University : Bangalore University
Degree : B.E
Document Type : Syllabus
Applicable For : UG
Subject : Chemistry

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B.E Chemistry Syllabus For UG :
PART-I :
1. Solid state chemistry/Metallic solids Bonding in solids : Ionic, covalent, metallic and molecular bonds in solids. Band theory of solids: Molecular orbital theory, linear combination of atomic orbitals, bonding and anti bonding orbitals with H as example. Extension of band theory to metals, Semiconductors and insulators. Semiconductors : Intrinsic and extrinsic – p- and n-types, stoichiometric semiconducting compounds, numerical problems.

2. Metal finishing : Technological importance of metal finishing. Effect of plating variables on electrodeposits. Electroplating techniques - methods of electroplating, surface preparation, plating of Cr. Electroless plating of copper for PCB.

3. Battery technology : Introduction, basic concepts – Principal component of battery, classification, Cell reactions and performance of primary battery – Zn-MnO2, Secondary batteries – working principle, cell reactions and performance of Pb-acid battery, Ni-Cd battery.
Fuel cells – Definition, classification, and advantages and limitations. Construction and cell reactions of H2-O2 fuel cell and methanol-oxygen fuel cell.

4. Corrosion engineering : Metallic corrosion – definition, electrochemical theory of corrosion. Forms of corrosion, stress corrosion. Factors affecting the rate of corrosion. Corrosion controlsurface coatings, inorganic coatings - phosphating, anodizing, organic coatings – paints and enamels. Metal coatings – anodic metal coatings – galvanizing. Cathodic metal coatings – tinning. Corrosion inhibitors. Cathodic and anodic protection.

PART-II :
5. High Polymers : Definitions – Natural and synthetic polymers, mechanism of addition polymerization (free radical mechanism), degree of polymerization, glass transition temperature. Addition and condensation polymers. Resins and plastics: Differences between resins and plastics, thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics – manufacture, properties and applications of HDPE and LDPE, polystyrene, phenol-formaldehyde, Teflon, poly methyl methacrylates. Elastomers: Synthesis, properties and uses of elastomers (synthetic rubbers) - Buna S and neoprene.

6. Green chemistry : Introduction, principles, atom economy: concept, AE in oxidation of benzene and butadiene. Waste: Production & Prevention. Water as a reaction solvent: Concept, advantages, synthesis of esters. Bio-catalysis: Concept, advantages, synthesis of 6aminopenicillanic acid.

7. Conducting and Biodegradable polymers : Conducting Polymers-Definition, examples - PA, PPP, PPy and others, difference between conducting polymers and conventional conductors. Doping: oxidative, reductive, protonic acid doping, mechanism of conduction-formation of soliton, polaron and bipolaron mechanisms. Biodegradable polymers: Introduction-synthesis, structure, properties and uses of polylactic acid.

8. Nanomaterials : Introduction and definition of nanoparticles. Preparation of nanoscale materials : Precipitation, mechanical milling, chemical vapor deposition and sputtering methods Fullerenes: Discovery of C60, synthesis of C60, structure of C60, conductivity and super conductivity in doped fullerenes, applications. Semiconductor quantum dots: Introduction, synthesis, electronic structure, electronic band theory of nanocrystals, size-property correlation, uses. Nanomedicines: Introduction, protocols for nanodrug administration, nanotechnology in diagnostic applications and therapeutic applications.