Course Outcomes

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Chemistry

Course Outcomes - Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (B.Sc. Chemistry)

Semester I

KU1DSCCHE101: Fundamentals of Chemistry – I
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1 Demonstrate a good understanding of the various theories on atomic structure and periodicity in the properties of elements.
CO 2 Apply the acquired knowledge about periodicity to predict and explain the properties of elements.
CO 3 Analyse and apply the rules in representing organic compounds with structural formulae and naming organic compounds.
CO 4 Develop skill in solving problems involving stoichiometric calculations.
CO 5 Develop skills in practical Chemistry and in using online resources.
CO 6 Demonstrate good laboratory practices.

KU1DSCCHE115: Basics of Structural & Analytical Chemistry
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1 Attain basic information on atomic structure and theories associated with it and understand the periodic properties of elements.
CO 2 Get insight about the concept of chemical bonding and theories to explain bonding in various molecules.
CO 3 Get awareness about various types of molecules including coordination compounds and organic molecules.
CO 4 Acquire proficiency in analytical chemistry techniques, demonstrate knowledge of qualitative and quantitative analysis methods, and apply them in practical scenarios.
CO 5 Provide practical experience on various titrimetric analysis.

KU1MDCCHE102: Environmental Studies
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1 Provide knowledge about environmental segments, their structure and composition.
CO 2 Create scientific awareness regarding the source, effects and sink of pollutants in the environment.
CO 3 Study energy resources, role of fuel consumption in pollution, importance of energy management, and eco-friendly alternatives.
CO 4 Inculcate importance of environmental protection and environment-friendly lifestyle.

Semester II

KU2DSCCHE101: Fundamentals of Chemistry – II
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1 Understand the principles of chemical bonding, coordination compounds and acid-base concepts.
CO 2 Apply hybridisation and VSEPR theory to predict molecular shapes.
CO 3 Develop basic knowledge about reaction intermediates and aromaticity of molecules.
CO 4 Analyse electron displacement and structural effects on organic reactions.
CO 5 Understand packing and imperfections in solids; solve problems on unit cell and packing efficiency.
CO 6 Develop advanced practical skills in volumetric analysis and laboratory communication.
KU2DSCCHE113: General Chemistry – II
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1 Comprehensive understanding of properties of liquid state and solutions.
CO 2 Understand instrumental techniques in analytical chemistry.
CO 3 Comprehend laws/theories of chemical equilibrium and corrosion, apply them in real life.
CO 4 Analyse environmental issues and develop protective habits.
CO 5 Acquire proficiency in analytical chemistry techniques, chromatographic separation, solvent extraction and virtual lab titrations.

Semester III

KU3DSCCHE201: Inorganic Chemistry – I
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1Understand nuclear reactions, distinguish constructive and destructive applications.
CO 2Apply statistical treatment of analytical data and qualitative mixture analysis.
CO 3Comprehend periodicity in properties of s and p block elements.
CO 4Analyse bonding theories in coordination compounds and predict geometry/properties.
CO 5Acquire skill in identifying anions in salt mixtures and eliminating interfering radicals.
CO 6Acquire skill in preparing alums and applying them in water purification.
KU3DSCCHE202: Organic Chemistry – I
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1Examine chemical properties of different classes of organic compounds.
CO 2Understand named reactions and their applications in synthesis.
CO 3Propose stereochemistry of organic molecules and predict conformer stability.
CO 4Analyse reaction mechanisms and suggest mechanisms for given reactions.
KU3DSCCHE211: Properties of Matter and Electrochemistry
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1Understand properties of matter in gaseous and crystalline states.
CO 2Understand principles of spectroscopic analysis.
CO 3Apply theoretical concepts in electrochemistry and electromotive force.
CO 4Understand significance of nanomaterials.
CO 5Acquire skills in qualitative analysis of cation mixtures.
CO 6Employ techniques of nanomaterial synthesis in practice.
KU3VACCHE101: Safe Laboratory Practices in Chemistry
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1Understand safety measures in laboratory and professional ethics.
CO 2Understand scientific importance of personal protective equipment.
CO 3Safely handle, store, use and dispose waste scientifically.
CO 4Develop good laboratory practices.

Semester IV

KU4DSCCHE201: Inorganic Chemistry – II
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1Comprehensive understanding about transition and inner transition elements.
CO 2Explain the industrial importance of certain inorganic compounds and metallurgical processes for extracting metals from ores.
CO 3Differentiate the role of different metals in various biological processes.
CO 4Comprehensive understanding about organometallic compounds, their structure and applications.
CO 5Acquire skill in qualitative analysis of salt mixtures.
KU4DSCCHE202: Organic Chemistry – II
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1 Understand preparative methods and properties of carboxylic acids, carbonyl compounds and nitrogen-containing compounds.
CO 2 Describe classification, structure and properties of carbohydrates.
CO 3 Explain the configuration of glucose and fructose.
CO 4 Examine carbohydrate content of biological samples.
CO 5 Analyse characteristics of different functional groups.
CO 6 Classify different dyeing agents.
KU4DSCCHE203: Physical Chemistry – I
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1Identify and distinguish types of solutions.
CO 2Explain colligative properties of dilute solutions and determine molecular weight of solutes.
CO 3Recognize and relate properties of ideal and real gases.
CO 4Describe properties of liquids.
CO 5Understand basic principles of ionic equilibrium and its laboratory applications.
CO 6Acquire practical skills in physical chemistry experiments (Cryoscopy, Transition temperature, Viscosity, CST, etc.).
KU4VACCHE102: Water Quality Analysis
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1Understand the chemical composition of natural water.
CO 2Apply scientific knowledge to determine the presence of various contaminants in water.
CO 3Analyse drinking water quality of samples collected from the locality to assure safe water for society.

