Syllabus (CHEMISTRY)

THEORY: (Maj0r)

1. ATOMIC STRUCTURE: (15L)

Bohr’s theory, its limitations and atomic spectrum of hydrogen atom; Sommerfeld’s Theory, de
Broglie equation, Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle, Photoelectric Effect, A brief introduction
to
wave mechanical model of atomic structure (Schrodinger Equation only) Auf- Bau Principle,
Hund’s
Rule of Maximum Spin Multiplicity, Pauli’s Exclusion Principle, Electronic configuration of
elements
(upto Z = 30). Determination of Ground State Term Symbols of elements and ions (upto Z=30).
2. PERIODIC PROPERTIES: (20L)
Modern IUPAC Periodic table, Effective nuclear charge, screening effects andpenetration,
Slater’s
rules, atomic radii, ionic radii. Ionization potential, electron affinity andelectronegativity
(Pauling’s,
Mulliken’s and Allred- Rochow’s scales). Group trends and periodic trends in these properties in
respect of s- , p- block elements.
3. CONCEPT OF ACID-BASE THEORIES: (15L)
Acid- Base concept: Arrhenius concept, theory of solvent system (in H2O, NH3,SO2 and HF),
Bronsted- Lowry’s concept, relative strength of acids, Pauling’s rules.Lux- Flood concept, Lewis
concept, HSAB principle. Thermodynamic acidity parameters, Drago- Wayland equation.
4. REDOX CHEMISTRY: (10L)
Ion- electron method of balancing equation of redox reaction. Elementary idea onstandard redox
potentials with sign conventions, Nernst equation (without derivation).
Influence of complex formation, precipitation and change of pH onredox potentials;formal
potential. Feasibility of a redox titration, redox potential at theequivalencepoint, redox
indicators.
Redox potential diagram (Latimer and Frost diagrams) ofcommon elements and their
applications.
Disproportionation and comproportionationreactions (typical examples).
Solubility product principle, common ion effect and their applications to theprecipitation and
separation of common metallic ions as hydroxides, sulfides,phosphates, carbonates, sulfates and
halides.

PRACTICALS: (major)

1. Estimation of carbonate and hydroxide present together in mixture.

2. Standardization of KMnO4 by Oxalic acid.
3. Estimation of Fe(II) using standardized KMnO4 solution.
4. Estimation of Fe(II) using standardized K2Cr2O7 solution.

Theory: (minor)

1. Vectors: Vector algebra. Scalar and vector products. Derivatives of a vector with respect to a
parameter.
(4 Lectures)
2. Ordinary Differential Equations: 1st order homogeneous differential equations. 2nd order
homogeneous differential equations with constant coefficients. (4 Lectures)
3. Laws of Motion: Frames of reference. Newton’s Laws of motion. Dynamics of a system of
particles.
4. Centre of Mass. (7 Lectures)
5. Momentum and Energy: Conservation of momentum. Work and energy. Conservation of energy.
Motion of
rockets. (5 Lectures)
6. Rotational Motion: Angular velocity and angular momentum. Torque. Conservation of angular
momentum. (4 Lectures)
7. Gravitation: Newton’s Law of Gravitation. Motion of a particle in a central force field (motion is
in a
plane, angular momentum is conserved, areal velocity is constant). Kepler’s Laws (statement only).
Satellite in circular orbit and applications. Geosynchronous orbits. Basic idea of global positioning
system (GPS). Weightlessness. Physiological effects on astronauts. (7 Lectures)
8. Oscillations: Simple harmonic motion. Differential equation of SHM and its solutions. Kinetic
and
Potential Energy, Total Energy and their time averages. Damped oscillations. (4 Lectures)
9. Elasticity: Hooke’s law - Stress-strain diagram - Elastic moduli-Relation between elastic constants
-
Poisson’s Ratio-Expression for Poisson’s ratio in terms of elastic constants - Work done in stretching
and
work done in twisting a wire – Twisting couple on a cylinder - Determination of Rigidity modulus by
static torsion – Torsional pendulum-Determination of Rigidity modulus and moment of inertia - q, η
and
by Searles method. (5 Lectures)
10. Special Relativity: Constancy of speed of light. Postulates of Special Theory of Relativity. Length
contraction. Time dilation. Relativistic addition of velocities. (5 Lectures)

List of Practicals (Any Three): (minor)

1. Measurements of length (or diameter) using vernier caliper, screw gauge and travelling microscope.
2. To determine the Height of a Building using a Sextant.
3. To determine the Moment of Inertia of a Flywheel.
4. To determine the Young's Modulus of a Wire by Optical Lever Method.
5. To determine the Modulus of Rigidity of a Wire by Maxwell’s needle.
6. To determine the Elastic Constants of a Wire by Searle’s method.
7. To determine g by Bar Pendulum.
8. To determine g by Kater’s Pendulum.
9. To study the Motion of a Spring and calculate (a) Spring Constant, (b) g.

