GULBARGA UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Science and Technology
Department of P G Studies
and Research in Materials Science
Syllabus for Choice Based Credit System
(With effect
GULBARGA UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Science and Technology
Department of P G Studies
and Research in Materials Science
for Choice Based Credit System
(CBCS)
(With effect from 2017 onwards)
GULBARGA UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Science and Technology
and Research in Materials Science
for Choice Based Credit System
HCT 1.1-Materials Chemistry – I Max Marks: 100 Credits: 04Hours: 64 H
This course gives a introduction to various aspects of Materials Chemistry such as
bonding,Organic Chemistry and Molecular Orbital theory
I. Periodic table and bonding 16H
Classification based on modern approach. Types of elements (s, p, d and f block).Periodic
properties including ionic and atomic radii.Electronegativity, electronegativity scale,
ionization potential.
Types of bonding (Atomic and molecular) – ionic, covalent, metallic and dipole bonding in
materials. Hybridization – concepts. Bond angles and bond distances with suitable
examples. Lattice energy, Born-Lande equation, Born-Haber cycle, applications, size
effects, polarizing power and polarizability of ions, covalent characteristics in ionic
compounds.
2.Molecular orbital Theory: 16H
Energy level diagrams of Hydrogen,and examples of Molecular orbitals of simple homo and
hetero molecules (bimolecules). Notations of a molecular orbitals Explanation of magnetic
properties through M.O’s, correlation diagram and non-crossing rule.
Self assembly of molecules: concept, and application of simple systems.
II.Coordination compounds 5H
Bonding and structures (based on hybridizations- tetrahedral and octahedral).Inner and
outer sphere complexes- definition and suitable examples.
II. Elementary Organic chemistry 20H
Nomenclature (General and IUPAC of some typical organic molecules) classification of
organic compounds. Hybridization of carbon compounds (sp, sp2, and sp3)
Aliphatic nucleophilic substitution at saturated carbon atom.Mechanism, scope and
stereochemistry of SN1 and SN
2 reactions.Stereochemistry- Optical isomerism, concept of
chirality, elements of symmetry, projection formulae-Fischer.Optical isomerism due to one
or two chiral centers, enantiomers, diastereomers, epimers, racemic modification and pseudo
asymmetric compounds, configuration-di and RS convention.
IV.Organometallic compounds: 6H
Synthesis and uses of Grignard reagents organolithium and silicon compounds in materials
synthesis. Metal carbonyls
References:
1. Concise Inorganic Chemistry, J D Lee, ELBS Publications.
2. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, F A Cotton and Wilkinson, John Wiley publications.
3. Theoretical Inorganic Chemistry, M. C. Day, Jr. and J. Selbin East west Press.
4. Materials Science and Engineering, CRC Press, Yip-Wah Chung.
5. Materials Science and Engineering, an Introduction, W D Callister Jr., John Wiley and
Sons.
6. Elements of Materials Science and Engineering, L H Van Vlack.
7. Coordination Chemistry, by F. Basalo and others.
8. Comprehensive Coordination Chemistry, G. Wilkinson, R. D. Gillars and J. A. Mc.
9. Principles of Organometallic Chemistry, G. E. Coater, M. L. H. Green, P, Powell & K.
Wade.
10. Organometallic Chemistry – A Unified Approach – R. C. Mehrotra and A. Singh.
11. Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Byod.
12. Organic Chemistry by I.L. Finar.
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HCT1.2 – Elements of Materials Physics
Max Marks: 100 Credits: 04 Hours: 64 H
This course gives an brief introduction into various aspects of Materials Physics such as Crystal
structure,Phase transformation,Defects of Solids and Diffusion etc.
1. Crystal structures and diffraction studies: 24 H
Brief reviews of basic terms: - Cell, Bravais lattice, Wigner Seitz cell, Notations of
planes and directions. Atomic packing, packing fraction, density, coordination number.Crystal
Systems, Crystal classes calculation of packing fractions of simple crystal structures; NaCl, ZnS
Cscl and Diamond, spinel (some typical examples), peroskovites (some typical examples).
Symmetry elements and operations, compatible combinations (deviations), point groups and
space groups(Qualitative),Crystal projections-Stereographic projections-applications to cubic
symmetry.
Properties of fundamental particles (qualitative understanding) of photon, phonon and
exciton. Bragg’s law of X-ray diffraction, methods-Laue, Powder and rotating crystal methods,
concept of reciprocal lattice and Ewald’s construction, Atomic scattering factor and Structure
factor, intensity calculations for simple systems. Principles and applications of electron and
neutron diffraction.
2. The Phase transformations: 20 H
Time scale for phase changes’ Nucleation and growth, nucleation kinetics; the growth
and overall transformation kinetics, Applications; Precipitation process, solidification and
crystallization; Glass transition, recovery, re-crystallization and grain growth.
Single and multiphase Solids, Solid solutions and Hume-Rothery rules, Properties of
alloys; Solid solutions and two component alloy systems; Gibbs phase rule; phase- martensite
and austentite, spheroidite Pearlite, microstructure, phase equilibria, First, Second and third
Eutectic, iron-carbon system, Continuous cooling transformation diagram (for iron – carbon
alloy), entectoid, peritictic and peritectold systems.
3. Crystal Imperfections and diffusion: 20 H
Schottky and Frenkel defects, Expression for their equilibrium concentrations, Color
centers in crystals, Dislocations-edge and screw dislocations, stress and strain fields of
dislocations, dislocation multiplication (Frank-Reid Mechanism), grain boundaries-tilt and twist
boundaries, grain size determination (microscopic techniques), domains, and domain size
determination.
Theory of diffusion, Self-diffusion. Fick’s law of diffusion (1st and 2nd ), Kirkindal
effect, activation energy for diffusion, Application of diffusion.
Tutorials: on the above subject.
Reference Books:
1. Elementary Solid state Physics: Principles and applications, M. A. Omar, Add:- Wes.
2. Introduction to Solid state Physics, C. Kittel, Wiley Eastern.
3. Solid state Physics. A. J. Dekker, PHI.
4. Solid state Physics, Asheroff and Mernim.
5. Problems in Solid-State Physics, S. O. Pillai, TMH.
6. Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering-Yip-Wah Chung
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HCT 1.3- Basic Electronics and Instrumentation
Max Marks: 100 Credits: 04 Hours: 64 Hours
This course gives an introduction to Basic electronics such as Electrical measuring
systems,Transistors,Amplifiers and Principle and working of some Instruments
I. Basics: 5 H
Electrical quantities, circuit elements, signal waveforms, n and p materials, p-n
junction diode, diode switching, clipping and clamping circuits.
II. Electrical Measuring System: 5 H
Measurement of current, current measuring systems, Measurement of voltage-DC
potentiometer network, electronic voltmeters, Measurement of Resistance, ohmmeters,
whetstone-Bridge networks, Measurement of impedance.
III. The Bipolar Transistor: 5 H
Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT), Current gain, Voltage gain, Transistor
configurations: p-n-p and n-p-n, characteristics of transistors, Field Effect Transistor (FET),
Junction FET (JFET), Metal Oxide Semiconductor FET (MOSFET), characteristics of FET.
IV. Feedback principle: 5 H
Feedback concept, Effect of feedback on input and output resistance, stabilization of
gain, reduction of non-linear distortion, Voltage series feedback, voltage shunt feedback,
current series feedback.
V. Amplifiers: 15 H
Concept of amplification, Transistor as an amplifier, power amplifiers: Class-A,
Class-B, Class-C amplifier, Introduction to Operational amplifier (Op-amp), properties of
Op-amp: input and output impedance, slew rate, input offset current and voltage, input bias
current and voltage, applications of Op-amp: inverting, noninverting, adder, subtractor,
integrator, differentiator, amplifier, oscillator, filters, multivibrator, analogue computation.
VI. Measurement, instrumentation performance and calibration: 14 H
Measurement, Instrument, Instrumentation, transducers, performance characteristics-
static and Dynamic, Generalized performance of Instrument systems – Zeroth order, 1st –
order, 2nd-order, higher order systems, Errors in measurement, gross errors, systematic
errors, Statistical Analysis of Random errors, calibration and standard process of calibration,
classification of standards, standards of calibration.
VII. Instrumentation of Scientific equipments: 15 H
X-ray Diffractometer, Scanning electron microscope, Transmission electron
microscope, Atomic force microscope, UV and IR spectrophotometers, Thermal and
Differential Gravimetric Analyzer.
Reference Books:
1. Operational Amplifiers and Linear integrator Circuits, R. F. Coughlin & F. F. Driscoll.
2. Operational Amplifiers Characteristics and applications, Robert G and Irvine, 1982.
3. Instrumentation Devices &systems: C. S. Rangan, G. R Sharma & V. S Mani, TMH, 1995.
4. Measurement systems: Applications and Design, ; E. O Doebelin, McGraw Hill, N. Y, 1996.
5. Modern Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques, A. D. Helfric and W. C
Cooper, PHI, 1994.
6. Handbook of Analytic Instrumentation, R. S. Khandpur, TMH 1989.
7. Instrumentation Measurements and analysis, B. C. Nakra and K. K Chaudhary. TMH, 1985.
8. Transducers and Instrumentation D V S Murthy, PHI, 1995.
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SCT 1.1- Introduction to Materials
Max Marks: 100 Credits: 04Hours: 64 H
This Course will gives an Introduction to various Materials such as
Clays.Cement.Cement,Polymers and its Properties.
