Academic Department Calicut, Kerala University Estd. 1968

Department of Chemistry, Calicut University, Calicut

Constituent Department of Calicut University, Calicut

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About Department of Chemistry, Calicut University, Calicut

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

Department of Chemistry

The Department was established in 1968 under the leadership of late Prof. S.S. Moosath and other eminent Professors like late C.P. Savariar, K.T. Rama Varma and G.M. Devasia with the objective of promoting post-graduate teaching and advanced research in chemistry. Today, it offers Master and Doctoral level programmes in a wide spectrum of disciplines falling under the broad areas of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. The four-semester M.Sc. (Applied Chemistry) course is designed to provide a strong foundation in chemistry besides giving a sound exposure to advanced topics. The course consists of 12 compulsory theory papers, one elective theory paper, four practical papers and a project. From 2003-04 academic year an integrated M.Phil-Ph.D programme is being offered.

Courses Offered

- Master of Science (M.Sc Applied Chemistry)
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil Chemistry)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Chemistry)

Thrust Areas

- Coordination chemistry: (a) Synthesis, charaterisation and biological activity of metal complexes of active chemical constituents of certain important medicinal plants, (b) Studies of dyeing properties of metal complexes of the synthetic analogues of natural dyes such as curcuminoids and related compounds, (c) Synthesis and characterization of Percursors.
- Analytical chemistry
- Search for compounds with radio modifying activity.
- Chemical profiling of medicinal plants.
- Studies of plant metabolites.
- Development of organic photo conducting polymers.
- Carboxyl group activation in organic synthesis.
- Biomass gasification catalysis.
- Solid state chemistry.
- Computational chemistry.
- Adsorption and catalysis.
- Annealing of chemical radiation damage.

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department

Affiliation Calicut University, Calicut

Campus Location Calicut, Kerala

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

Master of Science (M.Sc Applied Chemistry)

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil Chemistry)

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Chemistry)

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Thrust Areas

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Coordination chemistry: (a) Synthesis

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

charaterisation and biological activity of metal complexes of active chemical constituents of certain important medicinal plants

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

(b) Studies of dyeing properties of metal complexes of the synthetic analogues of natural dyes such as curcuminoids and related compounds

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

(c) Synthesis and characterization of Percursors.

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Analytical chemistry

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Search for compounds with radio modifying activity.

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Chemical profiling of medicinal plants.

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Studies of plant metabolites.

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Development of organic photo conducting polymers.

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Carboxyl group activation in organic synthesis.

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Biomass gasification catalysis.

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Solid state chemistry.

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Computational chemistry.

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Adsorption and catalysis.

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Annealing of chemical radiation damage.

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Chemistry, Calicut University, Calicut

Where is the Department of Chemistry, Calicut University, Calicut located?

The Department of Chemistry, Calicut University, Calicut is an academic teaching department of Calicut University, Calicut, located in Calicut, Kerala, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Chemistry, Calicut University, Calicut are conducted as per Calicut University, Calicut guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Chemistry, Calicut University, Calicut?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Calicut University, Calicut.