CY25201 Applied Chemistry (CE-Agri) – II – Semester II – Agri – R-2025

Subject Code & Name: CY25201 Applied Chemistry (CE-Agri) – II

Regulation: R-2025

Semester: II (Second Semester)

Branch: B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering (Agri)

Credits / L-T-P: 2 Credits | L-T-P: 2-0-0

Course Objectives

• To impart knowledge in chemical properties that govern soil composition, fertility, and environmental interactions in the field of agriculture.

Full Unit-wise Syllabus

Unit I Soil

Composition, Nutrition, water content, Ion exchange, Soil acidity, Reclamation.

Activities: Determination of chemical content in various types of soils.

Unit II – Fertilizers

Types, Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus Fertilizers, Raw materials, Manufacturing process, controlled release.

Activities: Determination of nutrient content in various fertilizers.

Unit III – Pesticides

Classification, Mineralization & Metabolism, Impact on environment, Biodegradation of pesticides

Unit IV Toxicology

Types, Biochemical effects, Toxicological properties, Green Chemistry in Agriculture.

Activities: Studies on toxicity effects in soil.

Unit V – Analytical Methods

Introduction, TOC, CHNS, GC-MS and LC-MS

Activities: Pesticide residue analysis, virtual demonstration of various analytical techniques.

Course Outcomes (COs)

• CO1: Explain the applications of chemistry in civil engineering stream.
• CO2: Apply chemistry concepts to select appropriate materials.
• CO3: Analyse the systems and interpret data from the virtual studies in the field of civil engineering.

Assessment Pattern (Quick Note)

• Weightage: Continuous Assessment 40% | End Semester Examinations 60%
• Internal methodology: Quiz (5%), Assignments (20%), Flipped Class (5%), Virtual Practice (20%), Internal Examinations (50%)

Source: Official Anna University – B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering R-2025 Syllabus
Last Updated: September 2026