B.

Tech 2024 –S1/S2

SEMESTER S1/S2
CHEMISTRY FOR INFORMATION SCIENCE AND ELECTRICAL
SCIENCE
(Common to Group A & B)

Course Code GXCYT122 CIE Marks 40

Teaching Hours/Week
3:0:2:0 ESE Marks 60
(L: T:P: R)

Exam
Credits 4 2 Hrs. 30 Min.
Hours
Course Type
Prerequisites (if any) None Theory + Lab

Course Objectives:

1. To equip students with a comprehensive understanding of chemistry concepts that are relevant to
engineering applications.
2. To familiarize students with applied topics such as spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and
instrumental methods.
3. To raise awareness among students about environmental issues, including climate change,
pollution, and waste management, and their impact on the quality of life.

SYLLABUS

Module Contact
Syllabus Description
No. Hours

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Electrochemistry and Corrosion Science (9 Hours)

Electrochemical Cell- Electrode potential- Nernst equation for single
electrode and cell (Numerical problems)- Reference electrodes – SHE &
1 Calomel electrode –Construction and Working - Electrochemical series -
Applications – Glass Electrode & pH Measurement-Conductivity- 9
Measurement using Digital conductivity meter. Li-ion battery & H2-O2 fuel
cell (acid electrolyte only) construction and working.
Corrosion –Electrochemical corrosion mechanism (acidic & alkaline

medium) - Galvanic series - Corrosion control methods - Cathodic Protection

- Sacrificial anodic protection and impressed current cathodic protection –
Electroplating of copper - Electroless plating of copper.

Materials for Electronic Applications (9 Hrs)

Nanomaterials - Classification based on Dimension & Materials- Synthesis
– Sol gel & Chemical Reduction - Applications of nanomaterials
– Carbon Nanotubes, Fullerenes, Graphene & Carbon Quantum Dots –
structure, properties & application.
2 Polymers - Fire Retardant Polymers- Halogenated & Non-halogenated
9
polymers (Examples only)- Conducting Polymers-
Classification- Polyaniline & Polypyrrole-synthesis, properties and
applications.
Organic electronic materials and devices- construction, working and
applications of Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) & Dye-Sensitized
Solar Cells (DSSC)
Materials used in Quantum computing Technology, Super capacitors,
Spintronics

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Molecular Spectroscopy and Analytical Techniques (9 Hours)

Spectroscopy-Types of spectra- Molecular energy levels - Beer Lambert’s
law – Numerical problems - Electronic Spectroscopy – Principle, Types of
electronic transitions –Role of conjugation in absorption maxima-
Instrumentation-Applications – Vibrational spectroscopy – Principle-
3
Number of vibrational modes - Vibrational modes of CO2 and H2O – 9
Applications
Thermal Analysis: Dielectric Thermal Analysis (DETA) of Polymers-
Working and Application.
Electron Microscopic Techniques: SEM - Principle, instrumentation and
Applications.

Environmental Chemistry (9Hrs)

Water characteristics - Hardness - Types of hardness- Temporary and
4
Permanent - Disadvantages of hard water -Degree of hardness (Numericals) 9
Water softening methods-Ion exchange process- Principle, procedure and
advantages. Reverse osmosis – principle, process and advantages. – Water

disinfection methods – chlorination-Break point chlorination, ozone and UV

irradiation. Dissolved oxygen (DO), BOD and COD- Definition &
Significance.
Waste Management: Sewage water treatment- Primary, Secondary and
Tertiary - Flow diagram -Trickling filter and UASB process. E Waste,
Methods of disposal – recycle, recovery and reuse. Chemistry of climate
change- Greenhouse Gases- Ozone Depletion-Sustainable Development- an
introduction to Sustainable Development Goals.

Self-Study Topics (NOT TO BE INCLUDED FOR END SEMESTER EXAMINATION):

Construction, working and applications of Lead acid battery, Nickel cadmium battery and Nickel
metal hybrid battery.

Course Assessment Method

(CIE: 40 marks, ESE: 60 marks)
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Continuous Internal Evaluation Marks (CIE):

Attendance Continuous Internal Internal Internal

Assessment Examination-1 Examination- Examination- 3 Total
(Written) 2 (Lab Examination)
(Written)

5 10 10 10 5 40

End Semester Examination Marks (ESE)

In Part A, all questions need to be answered and in Part B, each student can choose any one
full question out of two questions

Part A Part B Total

• 2 Questions from each • Each question carries 9 marks.

module. • Two questions will be given from each module,
• Total of 8 Questions, out of which 1 question should be answered.
each carrying 3 marks • Each question can have a maximum of 3 sub 60

divisions.
(8x3 =24marks) (4x9 = 36 marks)

Course Outcomes (COs)

At the end of the course students should be able to:

Bloom’s
Course Outcome Knowledge
Level (KL)

Explain the Basic Concepts of Electrochemistry and Corrosion to explore

CO1 the possible applications in various engineering fields K2

CO2 Describe the use of various engineering materials in different industries K2

CO3 Apply appropriate analytical techniques for the synthesis and K3

characterization of various engineering materials.