Engineering Materials: 5H
Introduction to Materials and Materials Science.Classification of materials – Engineering
and Advanced materials.Various properties and behavior of materials – general concepts.
Clays and Refractories: 10H
Clays-Types, structures, treatment and activation, and general properties of clays.
Refractories and whitewares- classification, elementary idea of manufacturing process
technology, basic properties and application.
Cement and Concrete: 25H
Introduction Lime and other materials and their properties. Cement – raw materials, their
relation and proportioning, calcareous and argillaceous materials, quality requirements.
Manufacture of OPC (ordinary Portland Cement): crushing and raw materials, type of
crushers, grinding. Homogenization of raw mixtures in dry process.Precalcination, types of
Precalcination, clinkerization. Grinding of cement. Dust collection systems in cement industry.
Special Cements: understanding of composition, properties and applications of the
following- Pozzolana cements, rapid hardening cements, quick setting cements, white cement,
coloured cement, sulphate testing cements, water proof cements, blended cements, alumina
cements, refractory cement.
Testing: Insoluble residue in cement, estimation of free lime in cement, fineness of
cement, standard consistency of cement, Initial and Final setting of cement, soundness of
cement, slump test of concrete, Flow table test of mortar , Heat of hydration of cement .
Concrete:
Introduction, Admixture, Gap Grade concrete, continuous grade concrete, light, normal
and heavy concrete, properties of concrete, uses of various concretes.
Engineering Polymers- 15H
Types, classification and properties.Manufacture of some typical polymers viz.,
polyethylene (high and low density), and processible polymers like poly styrene.
Glass: 4H
Introduction- basic concept of glass structure, elementary concepts of glass
manufacturing process.Types and applications.
Reference Books:
1. Materials Science and Engineering, CRC Press, Yip-Wah Chung.
2. Materials Science and Engineering, an Introduction, W D Callister Jr., John Wiley and Sons.
3. Elements of Materials Science and Engineering, L H Van Vlack.
4. Polymers, D J Wanton and J P Lorimer, Oxford series Press.
5. Principles of Polymer Science, D Bahadur and N V Sastry, Narosa Publication.
6. Elements of Polymer Science and Engineering, Alfred Rudil, Academic Press.
7. Polymer Science by V R Gowarikar and others, new age international.
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SCT 1.2- Nanoscience and Nanomaterials
Max Marks: 100 Credits: 04 Hours: 64 H
This gives an introduction to nanoscience and nanomaterials wherein synthesis and properties are
discussed
1.Introduction to Nanostructured materials, 20 H
Low dimensional structures: Quantum wells, Quantum wires and quantum dots, clusters and
nanocrystals, electronic and optical properties of nanocrystallites, metallic and semiconducting super
lattice. Vibrational properties of nanocrystallites, Magnetic nanostructured materials, polymeric
nanostructured materials, polymer nano –composites. Nanoscale magnetism of fine particles of transition
metals, Alloys and oxides, GMR and TMR relaxation process.
2.Synthesis of nanomaterials: 15 H
Different wet chemical methods for nanoparticles for quantum dots, nanowires, carbon nanotubes and
films, energetics of self assembly,directed assembly, quantum dots and growth on patterned substrates,
bio-inspired synthesis of nanomaterials, biomimetics and self assembly, molecular motors and
transducers, self assembled monolayers and Langmuir-Blodgett film deposition.
3 Supramolecular Chemistry: 9H
Synthesis, Characterizations, and applications of some organic Supramolecules.
4. Applications of Nanotechnology 20 H
quantum well and quantum dot lasers, Ultra-fast switching device, Nanomagnets for sensors and
high density data storage, long wavelength detectors, Carbon nanotubes, luminescence from porous
silicon, spintronics devices, nanofillers, coatings, self assembly, Nanotechnology for biological systems
and biosensor applications.
Reference Books:
1. Nanomaterials: Synthesis, properties and applications A S Edelstein, R C Cammarada (IOP
Pub)
2. Physics of low dimensional semiconductors, John H Davies, Cambridge Uni Press
3. Optical properties of metal Clusters,UweKreibg and Michael Vollmer, Springer
4. Nanostructured materials: Processing, Properties and Applications, Carl C Koch, Noyes Pub.
5. Magnetic properties of fine particles, J L Dorman and D Fiorani, North-Holland Pub.
6. Magnetics multi8layers and Giant magneto résistance: Fundamentals and industrial applications
Uwe Hartmann, Springer
7. Supramolecular Chemistry: An Introduction, C N R Rao, Cambridge Pub
HCP 1.1 Materials Chemistry – I
Marks = 50 Credits = 02 32H
1. Activation of clay employing chemical and thermal methods.
2. Determination of loss on ignition of clays and related compounds.
3. Estimation of end points in acid-base titrations.
4. EDTA estimations of Ca and Cu.
5. Estimation of Iron in Fe2O3 employing gravimetric method.
6. Determination of adsorption isotherms from adsorption of oxalic acid from animal
charcoal.
7. Determination of partition coefficient and equilibrium of I2 distributed between CCl4
– Water.
8. Understanding of functional groups present in typical polymers through chemical
means.
9. Understanding of functional groups present typical polymers through instrumental
methods.
10. Estimation of Cu in high temperature super conducting polymers through iodometry.
11. Determination of strength of acids for acid catalysed reaction in hydrolysis of methyl
acetate.
12. Determination of energy of activation for acid catalysed reaction in hydrolysis of
methyl acetate.
13. Determination of rate of reaction in a typical second order reaction.
References:
1. Experiments in Physical Chemistry, by David P Shoemaker, C W Garland and J I
Steinfield, McGraw Hill Publishers.
2. Experiments in Physical Chemistry, by A D Atwale, New Age Int.
3. Qualitative Inorganic Analysis, by A I Vogel, Pearson Edu., ltd.
4. Inorganic experimenst, by Derek Woollins, Willey – VCH publishers.
•Minimum of any four experiments have to be carried out by the students.
•During the term if any new experiments related to the course is made available, students have
the choice to do these experiments.
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HCP1.2 - Materials Physics
Marks = 50 Credits = 02 32H
1. Determination of Seebeck coefficient by conductivity methods (of any two materials).
2. Determination of Hall coefficient (of any two methods).
3. Study of magnetic hysteresis of magnetic materials.
4. Solar cell characteristics.
5. Study of crystal structure of disordered phase crystals (any two materials).
6. Determination and estimation of grain size of microcrystalline materials through
microscopic techniques.
7. Study of phase diagrams of one and two component materials (any two).
8. Determination of molar refraction of liquids and liquid mixtures by Abbe’s
refractometer.
9. Determination of plane polarized light using polarimeter (one sample).
•Minimum of any Four experiments has to be carried out by the students.
•During the term if any new experiments related to the course are made available, students
have the choice to do these experiments.
HCP 1.3 - Basic Electronics and Instrumentation
Marks = 50 Credits = 02 32H
1. Study circuit elements and their configurations
2. Study of signal waveforms
3. Measurement of electrical parameters
4. Study of p-n junction characteristics
5. Study of biplolar transistor
6. Study of clipper circuits
7. Study of clamper circuits
8. Rectifier circuits (Half wave and full wave).
9. R-C coupled transistor amplifier.
10. Phase shift oscillator.
11. Regulator circuits (Positive and negative).
12. Study of thermocouples.
13. Study of OP-Amp parameters
14. Study of filters (RC, LC, Band elimination, etc.)
15. Study of feedback circuits
1. Any Four of the above experiments have to be performed.
2. As add when new experiments develop, it will be incorporated in the above list.
Reference Books:
1. Operational Amplifiers and Linear integrator Circuits, R. F. Coughlin & F. F. Driscoll.
2. Operational Amplifiers Characteristics and applications, Robert G and Irvine, 1982.
3. Instrumentation Devices &systems: C. S. Rangan, G. R Sharma & V. S Mani, TMH,
1995.
4. Measurement systems: Applications and Design, ; E. O Doebelin, McGraw Hill, N. Y,
1996.
5. Modern Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques, A. D. Helfric and W.
C Cooper, PHI, 1994.
6. Handbook of Analytic Instrumentation, R. S. Khandpur, TMH 1989.
7. Instrumentation Measurements and analysis, B. C. Nakra and K. K Chaudhary. TMH,
1985.
8. Transducers and Instrumentation D V S Murthy, PHI, 1995.
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SCP 1.1 - Introduction to Materials.
Marks = 50 Credits = 02 32H
1. Estimation of SiO2 in cement
2. Fe2O3 and CaO in Cement.
3. Determination of particle size by sieve analysis and sedimentation.
4. Initial setting time for cement.
5. Final setting time for cement.
6. Determination of soundness of cement.
7. Comprehensive of cement.
8. Heat of hydration of cement.
9. Consistency of cement.
10. Density measurement of clay/refractories/cement by Archimedes, tap and apparent
methods.
11. Determination of RMS and end-to-end distance for a linear molecule.
12. Determination of molecular weight of a polymer (polyvinyl alcohol/polyethylene
glycol/polystyrene/polymethy methyl methacrylate) by viscosity method.
13. Determination of glass transition, softening and melting temperature of polymers
from thermal analysis techniques.
14. Understanding of formation of glass (any one type).
•Minimum of any eight experiments have to be carried out by the students.
