Master of Science Programme in Chemistry Degree Designation M.Sc.(Chemistry) Curriculum Structure Plan A1.1 Plan A1.2 Inorganic Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry Physical Chemistry 13 14 Required Courses - Elective Courses not less than Thesis 36 5 18 4 18 36 36 36 Total Courses Description Plan A 1.1 Thesis 325-698 Thesis Credit 36(0-108-0) Advanced research in each branch of chemistry with emphasis on building up of new knowledge under supervision of corresponding staff Plan A 1.2 (Analytical Chemistry major) Required Courses 324-542 Electrochemical Analysis Principles and concepts in electrochemical analysis, applications of these techniques in polarography, coulometry, electrogravimetry, voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy 324-543 Spectroscopic Analysis Introduction to spectroscopic measurement, related theories, the Credit 3(3-0-6) 3(3-0-6) influence of signal and noise ratio in em ission, absorption, and luminescent measurement, molecular and atomic spectroscopy, surface spectroscopy, solid state nuclear magnetic resonance 324-545 Chemical Separations Principles of separation techniques, distillation, extraction, precipitation, ion-exchange, electrophoresis, electrolysis, gas chromatography, liq u id chromatography, s u p e r c r itic a l flu id chrom atography, other newly developed separation m ethods for chemical analysis 324-590 Research Methodology in Chemistry Concepts and sources of data pertinent to chemical research, writing research proposal, use of statistics for planning and analysing data, experimental design, procedure, data logging, analysing, summarizing the experiment, researchers’ code of ethics 324-687 Seminar in Chemistry I Seminars given by students on topics of current interest or new findings relevant to chem istry from chemistry or scientific journals followed by further discussions with guidance from staff 324-688 Seminar in Chemistry II Similar to 324-687 but with the emphasis on different topics Elective Courses 324-540 Chemical Instrumentation Basic concepts of electronics for chemical instrumentations , electronics circuits in spectrophotometer, electrochemical analyzer, gas and liquid chromatograph 324-548 Chemical Sensors and Biosensors Principles of various types of sensors; optical chemical sensors, chemical analysis sensors, electrochemical sensors and biosensors, applications of these sensors in environmental analysis, clinical analysis and manufacturing process 3(3-0-6) 2(2-0-4) 1(0-2-1) 1(0-2-1) Credit 3(2-3-4) 3(3-0-6) 324-572 324-573 324-641 324-643 324-644 324-647 324-648 Environmental Toxicology Toxic substances in air, water, and soil, interaction and effect on t h e e n v i r o n m e n t , chemical methods and instrumentation for environmental analysis, toxin usage, measure to control the usage and impact on human health Water and Wastewater Analysis Physical, chem ical, and biological analyses of w ater and wastewater, instrumental analysis, statistical evaluation of results Chromatographic Analysis Qualitative and quantitative analysis using various chromatographic techniques : paper chromatography, column chromatography, gas chromatography, high performance liquid chromatography and others , solving technical problems Special Problems in Analytical Chemistry I Searching and discussion of problems in analytical chemistry related to students’ research Special Problems in Analytical Chemistry II Similar to 324-643 but with the emphasis on different topics Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry I Studying and searching into some to p ic s o f i n te r e s t in analytical chemistry Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry II Similar to 324-647 but with the emphasis on different topics Thesis 325-697 3(3-0-6) 3(3-0-6) 2(2-0-4) 2(2-0-4) 2(2-0-4) 2(2-0-4) 2(2-0-4) Credit Thesis Advanced research in each branch of chemistry with emphasis on building up of new knowledge under supervision of corresponding staff 18 (0-54-0) Plan A 1.2 (Inorganic Chemistry major) Required Courses 324-501 Physical Methods in Chemistry P h y s i c a l m e t h o d s of importance to physico-inorganic researchs : NMR spectroscopy of elements other than proton, ESR, CD-ORD, XPS, X-ray diffraction, voltammetry, mass spectrometry, fluorescence spectrometry 324-511 Coordination Chemistry Coordination chemistry of the d-block elements, bo n d i n g theories relevant to bonding in coordination compounds, magnetic property and absorption spectra, classification of ligands by donor atoms, chemistry of the first transition series, new aspects of current interest in coordination chemistry, coordination chemistry of the fblock elements 324-512 Mechanisms in Inorganic Reactions K inetics and m echanism s of inorganic reactions , ligand substitutions, oxidation-reduction reactions, reactions with stereochemical and conformational changes, fast reactions 324-516 Chemistry of Organometallic Compounds Syntheses, chemical and physical properties, bonding between metal and organic ligands, reactions of organometallic compounds of transition metals and metals of the main groups, uses of organometallic compounds 324-590 Research Methodology in Chemistry Concepts and sources of data pertinent to chemical research, writing research proposal, use of statistics for planning and analysing data, experimental design, procedure, data logging, analysing, summarizing the experiment, researchers’ code of ethics 324-687 Seminar in Chemistry I Credit 3(3-0-6) 3(3-0-6) 2(2-0-4) 2(2-0-4) 2(2-0-4) 1(0-2-1) Seminars given by students on topics of current interest or new findings relevant to chem istry from chemistry or scientific journals followed by further discussions with guidance from staff 324-688 Seminar in Chemistry II Similar to 324-687 but with the emphasis on different topics Elective Courses 324-513 Bioinorganic Chemistry Formation and role of metal ions in biological systems, proteins and metal ions and their physiological significance, metabolisms, metal ions and chelating agents in medicine 324-524 X-ray Crystallography Diffraction theory, application of diffraction techniques to chemical problems, single crystal X-ray