Semester V

KU5DSCCHE301: Physical Chemistry – II
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1Understand the basic principles of chemical equilibrium, Le-Chatlier principle and its application in industries.
CO 2Understand basic principles of surface chemistry and its application in various fields.
CO 3Correlate the types of colloids with their properties and explore applications in daily life.
CO 4Apply scientific principles of kinetics to simple, complex, enzymatic, and surface reactions.
CO 5Construct phase diagrams, study equilibrium between states of matter, and apply phase diagram principles to separation processes and property modification.
KU5DSCCHE302: Inorganic Chemistry – III
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1Understand qualitative and quantitative aspects of analysis and separation techniques; gain practical lab knowledge.
CO 2Explain instrumentation and working principles of analytical techniques (TGA, DTA, radiochemical methods).
CO 3Understand scientific principles and theories of corrosion, and factors affecting corrosion.
CO 4Understand properties, behaviour, and applications of acids, bases, and non-aqueous solvents.
KU5DSCCHE303: Theoretical Chemistry – I
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1Identify fundamental experiments and theories that led to quantum mechanics; recognize limitations of classical models.
CO 2Understand and explain core postulates of quantum mechanics (state function, operator, eigenvalue, expectation value).
CO 3Apply Schrödinger equations to potential problems (e.g., particle in a box) and compute quantized energy levels/wave functions.
CO 4Use symmetry elements and operations to classify point groups of molecules and predict effects of symmetry on properties.
KU5DSECHE303: Environmental Chemistry
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1Understand environmental segments (lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere) and their chemical compositions.
CO 2Analyse air pollutants, their effects, and control methods.
CO 3Assess water pollution sources, impacts, and control methods.
CO 4Examine soil pollution causes, effects, and bioremediation techniques.
CO 5Understand noise and radiation pollution, their sources, effects, and control measures.
KU5DSECHE305: Polymer Chemistry
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1Classify polymers and explain their properties.
CO 2Illustrate preparation, properties, and applications of polymers.
CO 3Interpret mechanisms of polymerization.
CO 4Apply polymer processing technologies and explain thermal analysis methods.
CO 5Understand recent advances in polymer chemistry.
KU5SECCHE101: Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1Comprehensive understanding of cosmetics to identify quality products and scope of the industry.
CO 2Understand constitution of cosmetics to analyse and use judiciously.
CO 3Learn chemistry of personal care products, explain harmful side effects, and promote cautious usage.
CO 4Identify quality of cosmetic products through testing, packaging, and labelling.
CO 5Analyse dental products, compare synthetic and herbal options, and choose wisely.

Semester VI

KU6DSCCHE301: Organic Chemistry – III
CO No. Course Outcome
CO1Analyse structure of amino acids and proteins.
CO2Understand properties of heterocyclic compounds.
CO3Recognize types of pericyclic reactions.
CO4Examine photochemistry of chemical reactions.
CO5Estimate amines and phenols in laboratory samples.
CO6Develop skills to synthesize simple organic compounds.
KU6DSCCHE302: Physical Chemistry – III
CO No. Course Outcome
CO1Comprehensive understanding of laws of thermodynamics.
CO2Explain energy changes in processes and predict feasibility of reactions.
CO3Understand entropy concept.
CO4Apply spectroscopic techniques to interpret compound spectra.
KU6DSCCHE303: Physical Chemistry – IV
CO No. Course Outcome
CO1Understand electrical conductance mechanisms and conductometric titration.
CO2Design electrochemical cells and calculate potentials.
CO3Use electrodes for pH measurement.
CO4Understand laws of crystallography.
CO5Develop practical chemistry skills in laboratory.
KU6DSECHE302: Pharmaceutical Chemistry
CO No. Course Outcome
CO1Identify biochemical structures (proteins, DNA) relevant to drug action/design.
CO2Describe mechanisms of pharmacodynamic agents.
CO3Apply enzyme kinetics/regulation to inhibition and therapeutic uses.
CO4Analyse biochemical mechanisms of antimicrobials, GI agents, and radiopharmaceuticals.
KU6DSECHE303: Nano Chemistry
CO No. Course Outcome
CO1Understand fundamentals of nanomaterials.
CO2Demonstrate proficiency in nanosynthesis methods.
CO3Understand characterisation techniques of nanomaterials.
CO4Analyse and apply nanomaterials in remediation, energy, drug delivery, and electronics.
KU6SECCHE102: Spectroscopic Techniques in Chemistry
CO No. Course Outcome
CO1Understand UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy; gain hands-on experience.
CO2Understand IR spectroscopy and analyse IR spectra.
CO3Understand NMR spectroscopy and analyse NMR spectra.
CO4Apply mass spectroscopy in structural analysis.
CO5Understand importance of photoelectron spectroscopy.