•During the term if any new experiments related to the course is made available, students
have the choice to do these experiments.
Reference Books:
1. Materials Science and Engineering, CRC Press, Yip-Wah Chung.
2. Materials Science and Engineering, an Introduction, W D Callister Jr., John Wiley and
Sons.
3. Elements of Materials Science and Engineering, L H Van Vlack.
4. Polymers, D J Wanton and J P Lorimer, Oxford series Press.
5. Principles of Polymer Science, D Bahadur and N V Sastry, Narosa Publication.
6. Elements of Polymer Science and Engineering, Alfred Rudil, Academic Press.
7. Polymer Science by V R Gowarikar and others, new age international.
SCP1.2 Nanoscience and Nanomaterials
Max Marks: 50 Credits: 02 Hours: 32 H
1. Preparation of super absorbent polymer and exploration of its properties.
2. Synthesis of nanomaterials by sol-gel technique.
3. Synthesis of nanomaterials by Microwave assisted technique.
4. Synthesis of nanomaterials by Sol-gel technique.
5. Synthesis of nanomaterials by self-propagating combustion technique.
6. Synthesis of nanomaterials by hydrothermal technique.
7. Methods of Electrical profiling and sounding.
8. Sampling techniques by coning, quartering and riffling, size analysis of different ore samples.
9. Synthesis of typical bio-functionalized nanoparticles (biofunctionalised nanoparticles).
NOTE: 1 1.Any four of the above experiments have to be performed.
2. As and when new experiments develops, it will be incorporated in the above list
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HCT 2.1- Materials Chemistry-II
Max Marks: 100 Credits: 04Hours: 64 H
This course gives an ideas of materials synthesis,ElectroChemistry,Chemical Thermodynamics
etc
1. Materials synthesis: 21H
Solid state Reactions: General principles, experimental procedures, and applications in the
synthesis of materials, the following synthetic strategies - co-precipitation as a precursor to solid-
state reactions. Preparative strategies in Solid State Chemistry: Wet chemical methods-sol-gel,
combustion, emulsion, film casting. Chemical vapour deposition, aerosol hydrothermal and
solvothermalmethods.Langmuir-Blodget films.
2. Electrochemistry: 20H
Electrolytic conductance – Debye-Huckel theory of Interionic attraction, Debye-Huckel
limited law, nergetic of electrochemical reactions, electrode potential and EMP application of
EMF measurements, potentiometric titrations.
Electrochemical devices: Galvanic cells (primary and secondary), concentration cells and
fuel cells, polarization, over voltage, decomposition potential and electrode position techniques.
Corrosion – Introduction and importance of corrosion studies, theories of corrosion, factors
influencing corrosion, forms of corrosion, corrosion control measure, through paints, metal
coatings, anodic and cathodic protection, polarization studies, corrosion rate measurement,
Tafelextraploration, passivity, analysis of corrosion failure.
3. Chemical Thermodynamics: 15H
Brief resume of concepts of laws of thermodynamics.Free energy, chemical potential and
entropy.Gibb’s-Helmholtz equation and Maxwell’s relation.
Real Gases: Definition of fugacity, standard state of real gases. The relation between
fugacity and pressure. Concept of activity and activity coefficient and their determination by
vapour pressure methods .
Roult’s and Henery’s law. Non-ideal ehavior: Partial molar quantities, partial molar
volume and its determination by dilatometry. Partial molar entropy and its determination by
calorimetry.
4. Chemical Dynamics: 8H
Elementary concepts, collision and transition state theories, first and second order
reactions and their determinations (any one methods).
Reference Books:
1. Principles of Solid State H. V. Keer, Wiely Eastern.
2. Chemistry of Solid State Materials, by A’R West, Cambridge University Press.
3. Electrochemistry by Glasstone.
4. Physical Chemistry by P W Atkins, Oxford University Press..
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HCT 2.2 – Quantum Mechanics
Max Marks: 100 Credits: 04 Hours: 64 H
This course gives a basics of Quantum Mechanics,Schrodinger Equation and discussions on
Some exactly Soluble and approximate methods .
1. Basics of quantum mechanics: 8 H
Experimental background inadequacy of classical theory (includes black body radiation-
qualitative treatment), Uncertainty principle.Interpretation of Wave particle dualism and
complementarity’s.Postulates of quantum mechanics, wave function and boundary valued
conditions.
2. Schrodinger wave equation: 10 H
Development of wave equation: A free particle in One-dimension and extension to three
dimensions, normalization, orthogonality, expectation value, quantum mechanical degeneracy,
Dirac delta functions and Ehrenfest’s theorem.
3. Some exactly soluble and Approximate Eigen value problems: 24 H
One-dimensional: A particle in a square well potential, Harmonic oscillator.
Three-dimensional: particle in a box. Particle in spherically symmetric potential, Rigid
rotor, Hydrogen atom, Hartree self-consistent field method.
Approximation methods for stationary states:
Time-Independent perturbation theory: non-degenerate and degenerate cases, perturbed
harmonic oscillator. Time dependent perturbation method.
The variation method.Application to ground state of hydrogen and helium atoms.WKB
method, Application to barrier penetration.Bohr-Sommerfield quantum condition.
3. Molecular Orbital Theory: 10 H
Pauli-Slater’s theory of directed valence, SimpleHuckel theory of linear conjugated
system (HMO) and application to systems like ethylene, alloys systems, butadiene and benezene.
4. Valence Bond Theory: 12 H
Secular equations, their solutions, determinants, Coulombic exchange and overlap
integrals (qualitative aspects). VB theory of Hydrogen molecules.Heitler-London treatment.
Reference Books:
1.Valence. C.A.Coulson.
2.Chemical Bonding, Linus Pauling.
3.Physical Chemistry, P.W.Atkins.
4.Introduction to Quantum Chemistry, A.K.Chandra.
5.Quantum Chemistry, P.W.Atkins.
6.Quantum Mechanics, L.L.Schiff. MeGraw Hill 1968.
7.Quantum Mechanics, F.Sehwabl, Narosa, 1992.
8.A textbook of Quantum Mechanics. P.M.Mathews and K.Venkateshan, TMH, 1994.
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SCT2.1 -Instrumental Methods of Analysis:
Max Marks: 100 Credits: 04 Hours: 64 H
This Course gives various methods of Analytical methods
I.Spectroscopic methods of analysis
(A)Atomic spectra: 30H
Introduction to optical atomic spectra, atomization methods and sample introduction
methods.Atomic absorption and Atomic fluroscence spectroscopy – Principle, operating
procedures and typical applications. Atomic X-ray spectrometry – Principles of X-ray
fluorescence and X- ray absorption methods, and typical applications (cement, clay, refractory’s
etc. analysis)
(B)Molecular Spectra:
UV-Vis molecular spectra – measurement of transmittance and absorption.Beer’s law,
importance of molar absorption coefficient, application to qualitative and
quantativeanalysis.Understanding of surface Plasmon resonance (SPR), its importance to
nanomaterials analysis.Reflectance spectra (principle of diffuse and specular
reflectance).Principle and applications of photo acoustic spectroscopy.
FT Infrared spectroscopy: Principle, regions (mid, near and far). Importance of ATR
arrangements.Typical applications (understanding of water of crystallization, H- bonding,
bonding in spinels/other materials). Raman Spectroscopy: principle and typical applications.
(C) Molecular Mass Spectrometry- molecular mass spectra, ion sources, mass
spectrometers and typical applications.
IIElectroanalytical Techniques: 25H
(A)Potentiometry- Reference and Indicator electrodes (Metallic, Field effect transistors and
molecular selective electrodes). Instruments for measuring cell potentials, potentiometric
titrations. PH, buffers, buffer capacity, and buffer action.pH metric titration.
(B)Coulometry- current – voltage relationships during electrolysis.Introduction to coulometric
methods of analysis and typical coulometric titrations (ampherometry titrations).
IIISeparation methods: 9H
(A) Chromatography: Introduction to chromatographic separation methods. General
description of chromatographic methods. Applications of column, thin layer and paper
chromatography. Solvent extraction- general principles and applications.
Reference books:
1) Instrumental methods of analysis- Hobart Hurd Willard, Wadsworth Pub.Co-
2) Principles of Instrumental analysis- Douglas A. Skoog, F. James Holler, Timothy A.
Nieman- Saunders College Pub.
3) Chemical instrumentation: a systematic approach- Howard A. Strobel, William R.
Heineman- Wiley, Science.
4) Instrumental methods of chemical analysis- Galen Wood Ewing- McGraw-Hill.
5) Temporary instrumental analysis- Kenneth A. Rubinson, Judith F. RubinsonPrentice Hall,
2000 - Science
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SCT 2.2- Materials Devices
Max Marks: 100 Credits: 04 Hours: 64 H
This course gives about various devices such as Semiconductor Devices and Microwave
devices.
1. Semiconductor devices:
Physics and properties of semiconductors : crystal structure; energy bands; carrier
concentrations at thermal equilibrium; carrier transport; phonon spectra; optical, thermal
and high-field properties of semiconductors; semiconductor device operation.
2. Bi-polar devices:
p-n junction diode : basic device technology; depletion region and capacitance; current-
voltage characteristics; junction breakdown; transient behaviour and noise; terminal
functions; hetero-junction; Bipolar transistor : Static characteristics; microwave
transistor; power transistor; switching transistor.
