Department of Chemistry

ABOUT  THE DEPARTMENT

Knowledge needs Creativity and Creativity needs Diligence. Education plays pivot role in the individual’s life and moulds the individual’s character.

Education empowers individuals with learning, creativity, awareness about society, science, technology and their applications. Education inculcates good human values. Only education can help the younger generation to become the responsible citizens of this nation.

The objective is to create the basic firm foundation required by the basic science students to plan for appropriate applications of the material, objects and the material science studied under the science education which in turn provides them the tool for the choice of the proper plan for the right application

The Department of chemistry was established along with the Institution in the year 2010. The Department and Lab is in the ground floor of the college; where nearly 40 students can perform experiments at a time.

The Department has a spacious laboratory for analytical, physical and inorganic experiments along with one stock room for stock and storage.

Laboratory is well furnished and well equipped with scientific instruments and apparatus. The Department has experienced and dedicated faculty members. The Department has implemented CBCS (Choice based credit system) scheme as per UGC regulations.

Our department has one computer with internet connection and department library with a collection of books from Pioneer authors in Chemistry. The students are encouraged to engage in extra-curricular activities like demonstration using projects and experimental work (exhibitions), Seminars, Quiz programs etc.,

Implementing NEP from the academic year 2021-22.

Learning Resources

  • Department Computer lab with internet facilities
  • Library with Reference Books
  • Library
  • Laboratory Equipments.
  • Special Lectures, Workshops, Seminars

VISION OF THE DEPARTMENT

  • The department strives to contribute to a chemically literate society through teaching, scholarship & service.
  • Producing knowledgeable graduates for careers in academic, industry & government.
  • The department prepares students for a diverse & changing world.

MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT

  • The department provides rigorous preparation of citizens whose career paths require expertise in chemistry.
  • The department is committed to help each student to achieve his/her personal academic potential by creating an effective environment

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

  • Three years B. Sc. Degree Programmes with PCM combination.
  • Semester schemes; Choice based Credit Scheme (CBCS)
  • Implementing NEP from the academic year 2021-22

NEP Degree Programmes

PC (Physics, Chemistry)

DEPARTMENTAL SWOC ANALYSIS

Strength:

  • Well equipped laboratory.
  • The college library has wide range of books in chemistry.
  • The department has an efficient and qualified teachers.

Weakness:

  • Less number of student placements
  • Moderate profile of students.

 Opportunities:

  • To Increase awareness of Chemistry as an integral part of future education
  • To organize a greater number of learner-centric activities
  • To facilitate and enhance number of students to join Post Graduation courses in Chemistry.
  • Continuous efforts are made to organize science exhibition and extension lectures.
  • Being situated at Taluk Headquarters this college has potential to become science learning center.
  • To conduct knowledge exchange programs

Challenges:

  • To maintain the academic standards in spite of the weaknesses mentioned
  • To increase scientific temper among students
  • Industry-institute linkages.
  • Motivating students to do projects and experiments
  • Facilitating students to take jobs in Government and non-government sectors, KPSC, UPSC and academic institutes etc.

FUTURE PLAN

To conduct coaching classes regarding preparation for competitive exams

  • To organize more Seminars and Workshops
  • To organize knowledge exchange programs
  • To increase the number of books & journals in the departmental library
  • To motivate students in doing project works
  • To organize Placement drives.
  • To strengthen ICT facility.

FACULTY DETAILS:

Sl No Name of the Faculty Qualification Designation Service Experience
01 MEGHANA B V M.Sc. in General chemistry ASSISTANT PROFESSOR and HOD 3 Year, 9 Months
02 SHWETHA S M.Sc. in General chemistry ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 1 Year, 5 Months