B.Sc Chemistry - Fatima College

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY VISION AND OBJECTIVES To Provide a strong foundation in the knowledge of Chemistry, reinforcing with latest tools in education. To prepare the students to confidently pursue higher education. To inculcate research culture HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT HEADS OF THE DEPARTMENT1957-1989 Miss. B. Rajalakshmi, M.Sc. 1989-1999 Mrs. K.V. Kokila, M.Sc., M.Phil. 1999-Till date Dr. M. Gnanadeebam, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D MAJOR MILESTONES 1999 Introduction of Autonomy- Restructuring curriculum, since freedom to introduce need based courses on parity with National and Global standards was given under Autonomy 2000 Introduction of CBCS- Introduction of Advanced level electives and optionals to suit both slow and fast learners, projects and challenging extra credit courses. 2007 Introduction of M.Sc. INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES Three laboratories- One of the laboratories is fitted with exhaust system to remove the hazardous vapours. List of Instruments in the Department Digital PH meter Digital polarimeter Digital conductivity meter Digital Electronic balance Thermostat Microwave oven Photoelectric calorimeter Double distillation apparatus Deionizer Creative Initiatives Since inception, the Department has adopted a healthy practice of procuring its own supply of distilled water through rain water harvesting followed by deionisation PROGRAMS OFFERED B.Sc Chemistry Special features: Comprehensive viva conducted in VI semester covering I to VI semester syllabi Project, which motivate students to pursue research Extra credit courses on Reaction mechanism in organic chemistry and domestic chemistry. M.Sc Chemistry Certificate course Pharmaceutical and diagnostic chemistry