Bachelor of Science (Research)
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Bachelor of Science (Research) • Major
Chemistry
Basic Structure
The Chemistry major offers a rigorous journey through the fundamental principles of chemical sciences. From understanding atomic structures to complex organic synthesis and physical chemistry, students are equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory skills. The curriculum includes specialized electives and a significant research component. All students are required to complete a minimum of 131 credits to qualify for the Bachelor of Science (Research) degree.
| Basic Course (Sem 1-3) | Engineering (Sem 2-3) | Humanities (Sem 1-6) | Major and Project | Minor (Optional) | Electives (Assortment Courses) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 6 | 9 | 51 | 15 | 10 - 25 | 131 |
| 25* |
NOTE:
- *Students not opting for a minor should fulfil 25 credits of assortment courses.
- To be eligible for a minor, a student should fulfil 15 credits from the minor pool.
- Excess credit(s) from any pool will be counted towards assortment credits.
Semester-wise Course Requirements
To view the common shared curriculum (Semesters 1-3), please click here.
Semester 4Semester 5Semester 6Semester 7Semester 8
| Course Code | Course Name | Instructor | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCY 204 | Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry | Naga Phani Aetukuri | 3:0 |
| UCY 205 | Inorganic Chemistry: Chemistry Of Elements | Susanta Hazra | 3:0 |
| UCY 206 | Basic Organic Reactions | Santanu Mukherjee | 3:0 |
| UC 207 | Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis | Veerabhadrarao Kaliginedi, Anoop Thomas | 2:1 |
| - | Humanities **/Elective | - | 5:9 |
| Reduced Load | 15-17 | ||
| Enhanced Load | 15-21 |
Note:
**
Humanities:
A. Humanities courses cannot be dropped in both semesters IV and V.
B. Students must complete 9 credits in humanities pool by the end of six semester.
Recommended Course Load
| Semester | Criteria | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| I | Student needs to register for a fixed number of credits | 18 |
| II | No CGPA and TGPA requirements | Min.: 17 and Max.: 21 |
| III | No CGPA and TGPA requirements | Min.: 17 and Max.: 21 |
| IV | CGPA < 8.0 | Min.: 15 and Max.: 17 |
| CGPA ≥ 8.0 | Min.: 15 and Max.: 21 | |
| V to VIII | CGPA < 8.0 or Preceding term TGPA < 8.0 | Min.: 16 and Max.: 18 |
| CGPA ≥ 8.0 or Preceding term TGPA ≥ 8.0 | Min.: 16 and Max.: 21 |
Suggested Core Electives:
Electives for Chemistry Major and Minor - In addition to below listed electives, courses offered by the Chemical Sciences Division i.e; Inorganic and Physical Chemistry (IPC), Organic Chemistry (OC), Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit (SSCU), Materials Research Centre (MRC) and Chemical Division Courses offered for Integrated PhD students - CD & Courses offered for MSc Chemical Sciences Program-CY) will also be considered towards Chemistry Major and Minor electives.
Note:
January–April Semester: Select courses offered in the January intake. These courses are designed for students beginning their studies at the start of the year.
August–December Semester: Select courses offered in the August intake, suitable for students starting in the second half of the year.
