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BANGABANDHU SHEIKH MUJIBUR RAHMAN SCIENCE &

TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY, GOPALGANJ-8100.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF ANALYTICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL

CHEMISTRY

Syllabus for B. Sc. (Honours) in AEC, Session: 2015-2016

The B. Sc. (Hons) courses in Analytical and Environmental Chemistry consist of 160 credits distributed over eight

semesters in four academic years. Each academic year will be divided into two semesters. There will be final

examinations at the end of each semester. The medium of answer in the examination of all theory, laboratory and other

courses shall be English. The theoretical examination of courses less than or equal to 2.0 credits shall be 3 hours

duration and courses greater than or equal to 3.0 credits shall be 4 hours duration. An academic schedule for the

academic year shall be announced for general notification before the start of the academic year, on the approval of the

Academic Committee.

Distribution of Courses 1. Non-Major Theory Courses Non-Major Laboratory Courses

(i) Mathematics, CSE,APE, PHR,STA Mathematics, CSE,APE

Mathematics 9.0 Mathematics ---

APE 6.0 APE 1.0

CSE 3.0 CSE 1.0

PHR 3.0 PHR ---

STA 3.0 STA ---

Bangladesh Studies 2.0 Bangladesh Studies ---

Total 26.0 credits Total 2.0 credits

Total Non-Major Theory and Laboratory Courses:28 credits

2. Major Theory Courses Major Laboratory Courses

AEC 110.0 credits AEC 22.0 credits

Total Major Theory and Laboratory Courses: 132 credits

Total : 160 credits

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Courses for B.Sc. (Honours) in AEC

First Year (Semester-1)

Course Code Course Title Credits Contact

hours/week

AEC 111 Inorganic Chemistry-I 3 3

AEC 112 Lab (Qualitative Inorganic Analysis-I ) 1 4

AEC 113 Physical Chemistry-I 3 3

AEC 114 Lab (Physical Chemistry-I) 1 4

AEC 115 Introduction to Organic Chemistry 2 2

AEC 116 Viva-voce 2

PSC 111 Bangladesh Studies 2 2

CSE 111 Computer Fundamentals 3 3

CSE 112 Lab (Computer Maintenance) 1 2

MAT 111 Algebra, Trigonometry and Vector Analysis 3 3

Total 21 26


Course code Course Title Credits Contract

hours/week

AEC 121 Organic Chemistry-I 3 3

AEC 122 Lab (Qualitative Organic Analysis-I) 1 4

AEC 123 Inorganic Chemistry-II 3 3

AEC 124 Lab (Qualitative Inorganic Analysis-II ) 1 4

AEC 125 Introduction to Environmental Chemistry 2 2

AEC 126 Viva-voce 2 -

APE 121 Basic Electronics 3 3

APE 122 Lab (Experiments on APE 121) 1 2

MAT 121 Differential and Integral Calculus 3 3

Total 19 24

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Second Year (Semester-3)

Course code Course Title Credits Contact

hours/week

AEC 231 Organic Chemistry-II 3 3

AEC 232 Lab (Qualitative Organic Analysis-II) 1 4

AEC 233 Physical Chemistry-II 3 3

AEC 234 Lab (Physical Chemistry-II) 1 4

AEC 235 Lab(Titrimetry) 1 4


PHR 231 Basic Pharmaceuticals 3 3

PHY 231 Applied Electricity and Magnetism 3 3

MAT 231 Matrices and Differential Equations 3 3

Total 20 27



hours/week

AEC 241 General Principles of Analytical Chemistry 3 3

AEC 242 Lab (Inorganic synthesis) 1 4

AEC 243 Gravimetry and Titrimetry 3 3

AEC 244 Lab (Quantitative Inorganic Analysis-I) 1 4

AEC 245 Environmental Laws 3 3

AEC 246 Lab (Organic synthesis) 1 4

AEC 247 Aquatic Chemistry, Water Pollution and Water Treatment 3 3


STAT 249 Environmental Statistics 3 3

Total 20 27

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Third Year (Semester-5)

Course Code Course Title Credit Contact

hour/week

AEC 351 Atomic Spectroscopy 4 4

AEC 352 Lab (Analytical Chemistry-I) 1 4

AEC 353 Molecular Spectroscopy 4 4

AEC 354 Lab (Spectroscopic Methods of Analysis) 1 4

AEC 355 Atmosphere and Atmospheric Chemistry 4 4

AEC 356 Lab (Quantitative Inorganic Analysis-II) 1 4

AEC 357 Geosphere and Geochemistry 3 3


Total (major) 20 27

Third Year(Semester-6)

Course

Code

Course Title Credit Contact

hour/week

AEC 361 Introduction to Chromatography and Gas Chromatography 3 3

AEC 362 Lab (Chromatographic Methods of Analysis) 1 4

AEC 363 Liquid Chromatography 4 4

AEC 364 Lab (Analytical Chemistry-II) 1 4

AEC 365 Supercritical Fluid Chromatography and Capillary

Electrophoreses

2 2

AEC 366 Lab (Physical Chemistry-III) 1 4

AEC 367 Chemical Industry and Hazardous Effluent 3 3

AEC 368 Wastes and Waste Management 3 3


Total (major) 20 23

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Fourth Year (Semester–7)


hours/week

AEC 471 Electroanalytical Chemistry and Potentiometry 4 4

AEC 472 Lab (Electroanalytical Techniques) 1 4

AEC 473 Coulometry and Conductometry 3 3

AEC 474 Lab (Precipitation and Complexometric titration) 1 4

AEC 475 Voltammetry 2 2

AEC 476 Lab (Environmental Chemical Analysis-I) 1 4

AEC 477 Industrial Ecology and Green Chemistry 3 3

AEC 478 Toxicological Chemistry 3 3


Total (Major) 20 27


Course code Course Title Credits Contract

hours/week

AEC 481 Environmental Chemical Analysis 4 4

AEC 482 Lab (Environmental Chemical Analysis-8) 1 4

AEC 483 Radiochemical and Thermal Method of Analysis 3 3

AEC 484 Lab (Spectroscopic Methods of Qualitative Organic

Analysis)

1 4

AEC 485 Industrial Tour 1 -

AEC 486 Environmental Pollution and Natural Disaster: Context

Bangladesh

3 3

AEC 487 Project / Experiment 1 4

AEC 488 Surface Characterization 4 4


Total (Major) 20 26

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AEC 111: Inorganic Chemistry-I

100 marks [70% Exam, 20% Quizzes/Class Tests, 10% Attendance]

3 Credits, Exam duration:4 hours.

1. Atomic Structure: Fundamental particles, Nuclear charge, Atomic spectra, Bohr atomic model, Four quantum

numbers, Distribution of electrons in atoms, Pauli exclusion principle, Hund’s rule of maximum multiplicity,

Electronic configuration.

2. Periodic Table: Periodic law, Classification of element, Modern periodic table in the light of electronic

configuration of elements, Periodic properties of elements, Atomic, covalent and ionic radii, Ionization

potential, Electronegetivity, Electron affinity, Effective nuclear charge.

3. Chemical Bonding :Ionic bond, Formation of ionic bond, Covalent bond, Formation of covalent bond, Orbital

theory of covalency, Hybridization, Coordinate bond, Metallic bond, Geometry of covalent molecules,

VSEPR theory, Hydrogen bond, Bond length, Bond angle and Bond energy.

4. Acids and bases: Arrhenius, Bronsted Lowry and Lewis concept of acids and bases.

5. Chemistry of main group elements: Groups IA, IIA, IIIA and IVA. Properties of elements and their oxides.

Recommended Books:

1. F.A Cotton & G. Wilkinson: Basic Inorganic Chemistry

2. S.Z. Haider : Modern Inorganic Chemistry

3. R.D. Madon : Modern Inorganic Chemistry

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AEC 112: Lab (Qualitative Inorganic Analysis-I)

100 marks [60% Practical, 30% Quizzes/Viva-voce, 10% Attendance]

1Credit, Exam duration: 4 hours

Systematic Test and Group Analysis:

1. Preparation of solutions.

2. Separation and Analysis of cations of different groups.

3. Test of ammonium radicals.

4. Test for Interfering radicals.

5. Identification of radicals.

AEC 113: Physical Chemistry-I

100 Marks [70% Exam, 20% Quizzes/Class Tests, 10% attendance]

3 Credits, Exam duration: 4 hours.

1. Gaseous State and Kinetic Molecular Theory: Gas laws, Ideal gas equation, Kinetic equation, Molecular

velocities, Vander Waal’s equation of state, Liquification of gases, Andrews isotherms of carbon dioxide,

Critical phenomenon, Heat capacity of gases, Principle of equipartion of energy.

2. Liquid state: Intermolecular forces in liquids, Physical properties of liquids, Vapour pressure, Surface

tension, and Viscosity of liquids, Adhesion and cohesion of liquids, Liquid crystal.

3. Thermodynamics and Thermo-chemistry: Scope and limitations of Thermodynamics, Definition of some

common thermodynamics terms, First law of thermodynamic, Thermodynamic processes, Enthalpy, Molar

heat capacities, Joule- Thomson effect, Adiabatic process, Thermochemistry, Heat of reaction, Different

types of heat of reaction, Laws of Thermochemistry, Kirchoff’s equation and Bond enthalpy.

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4. Chemical Equilibrium: Law of mass action, Law of chemical equilibrium, Equilibrium constant, Application

the law to homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibrium, Factors influencing equilibrium, Le Chatelier

principle, Application of Le Chatelier principles of chemical equilibrium to reaction of industrial importance.

