21CHE12: Engineering Chemistry syllabus Chemistry Group 2021 Scheme

Engineering Chemistry detailed syllabus for Chemistry Group 2021 Scheme curriculum has been taken from the VTUs official website and presented for the Chemistry Group students. For course code, course name, duration, number of credits for a course and other scheme related information, do visit full semester subjects post given below.

For Chemistry Group 1st Sem scheme and its subjects, do visit Chemistry Group 1st Sem 2021 Scheme scheme. The detailed syllabus of engineering chemistry is as follows.

Course Objectives:

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Pedagogy (General Instructions):

These are sample Strategies, which teacher can use to accelerate the attainment of the various course outcomes.

1. Lecturer method (L) does not mean only traditional lecture method, but different type of teaching methods may be adopted to develop the outcomes.
2. Show Video/animation films to explain methods of synthesis of nanomaterials.
3. Encourage collaborative (Group Learning) Learning in the class
4. Ask at least three HOTS (Higher order Thinking) questions in the class, which promotes critical thinking
5. Adopt Problem Based Learning (PBL), which fosters students’ Analytical skills, develop thinking skills such as the ability to evaluate, generalize, and analyse information rather than simply recall it.
6. Topics will be introduced in a multiple representation.
7. Show the different ways to solve the same problem and encourage the students to come up with their own creative ways to solve them.
8. Discuss how every concept can be applied to the real world – and when that’s possible, it helps improve the students’ understanding.

Module 1:

Electrochemistry and energy storage systems: Electrochemistry: Introduction, EMF of cell, Free Energy, Single electrode potential-Derivation of Nernst equation, Numerical problems based on Nernst Equation (E, Eo & Ecell). Reference Electrodes: Introduction, construction, working and applications of calomel electrode, ion selective electrodes: Introduction, construction, working and applications of Glass electrode, determination of pH using Glass electrode. Energy storage Systems: Introduction, Classification of batteries (primary, secondary and reserved batteries). Construction, working and applications of Li-ion batteries. Advantages of Li-ion battery as an electrochemical energy system for electric vehicles. Recycling of Lithium-ion batteries by direct cycling Method. Brief introduction of Na- ion battery.
Teaching Learning Process Electrochemistry and energy systems-chalk and talk method, power point presentation.
Practical topic: Determination of pKa value of weak acid using glass electrode. Energy storage Systems-Power point presentation, youTube videos for Li-ion battery construction and working.
Self-study material: Construction and working of classical batteries like Zn-MnO2 and Pb-PbCE batteries

Module 2:

Corrosion and Metal finishing: Corrosion and it’s control: Introduction, Electrochemical theory of corrosion, Factors affecting the rate of corrosion: ratio of anodic to cathodic areas, nature of corrosion product, nature of medium – pH, conductivity and temperature. Types of corrosion – Differential metal and differential aeration (pitting and water line). Corrosion control: Anodizing – Anodizing of aluminum, Cathodic protection – sacrificial anode and impressed current methods, Metal coatings – Galvanization. Corrosion Penetration Rate (CPR), numerical problems on CPR. Metal finishing: Introduction, technological importance. Electroplating: Introduction, Electroplating of chromium (hard and decorative). Electroless plating: Introduction, distinction between electroplating and electroless plating processes. Electroless plating of copper. Teaching Learning Process Chalk and talk method and power point presentation – Electrochemical theory of corrosion, Factors affecting the rate of corrosion, Types of corrosion and corrosion control. Technological importance. Electroplating: Introduction, principle governing electroplating, polarization, decomposition potential and over voltage. Videos: Electroplating of chromium, electroless plating of Nickel and copper Self-learning material: Organic coatings: Paint, components of paints and their functions. Varnish, definition, differences between paints varnishes.

Module 3:

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Module 4:

Green Chemistry and Alternative energy resources Green Chemistry: Introduction, definition, Major environmental pollutants – Oxides Nitrogen, Sulphur and Carbon (Mansion the impact of these pollutants on environment), Basic principles of green chemistry -brief discussion on 12 principles of green chemistry. Various green chemical approaches – Microwave synthesis, Bio catalysed reaction (only explanation with examples), Solvent-free reactions- advantages and conditions Synthesis of typical organic compounds by conventional and green route; i) Adipic acid – Conventional synthesis from Benzene, Green synthesis from glucose. ii) Paracetamol- Conventional and Green synthesis from Phenol Industrial applications of Green Chemistry Green fuel: Hydrogen-production (Photo electrocatalytic and photo catalytic water splitting) and applications in hydrogen fuel cells. Construction, working and applications of Methanol-Oxygen fuel cell (H2SO4 as electrolyte). Solar Energy: Introduction, construction, working and applications of photovoltaic cell.
Teaching Learning process Chalk and talk/power point presentation – Basic principles of green chemistry Videos: Various green chemical approaches,
Self-study material: Atom economy-synthesis of ethylene oxide and methyl methacrylate. Advantages & disadvantages of photovoltaic cell.