Thyristors : Shockley diode and three terminal transistor; diac and triac; unijunction
transistor and trigger thyristors; field controlled thyristor.
3. Unipolar devices:
Metal-semiconductor contacts :Schottky effect; current transport processes; device
structures; Ohmic contact.
JFET and MESFET : device characteristics; microwave performance; related field effect
devices.
MIS diode and CCD: Ideal MIS diode; Si-SIO2 MOS diode; CC device.
MOSFET : doping and buried channel devices; MOSFET structures; nonvolatile memory
devices.
4. Microwave devices:
Tunnel devices: Tunnel diode; backward diode; MIS tunnel diode and switch diode;
tunnel transistor.
Impact-ionization avalanche transit time (IMPATT) & transit time diodes : power and
efficiency; device design and performance;
Transferred-electron devices : transferred electron effect; device performances.
Avalanche Transit Time devices: IMPATT diode, TRAPATT diode, BARITT diode.
5. Photonic devices:
LED and semiconductor lasers: radiative transitions; light emitting diodes; semiconductor
laser physics; laser operating characteristics.Photodetectors : photoconductor;
photodiode; avalanche photodiode; photo transistor.
Solar cells : solar radiation and ideal conversion efficiencey; p-n junction solar cells;
hetero junction cells; thin film solar cells; optical concentration.
Reference Books:
1. Physics of Semiconductor devices : S.M. Sze (Wiley Eastern)
2. Introduction to Solid State Physics : C Kittel
3. Solid State Physics : A.J. Dekker
4. Microwave and Radar Engineering-M Kulkarni, Umesh Publications, New Delhi,1998
5. Instrumentation devices and systems-C S Ragan, G R Sharma and V S Mani, TMH,
1996.
6. Electonic devices and circuits-G K Mittal, 1998
7. Fundamentals of electronic devices-David A Bell, McHill, 1998
8. Electronic circuits and devices-Millman and Halkias, TMH, 1998
9. Modern Electronic Instrumentation and measurement techniques-A D Helfric and W C
Cooper, PHI, 1997
10. Measurement systems:Applications and Design- E O Doeblin, McGraw Hill, NY, 1998
11. Operational amplifiers and Linear integrated circuits-R F Coughlin and F F Driscoll,
McGraw Hill, 1998
OET 2.1 -Nanoscience and technology- Physical Sciences.
Max Marks: 100 Credits: 04 Hours: 64 H
This course gives an exposures about the nanoscience,Classification of nanomaterials and its
properties
1.Introduction 15 H
Distinction, Historical Perspectives-Concept of Atomism.Colored Glasses, Photography,
Catalysis, Integrated Circuits and Chips, Microelectro-mechanical Systems.Advanced Materials:
Thin Films Fullerenes and Carbon Nanotubes, Quantum Dots.
2.Introduction to Societal Issues; Ethical implications, Environmental implications 5 H
3,Materials continuum, Material Properties and Phenomena 25 H
Background, Nano (Quantum) Perspective, Basic Quantum Mechanics and the Solid State
Ubiquitous Particle in a Box, Two-Dimensional Quantum Systems, Schrodinger Equation, Bohr
Excition Radius, Bandgaps.
Zero-Dimensional Materials- Clusters, Metal Clusters, Optical Properties of Clusters, Other
Physical Properties and Phenomena, quantum dots.
One-Dimensional Materials- Types of Nanowires, Physical Properties and Phenomena,
Two-Dimensional Materials- Types of Thin Films, Physical Properties, Hierarchical Structures-
Importance of Hierachical Materials.
4.Synthesis of nanomaterials: 19H
Chemical routes to synthesis- sol gel, hydrothermal, solvothermal, combustion and
chemical vapour deposition.
Bioroutes to synthesis: employing extracts of fungi, algae and plant. Understanding of
interacellular and extracellular strategies.
Reference Books:
1. Introduction to NanoScience –Gabor L Hornyak,JoydeepDutta,Harry F Tibbbals and Anil K Rao-
CRC Press
2. Nanomaterials: Synthesis, properties and application, A.S Edelstein, R C Cammarada( IOP
Pub.)
3. Optical properties of metal clusters, UweKribig and Michael Vollmer, Springer.
4. Nanostructured Materials: Processing, Properties and Applications, Carl C Koch, Noyes Pub
5. Nano: The Essentials, T.Pradeep. Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi (2007)
6. Introduction to Nanotechnology, Charles P Poole Jr and Frank J Ownes, John Wiley Sons, Inc
(2003)
7. Nanocomposite Science and Technology, Pulickel M. Ajayan, Linda S.Schadler, Paul V.Braun,
Wiley – VCH Verlag, Weiheim (2003)
8. Nanotechnology: Basic sciences and emerging technologies, Mick Wilson, KamaliKannangara,
Geoff Smith, Michelle Simmons, BurkarRaguse, Overseas Press (2005).
9. Semiconductor Quantum Dots, L.Banyai and S.W.Koch (World Scientific) 1993
10. An introduction to the physics of low dimensional semiconductors, J.H. Davies, Cambridge Press,
1998.
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OET 2.2 -Nanoscience and technology- Biological Sciences.
Max Marks: 100 Credits: 04 Hours: 64 H
This course gives an introduction to nanoscience and nanobiotechnology
1.Introduction: 20 H
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, the Distinction, Historical Perspectives-Concept of
Atom.Colored Glasses, Photography, Catalysis, Integrated Circuits and Chips, understanding of
microelectro-mechanical and nanoelectro-mechanical systems.Advanced Nanomaterials: A brief
account of Fullerenes, Carbon Nanotubes and Quantum Dots.
Introduction to Societal Issues- Ethical implications, Environmental implications.
2.Origin and Concepts of bionanoscience and Nanobiotechnology. 24 Hours
Biological Sources of nanomaterials- microorganisms, plants, and animals.Mechanism of
biological synthesis of bare and functionalized nanomaterials (qualitative approach) for silver, gold, ferric
Oxides. Spectral (including surface Plasmon resonance) and morphology study to understand the bare and
biofunctionalised nanoparticles.
3.Inter disciplinary areas of biotechnology and nanoscience. 20 H
Cells and Cellular components, including signaling systems. Understanding of interaction of
nanoparticles with cells, including tumor cells through morphology studies (AFM and FESEM/TEM
studies)
Reference Books:
11. Introduction to NanoScience –Gabor L Hornyak,JoydeepDutta,Harry F Tibbbals and Anil K Rao-
CRC Press
12. Nanomaterials: Synthesis, properties and application, A.S Edelstein, R C Cammarada( IOP
Pub.)
13. Optical properties of metal clusters, UweKribig and Michael Vollmer, Springer.
14. Nanostructured Materials: Processing, Properties and Applications, Carl C Koch, Noyes Pub
15. Nano: The Essentials, T.Pradeep. Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi (2007)
16. Introduction to Nanotechnology, Charles P Poole Jr and Frank J Ownes, John Wiley Sons, Inc
(2003)
17. Nanocomposite Science and Technology, Pulickel M. Ajayan, Linda S.Schadler, Paul V.Braun,
Wiley – VCH Verlag, Weiheim (2003)
18. Nanotechnology: Basic sciences and emerging technologies, Mick Wilson, KamaliKannangara,
Geoff Smith, Michelle Simmons, BurkarRaguse, Overseas Press (2005).
19. Semiconductor Quantum Dots, L.Banyai and S.W.Koch (World Scientific) 1993
20. An introduction to the physics of low dimensional semiconductors, J.H. Davies, Cambridge Press,
1998.
HCP 2.1 -Materials Chemistry – II
Marks = 50 credits = 02 32H
1. Synthesis of metal oxides of the type �-Fe2O3, NiO and ZnO through self
propagating low temperature route.
2. Synthesis of metal oxides of the type �-Fe2O3, NiO and ZnO through emulsion
route.
3. Synthesis of metal oxides of the type �-Fe2O3, NiO and ZnO sol gel route.
4. Synthesis of conducting and non-conducting polyaniline through chemical oxidation.
5. Synthesis of asprin through microwave route.
6. Activation of clay employing chemical and thermal methods.
7. Determination of loss on ignition of clays and related compounds.
8. Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles.
9. Chemical synthesis of silver nanoparticles.
•Minimum of any four experiments have to be carried out by the students.
•During the term if any new experiments related to the course is made available, students have
the choice to do these experiments.
Reference Books:
1. Introduction to NanoScience –Gabor L Hornyak,JoydeepDutta,Harry F Tibbbals and
Anil K Rao- CRC Press.
2. 2.Nanomaterials: Synthesis, properties and application, A.S Edelstein, R C Cammarada
( IOP Pub.
3. Supramolecular Chemistry: An Introduction, C N R Rao, Cambridge Pub.College
Publishers.
4. Materials Chemistry by Bradley . D.F., Springer Publishers.
Sol gel materials chemistry and Applications, J.D. Wright and Nico A.J.M. Sommerdijk, CRC
press.
HCP 2.2 – Materials Testing.
Marks = 50 Credits = 02 Hours = 32H
1. P-n junction characteristics of semiconductor (typical).
2. Energy band gap measurement of given sample by four probe method.
3. Dielectric measurements of given sample (temperature dependant).
4. Measurement of susceptibility of paramagnetic solution by Quinke’s tube method
5. B-H curve studies of given magnetic samples.
6. Hall effect determination of typical samples using measurement kit.
7. Measurement of Electron Spin Resonance coefficients (gǁ) for typical samples.
8. Determination of Planks’ constant experimentally.
9. Determination of Energy band gap of typical samples through conductance measurements.
10. Understanding of Fourier functions and analysis employing Fourier analysis kit
11. Measurement of LCR-Q measurements at fixed frequencies for given sample.
Note: 1. Any four of the above experiments have to be performed.
