Required Courses for Major

General Chemistry

Chem. 100 - General Chemistry
This course introduces students to the basic definitions in chemistry, the tools needed to study the quantitative relationships in chemical reactions, the structure and properties of atoms and molecules, and the forces responsible for the existence of gases, liquids and solids. (4 credits)

Analytical Chemistry

Chem. 211 - Analytical Chemistry I
This course deals with wet methods of qualitative analysis (cations and anions), Statistical
methods in quantitative analysis; Titrimetric and gravimetric methods of quantitative analysis
(5 credits)

Chem. 311 - Instrumental Analysis I -
In this course students are introduced to separation techniques, various electroanalytic methods
of analysis. (3 credits)

Chem. 311 - Instrumental Analysis I
In this course students are introduced to separation techniques, various electroanalytic methods
of analysis. (3 credits)

Chem. 312 - Instrumental Analysis II
This course familiarises students with atomic and molecular spectroscopy (3 credits)

Inorganic Chemistry

Chem. 221 - Inorganic Chemistry I
Descriptive and comparative study of the elements (s,p, and d elements). Introduction to
oordination chemistry. (4 credits)

Chem.321 - Inorganic Chemistry II
Bonding Theories in Coordination Chemistry; Electronic spectra; Reaction rate mechanisms.
(3 credits)

Chem. 322 - Inorganic Chemistry III
Introduction to Organometallic and Bioinorgainic Chemistry (2 credits)

Organic Chemistry

Chem. 232 - Organic Chemistry I
This course covers a range of topics including: chemical bonding and structure of organic
molecules; Types of organic reactions; homolytic and heterolytic fission of bonds; types of
reagents: electrophiles, nucleophiles; Reaction pathways. (4 credits)

Chem. 331 - Organic Chemistry II
Topics include: Aromatic chemistry; Structure of benzene and aromaticity. Properties, preparation
and reactions of aromatic compounds. Electrophilic and nucleophilic aromatic substitution.
Classification of natural products. (3 credits)

Chem. 431 - Organic Chemistry III
This course deals with physical Organic Chemistry: reaction Kinetics & Mechanism; the importance, extraction and isolation of natural products. (3 credits)

Chem. 434 - Qualitative Organic Analysis
This is a laboratory based independent work course. It deals with the separation, purification and identification of organic compounds & their mixtures using a systematic physical and Chemical qualitative analysis (2 credits)

Physical Chemistry

Chem. 242 - Physical Chemistry I
This course deals with the discussion of the laws of thermodynamics and thermodynamic properties and its application in the study of various types of physical and chemical equilibria, kinetics, etc. (4 credits)

Chem. 342 - Physical Chemistry II
This course deals with the discussion of kinetics of reversible, consecutive reactions, enzyme catalytic reactions etc. It provides comprehensive discussions on theories of strong electrolytes, conductometric titration, types of electrodes etc., Also provides an introduction to catalysis and photochemistry. (4 credits)

Chem. 441 - Physical Chemistry III
This course deals with the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics along with its formalism. Application to some simple systems such as particle in a box and hydrogen atom, chemical bond for diatomic molecules. (2 credits)

Industrial Chemistry

Chem. 352 - Industrial Chemistry (3 credits)

Electives in Major (Any three of the following)

Chem. 361 - Biochemistry*
*Compulsory for Biology Minors (4 credits)

Chem. 421 - Physical Inorganic Chemistry IV
Symmetry and Group Theory; Introduction to Solid state Chemistry (3 credits)

Chem. 442 - Physical Chemistry IV
This course provides an elementary, non-mathematical introduction to all forms of electromagnetic spectroscopy and its application to simple molecules. (2 credits)

Chem. 461 - Physical Chemistry V (3 credits)

Chem. 462 - Senior Student Project (3 credits)

Chem. 464 - Special Topics in analytical Chemistry (3 credits)

Chem. 466 - Total Synthesis of Natural Products (3 credits)

Chem. 467 - Catalysis by coordination and Organometallic Compounds (3 credits)

Chem. 468 - Introduction to Statistical Thermodynamics (3 credits)

Chem. 469 - Macrocyclic Metal Complexes (3 credits)

Related Courses

Comp 202 - Methods of Programming
This course covers a range of topics including the fundamental algorithmic concepts, functional and imperative programming, programming internet applications. (3 credits)

Math 231 - Applied Mathematics I
The course gives the students a basic understanding of how certain linear algebra problems are solved practically. It also equips the students with basic knowledge of differential and integral calculus of real variable and makes a detailed a exposition of the core results. (4 credits)

Math 232 - Applied Mathematics II
The course acquaints students with the concept of sequences and series and their applications. It also extends the knowledge of calculus to functions of several variables and helps students to explain physical phenomena in terms of Mathematical formulas. (4 credits)

Phys 271** - Electricity, Magnetism & Optics I
This course is a survey of the basic concepts of electricity, magnetism and geometrical optics. (3 credits)

Stat 200 - Introduction to Statistics
Introduction to Statistics as a subject to Students of Agriculture and Natural Sciences (3 credits)

* Credits to be counted with minor for physics minors ** Not required for Biology Minors

Common Science Courses

Biol. 100 - Principles of Biology
This course provides an introduction to the unifying principles of life sciences & an appreciation of the diversity of life. (4 credits)

Phys. 100 - Principles of Physics
Introductory Physics Course. (4 credits)

Math 101 - Preliminary Mathematics
This course aims to introduce some basic concepts of elementary mathematics and provide background material for the study of calculus. (4 credits)

Comp. 201 - Introduction to Computer Science
General Introduction to the field of Information Technology (4 credits)

Math 162 - Introduction to Calculus
This course deals with an intuitive approach to the basic concepts of calculus. (4 credits)

Courses for the Minor In Biology

Required Courses

Biol. 221 - General Zoology
This course reviews the basic forms and functions of the major phyla of terrestrial and aquatic animals. (4 credits)

Biol. 341 - Principles of Genetics
Introduction to the science of heredity. (4 credits)

Biol 342 - Cell & Molecular Biology
A bio chemically oriented course primarily concerned with the structure, synthesis, and function of nucleic acids, proteins, and other cell components. (3 credits)

Biol. 352 - General Microbiology
Introduction to the microbial worlds through the study of basic microbiological principles, techniques and their applications. (4 credits)

Biol. 441 - Principles of Immunology
Introduction to the structure, function & inter-relationship of components of the immune system. (4 credits)

Biol.422 - Parasitology
Introduction to animal parasites of medical & veterinary importance. (4 credits)

Elective Courses in Biology (Any one of the following)

Biol. 451 - Virology
A comprehensive introduction to virology with emphasis on human pathogens and mechanisms of viral pathogenesis. (3 credits)

Biol. 452 - Biotechnology
Introduction to the study of the use of organisms or their components to provide goods or services, cell manipulations and genetic alterations. (3 credits)

Courses for the Minor in Mathematics
Required Courses

Math 211 - Concepts of Plane and S. Geometry (3 credits)

Math 221 - Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
This course affords an excellent opportunity to develop a capacity for handling abstract concepts. (3 credits)

Math 222 - Introduction to Linear Algebra
Introduction to geometrical and computational aspects of vectors with emphasis on their applications in other fields. (3 credits)

Elective Courses in Mathematics (Any one of the Following)

Math 321 - Abstract Algebra I
This course aims to provide depth and comprehension in the study of abstract algebra and to sow the seeds from which modern mathematical attitude may grow. (3 credits)

Math 352 - Linear Programming
This course introduces linear programming with the help of simplex method and duality. (3 credits)

Math 382 - Introduction to Numerical Methods
Introduction to the basic techniques of approximation in solving applied problems. (3 credits)

Math 481 - Ordinary Differential Equations
This course aims to equip students with the basic theory and methods for formulating, solving and interpreting solutions of ordinary differential equations and to motivate their interest by applying it to many real world problems. (4 credits)

Courses for the Minor in Physics
Required Courses

Phys 205 - Experimental Physics I
10 selected experiments in Mechanics, Heat and Oscillations. (1 credit)

Phys 206 - Experimental Physics II
10 selected experiments in Electricity, Magnetism, Optics and Sound. (1 credit)

Phys 211 - Mechanics and Heat I
This course is a survey of the basic concepts of Mechanics and Heat. (3 credits)

Phys 212 - Mechanics and Heat II
The objective of this course is to equip students with the fundamental concepts of Mechanics and Thermodynamics using calculus. (4 credits)

Phys 272 - Electricity, Magnetism & Optics II
The objective of this course is to enable students to acquire the basic concepts of Electricity, Magnetism and electromagnetic waves and also introduces students to Maxwell's equations (integral form) using Calculus. (4 credits)

Phys 341 - Introduction to Modern Physics
Introduction to the basic concepts of selected topics of Modern Physics such as Special Theory of Relativity, Waves and Particles, Introductory Quantum Physics, the Bohr theory of the hydrogen atom, and Radioactivity. (3 credits)

Phys 441 - Quantum Mechanics I
Introduction to phenomena in Modern Physics such as Photoelectric emission, x-rays, atomic spectra, matter waves, semi-conductors, etc. (3 credits)

Elective Courses in Physics (Any one of the Following)

Phys 371 - Electronics I
Introduction to the basics of analog Electronics. (3 credits)

Phys 372 - Electronics II
The objective of this second part of the Electronics course is to introduce students to more aspects of analog Electronics and to the basic principles of digital Electronics. (3 credits)

.Phys 401 - Computational Physics
Introduction to computational techniques appropriate for solving problems in Physics. (3 credits)

Phys 451 - Solid State Physics I
This course gives a basis for the understanding of important properties of solids. It gives a geometrical and chemical description of crystals and also gives theories for some fundamental solid-state properties. (3 credits)

Phys 472 - Physical Optics
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the concepts of optical properties and phenomena. (3 credits)

Phys 482 - Nuclear Physics
Introduction to the field of nuclear physics (3 credits)