5. Electrochemistry: The conductance of electrolytic solution, Equivalent conductance, Theory of strong

electrolyte, Debye-Huckel-Onsager equation, Application of conductance measurement, Electrochemical

cell, E.M.F. of an electrochemical cell, Electrode potential, Nernst equation, Reference electrode, Application

of e.m.f. measurement.

Recommended Books:

1. 1.N. Kundu & S. K. Jain : Physical Chemistry

2. 2.P. W. Atkins : Physical Chemistry

3. 3.B. S. Bahl & G.D. Tuli : Essentials of Physical Chemistry

4. 4.Haque and Mollah : Principles of physical chemistry

5. Lewis S. Glasstone: Physical Chemistry

6. Sharma: Physical Chemistry

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AEC 114: Lab (Physical Chemistry-I)



1. Determination of molar mass of a volatile liquid by Victor Mayer’s methods.

2. Determination of heat of solution calorimetrically.

3. Determination of heat of neutralization of (i) strong acid with strong base (ii) Weak acid with strong

base by calorimetrically.

4. Determination of co-efficient of viscosity of a liquid by Ostwald’s viscometer at room temperature.

5. Determination of surface tension of a liquid by (ii) drop weight method (ii) drop number method.

6. Determination partial coefficient of (i) Succinic acid between ether and water (ii) Iodine between

water and carbon tetrachloride (iii) Benzoic acid between benzene and water.

7. Determination of solubility product of sparingly soluble salt ( AgCl, BaSO4, AgCrO4) by

conductance measurement.

8. Conductometric titration of (i) strong acid with strong base (ii) weak acid with strong base

AEC 115 : Introduction to Organic Chemistry



1. Review and Background: Origin of organic chemistry, Functional groups, Electronic structure of carbon,

Isomerism and physical properties of organic compounds, General mechanism of organic reactions.

2. Aliphatic Compounds: Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes and Ethers; Nomenclature, preparation and reactions.

3. Cyclic Aliphatic Compounds: Open chain and cyclic compounds, Nomenclature, sources and preparation,

reactions, Carbenes, Crown ethers; Structure, preparation and reaction of epoxides.

4. Theory of Resonance: Resonance stabilyzation of alkyl and aryl free radicals, Inductive and mesomeric effect,

Hyperconjugatiopn, Dienes: Structure and properties, Stability of conjugated dienes.

5. Aromatic Compounds: Nomenclature of aromatic hydrocarbons, Structure and bonding in benzene; Aromatic

character: Huckel rule; orientation and reactivity of benzene, Electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions;

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nitration. sulfonation, Friedel-Craft alkylation and acylation reaction, halogenations; Nucleophilic aromatic

substitution.

Recommended Books:

1. R.T Morrison and R.N. Boyd; Organic Chemistry

2. B.S. Bahl and Arun Bahl : A Text book of Organic Chemistry

3. I. L. Finer: Organic Chemistry, Vol-1

4. R.J. Fessenden and J.S. Fessenden : Organic Chemistry

PSC 111: Bangladesh Studies



History of society, Culture, Geo-politics & economics - development of nationalism during pre independence of

Bangladesh – Language Movement of 1952, Constitutional movement of 1962, Six Point formula and mass

movement of 1968-69, Election of 1970, Emergence of Bangladesh – political process of Bangladesh,

Constitutional experimentations of Bangladesh, Powers and functions of the organs of government,

Administration of Bangladesh, Planning commission and Bangladesh Public Service, Local government, Political

economy of Bangladesh, Bangladesh agriculture, Industry and other sectors, Social security in Bangladesh.

Recommended Reading: To be decided by the Course Instructor.

CSE 111: Computer Fundamentals

100 marks [70% Exam. 20% Quizzes/Class Tests, 10% Attendance]

3 Credits, Exam duration: 4hours

1. Computer Basics: Introduction to studying computers, History and development of computers, Generation of

computers, Types of computers.

2. Computer Hardware and Peripherals: Basic units of computer hardware, keyboard, Mouse, Internal structure

of CPU, Functions of RAM, ROM and cache memory, Basic functional mechanism of HDD and CD-ROM,

Different types of monitors. Impact and Non-impact printers, scanner, plotter, typical computer specifications.

3. Software: Classifications, System software, Operating system concepts and importance, Computers and basic

functions of DOS, Windows operating system, Application software`s and utility programs, Computer virus.

4. Data processing: Concepts of data, Information and database, Traditional file processing and DBMS.

5. Computer Networks: Computer networks and its goats, Basic concepts on LAN, MAN, WAN and internet

systems, Internet services, Functions of modem in internet.

Books Recommended:

1. Peter Norton : Introduction to Computer, McGraw-Hill Publishers

2. J. Stanley Warford : Computer Systems, Jones& Bartlett Publishers

3. P. Norton : Inside the PC, Sam Publishers

4. L. Rosch : Hardware Bible, Braddy publishing, Indianapolis

5. Subramanian : Introduction to Computers, Mcgraw-hill Inc.

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CSE 112: Computer Maintenance Lab


1 Credit

MAT 111: Algebra, Trigonometry and Vector


3 Credits, Exam duration: 4 hours

1. Algebra of sets : De Morgan`s rule, relation & function.

2. Determinants: Properties and Cramer`s rule.

3. Theory of Equations: Theorem, Relation between roots and coefficients, Solution of cubic equations.

4. De Moiver`s theorem: Deduction from De Moiver`s theorem

5. Functions of complex arguments, Gregory`s series, summation of series, hyperbolic functions.

6. Vector Addition, multiplication &differentiation.

7. Definitions of line, surface and volume integral, gradient of scalar function, Divergence and curl of vector

function, Physical significance of gradient, Divergence and curl, Integral forms of gradient, Divergence and

curl, Divergence theorem, Stoke`s theorem, Green`s theorem and Gauss`s theorem.

Books Recommended:

1. H.S. Hall and S.R. Knight : Higher Algebra,Macmillan Publications, Arihant Publishers

2. B. C. Das and B. N. Mukherjee : Higher Trigonometry,U. N. Dhur and Sons

3. M. R. Spiegel, S. Lipschutz, and D.

Spellman : Vector Analysis and an Introduction to Tensor

Analysis,McGraw-Hill

4. W. S. Burnside and A. W. Panton : Theory of Equations,NabuPress

5. Samuel Barnard and James M. Child : Higher Algebra,Macmillan Publications

AEC 116: Viva-voce,

2 Credits


AEC 121: Organic Chemistry-I



1. Alcohols and Phenols: Alcohols- Nomenclature, Classification, Preparation, General reactions of alcohol,

Test of alcohols, Distinction among 10,20,30alcohols.Phenol: Preparation, Reaction and acidity of phenols.

2. Aldehydes and Ketones (Aliphatic & Aromatic): General methods of preparation and reactions,

Nucleophilic addition to carbonyl compounds.

3. Carboxylic Acids (Aliphatic & Aromatic): General methods of preparation and reactions, Acidity of

carboxylic acids, Derivatives of carboxylic acids.

4. Amines (Aliphatic & Aromatic): General methods of preparation and reactions, Hoffman degradation of

amines, Aromatic diazonium salts.

5. Heterocyclic Compounds: Aromatic character, General methods of preparations, Reactions of furan,

Pyrrole, Thiophene, Pyridine, Quinoline, Isoquinoline, and Indole.

6. Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbone: General methods of synthesis and reaction, Structure and synthesis

and reaction of Naphthalene, Anthracene and phenanthrene.

Recommended Books:

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1. R.T Morrison and R.N. Boyd; Organic Chemistry

2. B.S. Bahl and Arun Bahl : A Text book of Organic Chemistry

3. I. L. Finer: Organic Chemistry, Vol-1

4. R.J. Fessenden and J.S. Fessenden : Organic Chemistry

AEC-122: Lab (Qualitative organic analysis-I)


1 Credit, Exam duration:4 hours

1. Determination of m.p of solids, b.p of liquids.

2. Solubility tests and classification of compounds.

3. Detection of N, S and halogens in organic compounds.

4. Identification of functional groups.

5. Preparation of derivatives.

AEC 123: Inorganic Chemistry-II



1. Chemistry of main group elements: Groups VA, VIA, and VIIA. Properties of elements and their oxides.

2. Transition and Rare-earth Elements: Definition, position in periodic table, electronic configuration, basic

properties, different oxidation states, occurrence, separation of lanthanide and lanthanide contraction.

3. Coordination Complexes: Introduction, nomenclature, structures, coordination number and coordination

geometries, coordination number 2-6, EAN rule, types of ligands, isomerism in coordination compounds,

bonding; valence bond theory, crystal field theory, ligand field theory, application of coordination

complexes.

4. Nuclear Chemistry: Structure of nucleus, nuclear charge, mass and radius, packing fraction, binding

energy, natural and artificial radioactivity, group displacement, radioactive series, laws of disintegration,

unit of radioactivity, decay of radioactive percent and daughter. Isotope; definition, detection, separation

and application, nuclear reactions, radiochemical application, tracer technique, radiocarbon dating.

Books Recommended:

1. R. M. Harrison & S. J. de Mora, Introductory Chemistry for the Environmental Sciences

2. R. K. Murmann inorganic Complex Compounds.

3. R.T. Overman, Basic Concepts of Nuclear Chemistry.

4. I.A. Cotton and G. Wilkinson : Advance Inorganic Chemistry.

5. R.D. Madan : Modern Inorganic Chemistry.

6. S. Glasstone : Source Book on Atomic Energy.

7. J.R. Choppin : Nuclear & Radioactivity.

8. B. G. Harvey : Nuclear Chemistry.

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AEC-124: Lab (Qualitative Inorganic analysis-II)


1 Credit, Exam duration 4 hours

Systematic qualitative analysis of a mixture of compounds containing not more than four radicals of which there

shall be not more than three basic radicals and not more than two acid radicals.

