Departmental News -2014

 Departmental News -2014

·          The department has started a new Career Oriented Course in “Analytical Techniques” from this year.

·          Highlights of final semester B. Sc. Results in Chemistry (April 2013):

§  11 students scored more than 90%.

§  Kumari Pooja Revankar stood first with 96.3% and expecting University rank.

§  62 students (out of 89 attended) scored distinction.

·        More than 30% of the above batch students joined various Universities (Karnatak University, Mysore, Kuvempu, Mangalore, Bangalore & Davangere Universities), for their higher education in different subjects including Chemistry.

·        Career Oriented Course Highlights:

            Merits

Ø  This is a parallel course in chemistry that can be done along with the conventional degree.

Ø  The students will be benefited to equip themselves to job requirements.

Ø  There is scope for problem identification, problem solving, self expressions, crisis management, interacting and involving in the community and enterprising presentation.

Ø  At the end of three years, the students will be equipped with a Certificate/Diploma/Advanced diploma in Analytical Techniques along with the conventional degree in Science.

Ø  After successful completion of the course, we are sure that the employers will entertain them while selecting for appointments.

Key aspects of the syllabus:

The course comprises the teaching of theory, practical, field work, project work and training on various interesting applications of analytical chemistry and also gives prime importance to the science involved in local agriculture and industries.

Syllabus Highlights:

Application of computers in analytical chemistry, Environmental chemistry and analysis, Pollution analysis, Spectroscopy, Chromatography, Radiography,

Analysis of Water, Cement, Soil, Pesticides, Fuel, Fertilizer and Plant.

Biomedical analysis: Blood and Urea.

Food analysis: Honey, Butter, Wheat flour, Meat, Beverages: Alcohol, Tea, Coffee, Soft drinks.

Food Adulterants, Microbiological analysis, Biochemical analysis, Pharmaceutical analysis,

Industrial analysis: Paints, Pigments, Polymers, Leather and Dyes,

Chemistry in everyday life: Soaps, Detergents, Cosmetics, Sugar chemistry, Milk analysis, Analysis of Oils and Fats. Etc.