January - April SemesterAugust - December Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits | Instructors |
|---|---|---|---|
| CD 204 | Chemistry of Materials | 3:0 | - |
| CD 211 | Physical Chemistry – I Quantum Chemistry and Group Theory | 3:0 | - |
| CD 212 | Inorganic Chemistry – Main group and coordination chemistry | 3:0 | - |
| CD 213 | Organic Chemistry – Structure and Reactivity | 3:0 | - |
| CD 214 | Basic Mathematics | 3:0 | - |
| CD 215 | Organic & Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | 0:4 | - |
| CD 221 | Physical Chemistry II: Statistical Mechanics | 3:0 | - |
| CD 222 | Material Chemistry | 3:0 | - |
| CD 223 | Organic synthesis | 3:0 | - |
| CD 224 | Computers in Chemistry | 2:1 | - |
| CD 225 | Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 0:4 | - |
| CD 241 | Research Project for M S Thesis | 0:10 | - |
| CD 241 | Research Project | 0:14 | - |
| CD 301 | Advanced NMR Spectroscopy | 3:0 | - |
| CD 402 | Molecular Spectroscopy, Dynamics and Photochemistry | 3:0 | - |
| CY 224 | Chemistry of Biomolecules | 3:0 | - |
| CY 225 | Spectroscopic Methods for Structure Determination | 3:0 | - |
| CY 303 | Inorganic Chemistry-2: Organometallic Chemistry | 3:0 | - |
| IP 203 | Group Theory and Molecular Spectroscopy | 3:0 | - |
| IP 214 | Crystallography for Chemists | 2:1 | - |
| IP 311 | Bio and Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry | 3:0 | - |
| IP 312 | Advanced Organometallic Chemistry | 3:0 | - |
| IP 313 | Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage | 3:0 | - |
| IP 314 | Ultrafast Optics and Spectroscopy | 3:0 | - |
| IP 321 | Laser Spectroscopy and Dynamics | 3:0 | - |
| IP 322 | Polymer Chemistry | 3:0 | - |
| IP 323 | Topics in Basic and Applied Electrochemistry | 3:0 | - |
| IP 324 | Photophysics and Photochemistry: Fundamentals and Applications | 3:0 | - |
| IP 326 | Time-dependent Statistical Mechanics | 3:0 | - |
| MR 203 | Introduction to Biomaterials | 3:0 | - |
| MR 222 | Chemistry of Materials | 3:0 | - |
| MR 301 | Quantum Mechanical Principles in Materials | 3:0 | - |
| MR 303 | Nanomaterials Synthesis and Devices | 3:0 | - |
| MR 304 | Characterization Techniques in Materials Science | 1:2 | - |
| MR 305 | Functional Dielectrics | 3:0 | - |
| MR 306 | Electron Microscopy in Materials Characterization | 3:0 | - |
| MR 308 | Computational Modeling of Materials | 2:1 | - |
| OC 203 | Organic Chemistry I | 3:0 | - |
| OC 231 | Chemistry of Proteins and Peptides | 3:0 | - |
| OC 232 | Graduate Colloquium | 2:0 | - |
| OC 234 | Organic synthesis | 3:0 | - |
| OC 301 | Organic Synthesis II | 3:0 | - |
| OC 302 | Asymmetric Catalysis: From Fundamentals to Frontiers | 3:0 | - |
| OC 303 | Carbohydrate Chemistry | 3:0 | - |
| OC 304 | Physical Methods of Structure Elucidation | 3:0 | - |
| SS 201 | Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics | 3:0 | - |
| SS 202 | Introductory Quantum Chemistry | 3:0 | - |
| SS 205 | Symmetry and Structure in the Solid State | 3:0 | - |
| SS 206 | Statistical Mechanics of Liquids and Simple Systems | 3:0 | - |
| SS 207 | Non-equilibrium Statistical Mechanics : Applications to Biological Systems | 3:0 | - |
| SS 208 | Principles of Solid State Physics | 3:0 | - |
| SS 209 | Electrochemical Systems | 3:0 | - |
| SS 303 | Polymeric Materials: Synthesis and Physical Properties | 3:0 | - |
| SS 304 | Solar Energy: Advanced Materials and Devices | 3:0 | - |
| SS 305 | Stochastic Thermodynamics | 3:0 | - |
| SS 306 | Deep Learning for Physical and Chemical Systems | 3:0 | - |
| SS 309 | Electrochemical Technologies | 3:0 | - |
Continuing Master's Degree
Students have the option to continue for the Master of Science (MS) degree after completing four years of the Bachelor of Science (BS).
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Project Requirement
- 20 credits from the Project / Dissertation.
Coursework Requirement (12 Credits)
Students must complete 12 credits (200 or 300 level) through one of the following options:
Option A6 credits from Chemical Sciences Division \ + \ 6 credits from Any Division
Option BAll 12 credits from Chemical Sciences Division
Chemical Sciences Division Departments & Codes
- Inorganic and Physical Chemistry (IPC)
- Organic Chemistry (OC)
- Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit (SSCU)
- Materials Research Centre (MRC)
- Integrated PhD Courses (CD)
- MSc Chemical Sciences Programme (CY)