2. As add when new experiments develop, it will be incorporated in the above list.
Reference:
1. Materials Characterisation Techniques, by Sam Z, Lin L and Ashok Kumar, CRC Press.
2. ASM interconnection, Materials Characterisation Hand Book, Vol 10, 1998.
3. Principles of Instrumental Analysis, by Skoog, Holler and Nieman, Thomson publication.
For carrying out the above experiments Experimental Kits will be supplied.
SCP 2.1 -Instrumental Analysis
Marks = 50 credits = 02 32H.
1. Determination of sodium by flame photometry.
2. Determination of Potassium by flame photometry.
3. Determination of end point of acid base titration using Conductometer.
4. Determination of electrode potential of Cu and Zn employing Potentiometer.
5. Study of Beer Lamberts Law using Spectrophotometer (of typical coloured solutions).
6. Determination of buffer action by pH meter.
7. Determination of dissociation constant of dibasic acid using pH metry.
8. Determination of moisture (water) content employing Karl Fisher apparatus.
9. Estimation of Ni using Ni-DMG complex employing spectrophotometer.
Reference book:
1. Experiments in Physical Chemistry, by David P Shoemaker, C W Garland and J I
Steinfield, McGraw Hill Publishers.
2. Experiments in Physical Chemistry, by A D Atwale, New Age Int.
3. Qualitative Inorganic Analysis, by A I Vogel, Pearson Edu., ltd.
4. Inorganic experimenst, by Derek Woollins, Willey – VCH publishers.
SCP 2.2 –Materials Devices
Marks = 50 credits = 02 32H.
1) Study of semiconductor devices- semiconductor device operation.
2) Study of bipolar transistor- static characteristics.
3) Study of microwave transistors.
4) Study of power transistor.
5) Study of switching transistor.
6) Study of Thyristor-Shockley diode and three terminal transistor
7) Study ofdiac
8) Study oftriac
9) Study ofunijunction transistor
10) Study of field effect devices.
11) Study of nonvolatile memory devices.
12) Study of tunnel diode
13) Study of light emitting diodes
14) Study of photodetectors- photoconductor; photodiode; photo transistor.
15) Study of solar cells-p-n junction solar cells; thin film solar cells.
Reference Books:
1. Physics of Semiconductor devices : S.M. Sze (Wiley Eastern)
2. Introduction to Solid State Physics : C Kittel
3. Solid State Physics : A.J. Dekker
4. Microwave and Radar Engineering-M Kulkarni, Umesh Publications, New Delhi,1998
5. Instrumentation devices and systems-C S Ragan, G R Sharma and V S Mani, TMH,
1996.
6. Electonic devices and circuits-G K Mittal, 1998
7. Fundamentals of electronic devices-David A Bell, McHill, 1998
8. Electronic circuits and devices-Millman and Halkias, TMH, 1998
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HCT 3.1: Polymeric Materials and their Testing
Max Marks: 100 Credits: 04 Hours: 64 H
This course gives an introduction on various aspects of Polymers such as its classification,its
method of Synthesis its Properties and its various testing methods.
1. Polymers: 25 hours.
Basic concepts of polymers, classification of polymers-linear, branched, cross-linked
polymers, co-polymers, polymer blends and interpenetrating networks.Understanding the
molecular weight of polymers-number average/weight average/z-average, viscosity
average.degree of polymerizations. Viscosity method for molecular weight
determination.techniques for polymerization-bulk, solution, suspension, emulsion. Any one
manufacturing method, important properties and applications of few commercial polymers- viz-
polyethylene, polyvinylchloride, polymethyl acrylate (PMMA), Polystyrene and
polyamide.Mechanism and electrical conduction of conducting polymers such as polyacetylene,
polyaniline and polypyrrole. Synthetic methods (Chemical), Applications-batteries and
electrochemical cells
2. Polymer processing: 09 Hours.
Principles of compression molding, transfer molding, injection molding, blow molding, reaction
injection molding, extrusion, pultrusion, calendaring, rotational molding, thermoforming, rubber
processing in two-roll mill, internal mixer.
3. The physical properties of polymers 10 hours.
Amorphous, crystalline and rubbery polymers.determination of crystallinity. The amorphous
state- regions of viscoelastic behavior, measurement of glass transition temperature employing
thermal techniques. The rubbery state- structure – property relationship.crosslinking and
vulcanization in rubbers.
4.Identification and Testing of Plastics 20Hours.
Introduction, Setting-up in-house identification facilities, Identification of plastics by simple
physical and Chemical methods of typical polymers viz.,Thermoplastics (PE, PVC, PMMA)
ABS rubbers, acrylics, poly urethane and Cellulose acetate.
Testing- Introduction, Standardization in various countries, Specification, Classification system,
Sampling and conditioning, Test methods, Factors affecting test results, Moisture content,
Temperature of the specimen, Size and skin dimensions, Testing speed, specimen preparation.
Reference: Books:
1. Physical chemistry of Macromolecules, D.D Deshpande, Vikas Pub, 1989.
2. polymer Science, V R Gouarikar, N.N Vishwananthan and J Sridhar, New Age Intl.,New
Delhi,1980.
3. Principles of polymer science Bahadur and N.V Sastry, Narosa pub, New Delhi.
4. Polymer Chemistry, Billymer.
5. Polymer Chemistry, P J Flory.
6. Polymer Conversion, W A Holance-Walker, ApplSci Pub, London.
7. Handbook of Plastic technology, W.S. Allen & P.N. Baker, vol.2, CBS press.2004.
8. Plastic Materials, John Brydson, Seventh Ed., Elseveir, 2011.
HCT 3.2 Composite Materials
Max Marks: 100 Credits: 04 Hours: 64 H
This course will give an introduction to Composite materials ,its classification various
PhysicalTests,Polymer-concrete Composites etc.
1. Objectives and Classification – 25 Hours
Particulate and fibrous composites, matrix materials and their structure and properties.
Reinforcing materials, compatibility, interfaces in composites, coupling agents, cross linking and
micromechanics of composites (qualitative aspects), preparation strategies of continuous and
short fiber composites, polymer matrix composites, carbon fiber composites, and advanced
carbon ceramic composites, their fabrication and applications. Understanding of interfaces.
2. Physical tests 15 hours
Density, mechanical properties, mechanism of load transfer from matrix to fiber (fiber elastic-
matrix elastic, fiber elastic-matrix plastic), Test methods for strength, fracture and fatigue-tensile
strength, modulus compression strength, fracture modes in composite. Designing of composite
materials. Thermal properties- determination of heat capacity and thermal expansion coefficient
of typical composite materials.
3.Polymer – concrete composites, 14 hours
Concrete making materials- structure, composition, properties and applications, special
concrete, reinforced and pre stressed concrete
4 Metal oxide matrix composites,= 10 hours
Fabrication, interface, properties and applications. Dispersion strengthened, particle reinforced.
Biocomposites- general features, fabrication and applications.
Referances :
1. Composites Materials – Engineering and Science, F L Mathews and R D Rawlings
2. Composite Materials- Science and Engineering, KK Chavla, Springer Verlag.
3. A text Book of Materials Science and metallurgy, O P KhannaDhanpatRai publisher.
4. Principals of Materials Science and Engineering, Williams F Smith, McGraw-Hill.
5. Engineering’s of Materials and their Applications, R AFlinn and P K Trojan, Jaico Publishers.
6. Composite Materials, S C Sharama, Narosa Publishers.
SCT 3.1 : Materials Synthesis and Industrial Testing
Max Marks: 100 Credits: 04 Hours: 64 H
This course gives details about Materials Synthesis,Testing, Identification of Plastics and Quality
testing in Pharmacautical and Ceramic Industry
1. Materials Synthesis 20 Hours
Preparative strategies in solid state Chemistry: wet chemical methods: Sol-gel, combustion,
emulsion, film preparation (basics of CVD, thermal evaporation,) Crystal growth techniques: low
temperature solution techniques-flux, slow evaporation and hydrothermal/solvothermal (qualitative),
emulsion, film casting. Concepts of microwave and electro-chemical synthesis of materials with typical
examples.
2. Testing of Plastics 10Hours
Introduction, Standardization in various countries, Specification, Classification system,
Sampling and conditioning, Test methods, Factors affecting test results, Moisture content,
Temperature of the specimen, Size and skin dimensions, Testing speed, specimen
preparation.
3. Identification of Plastics 10h
Introduction, Setting-up in-house identification facilities, Identification of plastics by
simple physical and Chemical methods of typical polymers viz.,Thermoplastics, ABS,
Acrylic, poly urethane and Cellulose acetate.
4. Quality Testing in Pharmaceutical Industry 10h
Testing of different formulations, testing of tablets and capsules- Hardness test,
Disintegration test, Dissolution test, quality control tests for syrups- Water purification
test, Color test using light transmission meter, Visual inspection, pH and Viscosity
measurements.
