SRM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, KATTANKULATHUR CAMPUS

DEPARTEMNT OF CHEMISTRY
Course Code 21CYB101J L T P C 3 1 2 5
Course Title Chemistry Faculty Name Dr. M. Ganesh Pandian
ganeshpm@srmist.edu
Semester ODD 2025-26 Email: .in
Pre-requisite / Slot & Class
CSE D1
Co-Requisite Nil Hours:
Laboratory
Lecture Hall # UB 504 Location
Chemistry Lab 1

Organisation of the course

Plan to deliver lectures coupled with tutorials and practicals. Involving students in group discussions and attribute topics for the
seminar/assignments. Students will carry out practicals individually

Course Outcome(s)
Rationalize bulk properties using periodic properties of elements, evaluate water quality parameters like
1
hardness and alkalinity
Utilize the concepts of thermodynamics in understanding thermodynamically driven chemical reactions,
2 determine acidic strength and redox potentials of aqueous solution
Perceive the importance of stereochemistry in synthesizing organic molecules applied in pharmaceutical
3 industries, determine acidic strength and conductance of aqueous solution
Utilize the concepts of polymer processing for various technological applications, determine average molecular
4
weight of the polymer
Analyze the importance of advanced processing techniques towards engineering applications and measure the
5
acidic strength of aqueous solution

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Learning Materials
B. H. Mahan, R. J. Meyers, University Chemistry, 4th ed., Pearson publishers, 2009.
M. J. Sienko, R. A. Plane, Chemistry: Principles and Applications, 3rd ed., McGraw-Hill publishers, 1980.
B. L. Tembe, Kamaluddin, M. S. Krishnan, Engineering Chemistry (NPTEL Web-book).
Peter W. Atkins, Julio de Paula, James Keeler, Physical Chemistry, 11th ed., Oxford publishers, 2018.
K. P. C. Vollhardt, N. E. Schore, Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function 7thed., Freeman, 2014.
W. D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, 8th ed., Wiley, 2009.
J. C. Kuriacose, J. Rajaram, Chemistry in Engineering and Technology, Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 1984.

Course Topics and Schedule

Method of Relat
Unit / Module No. of Assignment( Learning materials to C
Topic Name delivery (Multi- ed
No. Hours s) / Activities be referred O
Select) PO
1 Introduction of the course 1 Lecture B. H. Mahan, R. J. 1 1,3,4
Meyers, University
Coordination complexes, Crystal
1 1 Lecture Chemistry, 4th ed.,
field theory- Introduction
Pearson publishers,
1 Crystal field theory- Explanation 1 Lecture 2009.
Tutorial-Calculation of CFSE for
1 few Octahedral and Tetrahedral 1 Individual tasks
complexes
Energy level diagrams for
1 1 Lecture
transition metal ions
Optical properties and Magnetic
1 properties of transition metal 1 Lecture
complexes

Isomerism in transition metal

1 compounds-Introduction and Types
1 Lecture

1 Tutorial-Calculation of energy, 1 Individual tasks

frequency / wavenumber and
wavelength of absorption and
prediction of colour of the

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 complexes
Effective nuclear charge,
penetration of orbitals, variations of
1 s, p, d and f orbital energies of
1 Lecture
atoms in the periodic table
Ionization energies, electron affinity,
1 electronegativity, Atomic and ionic 1 Lecture
size
Electronic configurations, Atomic
1 and ionic size. Hard soft acids and 1 Lecture
bases
Tutorial- Problems on calculation of
Zeff using Slater’s rule. Working out
1 simple exercises for periodic
1 Individual tasks
properties.
1 Introduction - Practical 2 Practicum
1 Practical Experiment 1 2 Practicum
1 Practical Experiment 2 2 Practicum
Total Hours (It
may vary as 18
per syllabus)
Peter W. Atkins, Julio 2 1,2,3
de Paula, James
Thermodynamic functions: energy,
2 1 Lecture Keeler, Physical
Entropy and free energy,
Chemistry, 11th ed.,
Oxford publishers,
Estimation of entropy and free 2021
2 energy. Estimation of free energies.
1 Lecture M. J. Sienko, R. A.
Free energy and EMF Cell Plane, Chemistry:
2 potentials
1 Lecture Principles and
Tutorial- Laws of Thermodynamics, Applications, 3rd ed.,
types of system, Simple Numerical/ McGraw-Hill
2 Exercises on entropy, enthalpy
1 Individual tasks
publishers, 1980
estimation. B. H. Mahan, R. J.
2 Free energy and EMF Cell 1 Lecture Meyers, University
potentials. Nernst equation Chemistry, 4th ed.,

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 applications- Acid base, oxidation- Pearson publishers,
reduction 2009.
Nernst equation applications- Acid
2 base, oxidation-reduction. Corrosion
1 Lecture
2 Corrosion 1 Lecture
Tutorial- Representation of cell
taking simple examples. Simple
2 Numerical/ Exercises on free
1 Individual tasks
energy.
Corrosion, Free energy
2 perspectives
1 Lecture
2 Solubility equilibria 1 Lecture
2 Pourbaix diagram for Iron 1 Lecture
Tutorial- Discussions on Passivity,
2 corrosion and Immunity taking 1 Group activity
simple examples.
2 Practical Experiment 3 2 Practicum
2 Practical Experiment 4 2 Practicum

2 Practical Experiment (Repeat) 2 Practicum

Total Hours (It
may vary as 18
per syllabus)
Representations of three K. P. C. Vollhardt, N. E. 3 2,3,4
3 dimensional structures, Structural 1 Lecture Schore, Organic
isomers and stereoisomers Chemistry: Structure
Optical activity, absolute and Function 7thed.,
3 configurations and chirality. 1 Lecture Freeman, 2014
Conformational analysis
Configurations and symmetry,
3 Enantiomers, diastereomers
1 Lecture
Tutorial- Inter conversion of
3 Sawhorse, Newman and Fischer 1 Group activity
projections with examples