diffraction theory, computational and analyzing techniques to determine molecular structure 324-611 Solid State Chemistry Crystal structure, imperfections in solids and their effects on physical properties, phase diagram, characterization of materials 324-613 Techniques in Inorganic Synthesis Special techniques in inorganic synthesis beyond normal conditions: vacuum line and inert atmosphere apparatus, low temperature baths, drying agent and solvent purification, high temperature/high pressure reactions; thermodynamics and kinetics considerations , driving forces for chelation and macrocyclic effects, metal-templated reactions, self-assembled reactions, and some new techniques that might be useful to research work 324-617 Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry I Studying and searching into some topics of interest in inorganic chemistry 324-618 Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry II Similar to 324-617 but with the emphasis on different topics 1(0-2-1) Credit 2(2-0-4) 2(2-0-4) 2(2-0-4) 2(2-0-4) 2(2-0-4) 2(2-0-4) 324-623 324-624 Group Theory and Chemical Applications Principles of group theory, molecular symmetry, applications of group theory in chemistry, symmetry of hybrid orbitals, analysing of molecular vibrations Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy Qu a n tu m m e c h a n ic al theory of molecular spectroscopy, electronic spectroscopy, rotational and vibrational spectroscopy Thesis 325-697 2(2-0-4) 2(2-0-4) Credit Thesis Advanced research in each branch of chemistry with emphasis on building up of new knowledge under supervision of corresponding staff 18 (0-54-0) Plan A 1.2 (Physical Chemistry major) Required Courses 324-501 Physical Methods in Chemistry P h y s i c a l m e t h o d s of importance to physico-inorganic researchs : NMR spectroscopy of elements other than proton, ESR, CD-ORD, XPS, X-ray diffraction, voltammetry, mass spectrometry, fluorescence spectrometry Advanced Physical Chemistry 324-521 Advanced topics in physical chemistry : thermodynamics, electrochemical theory, chemical kinetics, computational chemistry, statistical thermodynamics 324-590 Research Methodology in Chemistry Concepts and sources of data pertinent to chemical research, writing research proposal, use of statistics for planning and analysing data, experimental design, procedure, data logging, analysing, summarizing the experiment, researchers’ code of ethics 324-623 Group Theory and Chemical Applications Principles of group theory, molecular symmetry, applications of group theory in chemistry, symmetry of hybrid orbitals, analysing of molecular vibrations 324-624 Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy Qu a n tu m m e c h a n ic al theory of molecular spectroscopy, electronic spectroscopy, rotational and vibrational spectroscopy 324-687 Seminar in Chemistry I Seminars given by students on topics of current interest or new findings relevant to chem istry from chemistry or scientific journals followed by further discussions with guidance from staff 324-688 Seminar in Chemistry II Similar to 324-687 but with the emphasis on different topics Elective Courses Credit 3(3-0-6) 3(3-0-6) 2(2-0-4) 2(2-0-4) 2(2-0-4) 1(0-2-1) 1(0-2-1) Credit 324-522 324-524 324-525 324-627 324-628 Mathematics for Chemistry Ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, complex functions, complex integrals, matrices, group theory, usage of software packages X-ray Crystallography Diffraction theory, application of diffraction techniques to chemical problems, single crystal X-ray diffraction theory, computational and analyzing techniques to determine molecular structure Colloid and Surface Chemistry Interfacial phenomena of liquid-gas, liquid-liquid, solid-gas, and solid-liquid, nature of charged interface, translational and optical properties of colloid rheology Special Topics in Physical Chemistry I Studying and searching into some topics of interest in physical chemistry Special Topics in Physical Chemistry II Similar to 324-627 but with the emphasis on different topics Thesis 325-697 3(3-0-6) 2(2-0-4) 2(2-0-4) 2(2-0-4) 2(2-0-4) Credit Thesis Advanced research in each branch of chemistry with emphasis on building up of new knowledge under supervision of corresponding staff 18 (0-54-0) Research Interest: Analytical Chemistry 1. Development of sample preparation and analysis techniques including chemical sensor and biosensor that suitable for trace analysis of contaminants and/or residue in environmental samples, food, raw materials or products of industrial processes and clinical analysis 2. Trace analyses and development of analytical techniques. Trace organics: GC, HPLC (pesticide residues and phenolic compounds in natural waters, drugs in body fluids, contaminants in rubber products and rubber latex) Trace metals and other trace elements : Stripping potentiometry and AAS (lead, cadmium, copper, cobalt, nickel, iron, manganese, zinc, tin, arsenic, antimony, mercury in water, food, and in other environmental samples) Electrochemical methods ( trace metals and organic matter in water) 3. Development of flow injection and other analytical techniques for environmental monitoring. 4. Nanomaterials Based for Analytical Techniques 5. Trace and Ultratrace Analysis of Substances and Gases in Biological and Environmental Samples Inorganic Chemistry 1. Photocatalytic activity of metal oxide and its application. 2. Fluorescence and Medicinal Chemistry. 3. Synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic properties of ZnO and metal/ZnO powders. 4. Synthesis, characterization, coordination chemistry, photochemistry and their applications. Physical Chemistry 1. Structural chemistry and chemical crystallography; self-assembly supramolecular chemistry and crystal engineering. 2. Mesoporous materials for environmental protection and catalytic applications; carbon materials and their related composites obtained via hydrothermal carbonization (HTC). 3. Biomass and feedstocks utilization (algae, local plants and waste); thermochemical conversion of biomass (such as pyrolysis); pyrolysis reaction kinetics; fuel and chemical products derived from thermochemical processes.