Module 5:

Water Chemistry, chemical analysis and Instrumental methods of analysis Water chemistry: Introduction, sources and impurities in water, Potable water; meaning and specifications (as per WHO standards), Hardness of water, types, determination of hardness using EDTA titration, numerical problems on hardness of water. Definition of Biological oxygen demand (BOD) and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), determination of COD of waste water sample and Numerical problems on COD. Methods of Chemical Analysis: Volumetric Analysis: Introduction, principles of titrimetric analysis, requirement of titrimetric analysis, primary and secondary standards. Requirement of a primary standard solution, units of standard solutions- Definition of normality, molarity, molality, mole fraction, ppm. Instrumental methods of analysis: Introduction, Theory, Instrumentation and applications of Colorimetry, Flame Photometry, Potentiometry, Conductometry (Strong acid with strong base, weak acid with a strong base, mixture of strong acid and a weak acid with a strong base) Teaching Chalk and talk/power point presentation – principles of titrimetric analysis, requirement of titrimetric analysis, Classification of titrimetric analysis, Ostwald’s theory of acid-base
Learning process indicator taking phenolphthalein and methyl orange as examples. Instrumental methods of analysis.
Practical topic: Volumetric titrations, instrumental methods.
Self-study material- Types of volumetric titrations (Neutralization, redox and complexometric),

Course Outcomes:

(Course Skill Set) At the end of the course the student will be able to:

1. Discuss the electrochemical energy systems such as electrodes and batteries.
2. Explain the fundamental concepts of corrosion, its control and surface modification methods namely electroplating and electroless plating
3. Enumerate the importance, synthesis and applications of polymers. Understand properties and application of nanomaterials.
4. Describe the principles of green chemistry, understand properties and application alternative fuels.
5. Illustrate the fundamental principles of water chemistry, applications of volumetric and analytical instrumentation.

Suggested Learning Resources:

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Web links and Video Lectures (e-Resources):

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faESCxAWR9k
• https://www.voutube.com/watch?v=TBqXMWaxZYM&list=PLvhmwFtznRhuz8L1bb3X-9IbHrDMjHWWh
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5Hml6KN4TI
• https://www.voutube.com/watch?v=X9GHBdyYcyo
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xWBPZnEJk8
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRAo-M8xBHM.

Activity Based Learning (Suggested Activities in Class)/ Practical Based learning

• https://www.vlab.co.in/broad-area-chemical-sciences
• https://demonstrations.wolfram.com/topics.php
• https://interestingengineering.com/science

Course Objectives:

1. Quantitative analysis of materials by volumetric and chemical method.
2. Instrumental methods for developing experimental skills in building technical competence

Instrumentation Experiments

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Volumetric Experiments

1. Estimation of Total hardness of water by EDTA complexometric method.
2. Determination of Nickel using EDTA by complexometric method
3. Determination of percentage of copper in brass using standard sodium thiosulphate solution.
4. Determination of Chemical oxygen demand of industrial waste water.
5. Estimation of percentage of iron in the given rust solution using standard Potassium Dichromate solution (External indicator method)

Demonstration Experiments (For Cie Only)

1. Estimation of Sodium & Potassium in the given sample of water using Flame Photometer.
2. Synthesis of nanomaterial by Precipitation method.

Course Outcomes:

(Course Skill Set): At the end of the course the student will be able to:

1. Determine the pKa and coefficient of Viscosity of a given organic liquid.
2. Estimate the amount of substance present in the given solution using Potentiometer Conductometric and Colorimetric.
3. Determine the total hardness and chemical oxygen demand in the given solution by volumetric analysis method
4. Estimate the percentage of Nickel, copper and Iron in the given analyte solution by titration method.
5. Demonstrate flame photometric estimation of sodium & potassium and the synthesis of nanomaterials by Precipitation method.

Text Books:

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Reference Books:

1. G.H Jeffery, J Bassett, J Mendham and R.C. Denney Vogel’s A.I. A text book of quantitative analysis, Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt., Ltd. 35th edition, 2012.
2. Gary D Christian, Analytical Chemistry, Wiley India, 6th edition, 2015.
3. T. Pradeep, A Text book of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, McGraw Hill Education (India) Pvt., Ltd., 1st edition, 2015

For detailed syllabus of all other subjects of Chemistry Group, 2021 Scheme curriculum do visit Chemistry Group 1st Sem subject syllabuses for 2021 Scheme.

For all Chemistry Group results, visit VTU Chemistry Group all semester results direct link.