Research and its process; scientific approach to research; how to design research; research problem; formulation and validation of hypothesis; variables on research work; sample and sampling techniques; review of literature; tools and techniques of data collection; data analysis techniques and reporting research findings.
This course covers the operation and maintenance of specialized laboratory equipment. You will learn about a wide range of analytical techniques, including spectroscopy (AAS, X-ray), electro-analytical methods (pH meters, conductivity), and chromatography. The curriculum also includes key biological equipment like microscopes, centrifuges, and autoclaves, as well as the principles of automation in modern chemical analysis.
This course is designed to introduce the chemistry of biological systems from a chemist's perspective. It covers the structure and functions of proteins and enzymes, including the effects of temperature and pH on enzyme-catalyzed reactions. You will study the metabolism of carbohydrates, focusing on the glycolytic pathway (glycolysis) and the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle). The course also examines the metabolism of lipids, including the beta-oxidation of fatty acids.
This course is a continuation of Analytical Chemistry I, focusing on advanced instrumental techniques. The curriculum covers the principles, operation, and application of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and the principles, operation, and application of mass spectroscopy. You will also learn about the principles, operations, and application of X-ray diffraction, the principles and operation of surface analysis techniques, and the basic principles and applications of Biosensors.
This course is designed to give you a broad knowledge of the chemical industry. It covers the production of petrochemicals from raw materials, the chemistry and technology of soaps and detergents, and the chemistry and technology of food. Additionally, you will learn about the chemistry and technology of wood, pulp, and paper, the chemistry and technology of paints, and the chemistry and technology of cosmetics and essential oils.
This course aims to provide you with a basic knowledge of chemical kinetics. You will learn about the rates of chemical reactions, how to determine the order of reactions and their corresponding rate laws, and understand the different theories of reaction rates. The curriculum also covers the effect of temperature on reaction rates, the principles of catalysis, and the kinetics of photochemical reactions.
This course provides an understanding of the chemistry of compounds containing more than one functional group. It covers the chemistry of di-carbonyl compounds, the chemistry of saturated dicarboxylic acids and their derivatives, the chemistry of polyhydric alcohols, and the chemistry of some physiologically important amino acids. The curriculum also extends to macromolecules and industrial applications, including an introduction to polymers, the chemistry of paints, and the basic science of pulp and paper making.