1. Basic radicals: Silver, lead, mercury, bismuth, copper, cadmium, tin, arsenic, antimony, iron, aluminium,

chromium, manganese, zinc, cobalt, nickel, calcium, barium, strontium, magnesium, potassium, sodium and

ammonium.

2. Acid radicals: Carbonate, sulphate, sulphite, nitrate, chloride, bromide, iodide, phosphate and borate.

Recommended Books:

1. A.I. Vogel, Inorganic Qualitative Analysis

2. Gilreath: Inorganic Qualitative Analysis

3. G. Svehla : Vogel’s Qualitative Inorganic Analysis

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AEC 125: Introduction to Environmental Chemistry



1. Environmental Chemistry : Concept and Scope of Environmental chemistry, Chemistry and the Environment,

Segments of Environment; Chemistry Atmosphere, Chemistry of Hydrosphere, Chemistry of Lithosphere,

and Chemistry of Biosphere, Environment and Ecology, Energy and Cycles of energy,

2. Matter and Cycles of Matter: Exogenic cycles and Endogenic cycles, Biogeochemical cycles in the

environment: Carbon cycle, Nitrogen cycle, Oxygen cycle, Phosphorous cycle, , Sulfur cycle, Anthrosphere

and environmental chemistry.

3. Chemical Fate and Transport of Pollutants: Human impact and pollution, Some definition pertaining to

Pollution, Chemistry of Pollutants (surfactants, pesticides etc), Pollution of various spheres of the

environment, Chemical Fate and Transport of pollutants in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere.

4. Green Chemistry: Principles and goals of Green chemistry, Green chemicals, Green reagents, Green solvent,

Green synthetic chemistry, Risk reduction, Significance of Green chemistry towards clean production and

sustainable development, Green chemistry and Environmental chemistry.

Recommended Books:

1. S.E. Manahan: Environmental Chemistry, 8th Ed.

2. S.S. Dara: A Text book of Environmental Chemistry and Pollution control.

3. A.K. De : Environmental Chemistry

4. H. Kaur: Environmental Chemistry 6th Ed.

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APE 121 Basic Electronics



1. Introduction to Semiconductor: Energy bands in solids, valence and conduction band, classification of solids

in terms of energy bands, work function, electron emission, intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, N and P-

type semiconductors, PN junction, variation of potential barrier under forward and reverse biasing .

2. Semiconductor Diodes: PN junction diodes and their V-I characteristics, Zener diode, tunnel diode, varactor

diode, thermistor, photodiode and LDR, transition& diffusion capacity.

3. Diode Circuits: Ideal rectifier concept, half wave and full wave rectifiers, filters, voltageregulators,

voltagedoubler, clippers, clampers.

4. Bipolar Junction Transistor: Working principle of PNP and NPN transistor, transistor as an amplifier,

common-base, common-emitter and common collector configurations input and output characterization of

CB, CE, and CC transistor connections, load line analysis, operating point. performance of transistor

operation, cutoff and saturation points.

5. Transistor Biasing & Stability: Faithful amplification, biasing, stabilization, stability factor, methods of

transistor biasing, design of transistor biasing circuits, bias compensation.

6. Single Stage Transistor Amplifiers: Graphical demonstration of a transistor, amplifier, practical circuit of a

transistor amplifier, phase reversal, D.C and A.C equivalent circuits, load line analysis (D.C and A.C), voltage

gain, current gain, power gain, classification of amplifiers.

7. Multistage Transistor Amplifiers: Cascading CE stage, frequency response, bandwidth, R-C coupled transistor

amplifier, transformer coupled amplifier, direct-coupled amplifier.

8. Small Signal Analysis: Low frequency amplifiers, transistor equivalent circuits. Hybrid parameters, analysis

of common emitter, common base and common collector amplifiers using h-parameters, common emitter

amplifier with emitter resistor.

Recommended Books:

1. V.K. Mehta : Principles of Electronics.

2. Robert Boylstad & Louis Nashelsky : Electronics Device and Circuits Theory.

3. S.L. Gupta& V. Kumar : Handbook of Electronics

4. J.J. Brophy : Basic Electronics for Scientists.

5. J.J. Millman& C.C Halkias : Electronics Devices and Circuits.

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APE 122: Lab (Experiments on Course APE 121)

100 marks [60% Practical, 30% Quizzes/Viva-Voce, 10% Attendance]

1 Credits

MAT 121: Differential and Integral Calculus



1. Functions: Domain, range, inverse function and graphs of functions, limits, continuity, indeterminate form.

2. Ordinary Differentiation: Differentiability, differentiation, successive differentiation and leibnitz theorem.

3. Expansions of Functions: Rolle`s theorem, Mean value theorem, Taylor`s and Maclaurin`sformulae,

maximum and minimum of functions of one variable.

4. Partial Differentiation: Euler`s theorem, tangents and normal asymptotes.

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5. Indefinite Integrals: Method of substitution, integration by parts, special trigonometrc functions and rational

fractions.

6. Definite Integrals: Fundamental theorem, general properties, evaluations of definite integrals and reduction

formulas.

7. Multiple Integrals: Determination of lengths, areas and volumes.

Books Recommended:

1. B. C. Das and B.N. Mukherjee : Differential Calculus,U.N. Dhur& Sons

2. B. C. Das and B.N. Mukherjee : Integral Calculus,U.N. Dhur& Sons

3. F. Ayres and Elliot Mendelson : Calculus (Schaum`s Outline Series),McGraw-Hill

4. Joseph Edwards : Differential Calculus,Kessinger Publishing

5. Md. Abdul Latif and S. Bhattacharjee : Differential Calculus,Chandaapure, Chittagong

AEC 126: Viva-voce

2 Credits


AEC 231: Organic Chemistry-II



1. Carbohydrates: Classification, Reducing sugar, Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Their structure and

configuration, Preliminary ideas of starch and cellulose.

2. Amino acids and Proteins: Classification and synthesis of amino acids, Physical and chemical behavior of

amino acids, Essential amino acids, and nonessential amino acids. Peptides: N-terminal and C-terminal

residue, synthesis and reaction of polypeptides. Protein: Classification and structure of protein, Important of

protein.

3. Lipids: Lipids, Fats and oils, Occurrence and composition of fats and oil, Soaps, Detergents, Surfactants,

Classification of surfactants, Micelle formation by surfactants in water, Solubilization, Phospholipids and cell

membrane.

4. Pesticides: Classification, Insecticides, Herbicides, Fungicides, Important organic and inorganic pesticides,

their structure, Properties and mode of action, Biodegradation of pesticides, Environmental pollution by

pesticides

5. Polymers and Polymerization: General concept and definition of monomer and polymers, Structural features

of polymers, Initiators, Inhibitors, Classification of polymers, Mechanism of addition polymerization, Free

radical addition polymerization, Ionic polymerization, Condensation polymerization, Properties of polymers,

Molecular weights of high polymer.

6. Petroleum: Refining and Distillation.

Books Recommended:

1. I.L. Finar : Organic Chemistry Vol -I& II

2. W. Pigman : Carbohydrates.

3. S.W. Fox and J.F. Foster : Protein Chemistry

4. Nelson : Petroleum Refining Engineering

5. S.E. Manahan : Environmental Chemistry.

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6. Bill Maeyer : Text Book of polymer chemistry

7. V.R. Gowariker and N.V. Viswanathan : Polymer Science

8. C.A. Edwards : Environmental Pollution by Pesticides

9. Bahl and Tuli : Advance Organic Chemistry

AEC-232: Lab (Qualitative organic analysis-II)


1Credit, Exam duration:4 hours

1. Systematic analysis and Identification of organic compound (solids, liquids).

2. Separation of organic compounds from a mixture and the systematic analysis and identification.

AEC 233: Physical Chemistry-II



1. Thermodynamics: The second law of thermodynamics, Carnot’s cycle, entropy, entropy change in various

process, Gibbs Free Energy, work function, (Helmholtz Free Energy), Gibbs-Helmholtz equation, condition

for equilibrium and spontaneity, Clasius-Clapeyron equation, Partial molar quantities, Third law of

thermodynamics, Entropy and probability.

2. Solution and Properties of Dilute Solutions: Henry’s law, Nernst’s distribution law, Ideal and non-ideal

solutions, Lowering of vapour pressure, Raoults Law, Elevation of boiling point, Depression of freezing point,

Osmosis and osmotic pressure, Abnormal colligative properties.

3. Chemical Kinetics: Rate law, Rate constant, Order and molecularity of reaction, Zero order reaction, Pseudo-

order reaction, Reaction of first order and second order, Determination of order of reaction, Effect of

temperature on reaction rate and Arrhenius equation, Catalysis.

4. Surface Chemistry and Colloids: Adsorption, Types of adsorption, Adsorption isotherm, Freundlich

Adsorption isotherm, Langmuir Adsorption isotherm. Colloids: Classification of colloids, Preparation and

properties of sol, Stability of colloids, Association of colloids, Micelle formation, Solubilization, Application

of colloids. Emulsions: Types of emulsion, Preparation, properties and stability of emulsions, Gels.

5. Phase Equilibrium: Phase, Component, Degree of freedom, Phase rule, Phase diagram of one component and

two component systems, Solid-liquid equilibrium, Simple eutectic systems, Liquid- liquid equilibrium in

partly miscible systems, Critical solution temperature, Distillation of binary liquid mixtures.

