Master of Science [M.Sc] Analytical Chemistry: Syllabus
Master of Science [M.Sc] Analytical Chemistry: Syllabus
Courses, research as well as seminars involve very challenging activities by use of Academic resources so as to equip the students with highly sophisticated problem solving techniques as well as advanced theoretical knowledge. The course for the Master of Science [M. Sc] Analytical Chemistry is structured to provide requisite analytical skills needed in the forecast of the global trends that would enhance strategic management.
Semester-Wise Syllabus:
First Semester:
Subjects | Topics |
Analytical Techniques | Basics of analytical chemistry, titrations, gravimetric analysis, volumetric analysis |
Inorganic Chemistry | Fundamentals of inorganic chemistry, atomic structure, periodic table, coordination chemistry |
Organic Chemistry | Introduction to organic chemistry, nomenclature, functional groups, basic reactions |
Physical Chemistry | Thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, quantum chemistry, spectroscopy |
Mathematics and Statistics for Analytical Chemistry | Mathematical methods relevant to analytical chemistry, statistical analysis |
Second Semester:
Subjects | Topics |
Chromatography | Principles of chromatography, gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, HPLC, GC-MS |
Spectroscopic Methods | UV-Vis spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry |
Electroanalytical Chemistry | Electrochemical cells, potentiometry, voltammetry, polarography |
Analytical Method Validation | Validation parameters, method development, validation protocols |
Environmental Analysis | Analysis of air, water, soil samples, pollution monitoring, environmental regulations |
Third Semester:
Subjects | Topics |
Advanced Analytical Techniques | Advanced chromatographic techniques, hyphenated techniques, atomic spectroscopy |
Pharmaceutical Analysis | Drug analysis, pharmacokinetics, bioanalytical techniques, quality control in pharmaceuticals |
Industrial Applications | Analytical methods in food industry, pharmaceutical industry, materials science |
Data Analysis | Advanced statistical methods, chemometrics, software tools for data analysis |
Research Project | Literature review, research methodology, experimental work, data analysis, thesis preparation |
Fourth Semester:
Subjects | Topics |
Research Project (Continued) | Completion of research project, data interpretation, thesis writing, presentation |
Seminar | Presentation of research findings, discussion, critique, peer review |
Comprehensive Examination | Assessment of overall understanding and knowledge gained during the program |
Master of Science [M.Sc] Analytical Chemistry: Recommended Books
Course Title | Syllabus Topics | Recommended Books |
Analytical Techniques | Chromatography, Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry, Electrochemistry | "Principles of Instrumental Analysis" by Douglas A. Skoog, F. James Holler, Stanley R. Crouch |
"Quantitative Chemical Analysis" by Daniel C. Harris | ||
Separation Science | Gas Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography, Capillary Electrophoresis | "Introduction to Modern Liquid Chromatography" by Lloyd R. Snyder, Joseph J. Kirkland, John W. Dolan |
Spectroscopic Methods | UV-Visible Spectroscopy, Infrared Spectroscopy, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy | "Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds" by Robert M. Silverstein, Francis X. Webster, David J. Kiemle |
"Principles of Fluorescence Spectroscopy" by Joseph R. Lakowicz | ||
Electroanalytical Chemistry | Potentiometry, Voltammetry, Coulometry | "Electroanalytical Chemistry: A Series of Advances" edited by Allen J. Bard |
Environmental Analysis | Sampling Techniques, Environmental Pollutants, Water and Air Analysis | "Environmental Analysis" by Ian Miller, Kelsey A. Druken, Belinda Goodwin |
Pharmaceutical Analysis | Drug Analysis, Quality Control, Pharmacokinetics | "Pharmaceutical Analysis: A Textbook for Pharmacy Students and Pharmaceutical Chemists" by David G. Watson |
Data Analysis | Statistical Methods, Chemometrics, Data Interpretation | "Chemometrics: A Practical Guide" by Richard G. Brereton
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