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.