Books Recommended:

1. N. Kundu& S. K. Jain : Physical Chemistry

2. P. W. Atkins : Phycal Chemistry

3. B. S. Bahl& G.D. Tuli : Essentials of Physical Chemistry

4. Haque and Mollah : Principles of physical chemistry

5. Gurdeb Raj :Advance Physical Chemistry

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AEC-234: Lab (Physical Chemistry-II)



1. Determination of heat of solution by solubility method.

2. Determination of rate constant of hydrolysis of methyl acetate in the presence of HCl at room temperature.

3. Determination of molar mass of a solute ( α-napthol, α-napthylamine) by freezing point method using

naphthalene as solvent

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4. Determination of molar mass of a solute ( naphthalene, acetalinide) by depression of freezing point by Rast

method.

5. Determination of partial molar volume of an alcohol in alcohol-water mixture by slope method.

6. Determination of partial molar volume of NaCl in aqueous solution by apparent molar volume measurement.

7. Determination of critical micelle concentration of surfactant from conductance measurement.

8. Determination of unknown composition of liquid mixture by viscometric method.

9. Construction of phase diagram for two component system by plotting cooling curve for the mixture of

different composition

10. Phase diagram of phenol-water system.

AEC- 235: Lab (Titrimetry)



Acid base titrimetry:

1. (i) Preparation of 0.1 M NaOH solution.

(ii) Preparation of standard 0.05M succinic acid.

(iii) Standardization of 0.1N NaOH solution by standard 0.05M succinic acid.

2. (i) Preparation of 0.05 M Na2CO3 solution.

(ii) Preparation of 0.1N HCl solution.

(iii) Standardization of prepared 0.1 N of HCl solution with standard 0.05 M Na2CO3 solution.

3. Determination of Na2CO3 content in washing soda by titration with HCl.

4. Analysis of mixture of Na2CO3 and NaOH by titration with HCl.

Oxidation Reduction titrimetry:

5. (i) Preparation of 0.1 M KMnO4 solution.

(ii) Preparation of standard 0.05 M Na-Oxalate solution.

(iii) Standardization of KMnO4 solution by standard Sodium Oxalate solution.

6. (i) Preparation of standard 0.0167 M K2Cr2O7 solution.

(ii) Preparation of 0.1 M Na2S2O3 solution.

(iii) Standardization of Na2CO3 solution by titration with standard K2Cr2O7 solution.

PHR 231: Basic Pharmaceuticals



1. Enzyme and Coenzyme: Enzyme-Chemistry, Classification, Catalytic activity, Enzyme specificity,

Mechanism of enzyme actions, Enzyme catalyzed reactions. Coenzymes- Thiamine pyrophosphate, Flavin

coenzyme, NAD+, NADPH, Pyridcxal pyrophosphate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 coenzyme.

2. Chemistry of Natural Product: Occurrence, isolation, classification, and properties of alkaloids, Structure

determination, synthesis and physiological activities of ephedrine, nicotine and morphine.

3. Synthesis of Important Drugs:

a) Sulpha-drugs: Sulphanilamide, Sulphapyridine, Sulphathiazole, Sulphadiazine, sulphamethazine,

Chloramine-T.

b) Fever sinking drugs: Paracetamol, Aspirin, Phenacetin.

4. Polymer Science for Pharmaceuticals: Pharmaceutical applications, Physical, chemical and mechanical

properties, Molecular weight and distribution, Polymer solution properties, Plasticization and elastomers.

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5. Solubility and Dissolution rate: Methods of expressing solubility, Solubility of gases in liquids, Solubility of

liquids in liquids, Solubility of solids in solids, Solubility of solids in liquids, Factor affecting solubility,

Dissolution rate of solids in liquids.

Books Recommended:

10. I.L. Finar : Organic Chemistry Vol -I& II

11. Morrison and Boyd : Organic Chemistry

12. Bahl and Tuli : Advance Organic Chemistry

13. Bentey’s Textbook of Pharmaceuticals

14. Wilson and Gisvold : A Textbook of Medicinal Chemistry

15. Burger : Medicinal Chemistry

PHY 231: Applied Electricity and Magnetism



1. Electrostatics: Electric dipole, electric field due to a dipole, dipole on external electric field, Gauss`s law and

its applications.

2. Capacitors: Parallel plate capacitors with dielectric; dielectrics and Gauss`s Law, susceptibility, permeability,

and dielectric constant, energy stored in an electric field.

3. Electric Current: Electron theory of conductivity, conductor, semiconductors and insulators, superconductors,

current and current density, Kirchhoff’s law and its applications.

4. Electromagnetic Induction: Faraday`s experiment, Faraday`s law, Ampere`s law, motional e.m.f, self and

mutual inductance galvanometers moving coil, ballistic and deadbeat types.

5. Thermoelectricity: Thermal e.m.f; Seebeck, Peltier and Thomson effects, laws of addition of thermal e.m.f,

thermoelectric power.

6. DC and AC Circuits: D.C. Circuits with LR, RC and LCR in series A.C. circuits with LR, RC, LC, and LCR

in series.

Books Recommended:

1. Leigh Page and Norman Ilsley Adams : Principles of Electricity,D Van Nosrand Co.

2. David Halliday, Robert Resnick and

Kenneth S. Krane

: Physics (Part-I & II), Wiley

3. Arthur Frederic Kip : Fundamentals of Electricity and Magnetism, McGraw-Hill

4. M. S. Huq : Concepts of Electricity and Magnetism,Student`s Publications

MAT 231: Matrices and Differential Equations


3 Credits, Exam, duration: 4 hours.

1. Algebra of Matrices: Adjoint, Inverse and rank of matrix difinition, properties and evaluation.

2. Elementary Transformations: Echelon, canonical and normal forms, solution of system of linear equations,

consistency and solution of homogeneous and no homogeneous systems by matrix method, and reduction to

equivalent system.

3. Characteristic Equation: Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors and Caley-Hamilaton theorem, similar matrices and

diagonalization.

4. Solutions: of first order and first degree and first-order and higher degree equations with variable coefficients.

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5. Differential Equations: Series solution of liner differential equation, series solution of second order equation

with variable coefficients, solutions of partial differential equation, Laplace`s equation and transformation,

Poisson`s equation, Helmholtz`s equation, diffusion equation, Green`s function solution, integral equation.

Books Recommended:

1. M.L. Khanna : Matrices,Jai Prakash Nath and Co

2. Shepley L. Ross : Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations,Wiley

3. Jr. Frank Ayres : Theory and Problems of Matrices, Schaum`s Outline Series,

McGraw-Hill

4. Frank Ayres : Differential Equations, McGraw-Hill

5. B.D. Sharma : Differential Equations, KedarNath Ram Nath

6. Louis Albert Pipes : Applied Mathematics for Engineers and Physicist,

McGraw-Hill

7. Ivar Stephen Sokolnikoff and : Mathematics of Physics and Modern Engineerng,

Raymond M. Redheffer McGraw-Hill

AEC 236: Viva-voce,

2 Credits


AEC 241: General Principles of Analytical Chemistry



1. Introduction to Analytical Chemistry: Importance ,Nature and scope of Analytical Chemistry, Chemicals,

Apparatus and Units operations of Analytical Chemistry. Measurement, Units of measurement, Atomic

weight. Gram formula weight, Concept of mole, Units of concentration: Molarity, Molality. Normality, ppm,

ppb. Percent concentration, Analytical molarity, Equilibrium molarity, Chemical stoichiometry .

2. Errors and Statistical Evaluation of Errors: True, Standard and Observed value, Error, Absolute and Relative

error, Accuracy and Precision, Types of error in chemical analysis, Systematic Error, Random Error,

Statistical treatment of Random errors, Mean, Median, Sample mean, Population mean. Deviation, Mean

deviation, Standard deviation, Sample standard deviation, Population standard deviation, Variance,

Coefficient of variation, Confidence Interval, Confidence limit, Confidence level, Evaluation of confidence

interval, Rejection of a result, Q- Test, Test of Significance: F-Test, t-Test, Significant figures.

3. Sampling and Sample Processing: Introduction, Collection of sample from solid liquid materials and from

air. Dissolution of solid samples and separation of impurities, Standardization and Calibration.

4. Classification of Analytical Methods: Instruments for analysis, Calibration of instrumental methods,

Selecting an analytical method, Performance characteristics of instruments, Computer and computerized

instruments.

5. Signal and Noise: Sources of noise in instrumental analysis, Signal to noise ratio, Signal to noise ratio

enhancement, FT technique

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Books Recommended:

1. D.A. Skoog, F.J. Holler & S.R.Crouch : Principles of Instrumental Analysis, 6th Ed.

2. G.D. Christian : Analytical Chemistry

3. evmy‡`e Kzgvi `vm, we‡kølYximvqb: wPivqZc×wZ

AEC-242: Lab (Inorganic Synthesis)



1. Inorganic synthesis : Synthesis of (i) Hexaammino cobalt (III) chloride, Co (NH3)6Cl3, (ii) Mohrs salt ,

(NH4)2SO4.FeSO4.6H2O, (iii) Chloropentaamminecobal(III) chloride, [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl, (iv) Potassium

dichromate, K2Cr2O7 (v) Potassium permanganate, KMnO4

AEC 243: Gravimetry and Titrimetry



1. Gravimetry: Introduction, gravimetric factor, favorable conditions for gravimetry, colloid – coagulation,

peptization, co-precipititation, ageing of ppts, homogeneous precipitation, precipitant in gravimetry, merits

and demerits of gravimetry.

2. Titrimetry: Volumetric and gravimetric titration, equivalent and end-point, end point detection, primary

standard substance, standard solution, conditions and rules of titrimetry.