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CO4 Outline various water treatment and waste management methods K2

Note: K1- Remember, K2- Understand, K3- Apply, K4- Analyse, K5- Evaluate, K6- Create
CO-PO Mapping Table:

COs PO1 0 PO1 1 PO1 2

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9

3 2 2
CO1

3 3 2
CO2

3 3 2
CO3

3 3 2 3 2
CO4

Text Books

Sl. Title of the Book Name of the Edition and

Name of the
N Publisher Year
Author/s
o
B. L. Tembe, 2018
1 Engineering Chemistry Kamaluddin, M. S. NPTEL Web-book
Krishnan
Oxford University International
2 Physical Chemistry P. W. Atkins
Press Edition- 2018
Instrumental Methods of H. H. Willard, L. L. 7th Edition-
3 CBS Publishers
Analysis Merritt 2005
th
Dhanpath Rai 17 Edition -
4 Engineering Chemistry Jain & Jain
Publishing Company 2015

Reference Books
Sl. No Title of the Book Name of the Author/s Name of the Edition
Publisher and Year

Fundamentals of Molecular 4th edn.,

1 C. N. Banwell McGraw-Hill
Spectroscopy 1995

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47th
Principles of Physical B. R. Puri, L. R. Sharma,
2 Vishal Publishing Co Edition,
Chemistry M. S. Pathania
2017
Cengage Learning
3 Introduction to Spectroscopy Donald L. Pavia 2015
India Pvt. Ltd
4th Revised
Polymer Chemistry: Raymond B. Seymour, Marcel
4 Edition,
An Introduction Charles E. Carraher Dekker Inc
1996
Prof. Dr. C. N. R. Rao,
5 The Chemistry of Prof. Dr. h.c. mult. Wiley‐VCH Verlag 2014
Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Achim Müller, Prof. GmbH & Co. KGaA
Properties and Applications Dr.
A. K. Cheetham
Organic Electronics Materials
6 and Devices Shuichiro Ogawa Springer Tokyo 2024

Principles and Applications of Oxford: Blackwell

7 Gabbot, P 2008
Thermal Analysis Publishing

Video Links (NPTEL, SWAYAM…)

Module Link ID
No.
https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/104/106/104106137/
https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/113/105/113105102/
1 https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/113/104/113104082/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeSxFLvk1h0

https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/113/104/113104102/
https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/104/105/104105124/
2
https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/105/104/105104157/

Continuous Assessment (10 Marks)

Continuous assessment evaluations are conducted based on laboratory associated with the theory.

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Mark distribution
1. Preparation and Pre-Lab Work (2 Marks)
• Pre-Lab Assignments: Assessment of pre-lab assignments or quizzes that test
understanding of the upcoming experiment.

• Understanding of Theory: Evaluation based on students’ preparation and understanding

of the theoretical background related to the experiments.
2. Conduct of Experiments (2 Marks)
• Procedure and Execution: Adherence to correct procedures, accurate execution of
experiments, and following safety protocols.
• Skill Proficiency: Proficiency in handling equipment, accuracy in observations,
and troubleshooting skills during the experiments.
• Teamwork: Collaboration and participation in group experiments.
3. Lab Reports and Record Keeping (3 Marks)
• Quality of Reports: Clarity, completeness and accuracy of lab reports. Proper
documentation of experiments, data analysis and conclusions.
• Timely Submission: Adhering to deadlines for submitting lab reports/rough record and
maintaining a well-organized fair record.
4. Viva Voce (3 Marks)
Oral Examination: Ability to explain the experiment, results and underlying principles
during a viva voce session.

Final Marks Averaging: The final marks for preparation, conduct of experiments, viva,
and record are the average of all the specified experiments in the syllabus.

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Evaluation Pattern for Lab Examination (5 Marks)

1. Procedure/Preliminary Work/Conduct of Experiments (2 Marks)
• Procedure Understanding and Description: Clarity in explaining the procedure and
understanding each step involved.
• Preliminary Work and Planning: Thoroughness in planning and organizing
materials/equipment.

Expt.
Experiment
Nos.

1 Estimation of iron in iron ore

2 Estimation of copper in brass

3 Determination of cell constant and conductance of solutions

4 Calibration of pH meter and determination of pH of a solution

Synthesis of polymers

(a) Urea-formaldehyde resin

5
(b) Phenol-formaldehyde resin

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 Determination of wavelength of absorption maximum and colorimetric estimation of Fe3+ in
6 solution

Determination of molar absorptivity of a compound (KMnO4 or any water-soluble food

7 colorant)

8 Analysis of IR spectra
• Setup and Execution: Proper setup and accurate execution of the experiment or
programming task.
2. Result (2 Marks)
• Accuracy of Results: Precision and correctness of the obtained results.
3. Viva Voce (1 Marks)
• Proficiency in answering questions related to theoretical and practical aspects of the
subject.

List of Experiments

*Any 10 Experiments Mandatory

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9 Identification of drugs using TLC

10 Estimation of total hardness of water-EDTA method

11 Estimation of dissolved oxygen by Winkler’s method

12 Determination of calorific value using Bomb calorimeter

13 Determination of saponification value of a given vegetable oil

14 Determination of acid value of a given vegetable oil

15 Verification of Nernst equation for electrochemical cell.

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