S.No

Course No.

Title

Credit Hours

Page No.

1

P. Tebbutt

Mathematics for ChemistsJohn Wiley,  1998.

2

D.M. Hirst

Mathematics for ChemistsMacmillan,
1976.

3

E. Steiner

The Chemistry Maths BookOxford, 1996.

1

M. Cario,

Measurement Analysis:  An introduction to the Statistical Analysis of Laboratory Data in Physics, Chemistry and Life Science.
World Scientific, 2000.

2

D. McCormick  & A. Roach

Measurement, Statistics and Computation.
(Analytical Chemistry by open learning)
Chapman, 1987.

3

D.C. Harris,

Quantitative Chemical Analysis
Free Mann, 1999.

4

N.A. WEIS

Introductory Statistics,
Addison – Wesley, 1995

1

Basic Kinetics Concepts:

Scope of chemical kinetics, Reaction Stoichiometry, rates of consumption and formation, Extent of Reaction, Rate of reaction, Empirical rate equation, Elementary, composite and Chain reactions

2

Analysis of Kinetics Results:

Differential Method, Method of integration, Isolation method, Half life method, Comparison of methods, Opposing reactions, Reaction in flow system, Correlation of physical properties with concentration, Conventional experimental techniques, Techniques for very fast reactions and influence of temperature on reaction rates

3

Mechanism of Elementary Reactions:

Potential energy surfaces, Kinetic theory of collision, Conventional transition state theory and its application, Comparison of two theories, Thermo chemical formulation of transition state theory, Lindemann Christiansen hypothesis for uni-molecular reactions, Kinetics isotope effect.

4

Reactions in solutions:
Solvent effect on reaction rate, Factors determining reaction rates in solution, Reaction between ion.

5

Composite Reactions:

Parallel reactions, Consecutive reactions, steady state treatment, Reactions involving free radical mechanism,

1

P. L. Houston,

Chemical Kinetics and Reaction Dynamics
McGraw-Hill, 2001.

2

M. Mortimer
P. G. Tylor

Chemical Kinetics and Mechanism
Royal Society of Chemistry, 2002.

3

G. D. Billing
K. V. Mikkelsen,

Advanced Molecular Dynamics and chemical Kinetics.
Wiley-Interscience, 1997.

4

K. J. Laidler,

Chemical Kinetics, 3rdedition,Harper and Row, 1987.

5

Steinfeld, Francisco and Hase

Chemical Kinetics and Dynamics,
Prentice-Hall, 1999.

1

F. W.Sears
G. L. Salinger

Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory and Statistical Thermodynamics (3rd Edition)John Wiley, 1975.

2

B.N. Roy

Fundamentals of Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics
John Wiley, 2002.

3

H.B. Callen

Thermodynamics and Introduction to Thermostatistics, 2nd Edition
John Wiley, 1985

I

Introduction:
Basic principles, wave mechanics, Schrodinger equation.

2

Free/Bound Particles:
Barriers, tunneling, particle-in-a-box.

3

Quantum Mechanics:
Operators, eigenvalue equations, 3-dimensional equations, wave functions.

4

The Harmonic Oscillator:
Solutions, molecular vibration.

5

Angular Momentum:
Commutation relations, angular momentum operators, spherical harmonics, ladder operators, rigid rotor.

6

The Hydrogen Atom:
Separation of variables, energy levels and quantum numbers, wave functions, orbitals.

7

More Quantum Mechanics:
Hermitian operators, basis sets, parity, postulates, matrix formulation

8

Approximations in Quantum Mechanics:
Variational methods, perturbation theory, time-dependent interactions

9

Multi-electron Systems:
Electron spin, Pauli principle, electron interactions

10

Molecular Systems:
Molecular symmetry, Born-Oppenheimer approximation, bonding and electronic structure, molecular orbitals, excited states, MO and VB wavefunctions, dipole moments, virial theorem

11

Theoretical Quantum Chemistry:
Ab-initio methods, SCF-MO treatment, configuration interaction, perturbation treatments, density-functional theory, semi-empirical methods, Huckel theory, molecular mechanics, computational chemistry.