Skill Enhancing Basic Applications of Chemistry (SEC)

1. Volumetric Titration- (10 L):
a) Theory of Acid Base Titrations of Strong acid vs. strong base, strong acid vs. weak base, weak
base vs.
strong acid and weak acid vs. weak base.
b) Theory of Redox Titration of Oxalic Acid vs. KMnO4, Fe2+ vs. KMnO4, Fe2+ vs. K2Cr2O7.
c) Theory of Complexometric Titration of Ca2+ and Mg2+ by Na2EDTA, Hardness of Water.
2. Theory of experiments involving Surface Tension and Viscosity- (5 L)
3. Basis concepts of Computational Chemistry using Microsoft Excel and Microcal Origin – (15
L)
4. Basic concept of Green Chemistry – (15 L)
a) What is Green Chemistry?
b) Twelve principles of Green Chemistry.
c) Discussion about atom economy and calculation of atom economy of the addition,
substitution and
elimination reactions.
d) Brief introduction about Green solvents.
e) Short introduction about alternative energy resources.
f) Green materials used in ourdaily life viz, marine anti-foulant, healthier fats and oil, poly lactic
acid (without
any synthesis).

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (VAC)

Unit 1: Basics of Environmental Studies: (05)
Definition, Nature, Scope and Importance; Components of environment: Environmental
education
Unit 2: Natural Resources: Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources (10)
Nature and natural resources their conservation and associated problems:
Forest resources: Uses, types and importance, Joint Forest Management & Tribal
population, Deforestation and its effects
Water resources: Distribution of water on Earth; Use, over exploitation of surface and
ground water; Dams: Benefits and problems; Flood and Drought
Mineral resources: Mineral resources in India; Use and exploitation, Social impacts of
mining
Food resources: World food problems and food insecurities.
Energy resources: Renewable and Nonrenewable energy sources; Use of alternate
energy sources - Case studies
Land resources: Land as a resource; Land degradation, landslides, soil erosion,
desertification
Use of resources for sustainable development
Unit 3: Ecology and Ecosystems (08)
Concept of ecology, Population ecology, Community ecology
Concept of an ecosystem, different types of ecosystem
Food chains, food weds and ecological succession
Energy flow in the ecosystem and energy flow models
Unit 4: Biodiversity and its conservation (08)
Biodiversity: Levels of biological diversity
Values of biodiversity
Hot-Spots of biodiversity, Mega-biodiversity countries
Threat to biodiversity
Threatened and endemic species of India
Conservation of biodiversity (In- situ and Ex-situ)
Ecosystem services: Ecological, Economic, Social, Ethical, Aesthetical and
Informational values
Unit 5: Environmental Pollution and Management (08)
(a) Nature, Causes, Effects and Control measures of – Air pollution, Water pollution,
Soil
pollution, Noise pollution
(b) Solid waste management: Causes, effects and disposal methods; Management of
biomedical and municipal solid wastes
Disaster management: Floods, Earthquake, Cyclone and Landslides
Unit 6: Environmental Policies and Practices (10) Constitutional Provisions for
protecting
environment- Article 48 (A), 51A (g)
Environmental Laws: The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986; The Air (Prevention
and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981; The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution)
Act 1974; Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
The wildlife Protection Act, 1972
Climate change, Global warming, ENSO, Acid rain, Ozone layer depletion; Montreal
and Kyoto Protocols
Unit 7: Human Communities and Environment (06)
Human population growth; Impacts on environment
Environment and human health: Concept of health and disease; Common
communicable and Non- communicable diseases; Public awareness
Environment movements in India: Chipko Movements, Silent Valley Movement,
Narmada Banchao Aandolan.
Unit 8: Field Work Report/Project Report/Term paper (based on any one of the
following topics and to be evaluated by internal teachers only) (05)
Environmental assets - River/Forest/Grassland/Hill/Mountain etc.
Environmental pollution - Urban/Rural/Industrial/Agricultural
Study of common Plants/Insect /Birds/Wild life etc.
Study of simple ecosystems: Pond/River/Hill slope etc.