MRS SUDHA MURTY

 https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/philanthropist-and-author-sudha-murty-takes-oath-as-rajya-sabha-member/articleshow/108487157.cms?from=mdr

Courtesy: The Economic Times

Indian writer, social worker, and philanthropist Sudha Murthy, also goes by the name Sudha Murty. In Shiggaon, Karnataka, India, on August 19, 1950, she was born. Murthy is the chair of the Infosys Foundation, a philanthropic entity founded by Infosys, a prominent information technology company in India.

Murthy is well-known for her contributions to literature, especially in the fields of children's and fiction writing. She has authored multiple books in Kannada and English, frequently drawing from her personal experiences and social observations. Themes include human values, social issues, and the value of education are frequently explored in her writings.

Popular works by Sudha Murthy include "Wise and Otherwise," a compilation of short stories inspired by true stories, and "The Mother I Never Knew," a novel.

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME: B.Sc Chemistry - Madras University - Effective from academic year 2021-22

 Programme Learning Outcome 

The learning outcome based curriculum is specific in nature in terms of changes in cognitive and psychomotor behavior of students. The present course give students ability to employ critical thinking and efficient problem solving skills in the core areas of chemistry including analytical, Inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. It also helps in understanding various concepts theoretical principles and experimental findings in chemistry. It develops effective oral and written communication skills especially the ability to transmit complex technical information in a clear and concise manner. It introduces the students to modern laboratory methods and principles using state of the art scientific experiments

PROGRAM OUTCOME AND PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOME OF B.Sc DEGREE PROGRAM IN CHEMISTRY

 PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (PO) OF B.SC DEGREE PROGRAMME IN CHEMISTRY 

MADRAS UNIVERSITY: B.Sc Chemistry Course (Affiliated Colleges ) Effective from the academic year 2023-24

Students will possess basic subject knowledge required for higher studies, professional and applied courses 

Students will acquire basic Practical skills &Technical knowledge along with domain knowledge of different subjects in the science & humanities stream. 

Students will develop scientific aptitude Integrate skills of analysis, critiquing, application and creativity.  

Students will employ appropriate digital tools and techniques necessary in analyzing data and creative design. 

 Students will gain competence to pursue higher learning, research and careers or will be able to opt for entrepreneurship 

Students will interact meaningfully with others displaying leadership and coordination in executing projects. 

Students will demonstrate responsibility as citizens committed to national development through community outreach, wellness of self and a sustainable environment.

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES 

PSO1: Students acquire in-depth knowledge of the fundamental concepts in all disciplines of chemistry.

 PSO2: Students can disseminate the basics of chemistry and advanced topics and analytical skills in organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. 

PSO3: Students will be able develop creativity in academics and research. 

PSO4: Students will be able apply digital tools to collect, analyze and interpret data and present scientific findings. 

PSO5: gain competence to pursue higher education and career opportunities in chemistry and allied fields.

 PSO6: exhibit leadership qualities to work individually and within a team in organizing curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

 PSO7: apply the concepts of chemistry to solve problems in the community, entrepreneurial and research pursuits. 

PSO8: exhibit competence in educational, industrial and research pursuits that contribute towards the holistic development of self and community.

India and Chemical Security

https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/environment/poison-unlimited-india-s-chemicals-industry-remains-dangerously-68718 

Courtesy: Down to Earth and USCSB

Even after 39 years since the tragic Bhopal gas tragedy, India has not learned a lesson, which is worrying everyone. Are Indian lives so cheap? When India is able to send the Aditya L1 satellite and make it stay in the Lagrangian point, which is a proud moment for everyone, why not also focus on the safety of people living?

Mr Vijayakanth and his demise

 

Courtesy: Madan Gowri

Very true. When he was living, the media projected him as a fool. Now, after his demise, people are realizing the truth. Had this been done before his death, Mr Vijayakanth's health would not have deteriorated to this extent. 

ARTIFICIAL LEAF TECHNOLOGY

 Courtesy: Seeker and https://spectrum.ieee.org/artificial-leaf

Scientist have successfully produced hydrogen efficiently and also devised a system to make syngas. a mixture of CO and H2 to make products like ethanol. At the University of Cambridge they have made Artificial Leaf to convert CO2 to fuels like propanol and ethanol. The artificial leaf devise has a cathode composed of photovoltaic pervoskite and cobalt catalyst and anode made of photocatalyst bismuth vanadate. When the devise is immersed in water, bismuth vanadate absorbs sunlight and splits the water at the anode. At the cathode pervoskite generate electricity which drives the cobalt catalyst to reduce CO2 and produce syn gas.

UNIFORM CIVIL CODE

 Courtesy: BBC News Tamil

Youth must know about Uniform Civil Code. Is is right to implement it? What are the Pros and Cons?

Pervoskite - The Wonder Material

 Courtesy: The Royal Institution

Pervoskite example CaTiO3.

A cation has Coordination Number = 12. B cation has C.N = 6O has C.N = 2

A lie at corner, B at octahedral void and oxygen at face Centre.

Chennai Oil Spill Sparks Health Concern

 Courtesy: MIRROR NOW.

"Miraculous Well"

Karst aquifers, the secret behind ‘miraculous’ well in Tamil Nadu's Ayankulam 

https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2022/aug/10/karst-aquifers-the-secret-behind-miraculous-well-in-tamil-nadus-ayankulam-2485979.html

Courtesy:New Indianexpress.com and Madan Gowri

"Tamilnadu River in ICU" Times of India

 Tamil Nadu rivers in ICU, state must take steps for revival: Expert - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/tn-rivers-in-icu-state-must-take-steps-for-revival-expert/articleshow/87573452.cms   

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/tn-rivers-in-icu-state-must-take-steps-for-revival-expert/articleshow/87573452.cms

Courtesy: Times of India 

Words of John Roome, Director for Climate Change: World Bank Group

 We have the ability to end extreme poverty even in the face of climate change, but to succeed, climate considerations will need to be integrated into development work. And we will need to act fast, because as climate impacts increase, so will the difficulty and cost of eradicating poverty. "

John Roome

Senior Director for Climate Change at the World Bank Group
Courtesy: World Bank

 

COP26: India PM Narendra Modi pledges net zero by 2070

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-59125143

Courtesy: bbchttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-59125143.com

What is TiO2?

 Courtesy: TDMA Titanium Dioxide Manufactures Association 

pH measurement

https://youtu.be/R1HLygnUFEY 

Measuring pH with Red cabbage!

Courtesy: Harvard University

Heisenberg Uncertainity Principle

 Courtesy Professor Dave

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WukUvN721Ag

Liste to the Lecture on Basics of Group Theory

Courtesy: All 'Bout Chemistry

https://www.freep.com/videos/news/local/michigan/detroit/2019/10/23/wayne-state-builds-worlds-largest-periodic-table/4076483002/


World's Largest Periodic Table!

Dear students listen to this lecture and share your comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMGHlLcTjOw