Introduction to Course: 

Course title: Chemistry Special Topic       

Course Code: (CHEM -291)   

Class: BS Semester IV-R               

Credit hours: 3+1,   

Instructor Name: Dr. Sobia Noreen 

E.mail: [email protected]

Introduction to course contents:

• Biomolecules
• Simple Heterocycles
• Introduction to Spectroscopy
• Surface Phenomena
• Colloids
• Nuclear Chemistry
• Modern Materials
• Chemical Industries

Learning outcomes

This course is designed to broaden the student's outlook and deepen his interest in everything that concerns general and specialized roles of biomolecules. In this course, the students will also be exposed briefly to certain specific areas like Surface Phenomena and Colloids (Physisorption and chemisorption,  isotherms, types, properties, preparation and applications of colloids), Nuclear Chemistry (radioactivity; stability of nuclei, nuclear transformation, measurement of nuclear radiation, nuclear reactions, fission and fusion, nuclear reactor, uses of radioisotopes, nuclear hazards and safety measures), Modern Materials (introduction to liquid crystals, Inorganic polymers, Ceramics, Fiber glass, Thin films, Semiconductors and Composite materials) Chemical Industries (Metallurgy of Al, Manufacturing of sulphuric acid, nitric acid, fertilizers, cement and glass). The course will also focus on the basic concept of Spectroscopy especial IR & UV/Vis spectroscopy. This course is an instrument of satisfying the student's intellectual curiosity.

Chemistry Special Topics Lab.

1. Determination of adsorption parameters using Langmuir adsorption isotherm of acetic acid on charcoal.

2. Percentage determination of barium in barium nitrate by gravimetric method.

3. Gravimetric determination of nickel.

4. Structure elucidation of some simple organic compounds by spectroscopy (Spectrum interpretation).

5. Tests for lipids, proteins, carbohydrates.

Textbooks to be used for the course

• Voet, D. R and Voet, J. G. Biochemistry, 5th Edition John Wiley & Sons, NY (2016).
• Arnikar, H.J. Nuclear Chemistry. 4th Krishna Prakashan Media (P) Ltd. (2010).
• Gurdeep R. “Advanced Physical Chemistry”, 4th Krishna Prakashan Media (P) Ltd. Delhi(2016).
• Shaheen, M. A., Paracha, R. N, Jilani, Manual of Practical Chemistry Vol. IV, Jilani Notes,Sargodha, (2016).

   

• Key dates and time of class meetingsSemester Start : 27th January 2020

• BS Chemistry Semester IV-R (2018 - 2022)
• Monday       8.00-9.00 am
• Tuesday      8.00-9.00 am
• Thursday       9.00-11.00 am
• Friday   9.00-10.00 am

Assignments

The students were assigned individual topics related to course contents. Assessment will be based on written material and presentation.

• Description of system of Evaluation (Exam, assignments etc.)
• Sessional                            15%
• Mid Term Exam                  30%
• Practical work:                    10%
• Final exam:                        45%

Rules and Regulations

• The student should have at least 75 % attendance in Theory and Practical (both) to appear final term exam.
• The attendance status will be noticed on monthly basis.