5. Quality Testing in Ceramic Industry 14h
Introduction, Heat stability testing, Glossiness test, Glaze hardness, Mechanical tests,
chemical resistance, frost resistance, abrasion-resistance, refractory, softness under high
temperature, coefficient of heat conductivity, expansion coefficient, thermal stability
tests, granulometric analysis.
Reference books:
1. Handbook of Plastic technology, W.S. Allen & P.N. Baker, vol.2, CBS press.2004.
2. Plastic Materials, John Brydson, Seventh Ed., Elseveir, 2011
3. Quality (Pharmaceutical Engineering Series), Kate McCormick,Butterworth-
Heinemann press. 2002.
4. Quality assurance in ceramic industries, Daniel Edward Rase, Penum press, Science.
SCT 3.2 Computational Methods of Analysis
Max Marks: 100 Credits: 04 Hours: 64 H
This course deals with Numerical analysis,fundamentals of atomic level bonding,density
functional theory and word processing and spreadsheet softwares
Numerical analysis: 16H
Data structures, algorithms, programming methodologies, simulation, visualization, data
analysis, and performance optimization. Approximation by Least Squares’ Method, Numerical
Solution of Differential Equations.
Fundamentals of atomic level modeling: 8H
Structure and properties of metals, semiconductors, oxides and other ionic crystals.
Basics of the density functional theory: 8H
Approximations in terms of pair potentials, embedded atom method and tight-binding.
Word processing and Spreadsheet softwares: 16H
Word processing softwares, High level languages, MS Excel, Origin, MATLAB, MATHCAD,
Calculations and graph plot operations and analysis.
Programming and data structure: 16H
Methods of computer modeling including molecular statics, molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo
and lattice dynamics (phonons), Interpretations of results of such modeling in terms of structures,
for example using the radial distribution function, thermodynamic and statistical physics
analyses.
Reference Books:
1. K. Atkinson and W. Han, ELEMENTARY NUMERICAL ANALYSIS, John Wiley, 3rd
ed.
2. Cheney, Ward and Kincaid, David, Numerical Analysis and Computing, 2nd ed., CA.
3. Marion, M.J., Numerical Analysis, A Practical Approach, Macmillian, New York, NY.
4. Mathematical Physics, P K Chattopadhay, Wiley Eastern, Mumbai.
5. Introduction to Mathematical Physics, C Harper, PHI
6. Mathematical Physics, Satyaprakash, S Chand & Sons, New Delhi
7. Introduction methods to numerical analysis, S S Sastry, PHI, 1995
8. Numerical methods for Scientific and Engineering computations, M R Jain, S R K
Iyengar and R K Jain.
OET 3.1:Elements of High Energy Materials
Max Marks: 100 Credits: 04 Hours: 64 H
This course will give some insight into High Energy materials such as nature and
Characterisation of Explosive materials,Pyrotechenics and Industrial explosives
Nature and Characterizations of Explosive Materials: 30Hours
Explosion- physical and chemical.Sensitivity and velocity of detonation, detonation pressure,
oxygen balance and its determination.Classifications of Explosive Materials.Initiatory, high Explosive
Materials, Propellants and Pyrotechnics.Characteristics of Explosive Materials- initiation, burning and
detonation and deflagration. Salient features of deflagration and detonation process. Deflagration to
detonation transition.Comparisons of propellants and detonating Explosive Materials.
Detonation: Characteristic of Explosive Materials. Initiation of detonators by shock and burning to
detonation.Importance of confinement and critical diameter in propagation of detonation, determination
of critical diameter.Calculation of heats of explosive from heats of formation.Fuel- oil Explosive
Materials.
Pyrotechnics: 10 Hours
Definition, classification ingredients, processing, illuminating, compositions.Photoflash compositions,
luminance smoke compositions, visually obscuring smokes, infrared obscuring smokes, non toxic
smokes, training smokes.Insensitive, high performance and high density Explosive Materials viz., CL20,
HNS and TATB.
Industrial Explosive Materials and Accessories for Blasting: 10 hours
Manufacture of conventional Explosive Materials viz., PETN, TNT and their properties.
Commercial Explosive Materials viz., slurry, fuel to oxidizer ratio, oxygen balance, detonation and
detonating fuses, booster charges.
Explosive Safety and Hazard Analysis and Management: 14Hours.
Explosive Safety regulations, general safety consideration, classification of Explosive Materials based
on hazard, compatibility, fire fighting and classification codes.
Concept of quantity distance, assessment of human factors- reliability and risk in safety of explosive –
Chemical, biological, environmental accidents involving reactive chemicals, chemical hazard analysis and
management. Hazard identification and risk assessment, HAZOP and HAZAN techniques with case
studies.
References:
1: Chemistry Explosive Materials, JacqulineAkhavan Cambridge Royal Soc. Of Chemistry, 1998
2: Towards Detonation theory, anantoly N. Dremlin, Springer- Verlag, Newyork, 1999
Propellanrts and Explosive Materials, N.Kubota, Wiley, 2002
3: Chemistry and technology of Explosive Materials by T.Urbansik, Vol. I to IV, pergamon press,
London 1984.
4:Science and technology of solid Rocket propellants, Haridwar sing and Himanshushekhar 2005
5: Chemistry of theory, JA Conkling, Marcel Dekker Inc,1986
6: Lerning from accident in Indiustry, Butterworth, London, 1988.
7: Safety in chemical industry, Kharbanda. OP. and Stallworth.E.A, Heinemann professional publishing
Ltd, London, 1988
8: Major Hazard Control, A practical Manual ILO, 1988.
OET 3.2: Materials Characterization Techniques and Surface
Phenomena
Max Marks: 100 Credits: 04 Hours: 64 H
This course will deals with various Materials Characterisation techniques such as
Diffraction,thermal and surface phenomena
1 Diffraction techniques: 10Hours
Analytical methods for detection and determination of polycrystalline, single crystal and polymer
materials.the phase problem and its solution. Fourier and least squares techniques.Extended X-ray
absorption fine structure (EXAFS) technique for of disordered or amorphous system (qualitative
treatment with a few typical examples).
2. Thermal methods of Analysis: 15Hours
Principles, Instrumentation and applications of TGA, DTG,DTA, DSC and TMA techniques for
ceramics, composites and polymers. Understanding of curing Kinetics and thermal decomposition
reactions.Understanding of thermal stability of polymers and their composites through IPDT
procedures.
3. Surface and Metallographic Techniques: 14 Hours
Principles, Instrumentation and some applications of the following surface techniques-Scanning
Electron Microscopy(SEM),Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), Transmission
Electron Microscope - TEM(normal and high resolution)-dark field and bright field, Atomic Force
Microscope(AFM- contact and non contact modes), X-ray Photo Electron Spectroscopy (XPS),Auger
Electron Spectroscopy (AES).
Metallographic techniques: Optical metallography, image analysis, quantitative phase
estimation.
4 Surface phenomena: 25Hours.
Adsorption-characteristics of adsorption, classification of adsorbents, molecular interactions in
adsorption, energetic of adsorption, physical and chemical adsorption, isotherms (Frendulich and
Langmuir).Determination of surface areas (BET and N2 adsorptions methods), application of
adsorption.
Heterogeneous Catalysis-characteristics of catalytic reactions, classification of catalyst and
applications of catalysts (spinels and Zeolites).
Reference Books:
1. Principles of Instrumental Analysis Scook, Holler and Niemoon, Harcourt-College Publishers.
2. X-ray diffraction Procedures, by Klug and Alexander.
3. 4.Fundamental of Molecular Spectroscopy C N Banwell and E M Mc Cash
4. Elements of X-ray Diffraction, by Cullity..
5. Transmission electron microscopy, A Text Book for Materials Science
(Vol-1-4), David B, et al
6. surface phenomena in metals and alloys, Semenchenko V K
7. Scanning and Transmission electron microscopy, an introduction, by Stanley L F, et al
8. An introduction to surface analysis by XPS and AES, by John F et al
9. Surface phenomena in metals and alloys, Semenchenko V K
10. Modern techniques of surface science, D P Woodruff et al ( Cambridge Solid State Science
Series )
11. The surface science of metal oxides by V E Hernich and N P Seach, Wiley.
12. Practical surface analysis, Auger and XPS, by D Briggs and N P Seach, Wiley.
13. Physical Chemistry by P W Atkins,
14. Physical Chemistry by Vemulapalli, Prentice Hall, India, 1993,
15. Heterogeneous Catalysis by G C Bond, Oxford Press, 1987.
HCP 3.1 Polymeric Materials and Testing
Max Marks: 50 Credits: 02 Hours: 32 H
.
1. Kinetics of Acetyalation of aniline.
2. Estimation of acids and amides- chemical means.
3. EDTA titration (any two)
4. Determination the radius of sucrose molecule.
5. 6. Determination of RMS and end-to-end distance for a linear molecule.
6. 7. Determination of molecular weight of a polymer (polyvinyl alcohol. polyethylene
glycol, polystyrene, polymethy methyl methacrylate) by viscosity method.
7. 8. Determination of glass transition, softening and melting temperature of polymers from
thermal analysis techniques.
8. Determination of molecular weight of Polymer by falling ball method.
a. Synthesis of Polyaniline conducting and non-conducting forms.
b. Synthesis of Polystyrene.
c. Synthesis of polyamide.
d. Synthesis of Film castings of process able polymers.
9. Identification of commercial polymers (LD/HD PE, PP, PS etc.)
10. Chemical testing and identification of functional groups in polymers- commercial and advanced.
NOTE: 1. Any four of the above experiments have to be performed.