1

P. W. Atkins, R. S. Friedman

Molecular Quantum Mechanics, Oxford, 1996

2

D. A. McQuarrie,

Quantum Chemistry, University Science Books, 1983

3

I.N. Levine

Quantum Chemistry, Prentice Hall, 2000

4

J. P. Lowe

Quantum Chemistry, Academic Press, 1993

1

Introduction:
Radiation and matter,  Quantization and molecular energy levels, The intensity of spectral lines, Population and intensity, Selection rules and intensity, Line widths, Stimulated emission, Spontaneous emission.

2

Pure Rotation Spectra:
The rotational energy levels, Spherical top molecules, Symmetric top molecules, Linear molecules, Rotational transitions, Rotational Raman spectra

3

Vibrations of  Molecules:
Molecular vibrations, Vibration spectra of diatomic molecules, Vibration-rotation spectra of diatomic molecules, Vibrational Raman spectra of diatomic molecules
Vibrational spectra of polyatomic molecules, Vibrational Raman spectra of polyatomic molecules

4

Electronic Spectroscopy, Diatomic Molecules:
The vibrational and rotational structure of electronic bands, Electronic state of atoms, Electronic orbitals and electronic states of diatomic molecules, potential energy curves for electronic states of diatomic molecules.

5

Electronic Spectroscopy, Polyatomic Molecules:
Electronic states of localized groups, Electronic transitions and absorption bands, Conjugated systems by the free-electron model, Electronic states and transition in aromatic systems, Coordination compounds, Nonradioactive processes, Fluorescence

6

Resonance Spectroscopy:
Electron spin resonance, Nuclear magnetic resonance, Mossbauer spectroscopy

1

J. M. Brown

Molecular Spectroscopy
Oxford, 1998.

2

S. Duckett
D. B. Gilbert

Foundation of Spectroscopy
Oxford, 1999

3

C. Banwell
E. McCash

Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy
McGraw-Hill, 1994

4

J. M. Hollans

Modern Spectroscopy
John Wiley, 1996

5

J. I. Steinfeld

Molecules and Radiation: An Introduction to Modern Molecular SpectroscopyMIT Press, 1978

1

Basic electrochemistry:
Foundations, Definitions and Concepts, Electrical Conductivity and Interionic Interactions, The electrical double layer and its structure, Electrical Potentials and Electrical Current, Thermodynamics of electrochemical reactions, Kinetics of electrochemical reactions.

2

Electrodes and electrolytes:
Working electrodes, Reference electrodes, Electrolytes, Electrochemical Methods for the Study of the Electrode/Electrolyte Interface.

3

Electroanalytical Techniques:
Cyclic Voltammetry,Pulse Voltammetry, Square Wave Voltammetry, Chronocoulometry, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, UV/Vis/NIR Spectroelectrochemistry, Stripping Voltammetry, Electrochemical Studies of Solid compounds and materials, Potentiometry.

4

Applications:
Potentiometric Sensors, Amperometric and Voltametric Sensors, Electrochemistry in Industry, Corrossion, Bioelectrochemistry.

1. C. M. A. Brett and A, M, O, Brett

Electrochemistry: Principles, Methods, and Applications
Oxford, 1993.

2.   F, Scholz (Ed.)

Electroanalytical Methods: Guide to Experiments and Applications,Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 2002.

1. R-I, Stefan, J, F, van Staden, H, Y, Aboul-Enein

Electrochemical Sensors in Bioanalysis
Marcel Dekker, New York, 2001.

1

Introduction:
Environmental chemistry, Environmental segments, Species present in environment, types of pollution, Environmental radioactivity.

2

Air Pollution:
Classification of air pollution, Acid rain, Photochemical smog, Characteristics of pollutants, Air quality standards, Atmospheric sampling and analysis, Air pollution from industrial and other sources,

3

Water Pollution:
Types of water pollutants, Organic pollutants, Inorganic pollutants, Physical and chemical characterization of pollutants, waste water treatments, Advanced oxidation technologies (AOT) for water treatment, Wastewater from some typical industries.

