Subject Code & Name: CY25C01 – Applied Chemistry – I
Regulation: R-2025
Semester: I (First Semester)
Branch: B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
Credits / L-T-P: 3 Credits | L-T-P: 2-0-2
Course Objectives
- To provide students with a solid understanding of the chemical principles for engineering applications.
- To introduce the chemical properties of materials and how these properties influence the selection and use of materials in engineering systems.
- To impart practical applications of chemistry in commonly used engineering devices.
Full Unit-wise Syllabus
Unit I – Water Technology
Water quality parameters and standards. Industrial feed water – Remediation. Municipal water treatment. Desalination.
Practical: Analysis of alkalinity, hardness and dissolved oxygen.
Activity: Coagulation of water sample using Alum.
Unit II – Nano-chemistry
Classification, Size-dependent properties. Preparation of nanomaterials – Top-down and Bottom-Up approaches, Applications (Flipped classroom).
Practical: Preparation of nanoparticles by Sol-Gel method.
Unit III – Electrochemistry
Electrochemical cell – Electrode potential – Redox reaction. Conductivity of electrolytes – Factors.
Practical: Conductometric titrations.
Activity: Electrochemical cell demonstration.
Unit IV – Corrosion & Control
Chemical and electrochemical corrosions, galvanic series, factors influencing corrosion, Electrochemical protection. Organic and Inorganic coating.
Practical: Corrosion study by weight loss and salt spray method. Potentiometry/UV-visible spectrophotometer.
Activities: Case Study on Corrosion in Pipelines and Electronics, Control measures for a corroded metal.
Unit V – Batteries
Conventional, Contemporary and Emerging battery storage technologies, Primary & Secondary Batteries, Battery Pack, Battery Materials, Performance Parameters, Testing, Safety aspects.
Practical: Measurement of EMF, Internal Resistance, Charge and Discharge Characteristics.
Activities: Demonstration of battery pack in e-vehicles.
Course Outcomes (COs)
| CO | Description |
|---|---|
| CO1 | Understand the importance of chemistry applications with underlying mechanisms. |
| CO2 | Apply the chemistry concepts in widely used devices. |
| CO3 | Analyse the effect of various chemical parameters on performance of engineering systems. |
| CO4 | Perform experimentations as a group and interpret the results. |
| CO5 | Communicate findings through case studies and reports. |
Assessment Pattern (Quick Note)
- Weightage: Continuous Assessment 50% | End Semester Examination 50%
- Internal methodology: Quiz (5%), Assignments (20%), Flipped Class (5%), Practical (30%), Internal Examinations (40%)
Source: Official Anna University – B.E. ECE R-2025 Syllabus
Last Updated: September 2026
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