BSc Forensic Science Chemical Science V Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
This degree runs on the Choice Based Credit System throughout, items 6.10, 6.11 and 6.12 of the Academic Council of 17 May 2022, brought in one year at a time from 2022-23. The University has published no NEP 2020 syllabus for it. The University examines only the third year of this degree centrally, under exam forms 1S00815 and 1S00816; the colleges examine the first four semesters.
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Syllabus for Chemical Science V
Module I: Stereochemistry
- Fischer Projection, Newman and Sawhorse Projection formulae (of erythro, threo isomers of tartaric acid and 2,3 dichlorobutane) and their interconversions; Geometrical isomerism in alkene and cycloalkanes: cis– trans and syn-anti isomerism E/Z notations with C.I.P rules; Optical Isomerism: Optical Activity, Specific Rotation, Chirality/ Asymmetry, Enantiomers, Diastereomers, meso structures, racemic mixture and resolution (methods of resolution not expected); Relative and absolute configuration: D/L and R/S designations; Conformation analysis of alkanes (ethane, propane and n-butane); Relative stability with energy diagrams.
Module II: Methods of extraction/ separation/ purification
- Theory and techniques of distillation, Distillation and its types, crystallization and recrystallization, solvent extraction, Soxhlet extraction, solid phase extraction, solid phase microextraction, microwave-assisted extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, dialysis, etc.
- Trap cases
- Introduction, trap chemicals: phenolphthalein and anthracene; mechanism of color reaction; factor affecting the color; detection of phenolphthalein and alkali; method of detection of degraded product of phenolphthalein by TLC and UV visible spectrophotometer; forensic significance.
Module III: Nuclear chemistry
- Introduction, radio activity, types of radiation, properties of
- radiation, types of radioactive decay, units of radioactivity, Half-
- life, average life, radioactive dating, and nuclear chain reaction.
- Forensic applications.
- Biomolecules
- Characteristics, classifications, structures, and role of biomolecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, natural products, etc. in biological systems.
Module IV: Polymers
- Introduction, General idea of structures, types of polymerization processes, radical and ionic mechanism of polymerization, properties of polymers, Structure, preparation and applications of Polyethylene, Teflon, PVC, Polystyrene, etc.
- Rubbers, Fibers & Plastics
- General idea of plasticizers, stabilizers, fillers, Epoxy Resins.
- Rubber: Types of rubber, vulcanization of rubber, synthetic rubbers Fibers (synthetic fibers): Classification, properties, polyamides -
- Nylon, Polyesters - Dacron
- Fiber reinforced plastics: Types, properties, applications.
- Dyes and paints
- Nature, classification, composition, uses and significance in forensic science.
Text books and Additional References
- 1 Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds by E.L. Eliel
- 2 Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds: Principles and Applications by D. Nasipuri
- 3 Stereochemistry: Conformation and Mechanism by P.S. Kalsi
- 4 Bamford F.; Poisons : Their Isolation and Identification, (3rd Edition); McGraw-Hill Press, 1955
- 5 Rukmani Krishnamurthy; Introduction to Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation; Selective & Scientific Books, ISBN 9788189128272, 2011
- 6 Chemistry of Biomolecules: An Introduction by Richard Simmonds, RSC publishing, 1992
- 7 Chemistry of Biomolecules by S.P. Bhuta
- 8 JaVed I. Khan, Thomas J. Kennedy, Donnell R. Christian Jr.; Basic Principles of Forensic Chemistry; Springer Science, Humana Press, ISBN 978-1-59745-437-7; 2012
- 9 Jay Siegel, Geoffrey Knupfer, Pekka Saukko; Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences, Three Volume Set; Elsevier Publications; ISBN 0122272153
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.Sc. (Forensic Science) under the Choice Based Credit System, in force from the academic year 2024-25. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.
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