2. students also have the benefit of performing any new relevant practicals as and
when developed, and the same will be incorporated in the above list
HCP 3.2 Composite Materials Preparation, Characterisation
and Testing.
Max Marks: 50 Credits: 02 Hours: 32 H
1.Synthesis of Pani-Ferrite Composites
2.Synthesis of Pani-SnO2 composites.
3.Study of DC conductivity of Pani-Ferrite Composites.
4. Study of DC conductivity of Pani- SnO2 Composites.
5. Study of AC conductivity of Pani-Ferrite Composites.
6. Study of AC conductivity of Pani- SnO2 Composites
NOTE: 1. Any four of the above experiments have to be performed.
2. students also have the benefit of performing any new relevant practicals as and
when developed, and the same will be incorporated in the above list
SCP 3.1 : Materials Synthesis and Industrial Testing
Max Marks: 50 Credits: 02 Hours: 32 H
1. Determination of molecular weight of Polymer by falling ball method.
a. Synthesis of Polyaniline base and acid forms.
b. Synthesis of Polystyrene films through solvent casting.
c. Synthesis of polyamide.
d. Synthesis of Film castings of processible polymers.
2. Identification of commercial polymers (PU, PVC, LD/HD PE, PP, PS etc.)
3. Chemical testing and identification of functional groups in polymers- commercial and advanced.
4. Understanding the electrical and dielectrical behavior of given ceramics.
5. Understanding of the magnetic hysteresis behavior of ferrites and other ceramic materials.
SCP 3.2 Computational Methods
Max Marks: 50 Credits: 02 Hours: 32 H
Develop and test programs for the various Numerical techniques such as Simpson rule,Newton Raphson
method,Runge Kutta method etc.
HCT 4.1: Advanced Ceramic Materials
Max Marks: 100 Credits: 04 Hours: 64 H
This course deals with Ceramic superconductors,Magnetic Ceramics,Photonic Ceramics etc.
1. Ceramic Superconductors: 15 hours
HTSC Ceramics (type I and II), structure, Property, Correlation of HTSC with Electron
superconductors, Characteristics, properties and Applications (Including SQUID and
medicine)
2. Magnetic Ceramics 10Hours
Spontaneous Magnetization, Magneto Crystalline Anisotropy, Spinel Ferrites, Hexagonal
ferrites, Granites. Properties Influencing Magnetics Behavior (qualitative treatment). Single
and multi domain features, their detection and estimation using initial magnetization
measurements.Ferro fluids preparations, properties and applications.
3. Photonic Ceramics: .10 hours
Basics Concepts, Optical Filters, Ionic Polarization, Photonic Materials-Characteristics,
Properties and Applications.
4. Electro Optical Ceramics: 10hours
Basics Concepts, Faraday effect, (Magneto-optic effect), Pockels Effect, Kerr Effect,
Memory Effect, Fluorescent Materials and Applications, Linear and non–Linear properties.
5. Microwave Ceramics: 10hours
Basic concepts, Microwave Materials-Ferrites Substituted Materials Microwave
Synthesis Procedure, Properties in the Microwave Frequency Regime, Applications.
6. Bioceramics : 9 hours
Basic concepts, Synthesis, Characterization, Properties and
Applications.
Reference Books
1. Magnetic materials by Cullity.
2. New Directions in solid state Chemistry by CNR Rao and J Gopalakrishanan, Cambridge
University Press, 1997.
3. Materials Science and Engineering-An Introduction by W D Callister, Wiley.
4. Nanomaterials : Synthesis, Properties and Applications edited by A.S.Edelstein,
5. R C.Cammarata (IOP Publication).
6. Physics of low dimensional semiconductors- John H Davies (Cambridge University
press)
7. Optical properties of Metal Clusters – UweKreibige and Michael Vollmer (Springer).
8. Nanostructured Materials: Processing Properties and Application – Carl C. Koch
(Noyes Publications).
9. Magnetic Properties of Fine particle –Edited by J. L. Dorman &D.Fiorani (North-
Holland Publications).
10. Magnetic Multilayer and Giant Magneto resistance: Fundamentals and Industrial
application – Edited by Uwe Hartmann (Springer).
HCT 4.2: High Energy Materials
Max Marks: 100 Credits: 04 Hours: 64 H
This course deals with the nature ,Characterisation of Explosive materials and also
Industrial Explosives
Nature and Characterizations of Explosive Materials: 30Hours
Explosion- physical and chemical.Sensitivity and velocity of detonation, detonation pressure,
oxygen balance and its determination.Classifications of Explosive Materials.Initiatory, high Explosive
Materials, Propellants and Pyrotechnics.Characteristics of Explosive Materials- initiation, burning and
detonation and deflagration. Salient features of deflagration and detonation process. Deflagration to
detonation transition.Comparisons of propellants and detonating Explosive Materials.
Detonation: Characteristic of Explosive Materials. Initiation of detonators by shock and burning to
detonation.Importance of confinement and critical diameter in propagation of detonation, determination
of critical diameter.Calculation of heats of explosive from heats of formation.Fuel- oil Explosive
Materials.
Pyrotechnics: 10 Hours
Definition, classification ingredients, processing, illuminating, compositions.Photoflash compositions,
luminance smoke compositions, visually obscuring smokes, infrared obscuring smokes, non toxic
smokes, training smokes.Insensitive, high performance and high density Explosive Materials viz., CL20,
HNS and TATB.
Industrial Explosive Materials and Accessories for Blasting: 10 hours
Manufacture of conventional Explosive Materials viz., PETN, TNT and their properties.
Commercial Explosive Materials viz., slurry, fuel to oxidizer ratio, oxygen balance, detonation and
detonating fuses, booster charges.
Explosive Safety and Hazard Analysis and Management: 14Hours.
Explosive Safety regulations, general safety consideration, classification of Explosive Materials based
on hazard, compatibility, fire fighting and classification codes.
Concept of quantity distance, assessment of human factors- reliability and risk in safety of explosive –
Chemical, biological, environmental accidents involving reactive chemicals, chemical hazard analysis and
management. Hazard identification and risk assessment, HAZOP and HAZAN techniques with case
studies.
References:
1: Chemistry Explosive Materials, JacqulineAkhavan Cambridge Royal Soc. Of Chemistry, 1998
2: Towards Detonation theory, anantoly N. Dremlin, Springer- Verlag, Newyork, 1999
Propellanrts and Explosive Materials, N.Kubota, Wiley, 2002
3: Chemistry and technology of Explosive Materials by T.Urbansik, Vol. I to IV, pergamon press,
London 1984.
4:Science and technology of solid Rocket propellants, Haridwar sing and Himanshushekhar 2005
5: Chemistry of theory, JA Conkling, Marcel Dekker Inc,1986
6: Lerning from accident in Indiustry, Butterworth, London, 1988.
7: Safety in chemical industry, Kharbanda. OP. and Stallworth.E.A, Heinemann professional publishing
Ltd, London, 1988
8: Major Hazard Control, A practical Manual ILO, 1988.
SCT 4.1 Nanotechnology and Applications
Max Marks: 100 Credits: 04 Hours: 64 H
This course deals with the basics of Nanotechnology,Classification of nanomaterials and its
various properties and synthesis and applications of supramolecular chemistry
Materials continuum, Material Properties and Phenomena 20 Hours Background, Scaling Laws, Nano (Quantum) Perspective, Basic Quantum Mechanics and the
Solid State Ubiquitous Particle in a Box, Two-Dimensional Quantum Systems, Schrodinger
Equation, Bohr Excition Radius, Bandgaps, Electronic and optical properties, Chemical
properties, Mechanical properties, Thermal properties, Nanomagnetism.
Dimensional Materials 15 hours
Zero-Dimensional Materials- Clusters, Metal Clusters, Optical Properties of Clusters, Other
Physical Properties and Phenomena, quantum dots.
One-Dimensional Materials- Types of Nanowires, Physical Properties and Phenomena.Two-
Dimensional Materials- Types of Thin Films.
Supramolecular Chemistry: 05 Hours
Synthesis, Characterizations, and applications of some organic Supramolecules.
Bottom-up synthesis method: 09Hours
sol-gel, soft chemistry, self assembly, inkjet printing, scanning probe techniques
Applications of Nanotechnology 15 Hours
quantum well and quantum dot lasers, Ultra fast switching device, Nanomagnets for
sensors and high density data storage, long wavelength detectors, Carbon nanotubes,
luminescence from porous silicon, spintronics devices, nanofillers, coatings, self assembly,
Nanotechnology for biological systems, Medicinal diagnostics, targeting drug delivery and
image processing applications.
Reference Books:
1. Introduction to NanoScience –Gabor L Hornyak,JoydeepDutta,Harry F Tibbbals and Anil K
Rao- CRC Press
2. Nanomaterials: Synthesis, properties and application, A.S Edelstein, R C Cammarada( IOP
Pub.)
3. Optical properties of metal clusters, UweKribig and Michael Vollmer, Springer.
4. Nanostructured Materials: Processing, Properties and Applications, Carl C Koch, Noyes Pub
5. Nano: The Essentials, T.Pradeep. Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi (2007)
6. Introduction to Nanotechnology, Charles P Poole Jr and Frank J Ownes, John Wiley Sons, Inc
(2003)
7. Nanocomposite Science and Technology, Pulickel M. Ajayan, Linda S.Schadler, Paul
V.Braun, Wiley – VCH Verlag, Weiheim (2003)
8. Nanotechnology: Basic sciences and emerging technologies, Mick Wilson,
KamaliKannangara, Geoff Smith, Michelle Simmons, BurkarRaguse, Overseas Press (2005).
