicators. Bulk
density, Specific gravity, moisture content, water holding capacity, pH,
electrical conductivity, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium and organic
matter.
3.Analysis of water: Definition of pure water, sources responsible for 05
contaminating water, water purification methods (For domestic and
industrial waters). Water analysis: Dissolved oxygen, free carbon dioxide,
B.O.D., C.O.D. and total carbohydrates
Total: 15
Pedagogy Mainly lectures and tutorials. Seminars / term papers / assignments / presentations
/ industry visits / mini projects / self-study or a combination of some of these can
also be used. ICT mode should be preferred. Sessions should be interactive in nature
to enable peer group learning.
References / 1. A. K. De, Environmental Chemistry. New age international Publishers, 4th Edition.
Readings 2007
2. B. K. Sharma, Environmental Chemistry. Krishna Prakashan Media (P) Ltd. 2014.
3. Svehla, G. Vogel’s Qualitative Inorganic Analysis, Pearson Education, 2012.
4. Mendham, J. Vogel’s Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Pearson, 2009.
5. Dr Sunita Rattan Experiments in Applied chemistry, 3rd Edition, -S. K. Kataria and
Sons. 2011
6. Pandey, O.P., Bajpai D. N. & Giri S. Practical Chemistry, Revised Edition, (For BSc. I,
II, III Year Students of All Indian Universities) S. Chand Company Pvt Limited,
2014
Course At the end of the course students will be able to
Outcome: 1. Understand the fundamentals and techniques of water and soil sampling.
2. To describe the methods for the determination of various physico-chemical
parameters of soil and water
Title of the course: Water and Soil Analysis
Number of Credits: 02 (Practicals)
Pre-requisites Nil
Course ● To help in better understanding of the techniques of sampling soil and water
Objectives: studied in theory, through demonstration.
● To apply the knowledge studied in theory for the determination of various
physico-chemical parameters of soil and water and thereby develop related skills.
Content No of hours
1. Techniques of soil sampling (Demonstration) 15 x 4 = 60
2. Determination of pH of soil sample
3. Determination of Bulk density of soil sample
4. Determination of Moisture content of soil sample
5. Determination of conductivity of soil sample
6. Determination of organic content in soil sample
7. Techniques of water sampling (Demonstration)
8. Determination of pH and conductivity of a water sample
9. Determination of dissolved oxygen (DO) in a given water sample
10. Determination of magnesium content
11. Determination of total hardness in the water sample
12. Determination of acidity of a water sample
13. Determination of alkalinity in a given water sample
14. Measurement of dissolved CO2
15. Determination of total solids in water.
Total: 60
Pedagogy: Students should be given suitable pre- and post-lab assignments and
explanation revising the theoretical aspects of laboratory
experiments prior to the conduct of each experiment.
Minimum two samples each to be analysed for every experiment
involving soil and water analysis (4 hours each practical session).
References / 1. A. K. De, Environmental Chemistry. New age international
Readings Publishers, 4th Edition. 2007
2. B. K. Sharma, Environmental Chemistry. Krishna Prakashan Media
(P) Ltd. 2014.
3. Svehla, G. Vogel’s Qualitative Inorganic Analysis, Pearson
Education, 2012.
4. Mendham, J. Vogel’s Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Pearson,
2009.
5. Dr Sunita Rattan Experiments in Applied chemistry ,3rd Edition, -S. K.
Kataria and Sons. 2011
6. Pandey, O.P., Bajpai D. N. & Giri S. Practical Chemistry, Revised
Edition, (For BSc. I, II, III Year Students of All Indian Universities) S.
Chand Company Pvt Limited, 2014.

Course At the end of the course students will be able to:

outcomes 1. Observe and understand the techniques employed for soil and water sampling.
2. Develop skill for the determination of the various physico-chemical parameters
of soil and water.
Name of the Programme: B.Sc.(Chemistry)
Course Code: CHC-142
Title of the course: Skills in Qualitative Organic Analysis
Number of Credits: (1T+2P)
Effective from AY: 2023-24
Pre-requisites Nil
Course ● To understand the theoretical aspects of qualitative organic analysis
Objective: ● To explain mechanistically the chemical tests in qualitative organic analysis.