4

Solid Pollutants:
Classification and origin of solid wastes, Characteristics of solid wastes, Solid waste treatment and methods of disposal.

5

Toxic and Hazardous Waste:
Types of toxic and hazardous waste, Radioactive waste, Nuclear waste management, Toxic chemicals, Treatment and disposal of hazardous waste, Control and treatment of trace elements.

1

S. E. Manahan

Environmental Chemistry,
CRC, Florida, 1999.

2

C. Baird
W. H. Freeman

Environmental Chemistry
-------, N.Y., 1994.

3

S. S. Dara

A Text Book of Environmental Chemistry and Pollution Control
Chand. Co.New Delhi, 1993.

4

S. Chose

Environmental Chemistry
Dominant, New Delhi, 2003

1

Colloidal Materials:
Basic concepts, Preparation techniques, Characterization, brownian motion and flocculation.

2

Colloidal Forces:
Basic concepts of interfaces, Vander walls, Double layer and other short range forces, Thermodynamics of interfacial tensions and two dimensional equation of states. Stability of colloidal dispersions. Dl Vo Theory

3

Electrokinetic Phenomena:
Electrophoresis, Zeta Potential measurement and applications.

4

Colloidal Association:
Micells, Micillar thermodynamics and micellar applications.

1

P.c. Hiemenz, R. Rajagopalan

Principles of Colloidal and Surface Chemistry,
Dekker, New York, 1997.

2

A.W. Adamson
A. Gast

Physical Chemistry of Surfaces
J. Wiley, 1999.

3

D. F. Evans, H. Wennerstrom

The Colloidal Domain: Where Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Technology Meet.
VCH New York, 1194.

4

R. J. Huntetr

Foundation of Colloid Science, Volume I.,
Oxford science, Oxford. 1989

5

W. B. Russel, D. Saville, W. Schowalter

Colloida; Dispersions,
CambridgeUniversity Press, Cambridge, 1989

1

J.MN.G. Cowie

Polymers: chemistry and Physics of Modern Materials ( 2nd  Edition)Blackie glasgow, 2001.

2

George Odian

Principles of Polymerization (2nd edition), John Wiley (1981).

3

R.B. Seymour, C.E. Carraher

Polymer Chemistry
Marcel Deckker, 2000.

4

R. Sheldon

Composite Polymeric Materials
Applied Science, 1982.

5

J.W. Nicholson

The chemistry of polymers (2nd Edition)
Royal Society of Chemistry, 1997.

1

D.A. Skoog
H. F.James
T. A. Nieman

Principles of Instrumental analysis, 5thed.

Brooks Cole, 1997.

2

K. A, Robinson J. F. Robinson

Contemporary Instrumental Analysis

Printice Hall, 2000.

3

Frank A, Settle

Handbook of Instrumental Techniques for Analytical Chemistry
Printice Hall, 1997.

4

D. A. Skoog

Fundamental of Analytical Chemistry

Printice Hall, 1997.

5

G. W. Ewing

Instrumental Methods of Chemical analysis

McGraw-Hill, 1988

Introduction:

Historical, Definition of catalysis,  The basis of catalytic action, Requirement of  an industrially useful chemical reaction, Kinetics of catalyzed reaction, Implication of the definition of catalysis, Catalysts in action, Classification of catalytic systems, Classification of solid catalysts.

Adsorption on Solid Surfaces:

Adsorption of molecule at solid surfaces, Adsorption isotherms, Surface area and porosity.

Chemisorption at Metal Surfaces:

Metal surface for fundamental research, Adsorbed states of molecules on metals, Potential-energy curves for adsorption, Descriptive chemistry of chemisorption on metals, Quantitative aspect of chemisorption on metals.

Chemisorption at Oxide Surfaces:

Introduction, Electrical conductivity of solids, The Band Theory of solids, Chemisorption at semi conducting oxides, Adsorption on insulator oxides.

Kinetics of Catalyzed Reactions:

Rates and order of reactions, Effect of temperature on the rates of catalyzed reactions, Mass-transport limitation of catalyzed reactions.