3. Acids and Bases: Defination, pH, buffer solution, acid- base titration, indicators.

4. Redox Titration: Oxidation and reduction, redox potentioal, Nernst Equation, redox titration, titration curve,

indicators, oxidants and reductants.

5. Camplexometric Titration : Complex, complexometric titration, EDTA titration, buffer and auxiliary ligand in

EDTA titration, conditional formation constant, titration curve indicators, methods of EDTA titration.

6. Precipitation Titration: Introduction, precipitation titrations – Volhard, Mohr, Fajan`s method.

Books Recommended:

1. J. Bassett and other : Vogel`s Textbook of Quantitative Inorganic Analysis, 4th Ed.

2. Skoog and West : Fundamental of Analytical Chemistry.

3. Schwarzenback and Flaschka : Compleximetric titration.

4. evmy‡`e Kzgvi `vm, we‡kølYximvqb: wPivqZc×wZ

AEC-244 Lab (Quantitative inorganic analysis-I)


1Credit, Exam duration: 4hours

1. Estimation of Ferrous Iron by standard KMnO4/K2Cr2O7 solution.

2. Estimation of Ferric Iron by standard KMnO4/K2Cr2O7 solution.

3. Estimation of Calcium in CaCO3 by standard KMnO4 solution.

4. Estimation of Copper iodometrically by standard Na2S2O3 solution.

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AEC 245: Environmental Laws

100 rks [70% Exam. 20% Quizzes/Class Tests, 10% Attendance]


1. Environmental Law: Introduction, Definition of Law, Protocols, Treaties, and Convention, Classification

of laws, Environmental laws, Environmental rights, Environmental justice, History and development of

International Environmental Law. Stockholm Declaration (1972), UNEP, WCED, UNCED, Montreal

Protocol, Rio Declaration (1992), Principles of International Environmental Law, Legal Aspects of

Environmental Resource Management, Selected Social and Moral problems with respect to Environment,

International organizations involved in environmental Laws, Protocols, Conventions and Treaties

(UNEP, UNDP, Green Peace, IUCN, etc).

2. Environmental Law in Bangladesh: Nature and Scope of Environmental Law in Bangladesh,

Development of Environmental Law in Bangladesh, The Bangladesh Environmental Conservation Act

1995 and its Application, Biological Diversity in Bangladesh and related Laws for its Conservation, Laws

regarding Forests, Fishery, Mineral exploration, Ground water management etc. in Bangladesh and their

Implementation, Environmental Degradation in Bangladesh and some recent issues, A comparative study

of environmental laws in developed and developing countries and its enforcement.

3. Environmental Impact Assessment: Origin and Development of EIA, Relation of EIA to Sustainable

Development, EIA in Project planning and implementation, EIA processes, Environmental Quality

Management Standard (ISO-1400 series).

Books Recommended:

1. Mohiuddin Farukh : Environmental Law of Bangladesh.

2. Md. Jahid Hossain Dolon, and Sanjida Sarwar: International Environmental Law with Bangladesh Perspective

AEC-246: Lab (Organic synthesis)



1. Simple techniques in organic laboratory viz: crystallization, distillation, sublimation.

2. Organic synthesis : Synthesis of (i) Acetanilide (ii) Benzoic acid (iii) Nitrobenzene (iv) P-Nitro acetanilide

(v) Aspirin (vi) 3-Aminoacetophenone (some other synthesis may also be included).

AEC 247: Aquatic Chemistry, Water Pollution and Water Treatment



1. Fundamentals of Aquatic Chemistry: The importance of water, unique properties of water, water quality

parameters and standard, Sources and uses of water: The hydrological cycle, characteristics of bodies of

water, aquatic life, introduction to aquatic chemistry, gases in water: oxygen, carbon-dioxide, water acidity,

alkalinity, calcium and other metal ions in water, complexation and redox proceses,

2. Oxidation-Reduction in Aquatic Chemistry: Significance of oxidation-reduction, electron and redox reaction,

electron activity and pE, limits of pE in water, corrosion, sediments in water, colloidal particles in water,

aquatic biochemical processes.

3. Water Pollution: Introduction, nature and type of water pollutants, classification of water pollutants, elemental

pollutants, inorganic pollutants; mineral acids, inorganic salts, finely divided metals and metal compounds,

trace elements, cyanide, ammonia, sulphate , nitrate ion, organomettalic compounds, organic pollutants;

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oxygen demanding waste, synthetic organic compounds, soaps, detergents, oil, pesticides, sediments in water;

DDT and organochlorine insecticides, organophosphates insecticides, carbamates, fungicides, herbicides,

suspended solids and sediments ,radioactive materials.

4. Water Treatment : Introduction, Water treatment and water use, municipal water treatment, treatment for

industrial use, sewage treatment- primary, secondary, tertiary waste treatment, industrial waste water

treatment, removal of solids, removal of dissolved organics, removal of dissolved inorganics – ion exchange,

electrodialysis, reverse osmosis, phosphorous removal, nitrogen removal , sludge, water disinfection- chlorine,

chlorine dioxide, ozone treatment, natural water purification processes, reuse and recycling of waste water.

Recommended Books:

1. S.E. Manahan, Environmental Chemistry, 8th Ed.

2. S.S. Dara : Environmental Chemistry and Pollution Control.

3. H. Kaur : Environmental Chemistry.

4. S.C. Bhatia : Environmental Chemistry.

5. A. K. De : Environmental Chemistry.

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STA 249: Environmental Statistics

[70% Exam, 20% Quizzes/Class Test, 10% Attendance]

3Credits, Exam: 4 hours

1. Introduction: Concept of environmental statistics, uses and importance of environmental statistics.

2. Environmental Pollution: Pollution and its importance, why does pollution happen? Pollutant sources, detail

study of air and water pollution, global climate change and global warming.

3. Stochastic process in Environment: Applications of Bernoulli. Poisson and normal processes to

environmental problems.

4. Environmental sampling: Network Sampling, composite sampling, ranked-set-sampling.

5. Detectability of Sampling: Basic concept of Detectability, constant detectability over region, estimating

detectability, effect of estimated detectabilirty, detectability with simple random sampling.

6. Diffusion and Dispersion of Pollutants: Wedge Machine, Particle Frame machine, Plume model.

7. Dilution of Pollutants: Deterministic dilution, stochastic dilution, Theory of successive random dilution

(SRD), application of SRD to environment phenomenon: Air quality, indoor air quality, water quality,

concentrations of pollutants in soils, plants and animals. Concentration in food and human tissue.

8. Statistical Theory of Rollback: Predicting concentrations after source control, correlation, previous rollback

concepts, environmental transport models in air and water.

Book Recommended:

1. Bryan, F.J.: Statistics for Environment Science and Management, 1st Ed. CRC Press.

2. Hill. M.K.: Understanding Environmental Pollutions, Cambridge University.

3. Millard, S.P. and Neerchal, N.K.: Environmental Statistics Using S-Plus, CRC Press.

4. Wayner. R. Ott, (20020: Environmental Statistics and Data analysis, Lewis Publishers, England.

AEC 248: Viva-voce,

2 Credits

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AEC 351: Atomic Spectroscopy

100 Marks [70% Exam, 20% Quizzes/Class Tests, 10% Attendance]


1. An Introduction to Spectrometric Method: Electromagnetic radiation, Properties of electromagnetic radiation,

Energy state of chemical species, Interaction of radiation with matter, Emission of radiation, Atomic spectra,

Line spectra, Band spectra and Continuum spectra, Absorption radiation, Atomic absorption, Molecular

absorption, Absorption induced by magnetic field, Relaxation processes, Uncertainty principle, Absorption

methods: Transmittance and Absorbance, Beer`s law, Measurement of transmittance and Absorbance.

2. Components of Optical Instruments: General design of optical instruments, Sources of radiation, Wavelength

selectors, Filters, Monochromators, Radiation transducer, Signal processors and read out, Fiber optics, Types

of optical instruments.

3. Introduction to Optical Atomic Spectrometry: Optical atomic spectra, Energy level diagrams, Atomic

absorption spectra, Atomic fluorescence spectra, Atomic line width, Effect of temperature on atomic spectra,

Atomization methods, Sample introduction methods.

4. Atomic Absorption and Fluorescence Spectrometry :Sample atomization technique, Flame atomization,

Electrothermal atomization, Hydride atomization, Cold vapor atomization, Atomic absorption

instrumentation, Source modulation, Single beam and Double beam instrumentation, Interferences in atomic

absorption spectroscopy, Spectra linterferences, Chemical interferences, Atomic absorption analytical

techniques, Atomic fluorescence spectroscopy: instrumentation, sources, application.

5. Atomic Emission Spectrometry: Emission spectroscopy based on plasma sources, The inductively coupled

plasma source, Plasma source spectrometers, Application of plasma sources, Flame emission sources (flame

photometer).

6. Atomic Mass Spectrometry: Some general features of mass spectrophotometry, Atomic masses in mass

spectrometry, Types of mass spectrometry, Inductively coupled mass spectrometry (ICPMS), Application of

ICPMS.

7. Atomic X-ray Spectrometry : Fundamental principles, Origin of continuum and Line spectra, Absorption

spectra, Fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, Bragg`s law, Instrument components, X-ray fluorescence methods,

Application of X-ray fluorescence, Advantages and Disadvantages of fluorescence methods.

Books Recommended:

1. D. A. Skooget. Al : Instrumental Analysis, 6th Ed.

2. D.L. Pavia and other : Introduction to Spectroscopy

AEC-352: Lab (Analytical chemistry-I)



1. Analysis of Fats and Oils

(i) Determination of acid value.

