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.