1

M. Bowker

Basics and Application of Heterogeneous Catalysis
Oxford, 1998

2

B.C. Gates

Catalytic chemistry
John Wiley, 1992

3

G.C.Bond

Heterogeneous Catalysis: Principals and applications,
Oxford, 1987

4

M. Boudart and G.D. Mariadassou

Kinetics of Heterogeneous catalytic reactions,
Princeton, 1984.

1

M. J. Cock
G. D. Parfitt

Chemistry of Interfaces
E. Harward, 1981

2

J. Oscik

Adsorption
E. Harward, 1982.

3

D. J. J. Shaw

Introduction to colloid and Surface Chemistry
Butterworth-Heinemann, 1992.

4

A.W. Adamson
A. Gast

Physical Chemistry of Surfaces
J. Wiley, 1999

5

W. Stuman
L. Sigg
B. Sulzlarger

Chemistry of the Solid-water Interface
J. Wiley, 1992.

6

Heimerz*
R. Gopalan

Principles of Colloids and Surface chemistry
Marcel Dekker, 1997.

1

Voltametry:

Current voltage curve, Reversible and irreversible electrode processes, Factors contributing voltage, Different kinds of overvoltages, Hydrogen and oxygen overvoltage, Butler Volmer equation for simple electron transfer reactions, Transfer coefficient exchange current density, Rate constants, Tafel equation

2

Electrical Double Layer:

Theory of electrical double layer, Capacity of double layer and its determination, electrocapilirity,

3

Polarography:

Principles and applications, Limitation of conventional polarography, applications of polarographic measurements, Different types of polarographic waves and their characteristics.

4

Modern Electro Analytical Techniques:

AC polarography, Square wave polarography, RF polarography, Normal and differential pulse polarography.

5

Corrosion:

Corrosion and passivation, prevention of corrosion

6

Fuel Cells:

Principles, Applications

1

J. O. Bockris, A. K. N. Reddy

Modern Electrochemistry,
Plenum, New York, 1970

2

C. M. A. Brett and A, M, O, Brett

Electrochemistry: Principles, Methods, and Applications
Oxford, 1993

3

F, Scholz (Ed.)

Electroanalytical Methods: Guide to Experiments and Applications
Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 2002

1

P. Haines

Principles of Thermal analysis and Calaorimetry
Royal Society of Chemistry, 2002.

2

F. D. Rossini

Experimental Thermochemistry
Interscience, 1956

3

H.A Skinner

Thermochemistry and thermodynamics, MTP International Review of Science, Physical ChemistrySeries One, Vol. 10
University Park Press, Baltimore, 1972

4

K. K. Irikura
D. J. Frurip

Computational Thermochemistry, Prediction and Estimation of Molecular Thermodynamics
ACS Symposium Series 677, 1966.

1

Quantitative Aspects of Catalysis by Metals

The reactions that metal catalyze, The Volcano Principle.

2

Heterogeneous Catalysts: Structure, Preparation and Uses

Catalyst for industrial processes: general requirements, Catalytic reactors and physical form of catalysts, Composition and manufacture of industrial catalysts: general considerations, Supported metal catalysts, Unsupported metals for use in liquid media.

3

Heterogeneous Catalysis in Action

Catalysis in energy conversion and in the production of hydrocarbon feed stock, Reactions on acidic solids and bifunctional catalysts: the petroleum Industry, Oxidation catalysis: The Petrochemical Industry, Catalysis in the inorganic chemical industry, Catalysis in Atmospheric Pollution Control.

1

M. Bowker

Basics and Application of Heterogeneous Catalysis
Oxford, 1998

2

B.C. Gates

Catalytic chemistry
John Wiley, 1992

3

G.C.Bond

Heterogeneous Catalysis: Principals and applications,
Oxford, 1987

4

M. Boudart and G.D. Mariadassou

Kinetics of Heterogeneous catalytic reactions,
Princeton, 1984.

1

Introduction:

Ion exchange reactions, matrix and functional groups, Capacity, Physical structure, Properties of I.E. resins.

2

Equilibria:

Swelling, Distribution of ions between solvents and exchanger, Donnan potential, I.E.Isotherms, Selectivity, Chelating resins, Physico-chemical Models, Ligand, Exchange.

