Dept of Chemistry

 

PROFILE

  • The Department of Chemistry was   established at the College during the year 1997.
  • Later during 1999 the restructured double main semester course Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry was introduced at the undergraduate level.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME

  • Chemistry as one of the three core courses in the  restructured  Biotechnology multi major under graduate course
  • As complementary subject in the undergraduate Biochemistry course
  • It follows the syllabus and course pattern prescribed by the University of Kerala.

VISION

  • Our vision is to train the students on basic elements of industrial chemistry with particular relation to chemical industries and equip them with a potential to contribute to the academic and industrial requirements of the society

MISSION

  • This programme enables them with tools needed for the practice of chemistry, which remains a discipline with much stress on experimentation.
  • To provide a detailed knowledge of the terms, concepts, methods, principles and experimental techniques of chemistry
  • To  impart sufficient qualitative/quantitative, analytical and synthetic chemical knowledge and skills to our students
  • To provide innovative, dedicated classroom instruction at undergraduate level
  • To communicate the excitement of chemistry to the public at large.
  • To develop the students’ capacity to readily adapt to and make use of emerging technologies
  • Above all The Department of Chemistry stands for a Learner oriented value based educational system.

GOALS

  • To render an environment that motivate and inspires excellence in teaching and research activities
  • To inculcate professional ethics to serve mankind and society

Courses offered

Department of Chemistry offers undergraduate course in Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry.

  • BSc in Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry

Faculty-Members


Details of Courses


B.Sc Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry
The core subject is Chemistry and the vocational subject is Industrial Chemistry.
Eligibility:

  • A pass in Higher Secondary Exam of the State or an Exam accepted by the University as equivalent thereto with Chemistry as one of the subjects

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

  • Checking purity of ground water& tap water which includes Estimation of hardness, PH & COD.

ACHIEVEMENTS

University Toppers

Sl. No. NAME YEAR RANK
1 KARTHIK R S 2024 II
2 VICHIN V C 2024 III
3 DEVIKA VIJAYAN 2023 I
4 SHIBIYA JOHN 2023 II
5 MEENU S MOHAN 2023 III
6 SMRITI S LAL 2022 I
7 LAKSHMY A S 2022 II
8 ROSHNA R 2022 III
9 ANUPAMA FRANCIS 2021 I
10 MIDHUNA M S 2021 II
11 MAAVIKA H 2020 I
12 SARANYA S 2020 II
13 MEGHA MANOHAR 2020 III
14 RUGMA S 2019 I
15 SRUTHY KRISHNA S 2019 II
16 VISHNU R S 2018 I
17 RESHMA T L 2017 I
18 DHANYARADHAKRISHNAN 2016 I
19 AKHIA C 2015 I
20 ANUAS 2015 II
21 SRUTHY 2015 III
22 APARNA C 2014 I
23 VARANYA JAYAN 2013 I
24 ASNA K N 2013 II
25 ARCHAN S KUMAR 2013 III
26 ANUSREE V A 2012 I
27 MONISHA M U 2012 II
28 ARYA P V 2012 III
29 LIJI L J 2010 II

 


Academic Contributions

  • FYUGP syllabus revision (2024)
  • Members in Kerala University BoS, Valuation Committees
  • 13 University Ranks (2018–2023)
  • Student Excellence Awards & JAM/GATE/CSIR-JRF achievers

Infrastructure & Equipment

Labs: 2 (Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis)

ICT Classrooms: 1 | Computers: 4 | Instruments:

  • Spectrophotometer, Colorimeter, Hot Air Oven
  • Magnetic Stirrer, Electronic Balance, Centrifuge
  • Ice Maker, Bunsen Burner, Melting/Boiling Point Apparatus

Student Support

  • Bridge & Remedial Courses
  • Mentoring, Tutorial System, Peer Learning
  • SSP, MSc Entrance Coaching

Placements & Higher Studies

Students placed in CPCL, CRPF, Govt. of Kerala, ESAF Bank, Private Sector

Progression to MSc and research in institutes like IISc, NITs, IISER, etc.

Teaching, Learning & Evaluation

  • Interactive Lectures, Blended Learning, Case Studies
  • Seminars, Peer Teaching, Industry Visits
  • Formative & Summative Assessments

Activities & Achievements

  • Seminars/Webinars – National & International
  • Student Achievements – Sports (Taekwondo, Fencing, Powerlifting)
  • Cultural – University Youth Festival Participation
  • Community Outreach – Flood Relief, Sanitizer Distribution

Alumni Highlights

  • Dr. Poornima Vijayan – Assistant Professor, SN College (Top 2% Scientists)
  • Manu Isaac Mathew – LIC Officer
  • Arshad Azad – Operations Manager, Zymeflow, USA

Associations & Clubs

  • Chemistry Students Association – “Rasathanthranz”
  • Active participation in NSS, NCC, Nature Club, Debate Club, etc.

Future Plans

  • Upgrade to PG Department
  • Strengthen industry-academia partnerships
  • Community outreach & Alumni engagement