Dr. Bhadresh Sudani

Wednesday, 31 December 2025

APPLIED CHEMISTRY BE04005051 2026 From 01-01-2026 to 06-05-2026

Dear Students,

Welcome to Semester IV of the Chemical Engineering program at Government Engineering College, Valsad. I am pleased to welcome you to the course Applied Chemistry (Subject Code: BE04005051), a basic science course that plays a crucial role in building strong chemical fundamentals required for core engineering subjects.

Applied Chemistry bridges the gap between fundamental chemical principles and their engineering applications. In this course, you will explore molecular structure, organic reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, phase rule, chemical kinetics, thermochemistry, catalysis, and modern analytical techniques. These concepts are essential for understanding real-world chemical processes encountered in industry and research.

The course is designed not only to strengthen your conceptual clarity, but also to enhance your analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and experimental skills through laboratory work, assignments, problem-based learning (PBL), and self-learning activities.

Throughout the semester, students are encouraged to:

Actively participate in lectures and discussions
Maintain discipline and safety in the laboratory
Develop curiosity beyond the syllabus
Connect theory with practical and industrial applications

All important lecture notes, laboratory instructions, assignments, announcements, and learning resources will be shared through this blog from time to time. Students are advised to visit this page regularly.

I look forward to an engaging, disciplined, and productive learning journey with all of you. Let us work together to make this semester meaningful and academically enriching.

With best wishes for the semester ahead.

Dr. B. R. Sudani
Faculty – Chemical Engineering Department
Government Engineering College, Valsad

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🧪 Course Overview:

Course Code: BE04005051
Subject Name: Applied Chemistry
Credits: 3 (Basic Science Course)
Semester: IV
Total Hours: 45 (30 Theory + 15 Practical)
Evaluation:

End-Semester Exam (ESE): 70 Marks
Internal / Progressive Assessment: 30 Marks
Practical / Term Work / Viva: As per GTU scheme

🎯 Course Outcomes:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

✅ Explain theoretical principles of molecular structure, bonding, and organic reaction mechanisms

✅ Describe and apply stereochemical concepts such as optical, geometrical, and conformational isomerism

✅ Predict the behavior of heterogeneous systems using phase rule concepts

✅ Apply principles of chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and catalysis to chemical reactions

✅ Use analytical techniques to understand chemical and surface characteristics of materials

📘 What You Will Learn:

Physical properties and chemical constitution of matter
General principles of organic reactions and reaction mechanisms
Stereochemistry: optical, geometrical, and conformational isomerism
Phase rule and phase equilibria of one- and two-component systems
Chemical kinetics and catalysis with numerical applications
Thermochemistry and thermochemical calculations
Analytical techniques:
- Mass Spectroscopy
- TGA
- SEM, TEM, XRD (introductory concepts)

Practical laboratory experiments related to analysis, kinetics, and physical chemistry.Any 10 from the below table.

CERTIFICATE, INDEX

Sr. No.	Aim of the Experiment	Virtual Lab Link (Simulation)	Experimental Demonstration Video
1	To determine the strength of given HCl solution using pH-metry with standard NaOH	VLAB	Calibration Method Video LINK
2	To determine the strength of hydrochloric acid using conductometry with standard NaOH	VLAB	Video link Actual Experiment SIMULATION VIDEO
3	To verify Lambert–Beer’s Law for KMnO₄ using colorimetry	VLAB	Video Link Video link
4	To calculate the heat of solution of a given salt	VLAB	Video Link
5	To determine the viscosity and density of given liquid samples	VLAB	Video link
6	To determine the turbidity of a given water sample	VLAB	Video Link
7	To isolate and purify the given sample by fractional crystallization		Video Link
8	To estimate the amount of Fe(II) present in a given solution potentiometrically		Video Link
9	To determine the amount of sulphate ions in a given water sample gravimetrically		Video Link
10	To determine the specific rotation of cane sugar solution using a polarimeter		Video Link
11	To determine the rate constant for hydrolysis of ethyl acetate using acid catalyst		Video Link

Reference books:

Lecture Notes:

Thursday, 11 September 2025

Innovative Game's Ideas.

🔢 Math Game Ideas

1. Fraction Balance Blocks – A tower game where blocks carry fractions, and only equivalent fractions can stabilize the stack.

2. Algebra Escape Quest – A puzzle room where solving equations opens locks and clues.

3. Prime Chase – A path-based game where players jump forward when they land on prime numbers.

4. Chance Spinner Lab – Spinners with different sections; players must predict probability before spinning.

5. Shape-Doku – A version of Sudoku that uses geometric shapes instead of numbers.

6. Number Tile Magic – Tiles must be placed correctly to complete magic squares.

7. Equation Duel Cards – Two players flip cards with math problems, and the fastest solver wins the round.

8. Measure-It Maze – A maze where players can only move forward by correctly measuring given objects.

9. Graph Treasure Map – A hidden location is revealed by plotting given coordinates on graph paper.

10. Equation Dominoes – Domino pieces connect when an equation equals the correct result.

🔬 Science Game Ideas

11. Element Hunt Bingo – A bingo game where symbols or properties of elements must be matched.

12. Light-Up Circuit Board – Correctly solving circuit puzzles makes bulbs or motors work.

13. Planet Protector Game – A board game where eco-friendly choices help players reduce pollution.

14. DNA Code Builder – A puzzle where players pair nitrogen bases to complete DNA strands.

15. Marble Physics Run – Adjustable tracks where marbles demonstrate motion, gravity, and force.

16. Magnet Control Maze – Players guide a piece through a maze using hidden magnets below.

17. Solar Car Race – Mini cars powered by sunlight move only if players solve renewable energy questions.

18. Reaction Chain Cards – Reactants and products must be matched to create a “reaction domino effect.”

19. Journey of a Water Drop – A role-playing adventure through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation stages.