9. Semiconductor Quantum Dots, L.Banyai and S.W.Koch (World Scientific) 1993
SCT 4.2 Materials Properties and Mathematics for Materials
Science
Max Marks:100 Credits: 04 Hours: 64 H
This course deals with various materials properties such as toughness
machinability,formability,Work hardening etc.and mathematics for Materials Science such as
differential equations ,special functions,Fourier techniques etc.
Introduction to Properties of Materials: 10Hours.
Introduction, static properties, dynamic properties, temperature effects (both high and low),
machinability , formability and weldability. Understanding of Fracture and fracture
toughness.Physical properties- testing standards and concerns.
Nature of Metals and Metal Alloys: 15Hours.
Structure property processing performance relationships.
Crystal structure of metals, development of grain structure, deformation of metals- elastic and
plastic deformations.Dislocation theory of slippage, strain hardening or work hardening.cold
working, recrystallization and hot working.grain growth. Alloys and alloys type.
Differential Equations and Special Functions:
Ordinary differential equations: first order homogeneous and non-homogeneous equations
with variable coefficients, partial differential equations; classifications, Systems of surfaces and
characteristics, examples of hyperbola, parabola and elliptic equations, methods of direct integration.
power series method for ordinary differential equations, Legendre’s equations and
polynomials, properties, Bessel’ S equation, Bessel Function and their properties, Lagurre’ S equation, its
Solution and Properties.
10 hours
Fourier Series and Integral Transforms:
Fourier’S theorem, Fourier integral, Cosine and Sine series, Change of interval, Complex
from of Fourier series, Fourier Transforms, Dirac Delta function. 05hours
Interpolation, Lagrange and Newton interpolations, Numerical Diffraction, Numerical Integration,
Tropezoidal rule, Gaussian quadrature,and Range-Kutta methods.
10Hours
Reference Books:
1. Mathematical Physics, P K Chattopadhay, Wiley Eastern Ltd. Mumbai.
2. Introduction to Mathematical Physics, C Harper, PHI
3. Mathematical Physics, Satyaprakash, S Chand & Sons, New Delhi
4. Introduction methods to numerical analysis, S S Sastry, PHI, 1995
5. Numerical methods for Scientific and Engineering computations, M R Jain, S R K Iyengar and R
K Jain.
Algebra, calculus, differential equations etc., (whatever deemed fit).
HCP 4.1: Advanced Ceramic Materials
Max Marks: 50 Credits: 02 Hours: 32 H
1) Understanding the electrical behavior of ferrites.
2) Understanding the thermal behavior of ferrites
3) Understanding the spectroscopic behavior of ferrites
4) Understanding the electrical behavior of dielectrics
5) Understanding the thermal behavior of dielecrics
6) Understanding the spectral behavior of dielectrics.
7) Understanding the spectral behavior of photonic materials.
8) Determination of scattering coefficient, and scattering efficiency of typical photonic
materials including functionalized Ag/Ag nanoparticles.
Reference Books
1. Magnetic materials by Cullity.
2. New Directions in solid state Chemistry by CNR Rao and J Gopalakrishanan,
Cambridge University Press, 1997.
3. Materials Science and Engineering-An Introduction by W D Callister, Wiley.
4. Nanomaterials : Synthesis, Properties and Applications edited by A.S.Edelstein,
R C.Cammarata (IOP Publication).
5. Physics of low dimensional semiconductors- John H Davies (Cambridge University
press)
6. Optical properties of Metal Clusters – UweKreibige and Michael Vollmer (Springer).
7 Nanostructured Materials: Processing Properties and Application – Carl C. Koch
(Noyes Publications).
8. Magnetic Properties of Fine particle –Edited by J. L. Dorman &D.Fiorani (North-
Holland Publications).
9 Magnetic Multilayer and Giant Magneto resistance: Fundamentals and Industrial
application – Edited by Uwe Hartmann (Springer).
HCP 4.2High Energy Materials
Max Marks: 50 Credits: 02 Hours: 32 H
1) Niteration of benzene,
2) EDTA titerations of Cu2+
and Fe3+
.
3) Project work consisting of the following: data collection, literature survey, industrial
scenario on High Energy Materials viz., explosives/Propellants/Detonators.
or
4) Project work consisting of the following: literature survey and understanding of the
behavior of burning in high energy materials.
Or
5) Project work consisting of the following: industrial visit and synthesis of some important
energy materials, and presentation of the same as project report.
Or
6) Project work consisting of the following: Understanding the mechanism of the action of
detonators and energy materials.
Or
7) Project work consisting of the following: data collection, literature survey, industrial
scenario on pyrotechnics.
Or
8) Project work consisting of the following: data collection, literature survey, industrial
scenario on
Environmental aspects (regarding safety and maintenance) of High Energy Materials.
Or
9) Project work consisting of the following: data collection, literature survey, industrial
scenario on High Energy Materials in Space Program.
Or
10) Project work consisting of the following: data collection, literature survey, industrial
scenario on Defence.
Note:
•During the term if any new experiments related to the course are made available, students have
the choice to do these experiments.
Reference Books:
1. Vogel’s text book of Practical organic chemistry (latest Edition), Pearson Education,
India.
2. Organic Chemistry by I L Finar (latest edition).
3. Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd, (latest edition), Pearson Education, India.
4. Chemistry Explosive Materials, JacqulineAkhavan Cambridge Royal Soc. Of Chemistry,
1998
5. Towards Detonation theory, anantoly N. Dremlin, Springer- Verlag, Newyork, latest
edition
6. Propellanrts and Explosive Materials, N.Kubota, Wiley, 2002
7. Chemistry and technology of Explosive Materials by T.Urbansik, Vol. I to IV, pergamon
press, London 1984.
8. Science and technology of solid Rocket propellants, Haridwar sing and Himanshushekhar
2005
9. Chemistry of theory, JA Conkling, Marcel Dekker Inc, Latest edition.
SCP 4.1 Nanotechnology and Applications
Max Marks: 50 Credits: 02 Hours: 32 H
10. Synthesis of super absorbent polymer nanomaterials and exploration of its properties.
11. Synthesis of nanomaterials (different metal oxids) by sol-gel technique.
12. Synthesis of nanomaterials (different metal oxides and bio functionalsied Au/Ag NPs) by
Microwave assisted technique.
13. Synthesis of nanomaterials by self-propagating combustion technique.
14. Synthesis of nanomaterials by hydrothermal technique.
NOTE: 1 1.Any two of the above experiments have to be performed.
2. As and when new experiments develops, it will be incorporated in the above list.
Or
Candidates also have an option to do project work on any aspects of
nanoscience/nanotechnology. The work carried out by the candidates has to be submitted in form
of dissertation, before the end of the term, and viva for the necessary marks will be conducted as
part of the semester examination. Internal assessment will be in the form of synoptic note for the
work to be carried out, and presentation in front of Department council.
Reference Books:
1. Introduction to NanoScience –Gabor L Hornyak,JoydeepDutta,Harry F Tibbbals and
Anil K Rao- CRC Press
2. Nanomaterials: Synthesis, properties and application, A.S Edelstein, R C
Cammarada( IOP Pub.).
3. Nanotechnology: Basic Science and Emerging Technologies, Mick Wilson,
KamaliKannangara, Geoff Smith, Michelle Simmons and BurkhardRaguse, Overseas
Press, 2008.
4. Nanomedicine, Vijay K Varadan and others, Wiely, 2008.
SCP 4.2: Materials Properties and Mathematics for Materials
Science
Max Marks: 50 Credits: 02 Hours: 32 H
1. Determination of electrical behavior of Materials, viz., semiconductors, dielectrics, ferrites,
garnets (any two).
2. Determination of thermal behavior of Materials, viz., Polymers, composites, ceramics, clays,
Refractories(any two).
3. Mechanical testing and understanding of mechanical behavior of Materials: polymers,
composites, clays, ceramics(any two).
4. Use of MATLAB for data analysis.
5. Use of Data sheets employing ORIGIN/MS EXCEL/ and other programs for data analysis
including plotting of graphs.
6. Determination of coefficients for non linear traces up to third places employing ORIGIN/MS
EXCEL programs.
7. Determination of statistical parameters from ORIGIN/MS EXCEL for generated data.
Reference Books:
Materials Science and Engineering, Callister, Wiley (Latest Edition).
1. Materials Science- Nanoscience and Applications, H D Kumar, I K International Publishing
House, 2011.
2. Defects and Material Mechanics, CristianDascala, Gerard A Maugin and Claude Stolz, Springer,
2007.
HCMP 4.3: Major Project
Total: 150 Marks (72 marks project evaluation; 48 for viva voce; 30 marks for
internal assessment); 6 Credits.
Project work can be carried out at Department of Materials Science Gulbarga University
Gulbarga / Industry/Institutions on any topic related to Materials Synthesis / Characterization
/Studies/applications/fabrications of device or preparation of detailed survey and technical report
of materials and materials industries.
Candidate has to submit the project report/technical report in the form of Dissertation.
before the commencement of IV Semester examination.