(ii) Determination of Saponification value.

(iii) Determination of Iodine value.

2. Determination of Reducing Suger in a sample by Iodometrically.

3. Analysis of Soap and Detergents (Moistre, Total Alkali and Acid, Total fatty matter, Chloride).

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AEC 353: Molecular Spectroscopy



1. Ultraviolet and Visible Spectroscopy : Electromagnetic radiation, Quantization of energy, Regions of

spectrum, Absorption Laws, Measurement of transmittance and absorbance, Application of Beer’s law to

mixtures, Limitations of Beer’s law, Instrumental deviation, Instrumentation, Types of instruments, single

beam and double beam instruments, Electronic spectroscopy of molecules, Types of electronic transitions,

Transitions probability, application of ultraviolet spectroscopy to organic and inorganic species, Quantitative

analysis, photometric titration, Spectrometric kinetic studies, Determination of stability constants of

complexes.

2. Molecular Luminescence Spectrometry: Theory of fluorescence and phosphorescence, Singlet and Triplet

excited state, Energy level diagram for photoluminescent, Excitation and Deactivation processes, Factor

affecting fluorescence and phosphorescence, Effect of concentration on fluorescence intensity, Quenching,

Instruments for measuring fluorescence and phosphorescence, Applications of photoluminescent methods.

3. Infrared Spectrometry: Theory of IR absorption spectroscopy, Types of molecular vibrations, Vibrational

frequency, Quantum treatment of vibration, Vibrational energy of a diatomic molecule, selection rules,

vibrational modes, vibrational coupling, vibrational spectra, Instrumentation, Furrier Transform

Spectrophotometer (FTIR), IR sources and transducers, application IR spectroscopy to organic and inorganic

compounds.

4. Raman Spectroscopy: Introduction, Theory of Raman effect, Theory of Raman spectroscopy, mechanism of

Raman scattering , Raman spectra of diatomic molecules, Vibrational Raman spectra of polymeric molecule,

Rule of mutual exclusion principle, Application of Raman spectroscopy, Techniques and Instrumentation.

5. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance(NMR): Theory of NMR, Relaxation process in NMR, Environmental effects on

NMR spectra, Chemical shift , Theory of chemical shift, Shielding and Deshielding effect, spin-spin splitting,

spin–spin coupling, coupling constant, C13NMRspectroscopy,Applications of NMR spectroscopy, Techniques

and Instrumentation.

6. Mass Spectrometry: Basic principle, Theory, Molecular mass spectra, Ion sources, Mass spectrometer,

Tandem mass spectrometry, Application of molecular mass spectrometry, Molecular mass from mass spectra,

Mc Lafferty rearrangement, Fragmentation process, Structural information from fragmentation pattern,

Precision and Accuracy.

Books Recommended:

1. D. A. Skooget. Al : Principles of Instrumental Analysis, 6th Ed.

2. G.M. Barrow : Molecular Spectroscopy

3. P.S. Sindhu : Molecular Spectroscopy

4. R.K. Harris : Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

5. Y.R. Sarma : Elementary Organic Spectroscopy

AEC-354: Lab (Spectroscopic Methods of Analysis)


1 Credit, Exam duration: 4 hours

Spectrophotometry:

1. Determination of wavelength of maximum absorption, λmax of CuSO4-NH4OH solution, Cobalt (II)

sulphate solution, KMnO4 solutions using a spectrophotometer.

2. Verification of Beer-Lambert’s law for CuSO4-NH4OH solution by spectrophotometric method and

determination of unknown concentration of a given solution.

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3. Verification of of Beer-Lambert’s law for Cobalt (II) sulphate solution by spectrophotometric method and

determination of unknown concentration of a given solution.

4. Verification of Beer-Lambert’s law for KMnO4 solution by spectrophotometric and determination of

unknown concentration of a given solution.

5. To determine the dissociation constant of an indicator (Phenopthalein, methyl red) colorimetrically.

6. Determination of Equilibrium constant (stability constant) of the complex between Iron (III) and Salicylic acid

by spectrophotometric method (Job’s method).

7. Photometric titration, Flame photometry

AEC 355: Atmosphere and Atmospheric Chemistry



1. Atmosphere: Composition of the atmosphere- stratification of the atmosphere; Importance of atmosphere;

Physical characteristics of atmosphere-optical properties, mass, density, temperature and pressure; Spatial and

temporal scale of the atmospheric processes; Energy transfer in the atmosphere, Earth’s radiation budget;

Atmospheric mass transfer; Meteorology and weather-definition of weather and climate, Global atmospheric

circulation system; Atmospheric Stability: Temperature inversion, Lapse rate, Topographical influences;

Global climate and microclimate; Chemical and photochemical reactions in the atmosphere, Chemical and

biochemical processes in the evolution of atmosphere acid-base reactions, Reactions of atmospheric oxygen,

Chemical fate and transport in the atmosphere.

2. Particles in the Atmosphere: Sources of atmospheric particles, Atmospheric Life Time, Atmospheric trace

particles-Sulphur, Nitrogen, Carbon and halogen containing compounds; Physical behaviour of particles in the

atmosphere, Processes for particle formation- inorganic, organic and radioactive particles, Effects of particles.

3. Gaseous inorganic air pollutants: Carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide and the sulfur cycles, SO2 reactions in

the atmosphere, Effects of atmospheric SO2, SO2 removal; Nitrogen cycle, Nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere,

Atmospheric reactions of NOx, Harmful effects of NOx, Control of NOx, Ammonia in the atmosphere; OH

radicals in the atmosphere.

4. Particulate matters, Aerosol and Smog: Definition-Particulate matters and Aerosol, Types of particulate

matters, Size and shape of particulate matters, Size distribution of particulate matters in the ambient

environment, London smog and Photochemical smog, Smog forming emissions, Mechanism of photochemical

smog formation, Effects of smog.

5. Atmospheric Pollution and Endangered Global Atmosphere: Definition- Air pollutant and Air pollution,

Sources and classification of air pollutants, Effect of air pollution on- human, vegetation and

materials/property. Climate change and anthropogenic effects, Chapman mechanism of ozone layer

development, Ozone layer destruction, Greenhouse effect, Global warming, Acid rain, Nuclear winter. Air

pollution disasters around the world- Meuse Valley, Bhopal Tragedy etc.; Air pollution status in Bangladesh;

Atmospheric pollution control- gaseous and particulate pollutant control methods.

Books Recommended:

1. John M. Wallace and Peter V. Hobbs: Atmospheric Science: An Introductory Survey, Second Edition,

University of Washington, Academic Press (ELSEVIER), 2006

2. John H. Seinfeld and N. Pandis: Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics: From Air Pollution to Climate Change,

Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2006.

3. P. Narayanan: Environmental Pollution: principles, Analysis and Control; CBS Publication.

4. A.K De: Environmental Chemistry: 5th edition.

5. B.S.N Raju: Fundamentals of Air Pollution; oxford and IBH Publishing Co.

6. S. E. Manahan: Environmental Chemistry, 8th Ed.

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7. H. Kaur : Environmental Chemistry

8. S.S. Dara : A Text Book of Environmental Chemistry and Pollution

AEC-356: Lab (Quantitative inorganic analysis-II)



Gravimetric estimation of: (i) Iron as Ferric Oxide. (ii) Zinc as Zincammonium phosphate. (iii) Barium as Barium

sulphate. (iv) Nikel as Ni- Dimethylglyoximate. (v) Manganase as Manganase pyrophosphate or as ammonium

phosphate.

AEC 357: Geosphere and Geochemistry



1. Geosphere: Definition, structure and model of the earth’s interior- crust, mantle, core; The major surface

features of the earth: continental crust, transition zones and ocean basins; Plates of the earth-theory of plate

tectonic, rock deformation and mountain building.

2. Chemistry of the geosphere: Composition of the surface of the earth: composition of the earth’s crust,

Chemical elements of the crust, Oxysphere, Abundance of the elements of the crust; Geochemical

classification of the elements of the earth; Nature of solids in the geosphere; Minerals: Definition,

classification of minerals, Characteristics of minerals, Physical and Chemical properties of the minerals,

Crystalline structure of mineral, Major rock forming minerals, Classification of silicates and silicate minerals,

Rock forming silicate minerals, Environmental significance of minerals; Rocks: Definition and Classification,

Occurrence, formation and classification of major rock types; Distribution of chemicals elements in major

rock types; Rock cycle. Weathering processes: Types- Physical, Chemical and Biological weathering

processes, stages of weathering, product of physical and chemical weathering.

3. Groundwater: Groundwater in the hydrologic cycle; Vertical distribution of groundwater, rock properties

affecting groundwater, chemistry of the groundwater; Aquifers: geological formation of aquifers, types of

aquifers and characteristics.

4. Soil and Environmental Chemistry: Definition of Soil, Soil formation processes, Factors affecting soil

formation, Soil texture and Soil structure, Nature and composition of soil; Soil Profile, Pedon, Solum; Soil

Horizons; Soil Classification; Soil water and Soil air, Soil solution, Soil minerals, Inorganic and organic

matter in soil, Soil humus and its Properties; Acid-base and ion exchange reactions in soil; Macro and

micronutrients of plants in soil; Soil pollution: Fertilizers, fertilizer pollution, Pollutants from livestock

production, Eutrophication, Pesticides and their residues in soil, wastes and pollutants in soil, Degradation of

soil.