Content No of
hours
1. Chemical nature of organic compounds 07
Nature of organic compounds based on physical state of the following
compounds: benzoic acid, m-nitroaniline, β-naphthol, acetone, aniline,
naphthalene, benzophenone, m-dinitrobenzene (to be shown with
structure); presence of saturated and unsaturated compounds using
bromine water, potassium permanganate solution; water solubility of
organic compounds (any two water soluble and water insoluble
compounds); chemical nature of organic compounds (to be explained
with reactions)- water insoluble acid/phenol/base/neutral, water soluble
acid/phenol/neutral.
2. Analysis of hetero elements and functional groups 06
Detection and presence of hetero elements - N/S/X (to be explained
with reactions); Detection and presence of functional groups – CH(O)
acid- salicylic acid, CH(O) phenol- β-naphthol, CH(O) neutral- acetone,
benzaldehyde, ethyl acetate and ethanol, CH(O)N acid p-nitrobenzoic
acid, CH(O)N phenol -nitrophenol, CH(O)N base - nitroaniline , CH(O)N
neutral- urea, CH(O)N,S neutral- thiourea, CH(O)Cl neutral-
chlorobenzene (to be explained with reactions).
3. Purification Techniques 02
Recrystallisation, distillation, sublimation. Determination of physical
constants of organic compounds- melting point, boiling point.
Total: 15
Pedagogy Mainly lectures and tutorials. Seminars / term papers /assignments / presentations /
mini projects / self-study or a combination of some of these can also be used. ICT
mode should be preferred. Sessions should be interactive in nature to enable peer
group learning.
References / 1. Vogel, A.I., Tatchell, A.R., Furnis, B.S., Hannaford, A.J. & Smith, P.W.G., Textbook
Readings of Practical Organic Chemistry, Prentice-Hall, 5th edition, 1996.
2. Mann, F.G. & Saunders, B.C. Practical Organic Chemistry Orient-Longman,
1960.
3. Pandey, O.P., Bajpai D. N. & Giri S. Practical Chemistry, Revised Edition, (For
BSc. I, II, III Year Students of All Indian Universities) S. Chand Company Pvt
Limited, 2014.
4. N. K. Vishnoi, Advanced Practical Organic Chemistry, third edition, 2010
Course At the end of the course students will be able to
Outcome: 1. Explain reactions involved in identifying the chemical nature of organic
compounds.
2. Understand role of sodium fusion extract in detecting the presence of
heteroelements.
3. Explain the reactions of various functional groups present in organic
compounds.
4. Understand the need for purification techniques in organic analysis.
Laboratory Course
Number of Credits: 02
Pre-requisites Nil
Course ● To get hands on experience for the systematic qualitative analysis of the organic
Objective: compounds.
● To learn the purification techniques for organic compounds.
Content No of hours
1. Purification of organic compounds:
i) Solids by recrystallization process using water and ethanol as 4
solvent and determination of melting point.
ii) Simple distillation of acetone and determination of boiling point. 2
iii) Sublimation of naphthalene/ anthracene/ camphor and 2
determination of melting point.
2. Identification of unknown organic compounds based on water
solubility, chemical type, elemental analysis, group test and physical
constants (organic spotting)
i) Water soluble solids (Acid and Neutral) – Any 3 (3×4 = 12)
ii) Water insoluble solids (Acid, Base, Phenol and Neutral) – Two (8×4 = 32)
compounds to be analysed of each category.
iii) Liquids: Water miscible neutral, water immiscible (2×4 = 08)
(base/ neutral)
Total: 60
Pedagogy: Mainly laboratory work to be demonstration to students, supervision
of their labwork. Prelab and Post-lab exercises / journal assessment.
References / 1. Vogel, A.I., Tatchell, A.R., Furnis, B.S., Hannaford, A.J. & Smith,
Readings P.W.G., Textbook of Practical Organic Chemistry, Prentice-Hall,
5th edition, 1996.
