This module of advanced analytical chemistry is dealing with statistics applied in analysis of samples and includes also some new techniques that are nowadays used to perform analytical measurements.
Nuclear chemistry is a subfield of chemistry that focuses on the study of changes in atomic nuclei, the forces that bind protons and neutrons, and the chemical processes involving radioactive materials. It involves understanding nuclear reactions, such as fission, fusion, and radioactive decay, and their implications on various natural and artificial processes. The foundation of nuclear chemistry was laid in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the discovery of radioactivity by Henri Becquerel in 1896, followed by the pioneering work of Marie and Pierre Curie, who isolated the radioactive elements polonium and radium from uranium ores. These discoveries opened the door to understanding the spontaneous emission of energy and particles from unstable atomic nuclei, forming the basis of nuclear science.
Today, nuclear chemistry plays a crucial role in several fields, including energy production, medicine, and environmental science. In energy, nuclear reactors harness controlled nuclear fission to generate electricity, while in medicine, radioactive isotopes are used in imaging techniques like PET scans and for cancer treatment through targeted radiotherapy. In environmental science, nuclear chemistry is used to trace and monitor pollutants and study atmospheric and geological changes over time. Additionally, nuclear chemistry is integral to national defense strategies, specifically in the development of nuclear weapons and radiological protection. Through its diverse applications, nuclear chemistry continues to shape the modern world by providing solutions to both energy needs and healthcare advancements.
The course aims at:
1. Equipping the students with the principles of Spectroscopic Analysis of Organic compounds, all the techniques used in structure elucidation of organic compounds are discussed.
2. During this course, we will also discuss different techniques of separation of compounds in a mixture, the isolation of molecules and their identification.
This module deals with both structural and dynamic biochemistry. It introduces different
classes of biomolecules around which the study of biochemistry revolves. Through this
module, students learn the anabolism process (metabolism and catabolism), composition of cells and roles of its different parts, classification of carbohydrates, lipids, peptides/ proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes/coenzymes/cofactors, vitamins and other natural compounds and their metabolism and roles. In addition the module introduces some energetic biological processes: krebs cycle, glycolysis, glygenolysis, catabolism of different other compounds and so on. The module has also a part of laboratory practice in which characterization and/or isolation of some of these compounds will be done.