Engineering Chemistry (BSC-103)
Program: B.Tech Civil Engineering
Category: Basic Science Course
Semester: 1
Credits: 5
L-T-P: 4- 1- 0
Description
Engineering Chemistry in the first semester is vital for providing students with foundational knowledge of chemical principles and their applications in engineering. It helps in understanding materials' properties, reactions, and mechanisms critical to designing and improving processes. Topics like corrosion prevention, water treatment, and energy storage are directly relevant to real-world engineering challenges. This knowledge equips students with analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and an interdisciplinary perspective, fostering innovation in material science, environmental solutions, and industrial advancements.
Instructor

Dr. Kavita Abrol*

Assistant Professor
Department Of Applied Sciences
Course Outcomes
  • Understand the concept of stereochemistry in organic compounds.
  • Determine the chemical structure, molecular properties, vulcanization process and types of rubber.
  • Gain an understanding of environmental chemistry and methods to control the environmental pollution.
  • Select an alloy for a particular application and understand the cement composition.
  • Explain the process of water treatment and determine the hardness of water.
Resources
Course Handout Lesson Plan
Evaluation Scheme
Assignment 20
Attendance 10
Sessional 10
Sessional_1 10
Total Internal 50
Total External 100
Overall Total 150