Books Recommended:

1. Brian Mason: Principles of Geochemistry, Fifth Edition; John Wiley and Sons.

2. Thompson and Turk; Introduction to Physical Geology

3. D.J. Briggs, K. Adison, K. Atkinson, P. Smithson. Fundamental of the Physical Environment. Routledge.

4. Joseph Holden: An Introduction to Physical Geography and the Environment

5. Stanley E Manahan: Environmental Chemistry, 8th edition.

6. Alan Wild: Soils and the Environment: An Introduction, Cambridge University Press.

7. D.L Sparks: Environmental Soil Chemistry; Academia Press.

8. A.K De: Environmental Chemistry: 5th edition.

9. S.S. Dara. A Text of Environmental Chemistry and Pollution

AEC 358: Viva-voce

2 Credits.

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AEC 361 : Introduction to Chromatography and Gas Chromatography



1. Introduction to Chromatography: General description, classification of methods, elution in column

chromatography, chromatogram, migration rates of solutes, distribution constants, retention time, retention

factor, selectively factor.

2. Band Broadening and Column Efficiency: Rate theory, kinetic variables affecting column efficiency, theory of

band broadening, optimization of column performance, application of chromatography.

3. Gas Chromatography : Principles of gas-liquid chromatography (GLC), instruments for GLC, carrier gas

system, column configuration and column ovens, detection systems – FID, TCD, ECD etc, columns and

stationary phases, applications of GC.

Books Recommended:

1. D. A. Skooget. al, Principles of Instrumental Analysis, 6th Ed.

2. H.C. Cassidy : Fundamentals of Chromatography.

3. A.B. Littleword : Gas chromatography, Principle, Techniques and Application.

4. Arbrose & Ambrose : Gas chromatography. 5. evmy‡`e Kzgvi `vm, we‡kølYximvqb

AEC- 362 Lab (Chromatographic method of analysis)



[Experiments shall be designed by course teacher(s)]

AEC 363: Liquid Chromatography



1. High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) : Scope, column efficiency – effects of particle size, extra

column band broadening, LC instrumentation, pumping systems, sample injection system, columns for HPLC,

types of column packings, detectors.

2. Partition Chromatography : columns for bonded phase, normal and reverse phase packings, method

development in partition chromatography, effect of mobile phase on selectivities, applications of partition

chromatography, ion pair and chiral chromatography,.

3. Adsorption Chromatography.

4. Ion Chromatography: Ion exchange equilibrium, ion exchange packings, inorganic ion chromatography, single

column ion chromatography.

5. Size Exclusion Chromatography: Column packing, theory, application.

6. Affinity Chromatography.

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7. Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) Scope, principle, preparation of thin layer plates, sample application,

plate development, locating analytes on the plate, performance of TLC, application, identification methods,

two dimensional planar chromatography, quantitative analysis.

Books Recommended:

1. D.A. Skoog, F.J. Holler &S.R.Crouch, Principles of Instrumental Analysis, 6th Ed.

2. J.M. Bobbitt : Thin Layer Chromatography.

3. F.H. Helfferich : Ion Exchange Chromatography

4. evmy‡`e Kzgvi `vm, we‡kølYximvqb

AEC 364: Lab (Analytical chemistry-II)



1. Quantitative chemical separation and estimation of: Cu++ (volumetrically) and Ni++ (gravimetrically).

2. Quantitative chemical separation and estimation of Fe++ (volumetrically) and Mn++ (gravimetrically)

3. Quantitative chemical separation and estimation of Cu++ (volumetrically) and Zn++ (gravimetrically)

AEC 365: Supercritical Fluid Chromatography and Capillary Electrophoresis



1. Supercritical Fluid Chromatography (SFC) : Properties of SF, SFC, instrumentation and operating variables,

effects of pressure, stationary phases, mobile phases, comparison to other chromatography, applications, SF

extraction, advantages of SFE, instrumentation, SF choice, typical applications of SFE.

2. Capillary Electrophoreses: An overview, types of electrophoreses, capillary electrophoresis, instrumentation,

detection, applications, capillary zone electrophoresis (CZE) – separation of small ions, separation of

molecular species, capillary gel electrophoresis.

Books Recommended:

1. D.A. Skooget.al :Principles of Instrumental Analysis, 6th Ed.

2. Lederere : An Introductionn to Paper Electrophoresis and Releted Methods.

3. evmy‡`e Kzgvi `vm, we‡kølYximvqb

AEC-366: Lab (Physical chemistry-III)


Credit, Exam duration: 4 hours

1. Determination of rate constant of hydrolysis of ethyl acetate by NaOH at room temperature.

2. Determination of Equilibrium constant of the reaction KI + I ↔ KI3 by partition coefficient

method.

3. Determination of viscosity of a liquid at different temperature and calculation thermodynamic

parameters for viscous flow.

4. Determination of Molecular weight of polymeric substance from the measurement of intrinsic

viscosity

5. Determination of adsorption isotherm of oxalic acid from aqueous solution of charcoal and

verification of Freundlich adsorption isotherm.

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6. Determination of surface tension of partially miscible alcohol in water and (i) verification of Gibb’s

Absorption equation (ii) calculation of molar surface area of alcohol.

7. Verification of Debye Huckel-Onsager equation.

8. Construction of phase diagram of ternary system: water- ethanol-benzene and water chloform- acetic

acid.

9. Determination of area of cross- section of glycerine/ sucrose molecule from viscosity measurement.

10. Determination of dissociation constant of weak acid by (i) conductance measurement and (ii) PH

metric method.

AEC 367: Chemical Industries and Hazardous Effluents



1. Chemical hazards: Classification, notified dangerous occupation and occupational diseases, chemicals as a

cause of occupational diseases and poisoning, control of diseases due to chemical effects.

2. Engineering control of chemical plant hazards, factors affecting chemical plant hazards, industrial plant

layout, ventilations and lighting, pressure vessels, storage, handling and transportation, electrical system, fire

prevention, personal protective devices, maintenance procedures, laboratory safety, emergency procedures

and mutual aid, effluent disposal.

3. Risk analysis: Definition, different types of risk in a CPI, significance of risk analysis, safety symbols,

preliminary hazard analysis (PHA).

4. Fertilizers: Nitrogenous fertilizers, manufacturing of phosphate fertilizers like normal superphosphate, triple

superphosphate and ammonium phosphate, potassium fertilizers, effluents of industry.

5. Sugar Industry: Steps in the manufacture of sugar, waste disposal and management.

6. Pulp and Paper: Manufacture of pulps - sulfate, sulfite and soda processes, outlines for the utilization of

wastes, environmental impact of paper industry, deforestation, air pollution, water pollution, non-renewable

resources, mitigation, bleaching recycling.

7. Textile Dyeing Technology: Dyes and their properties, classification of dyes, chemistry associated with the

dyeing of fibers, composition of jute, cotton, silk and wool, preparation of fibers for dyeing, methods of

dyeing, quality assessment of dying fibers, environmental aspects of textile dyeing.

Books Recommended:

1. B.K. Sharma : Industrial Chemistry

2. R.N. Shreve : The Chemical Process Industries

3. S.E. Manahan: Hazardous Waste – Chemistry, Toxicology and Treatment.


AEC 368: Wastes and Waste Management



1. Definition of waste, Sources and types of waste, Classification of hazardous substance and wastes, source of

hazardous wastes, Characteristics of hazardous waste, Environmental chemistry of hazardous waste, origin,

effects and fates of hazardous wastes; Hazardous wastes in the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and

biosphere; Management of hazardous wastes.

2. Industrial Wastes and Treatment Processes: Characteristics of industrial wastes, types of industrial wastes,

principle of industrial wastes treatment and disposal, treatment of effluents having organic and inorganic

impurities, basic trends of biosphere protection for industrial wastes, purification of flue gases, gases from

aerosol, effluents of industrial units and their purification, solid industrial wastes, solid waste management.

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3. Waste Minimization, Utilization and Treatment: Introduction, waste reduction and minimization, recycling,

physical methods of waste treatment, chemical treatment, green waste treatment, thermal treatment,

biodegradation, phytoremediation, land treatment and composting, preparation of wastes for disposal, ultimate

disposal of wastes, leachate and gas emissions, in situ treatment.

Books Recommended:

1. Wentz CA (1989). Hazardous Waste management. Mc-Graw Hill Book Co.

2. B.K. Sharma: Industrial Chemistry

3. Peavy HS and others (1989). Environmental Engineering. Mc-Graw Hill Book Co.

4. S.E. Manahan, Environment Chemistry, 8th Ed.

5. D. Jacob: The Analytical Chemistry of Industrial Poisons, Hazards and Solvents.


7. evmy‡`e Kzgvi `vm, cwi‡ek : ivmvqwbKMVb I ~̀lY

AEC 369: Viva-voce

2 Credits.

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AEC 471: Electroanalytical Chemistry and Potentiometry



1. Introduction to Electroanalytical Chemistry: Electrochemical cells, conduction in cells, galvanic and

electrolytic cells, anodes and cathodes, cells with liquid junction potential, the electrical double layer, faradaic

and nonfaradaic currents, mass transfer in cells with passage of current, schematic representation of cells,

potentials in electroanalytical cells, the thermodynamics of cell potential, liquid – junction potential, electrode

potentials, standard hydrogen electrode, practical reference electrode,half cell potentials, Nerst equation,

standard electrode potential, formal potentials , cell potential form electrode potential, currents in electro

chemical cells , IR drop, polarization.

2. Potentiometry: General principles, reference electrodes, metallic indicator electrodes, membrane indicator

electrodes, glass electrode for pH measurements, glass electrode potential, alkaline and acid error, crystalline

membrane electrode – fluoride electrode, liquid membrane electrode, ionophor – based ion-selective

electrode, ion – selective field effect transistors (ISPET), molecular–selective electrode, instruments for

measuring cell potentials, direct potentiometic measurements, electrode calibration, potentiometictitration.