2. Mann, F.G. & Saunders, B.C. Practical Organic Chemistry
Orient-Longman, 1960.
3. Pandey, O.P., Bajpai D. N. & Giri S. Practical Chemistry, Revised
Edition, (For BSc. I, II, III Year Students of All Indian Universities)
S. Chand Company Pvt Limited, 2014.
4. N. K. Vishnoi, Advanced Practical Organic Chemistry, third
edition, 2010
Course At the end of the course students will be able to:
outcomes 1. Get hands on experience for the systematic qualitative analysis of the organic
compounds.
2. Acquire skills in applying purification and separation techniques for organic
compounds
Name of the Programme: B.Sc.(Chemistry)
Course Code: CHC-143
Title of the course: Chemistry of Cosmetics and Perfumes
Number of Credits: (1T+2P)
Effective from AY: 2023-24
Pre-requisites Nil
Course ● To explain the term Cosmeticology and define cosmetics.
Objective: ● To describe preparation and uses of cosmetic products.
● To define herb and classify herbal cosmetics.
● To study the formulation and preparation of herbal skincare and haircare
products.
● To understand the classification of perfumes and categorise as per the
ingredients.
● To understand the importance of essential oils in cosmetic industries.
● To describe the general methods of obtaining volatile oils from plants and its
composition of volatile oils.
Content No of
hours
1. Chemistry of Cosmetics 08
Meaning of Cosmeticology. Definition of cosmetics as per EU and Indian
guidelines. A general study including preparation and uses of the
following: Hair dye, shampoo, face powder, shampoo, lipsticks, talcum
powder, creams (cold, vanishing and shaving creams). Definition of herb,
herbal medicine, herbal medicinal product, herbal drug preparation.
Classification of herbal cosmetics. Herbal cosmetics for skin care (face
packs, soaps). Herbal cosmetics for hair care: Henna and Hibiscus
2. Chemistry of Perfumes 07
Definition of Perfume. Formulation of Perfume. Sense of perfume
smell-Top notes, middle notes and base notes. Classification of
perfumes: Traditional and Modern. Fragrance Wheel. Comparison
between deodorant and antiperspirant. Triclosan as antibacterial
agent-Structure. Benefits and adverse effects of perfumes. Natural and
artificial flavours with examples. Essential oils and the importance in
cosmetic industries with reference to peppermint oil-Menthol, clove Oil-
Eugenol, lemongrass-Geraniol, Structure, synthesis and use of 2-phenyl
ethyl alcohol, Sources, Structure and uses of Jasmone, Civetone,
Muscone. Methods of separation of essential oils (steam, water and
vacuum distillation), solvent extraction, mechanical expression.
Total: 15
Pedagogy Mainly lectures and tutorials. Seminars / term papers / assignments / presentations
/ industry visits / mini projects / self-study or a combination of some of these can
also be used. ICT mode should be preferred. Sessions should be interactive in nature
to enable peer group learning.
References / 1. Harry’s Cosmeticology- Wilkinson, J. B., Harry, Ralph G. Hill Books,
Readings Leonard, 1973
2. Cosmetics science and Technology, Edward Sagarin, Inter Science
Publications, 1957.
3. De Navaree, The Chemistry and Manufacture of Cosmetics- vol. 1 to 4 (Von.
Nostrand) 1962.
4. Modern Cosmetics. Edgar George Thomssen, Francis Chilson (Universal
Publishing). 1964
5. Formulation and Function of Cosmetics. Jellinek. S, Wiley Blackwell, 1971.
6. Cosmetic & Skin. F.V. Wells and I. Lubowe, Reinhold Publications, 1964.
7. Cosmetics- Formulation, manufacturing and Quality Control, P. P. Sharma, 5th
Edition, 2014.
 8. The Principles and Practice of Modern Cosmetics: Cosmetic materials, their
origin, characteristics, uses and dermatological action, Ralph Gordon Harry,
Chemical Publishing Company, 1963.