Semester VII

KU7DSCCHE401: Theoretical Chemistry – II
CO No. Course Outcome
CO1Understand fundamentals governing quantum systems.
CO2Comprehend quantum mechanical models (particles in confined spaces, harmonic potentials, rotational motion).
CO3Represent symmetry operations and point groups using matrices.
CO4Analyse point group representations using Great Orthogonality Theorem (GOT).
CO5Apply computational chemistry skills to problem-solving.
KU7DSCCHE402: Inorganic Chemistry – IV
CO No. Course Outcome
CO1Apply bonding theories to predict geometry of coordination compounds.
CO2Explain spectroscopic features and interpret spectra of complexes.
CO3Describe magnetic behaviour of complexes and apply in structural determination.
CO4Understand reaction mechanisms in inorganic complexes.
CO5Acquire skill in analysing inorganic mixtures with rare earth elements.
KU7DSCCHE403: Organic Chemistry – IV
CO No. Course Outcome
CO1Associate reaction conditions/reagents with intermediates and formulate mechanisms.
CO2Analyse structure-property relations in substitution/elimination reactions.
CO3Understand aromatic systems and classify molecules by aromatic behaviour.
CO4Distinguish photochemical reactions and understand natural mechanisms.
CO5Acquire lab skills in synthesis, purification, and chromatography.
KU7DSCCHE404: Physical Chemistry – V
CO No. Course Outcome
CO1Illustrate concepts of third law of thermodynamics and irreversibility.
CO2Analyse phase transitions and diagrams of three-component systems.
CO3Correlate principles of quantum and statistical mechanics.
CO4Understand synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials.
CO5Acquire skills in advanced physical chemistry experiments and nanosynthesis.
KU7DSCCHE405: Physical Chemistry – VI
CO No. Course Outcome
CO1Contextualize relation between quantum mechanics and thermodynamics.
CO2Apply molecular partition functions.
CO3Derive and compute thermodynamic functions from partition functions.
CO4Understand properties of solids (electric and magnetic).
CO5Understand climatic changes and atmospheric parameters.

Semester VIII

KU8DSCCHE401: Inorganic Chemistry – V
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1 Explain the structure and properties of Boron, Phosphorous, Sulfur, and Nitrogen compounds.
CO 2 Understand the different inorganic compounds in biological systems.
CO 3 Apply the principles of transition metal coordination complexes in understanding reactivity and properties of organometallic compounds.
CO 4 Understand the interaction of metal ions and ligands facilitating the design and synthesis of coordination compounds with specific properties and applications.
KU8DSCCHE402: Organic Chemistry – V
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1 Understand conformational analysis of cyclohexane and substituted cyclohexane.
CO 2 Apply various rules and models of stereochemistry in predicting the products of asymmetric synthesis.
CO 3 Understand various types of pericyclic reactions.
CO 4 Understand various named organic reactions and their reagents, and predict products.
CO 5 Understand synthesis and reactions of various heterocyclic compounds and structural elucidation of steroids.
KU8DSCCHE403: Physical Chemistry – VII
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1 Understand various theories of chemical kinetics and their applications in different reactions.
CO 2 Understand the theory and applications of various electroanalytical techniques.
CO 3 Evaluate advanced theoretical models of corrosion.
CO 4 Understand the chemistry of batteries, supercapacitors, LEDs, etc.
CO 5 Acquire skills in physical chemistry practicals.
KU8DSECHE402: Computational Chemistry
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1 Understand the theoretical foundations of computational chemistry; classify and analyze the importance of quantum mechanics in molecular behaviour.
CO 2 Demonstrate proficiency in the use of basis sets and molecular orbitals in computational chemistry.
CO 3 Understand the foundations of Density Functional Theory (DFT) and utilize it to study molecular systems.
CO 4 Conduct computational spectroscopy to predict vibrational, electronic, and NMR spectra.
CO 5 Prepare input programs in Gaussian / GAMESS / ORCA or other formats for various calculations.
KU8DSECHE404: Advanced Nanomaterial Synthesis
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1 Synthesize nanomaterials using physical, chemical, and biological approaches.
CO 2 Understand the functionalization of nanoparticles for specific applications.
CO 3 Form nanocomposites for tuning their functional properties.
CO 4 Fabricate device structures using lithographic techniques.
KU8DSECHE406: Research Methodology
CO No. Course Outcome
CO 1 Understand various research types and methodologies, distinguishing descriptive, analytical, applied, and fundamental approaches.
CO 2 Develop skills to define and formulate research problems, using literature reviews and constructing hypotheses.
CO 3 Gain proficiency in research design principles, data collection methods, and statistical analysis.
CO 4 Master the structure and components of scientific reporting, including thesis writing, ethical considerations, and oral presentations.