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 Introduction to reactions involving
3 substitution, Addition reaction
1 Lecture

3 Elimination reaction 1 Lecture

Oxidation reaction, Reduction
3 reaction
1 Lecture
Tutorial- Differences between
electrophile and Nucleophile.
3 Identifying the type of mechanism 1 Group activity
taking few reactions (basic) as
examples

3 Cyclization, Ring opening reactions 1 Lecture

Drug molecules, Synthesis of a
3 commonly used drug molecule
1 Lecture
Synthesis of a commonly used drug
3 molecule. Drug molecules
1 Lecture
Tutorial- Discussion on other
oxidizing and reducing agents
taking some reactions as examples, Assignment 1
3 Discussion on Markovnikov’s rule,
1 Group activity (Theory) - Any
Anti- Markovnikov’s rule, Peroxide topics of Unit
effect 1,2 & 3
3 Higher Order Thinking Assignment 2 Practicum Assignment
(practical)
3 Practical Experiment 5 2 Practicum
3 Practical Experiment 6 2 Practicum
Total Hours (It
may vary as 18
per syllabus)
W. D. Callister, D. G. 4 1,3,4
4 Macromolecules 1 Lecture
Rethwisch, Materials
Science and
4 Tacticity 1 Lecture
Engineering: An

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 Introduction, 8th ed.,
4 Polymers – Types, Discussion 1 Lecture
Wiley, 2009
Tutorial – Examples of J. C. Kuriacose, J.
4 Thermoplastics, Thermosets and 1 Lecture Rajaram, Chemistry in
Elastomers Engineering and
4 Polymerisation 1 Lecture Technology, Tata
McGraw-Hill Education,
4 Addition polymers 1 Lecture 1984
Addition polymers, Condensation
4 polymers
1 Lecture
Tutorial – Other examples of
4 addition and condensation polymers
1 Lecture

4 Condensation polymers 1 Lecture

4 Conducting polymers 1 Lecture

4 Examples of conducting Polymers 1 Lecture

Tutorial- basic comparison of the
properties [like mechanical and
4 physical] for thermoplastics and
1 Lecture
thermosetting polymers
4 Practical Experiment 7 2 Practicum

4 Practical Experiment 8 2 Practicum

4 Practical Experiment (Repeat) 2 Practicum

Total Hours (It
may vary as 18
per syllabus)
5 Mechanical properties of solid - I 1 Lecture W. D. Callister, D. G. 5 1,3,5
Rethwisch, Materials
5 Mechanical properties of solid - II 1 Lecture Science and
5 Composites 1 Lecture Engineering: An

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 Introduction, 8th ed.,
Tutorial – Calculation of Young’s Wiley, 2009
5 modulus simple exercises
1 Individual tasks
B. L. Tembe,
Fibre reinforced Composites, Kamaluddin, M. S.
5 Particle Reinforced Composites
1 Lecture Krishnan, Engineering
Chemistry (NPTEL
5 Metal Matrix Composites 1 Lecture
Web-book)
5 Ceramic Matrix Composites 1 Lecture
Tutorials – Other examples of CMC
5 and MMC
1 Lecture
Surface characterization techniques
5 – XPS
1 Lecture
Surface characterization techniques
5 – XPS and XRD
1 Lecture

5 Tutorial- Exercises on Bragg’s law 1 Individual tasks

Assignment 2
5 Question Bank Discussion 1 Group activity (Theory) -
Unit 5 S1-S9
5 Practical Experiment (Repeat) 2 Practicum
5 Batch 1 Viva Voce 2 Practicum
5 Batch 2 Viva Voce 2 Practicum
Total Hours (It
may vary as 18
per syllabus)
Grading Criteria
Type of Due Date (if
Deadline Weightage Component
assessments applicable)
Tentative: 09-09-2025
IV day order (D slot)
FJ-I Week-8 15% & 12-09-2025 II day Written Test - I
order (B slot)
Average of first 4 practical marks (4%) +
LLJ-I Week-10 7%
Assignment - Practical (3%)
FJ-II Week-13 15% Tentative: 23-10-2025 Written Test - II

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 II day order (B slot) &
27-10-2025 IV day
order (D slot)
Surprise Test (10%) + Average of
FJ-III Week-16 15% Surprise Test
Assignment 1 & 2 (5%)
Average of last 4 practical marks (4%) +
LLJ-I Week-16 8%
Viva voce (4%)
Continuous Total 60%
Assessment
End Semester 40%
Examination
Total 100%

Make-up Policy

Assignments / Term Project

Proper academic performance depends on students doing their work not only well, but on time. Accordingly, assignments for
this course must be received on the due date specified for the assignment. No Make-up will be available for assignments or
term project. Late submissions will be evaluated at 25% less weight for that component for a delay of up to 24 hours after which
no submissions will be accepted.
Test
Make-up test is usually not permitted, but in case of very genuine reasons as decided by the course faculty, course
coordinator/audit professor special prior Permission is usually required to get a make-up test. It cannot be taken as a right to
claim the test marks.
Academic Integrity
Plagiarism or cheating will result in a grade of zero for the assignment or exam. Severe cases may result in course failure.
Contact Information
Feel free to reach out to Dr. M. Ganesh Pandian via email for any questions regarding the course material. For urgent matters, you can visit
the faculty room during office hours.

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Location
University Building (UB) CRC Block Chemistry Lab

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