9. Drug and Cosmetics Act 1940
10. Vimaladevi M. Textbook of herbal cosmetics, CBS Publishing 1st Ed. 2015.
11. H. Panda, The complete technology book on herbal beauty products with
formulation and processes, Asia pacific business press Inc. 2005.
12. John Gordon, Essential oils: A practical guide, Aetheric publishing. 2017
13. Ernst T. Theimer, Fragrance Chemistry: The Science of the Sense of Smell,
Academic Press, 1982.
14. Berger, Ralf Günter, Flavors and Fragrances: chemistry, bioprocessing and
sustainability (ed.), 1st edition. 2007.
15. K. Husnu Can Baser, Gerhard Buchbauer, Handbook of Essential Oils: Science,
Technology, and Applications, Second Edition, CRC Press, 2015.
16. Olindo Secondini, Handbook of Perfumes and Flavors, 1990.

Course At the end of the course students will be able to

Outcome: 1. Define cosmetics as per EU and Indian guidelines.
2. Describe the preparation and uses of various cosmetic products mentioned.
3. Describe the formulation and packaging of cosmetics for hair - Shampoo
and hair dye.
4. Classify herbal cosmetics.
5. Explain the terms herbal medicine and herbal medicinal products.
6. Describe the preparation of herbal drug.
7. Describe the formulation and preparation of Herbal cosmetics for skin care
and hair care.
8. Classify the perfumes and categorize the perfume ingredients.
9. Explain the importance of essential oil in cosmetic industries.
10. Describe the composition of different volatile oils and methods of obtaining
them.
Laboratory Course
Number of Credits: 02
Pre-requisites Nil
Course ● To translate certain theoretical concepts learnt earlier into experimental
Objective: knowledge by providing hands on experience of basic laboratory techniques
required for Cosmeticology and perfume chemistry.
● To understand the concept of cosmetics and develop formulation skills in the
preparation of various cosmetic products.
Content No of hours
1. Preparation of cosmetic products. (Any 8) (8 x 3) = 24
Explain in brief about cosmetic ingredients
Talcum powder, face powder, Shampoo, hair dye, Cold cream,
Vanishing cream, Nail polish, nail polish remover, Shaving
cream, Toothpaste, Lipsticks, eyeliner.
2. Preparation of Herbal cosmetics and its evaluation. (Any 4) (4 x 4)= 16
Turmeric face pack, Papaya face pack, Henna hair dye, Herbal
lotion, Herbal soap, Herbal shampoo
3. Extraction of essential oils as perfumery and identification of (5 x 4) = 20
compound. (Any 5)
a) Steam distillation of cinnamon sticks to cinnamon oil and
identification of Cinnamaldehyde.
b) Steam distillation of cloves to clove oil and identification of
Eugenol.
c) Water distillation of lemon peel/Orange peel to give D-
Limonene.
d) Extraction of banana oil from bananas (Esters as perfumery).
e) Extraction of rose oil
f) Extraction of citronella oil from lemongrass plant.
g) Extraction of caffeine from tea.
h) Extraction of jasmine oil from Jasmine flowers and
identification of jasmone.
Total: 60
Pedagogy: Students should be given suitable pre- and post-lab assignments and
explanation revising the theoretical aspects of laboratory
experiments prior to the conduct of each experiment.
References / 1. A.I. Vogel, A., R. Tatchell, B. S. Furniss, A.J. Hannaford, Vogel’s
Readings Textbook of Practical Organic Chemistry, 5thEd., Prentice Hall;
2011.
2. Belinda Carli, Cosmetic Formulations: A beginners Guide, 7th Edn,
2020.
3. Andre O. Barel Marc Paye Howard I. Maibach, Handbook of
Cosmetic Science and Technology-Third and fourth Edition, 2009.
4. ProFound Klaus Duerbeck, Natural Ingredients for Cosmetics, 2005.
Course At the end of the course students will be able to:
outcomes 1. Understand the concepts of various cosmetic products.
2. Prepare various cosmetic products.
3. Prepare various herbal cosmetic products.
4. Extract naturally flavoured compounds/essential oils.