3

Kinetics:

Mechansim of I.e. processes, Rate laws of ion exchange and diffusion in porous media.

4

Column Processes:

Break through curves. Sorption Fronts, Hydrodynamic effects, Quantitative treatment.

5

Applications:

Purification of gases, Dual temperature separations Hydrometallurgy, Medical applications, catalysis by ion exchangers

1

F. Heltferich

Ion Exchange
Denver, N. Y., 1995

2

W. Rleman
H.F. Walton

Ion Exchange in Analytical Chemistry
Pergamon, 1970

3

A.E. Rodri

Ion Exchange, Science & Technology
MartinusNijhoff, Dordecht, 1986

4

C. E. Harland

Ion exchange: Theory and Practical
Springer Verlag, NY, 1994

5

D.L. Sparks

Environmental Soil Chemistry
Academic, 1995

1

INTRODUCTION

General features of radiation chemistry, comparison of radiation chemistry with photochemistry, development of radiation chemistry.

2

INTERACTION OF IONIZING RADIATION WITH MATTER

Sources of ionizing radiation, natural occuring phenomena, man-made sources, characteristics of x-rays, B-rays and    -rays, Interaction of electromagnetic radiation, electrons, neutrons and heavy charged particles with matter.

3

RADIATION DOSIMETRY

Dosimetric terms and units, calorimetry, ionization measurements, dosimetry for charged particles and neutrons, chemical dosimetry, Fricke dosimeter and other chemical dosimeters, plastic dosimetry, film dosimetry, fluorescence dosimetry.

4

WATER AND AQUEOUS SYSTEMS

Radiolysis of liquid water, reactive species produced on radiolysis of water and aqueous solutions, characteristics of hydrated electron, hydrogen atom and hydroxyl radicals, radiation chemistry of some important aqueous systems, ferrous sulphate, ceric sulphate, ferrocynide, halide ions and organic systems.

5

APPLICATIONS OF RADIATION CHEMISTRY

Comparison of radiation chemical processes with conventional processes, industrial chemical synthesis, sterilization of medical products, food irradiation, radiation polymerization, pollution control of water and combustion flue gases.

1

A.K. Pikave
R.J.Woods

Applied Radiation Chemistry
Wiley, New York, 1994.

2

S.W.T. Spinks
R. J. Woods

An Introduction to Radiation Chemistry
Wiley, New York, 1990.

3

A.J. Swallow

Radiation Chemistry
Longman, London, 1973.

4

Multi-Authors

Proceeding of state-of-the-art symposium in radiation chemistry J. Chemical Education, Vol. 58, No. 2 February 1981

5

M.S. Matheson
L. M. Dorfman

Pulse Radiolysis
MIT Press, Cambridge, Mass., 1969.

6

F. A .J. Rodgers

Radiation Chemistry, Principles and Applications
VCH, N.Y., 1987.

1

Introduction

Goals of the course, water cycle. Influence of man on natural waters. Biogeochemistry and environmental problems.

2

Review of Kinetics

Rate laws, Mechanisms, Factors affecting rates of reactions. Examples from Aquatic chemistry.

3

Review of Thermodynamics

Basic relationships. Free energy and chemical change, Chemical potentials. External factors affecting equilibrium, Non-ideal behavior.

4

Acids and Bases

Basic relationships. PC-pH  diagrams, Buffers and buffer capacity, Acidity and alkalinity, Carbonate system. Changes in solution chemistry with the addition of strong acids or bases.

5

Coordination chemistry

Complex stability, Metal ion hydrolysis, Inorganic and organic complexes in natural and polluted water.

6

Precipitation and Dissolution

Solubility product, Common ion effect, Solubility of salts of weak acids and bases, competitive Effects, Carbonate system, Phosphate system.

7

Oxidation Reduction Reaction

Redox equilibria, Pc-PC diagrams, Iron chemistry including corrosion and acid mine drainage, Chlorine chemistry, Biological Redox reactions, Redox Chemistry of water.

1

W. Stumm
J J.Morgan

Aquatic Chemistry2nd Edition
John Wiley, 1981.