Books Recommended:

1. D.A Skoog etal : Principles of lnstrumental Analysis, 6th Ed.

2. evmy‡`e Kzgvi `vm, we‡kølYximvqb: ZworivmvqwbKc×wZ

AEC-472: Lab (Electroanalytical Techniques)

Conductometry, Potentiometry



1. Conductometric titration of a mixture of (i) HCl and acetic acid (ii) HCl and oxalic acid by sodium hydroxide

solution.

2. To study the kinetics of saponification of hydrolysis of ethyl acetate by NaOH conductometrically.

3. Determination of cell constant, equivalence conductance at infinite dilution and verification of Debye-

Huckel–Onsager equation using KCl solution.

4. Determination of dissociation of acetic acid by conductivity method

5. pH metric titration of of a mixture of hydrochloric acid and acetic acid with sodium hydroxide solution.

6. pH metric titration of phosphoric acid by sodium hydroxide to find the equivalence points

7. Titration of HCl – H3PO4 mixture using a pH meter.

8. Potentiometric titration of a Dibasic acid ( oxalic acid, malonic acid) by NaOH and determination of first and

second dissociation constant of the acid.

9. Determination of dissociation constant of CH3 COOH potentiometrically and verification of Henderson

equation.

10. Determination of instability constant of the Argentamine complex , [Ag(NH3)2]+ potentiometrically.

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AEC 473: Coulometry and Conductometry


3Credits, Exam duration: 4 hours.

1. Coulometry: Current – voltage relation during electrolysis, operation of a cell at a fixed applied potential,

constant current electrolysis, electrolysis at constant electrode potential, coulometric methods of analysis,

units for quantity of electricity, types of coulometric methods, controlled potential coulometry, coulometric

titrations, comparison between coulometric and volumetric titrations.

2. Conductometry : Introduction, definition of terms – conductance, specific conductance (conductivity),

equivalent conductance, molar conductance, conductivity in infinitely dilute solution, ionic mobility and

conductance, measurement conductivity, direct conductometry, conductometric titrations, some typical

titrations.

Books Recommended:

1. D.A Skoog et al :Principles of lnstrumental Analysis, 6th Ed.

2. evmy‡`e Kzgvi `vm, we‡kølYximvqb:- ZworivmvqwbKc×wZ

AEC-474 Lab (Precipitation and Complximetric titration)



Precipitation Titration:

1. (i) preparation of 0.1 M standard AgNO3 solution

(ii) Preparation approximate 0.1 M Potassium or Amonniumthiocyanate solution and standerdisation

by standard silver nitrate solution.

2. Determination of chloride by standard thiocynate solution (Volhard’s methods)

3. 3.Determination of silver in silver alloys by standard thiocyanate solution(Volhard methods)

4. Determination of the normaliy of the given chloride solution by titration with silver nitrate solution.

5. (Moh’s titration)

Complexometric titration:

(i) Preparation of standard EDTA solution.

(ii) Determination of metal ion(Zn++,Cu++,Ni++,Ca++) by EDTA titration.

(iii) Determination of Cu and Zn from mixture by EDTA titration.

AEC 475 : Voltammetry



1. Voltammetry: Introduction, excitation signals, instrumentation, working electrodes, voltammograms,

hydrodynamic voltammetry, concentration profiles at electrode surfaces, voltammetric currents, current –

voltage relation for reversible reactions, irreversible reactions, oxygen waves, applications.

2. Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) : Introduction, fundamental studies, determination of analytes using cv.

3. Pulse Voltammetry: Differential – pulse voltammetry.

4. Fast – scan Cyclic Voltammetry: Nanosecond voltammetry.

5. Applications of Voltammetry.

6. Stripping Methods : Anodic (ASV) and cathodic stripping voltammetry.

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Books Recommended:

1. D.A Skoog et al : Principles of lnstrumental Analysis, 6th Ed.

2. evmy‡`e Kzgvi `vm, we‡kølYximvqb:- ZworivmvqwbKc×wZ

AEC-476: Lab (Environmental chemical analysis-I)



1. Sample collection, Sample preparation and Sample preservation.

2. Analysis of Water

(i) Determination of hardness [ permanent, Temporary] of water.

(ii) Determination of total solids and organic matter in water.

(iii) Determination of Iron in water.

(iv) Determination of Cl- in water sample.

(v) Determination of total alkalinity in water.

(vi) Determination of dissolved CO2 and O2 in water.

(vii) Determination of Biochemical Oxygen demand (BOD) and Chemical Oxygen demand(COD).

(viii) Determination of Arsenic in water.

AEC 477: Industrial Ecology and Green Chemistry



1. Introduction, industrial ecosystem, major components of industrial ecosystem, industrial metabolism, levels of

materials utilization, links to other environment`s spheres, environmental impacts in industrial ecology,

energy, materials and diversity, life cycles : expanding and closing the materials loop, life cycle assessment,

design for environment, an integrated industrial ecosystem, principles of green engineering, green polymers.

2. Industrial Ecology, Resources and Energy : Introduction, materials in the geosphere, extraction and mining,

metals, metals resources and industrial ecology, nonmetal mineral resources – phosphates, sulfur, gypsum,

wood, world energy resources, energy conservation, energy conversion processes, petroleum and natural gas,

coal, nuclear fission power, nuclear fusion power, geothermal energy, the sun – an ideal energy source, wind

power, energy from biomass, gasohol, extending resources through the practice of industrial ecology.

Books Recommended:


2. S.C. Bhatia : Environmental Chemistry

3. H. Kaur : Environmental Chemistry

AEC 478: Toxicological Chemistry



1. Toxicological Chemistry: Introduction, dose – response relation, relative toxicities, reversibility and

sensitivity, xenobiotic and endogenous substances, kinetic and dynamic phases, teratogenesis, mutagenesis,

carcinogenesis, health hazards.

2. Toxicological Chemistry of Chemical Substances: Introduction, toxic elements and elemental forms toxic

inorganic compounds, toxicology of organic compounds, toxic natural products.

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Books Recommended:


2. A.K. De : Environmental Chemistry

3. S.C. Bhatia : Environmental Chemistry

AEC 479: Viva-voce

2 Credits


AEC 481: Environmental Chemical Analysis



Necessity of environmental analysis, introduction to different methods of environmental analysis, air pollution

measurement, ambient air sampling, collection and quantification of particulate matters and gaseous pollutant in air,

water sampling, measurement of physical and chemical parameter of water – turbidity, color, taste, conductivity, pH,

salinity, hardness, DO, BOD, COD, TDS, VOC, oil grease and other pollutants like As, Pb, Cd, microbes etc, analysis

of groundwater for As, Pb, Cd, salinity, hardness, iron etc, measurement of moisture, organic matters and trace

elements in soil, fertility measurement of soil.

Books Recommended:

1. D.A Skoog et. al., Principles of Instrumental Analysis, 6th Ed.

2. evmy‡`e Kzgvi `vm, cwi‡ek t ivmvqwbKMVb I ~̀lY

3. evmy‡`e Kzgvi `vm, we‡kølYximvqb : wPivqZc×wZ

AEC-482: Lab (Environmental chemical analysis-II)



1. Analysis of soils.

2. Analysis of coal.

3. Determination of air quality and standard parameters.

AEC 483 : Radiochemical and Thermal Methods of Analysis



1. Radiochemical Methods : Introduction, radioactive nucleides, decay processes, radioactive decay rates,

counting statistics, instrumentation, neutron activation analysis – theory and applications, isotope dilution

methods – theory and applications.

2. Thermal Methods : Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential thermal analysis (DTA), differential

scanning calorimetry (DSC), microthermal analysis.

Books Recommended:

1. D.A .Skooget. al, Principles of Instrumental Analysis, 6th Ed.

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AEC-484: Lab (Spectroscopic method of qualitative organic analysis)




AEC 485: Industrial Tour

1 Credit

Tour to chemical industries and submission of a report.

AEC 486: Environmental Pollution and Natural Disaster: Context Bangladesh



1. Global Major Environmental Concerns: Global warming, sea–level rise and effects on coastal settlements,

population density, deforestation and agricultural malpractice, unplanned use of fertilizer and insecticide,

crowding of cities by motor vehicles and emission of gases, air pollution over cities, unplanned establishment

of industries, pollution of freshwater resources by industrial effusion, lack of sanitation, unplanned disposal of

municipal and pathological wastages, weak management of wastages, natural contamination of groundwater

by pollutant metals and metalloids, salinity problem of surface and groundwater on coastal areas, adulteration

of food and public health hazard.

2. Floods, Drought, Cyclones, Landslides, Earthquakes in Bangladesh: Causes, consequence and mitigation.

Books Recommended:


AEC 487: Project/ Experiment

100 marks [60% Practical. 30% Quizzes/Viva-voce, 10% Attendance]



AEC 488: Surface Characterization



Introduction, definition of solid surface, types of measurements, spectroscopic surface methods, electron

spectroscopy – X-ray photoelctron spectroscopy (XPS/ESCA), Auger (OJAY) electron spectroscopy (AES), ion

spectroscopic techniques – secondary ion mass spectroscopy (SIMS), LASER, microprobe mass spectrometry,

electron–stimulated microanalysis methods – the electron microprobe, scanning electron microscopy (SEM),

scanning probe microscope (SPM), scanning tunneling microscope (STM), the atomic force microscope (AFM).

Books Recommended:

1. D.A .Skooget. al, Principles of Instrumental Analysis, 6th Ed.

AEC 489 : Viva-voce ,

Credits 2

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