Department of Applied Sciences & Humanities

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry

Intake: 50

Program CodeBSC-002
Duration 3 Years
Level Graduate Programme
Department Department of Applied Sciences & Humanities

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Chemistry is the study of substances, i.e. elements and compounds, and the scientific enquiry into the properties and behaviour of matter. It basically delves into the study of compounds that are made of atoms, molecules and ions; and their composition, structure and the changes they undergo during any reaction.

Chemistry has many branches such as biochemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry and physical chemistry. In everyday life the study of chemistry can be applied to and understood by phenomenon like discolouration of leaves, food digestions, tears while we cut onions, and the chemical formula in creams. Chemistry has helped revolutionise the areas of medicine, pharmaceuticals, beauty products, agriculture and environment.

The three-year Bachelor of Science Chemistry (Honours) programme offered by the Department of Applied Science & Humanities combines diverse subjects such as Properties of Matter, Numerical and Statistics Techniques in Chemistry, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Thermal Physics, Physical and Biochemistry, Chemistry lab work, and Applications of Computers in Chemistry lab work among others. The course has a compulsory and large element of lab-based work and research that helps students to get hands-on skills in this field.

The classroom instruction and lab work are complemented by workshops and group-based projects where students find real-life applications of Chemistry. They are also encouraged to read extra texts, case studies of companies that utilise chemistry principles, and some site visits to pharmaceutical and other companies are also incorporated in the syllabus.

Programme Fee Per Year

30,000

Eligibility Criteria

50% (45% for SC/ST) marks in 10+2 with PCM

Admission Procedure

On the basis of Merit/IUCET/State-Level and National-Level Entrance Exams.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

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Program Outcomes (PO)

After undergoing this programme, a student will be able to execute the following successfully:

PO 1

Scientific knowledg(PO-1)

Apply the knowledge of Chemistry, Scientific fundamentals, and scientific specialization to the solution of complex scientific problems.

PO 2

Problem analysis (PO-2)

Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze scientific problems to arrive at substantiated conclusions using first principles of Chemical sciences and nature.

PO 3

Design/development of solutions (PO-3)

Design solutions for complex scientific problems and design system components, processes to meet the specifications with consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PO 4

Conduct investigations of complex problems (PO-4)

Use research-based knowledge including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.

PO 5

Modern tool usage (PO-5)

Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern scientific tools including prediction and modeling to complex activities with an understanding of the limitations.

PO 6

Scientific temper and society (PO-6)

Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the practice.

PO 7

Environment and sustainability (PO-7)

Understand the impact of the professional scientific solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

PO 8

Ethics (PO-8)

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the work practice.

PO 9

Individual and team work (PO-9)

Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

PO 10

Communication (PO-10)

Communicate effectively with their community and with society at large. Be able to comprehend and write effective reports documentation. Make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

PO 11

Project management and finance(PO-11)

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team. Manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.

PO 12

Life-long learning (PO-12)

Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning and research in the broadest context of scientific & technological change.

Program Educational Objectives

This program acts as a specialized degree and helps to develop critical, analytical and problem solving skills at first level. This specialized degree makes the graduates employable in scientific organizations and also to assume expert administrative positions in various types of organizations. Further acquisition of higher level degrees will help the graduates to pursue a career in academics or scientific organizations as a researcher.

The Program Educational Objectives are to prepare the students to:

PEO1

PEO-1

Work independently or in a team with engineering, medical, ICT professionals and scientists in scientific problem solving.

PEO2

PEO-2

Act as expert administrators in public, private and government organizations or business administrators with further training and education.

PEO3

PEO-3

Pursue masters and doctoral research degrees to work in colleges, universities as professors or as scientists in research establishments.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)

After undergoing this programme, a student will be able to exhibit the following:

PSO 1

Proficiency in conceptualization of principles of theoretical Chemistry: (PSO-1)

Understand the basic concepts of organic, physical, inorganic, environmental computational and analytical chemistry. Able to correlate and integrate the core concepts of various branches in understanding the applied fields of chemistry, particularly Medicinal Chemistry and Polymers and develop proficiency in using tools and techniques related to Mathematics and Physics to solve physico-chemical problems.

PSO 2

Proficiency in conducting experiments and analyzing data: (PSO-2)

Elucidate and perform assays for the determination of organic and inorganic compounds using Classical and Modern analytical methods. Develop skills in the multistep-synthesis and characterization of specified organic and inorganic compounds using documented lab producers and extensive knowledge of separation and purification techniques. The evaluation, interpretation and synthesis of chemical information and data for proper documentation.

CAREER PATH

As Chemistry Teachers by doing a B.Ed. after completing the bachelor’s degree
As Lab Managers in pharmaceutical companies
Researchers with the Chemical industry
Biomedical or Analytical Chemists
Material Technologists
Chemical Engineering Associates