20. Human Body Assembly – A relay game where teams race to place organs and systems in the correct spots.

🔢 ગણિત આધારિત રમતો

1. ભાગાકાર ટાવર બ્લોક્સ – દરેક બ્લોક પર ભાગાકાર લખેલો હશે, સમાન ભાગાકાર મૂકવાથી જ ટાવર સંતુલિત રહેશે.

2. બીજગણિત એસ્કેપ ક્વેસ્ટ – સમીકરણ ઉકેલીને જ આગળનો દરવાજો ખૂલે તેવી પઝલ રૂમ.

3. મૂળાંક દોડ – ખેલાડી મૂળાંક સંખ્યાઓ પર ઊતર્યા ત્યારે જ આગળ વધી શકે.

4. સંભાવનાનો સ્પિનર – સ્પિનર ફેરવતાં પહેલાં ખેલાડીને સંભાવના ગણવી પડશે.

5. આકાર-દુકુ (Shape-Doku) – સુડોકુની જગ્યાએ જ્યોમેટ્રિક આકારોનો ઉપયોગ.

6. જાદુઈ સંખ્યા ટાઇલ્સ – ટાઇલ્સ ગોઠવીને જાદુઈ ચોરસ પૂરું કરવું.

7. સમીકરણ કાર્ડ યુદ્ધ – બે ખેલાડી કાર્ડ ખોલે, ઝડપી ઉકેલનારને પોઈન્ટ મળે.

8. માપણી મેઝ – વસ્તુઓનું સાચું માપ આપીને જ રસ્તો ખુલશે.

9. ગ્રાફ ખજાનો નકશો – બિંદુઓ પ્લોટ કરીને છુપાયેલું સ્થળ શોધવું.

10. સમીકરણ ડોમિનો – ડોમિનો ટાઇલ્સને સાચા જવાબ સાથે જોડી આગળ વધવું.

🔬 વિજ્ઞાન આધારિત રમતો

11. મૂલક તત્ત્વ બિંગો – તત્ત્વના ચિહ્નો અને ગુણધર્મો સાથે બિંગો.

12. પ્રકાશિત પરિપથ બોર્ડ – સાચું પરિપથ જોડતા જ બલ્બ કે મોટર ચાલુ થશે.

13. ગ્રહ બચાવ બોર્ડ ગેમ – ખેલાડી પર્યાવરણમિત્ર પસંદગી કરી પ્રદૂષણ ઓછું કરે.

14. DNA જોડણી પઝલ – નાઈટ્રોજન આધારવાળી જોડી બનાવી DNA પૂરી કરવી.

15. ભૌતિકશાસ્ત્ર માર્બલ દોડ – ઢાળ અને કોણ બદલી માર્બલને લક્ષ્ય સુધી પહોંચાડવી.

16. ચુંબક મેઝ – નીચે ચુંબકથી વસ્તુને સાચા માર્ગે ચલાવવી.

17. સૌર ઊર્જા કાર રેસ – સૂર્યપ્રકાશથી ચાલતી કાર પ્રશ્ન ઉકેલ્યા પછી જ આગળ વધે.

18. પ્રતિક્રિયા કાર્ડ શ્રેણી – પ્રતિક્રિયા અને ઉત્પાદનને સાચી રીતે જોડતા જ શ્રેણી ચાલે.

19. પાણીની ટીપાની સફર – વાષ્પીકરણ, સંઘનન અને વરસાદની ભૂમિકા ભજવીને રમત.

20. માનવ શરીર પઝલ રિલે – ટીમ ઓર્ગન અને સિસ્ટમને સાચી જગ્યાએ મૂકે.

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Conference/Competition/Seminar etc

IndiaSkills Competition 2025,
WorldSkills Asia Competition 2025
and
WorldSkills Competition 2026

International Conference At Navyug Science College Surat

Monday, 14 July 2025

Indian Constitution: BE03000061

Welcome to the Course: Indian Constitution (BE03000061)

📘 Semester III | Chemical Engineering | GEC Valsad

Dear Students,

Welcome to the new semester and to your journey into one of the most fundamental subjects in your engineering education – Indian Constitution. 🌟

This subject isn’t just about learning legal terms—it's about understanding your rights, duties, values, and the democratic framework that shapes our society and professions. As budding engineers, it is essential to develop constitutional literacy, ethical awareness, and social responsibility alongside technical excellence.

IC Code BE03000061 Syllabus-2025

📚 Course Overview:

Course Code: BE03000061
Credits: 2 (Core Course)
Total Hours: 30 Theory
Evaluation: END-SEM EXAM (50), Internal Evaluation via Self-Learning (30)

🔍 Course Outcomes:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
✅ Appreciate the values enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
✅ Understand Fundamental Rights and Duties.
✅ Analyze major social, legal, and policy issues.
✅ Explore federal governance and local self-government.
✅ Grasp emergency provisions and their impact on national policy.