2

V. L. Snoeylnk
D. Jenkins

Water Chemistry
John Wiley, 1980.

3

J.  F. Pankow.

Aquatic chemistry Problems,

Lewis Publishers

1

James N. Martin

Gas chromatographic Techniques and Applications
CRC Press, 2001.

2

K. Jinno

Chromatographic Separations Based on Molecular Recognition,
Wiley-VCH, 1997.

3

Klaus K. Unger,

Packings and Stationary Phases in Chromatographic Techniques
Marcel Dekker, 1990.

4

C.F. Poole,

Chromatography Today,
Elsevier, 1991.

5

Stavros Kromidas

Practical Problem Solving in HPLC ,
John Wiley, 2000.

1

E. Rabinowiez

Friction and Wear of Materials,John Wiley, 1995.

2

T.Mang,W. Dresel

Lubricants and Lubrication, Wiley-VCH, 2001

3

B. Bhushan

Modern Tribology Handbook,  CRC Press, 2000

4

F. P. Bowden, D. Tabor

The Friction and Lubrication of Solids,Oxford, 1996.

5

B. Bhushan

Introduction to Tribology, J. Wiley, 2002

6

E. R. Booser

Tribology Data Handbook: An Excellent Friction, Lubrication and Wear Resource, CRC Press

1

C.E. Wayne, R. P. Wayne

Photochemistry,  Oxford, 1997

2

N.J. Turo

Molecular Photochemistry, University Science Books, 1991

3

A. Cox, T.J. Kemp

Introductory Photochemistry, McGraw- Hill, 1970

1

KA Holbrook, MJ Pilling, SH Robertson

Unimolecular Reactions, 2nd edition
Wiley, 1996

2

T. Baer
W. L. Hase

Unimolecular Reaction Dynamics: theory and Experiments
Oxford, 1996

3

P. J. Robinson, K. A. Holbrook

Unimolecular Reactions
Wiley, 1972

1

Edmond De Hoffmann

Mass Spectrometry: Principles and Applications, 2nd Edition
Vincent Stroobant, 2001.

J.R. Chapman

Practical Organic Mass Spectrometry
John Wiley, 1986.

R. M. Smith

Understanding Mass Spectra: A Basic Approach,
------------------------(1998).

S. Facchetti

Mass spectrometry of large molecules,
Elsevier, 1985.

1

Thermal Excitation Techniques

Introduction, Discharge Flow System, Flash Photolysis, Shock Tubes, Static Thermal and Photochemical Experiments, Bimolecular Reactions, Non-Arrhenius behaviour, Kinetics Isotopes Effects, Unimolecular Reaction, Atomic Recombination.

2

None Thermal Excitation Techniques (Excitation of Products)

Steady State Chemiluminescence, Kinetic Spectroscopy, Chemical Lasers, Continous Photochemical Activation, Pulse Photochemical Activation, Chemical activation, Selective Excitation in Unimolecular and bimolecular processes.

3

Analysis of Experimental Data

Introduction, Normally distributed errors, Linear Regression, Propagation and Combination of Errors, Weighing of Data, None-Linear Least Squares Fits, Matrix Techniques, Goodness of Fit.

1

G.G. Chernyi

Physical and Chemical Processes in Gas Dynamics: Physical and Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Gases and Plasmas, Vol. II
AIAA American Institute of Aeronautics &Ast, 2004

2

J. E. Nicholas

Chemical Kinetics: A Modern Survey of Gas Reactions
Haslted, 1976

3

M.J. Pilling

Modern Gas Kinetics, Theory, Experiment and Application
Blackwell Scientific, 1987

4

I. W. Smith

Kinetics and Dynamics of Elementary Gas phase Reactions
Butter Worths, 1980

N.S. Issacs

Physical Organic Chemistry
Benjamin/Cummings, 1995.

2

H. Maskil

The physical basis of organic chemistry
Oxford, 1986

3

A. Pross

Theoretical and Physical Principles of Organic Reactivity
John Wiley,1995.

4

A. Liberates

Theoretical Organic Chemistry
McMillion, 1968