Department of Chemistry

About Department of Chemistry

It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Chemistry under the School of Sciences and Technology. Earlier a service department, now this new department has come into independent existence from 2014, offering UG, PG & Research programmes namely: B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc. and Ph.D. The course curricula of each programme have been designed with emphasis on industry relevance. Our department is fully conscious about the fact that chemistry plays an important role in the development of science, engineering and technology. In our department students from undergraduate as well as postgraduate streams are deeply engaged in learning and we connect them to opportunities in employment and education. The department helps students to develop their technical knowledge, skill and ability; motivating them to think creatively, helping them to act independently.

The programmes in our department our aimed at providing a comprehensive analysis of different domains of chemistry in order to build a logical approach in the students to provide them with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to
take on leadership roles in industry and academia.

B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry

PO-1. Demonstrate, solve and to comprehend the major aspects in all disciplines of chemistry.
PO-2. To design, carry out, record, and analyze the outcomes of chemical processes using critical thinking and scientific knowledge.
PO-3 Enhance awareness of the impact of chemistry on the environment, society, and development.
PO-4. To instil a scientific mindset among students and others outside the scientific community.

M.Sc. Chemistry

PO-1. Determine molecular structure of various compounds by using UV, IR and NMR.
PO-2. Improve the skills of student in research area.
PO-3. Solve the reaction mechanisms and identify the final product.
PO-4. Apply knowledge to start a small business that will develop indigenous products.

Programme Outcomes

B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry

The Bachelor Degree program offered by Indus International University in the School of Sciences and Technology has a minimum duration of 3 years and is offered under Semester system through Regular mode.

M.Sc. Chemistry

The Master Degree program offered by Indus International University in the School of Sciences and Technology has a minimum duration of 3 years and is offered under Semester system through Regular mode.

Eligibility Criteria

B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry

Candidate must have passed 10+2 (Class XII) Examination or its equivalent from a recognized Board/ University with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology with 50% or equivalent grade.

M.Sc. Chemistry

The student seeking admission in M.Sc. Chemistry programme should have minimum 45% marks in graduation (with Chemistry & Mathematics) or equivalent exam as declared by UGC.

Ph.D. Chemistry

Master’s degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.

Laboratories

The Department of Chemistry in the School of Sciences & Technology has well-equipped labs with advanced equipment for students to conduct experiments which are as follows:

Applied Chemistry Lab
Research lab

Faculty

S No.	Name	Designation	Qualifications	Experience	Department
1	Dr. Shameema Rana	Asst. Professor	Ph.D.	1.5	Chemistry
2	Mrs. Ashrafi Sandal	Asst. Professor	M.Sc.	4	Chemistry

Assessment and Evaluation

Continuous evaluation is the focus for the assessment of students and evaluation is done for every theory and practical (where applicable) course. This is achieved through quizzes, assignments, presentations, projects, mid-semester test and final semester test for each student. As per UGC guidelines 75% attendance in lecture classes in every course is must for appearing in the final semester test. As per academic regulations of IIU, the following marks will be awarded for attendance:95% and above: 10Marks, 90-94%: 8Marks, 85-89%: 6Marks, 80-84%: 4Marks and 75-79%: 2Marks. The student’s performance in each theory course is evaluated for a maximum of 100 Marks of which 30 marks are for in-semester assessment, 10 marks for attendance and 60 marks are for the mid and end semester examinations. Absolute marks are awarded for all tests, quizzes, assignments and laboratory work evaluations. Based on the performance of a student, each student is awarded a letter grade in each subject at the end of semester. The following letter grades are broad indicators of the UG grading policy, for the accumulated weighted marks for a particular course, in an entire semester.

Cumulative marks	Letter grade	Grade points
85-100	A	10
70-84	B	8
50-69	C	6
40-49	D	4
0-39	F	0

Letter grades A, B, C, D are pass grades and F grade is the fail grade. A student is declared pass only if he/she secures the minimum required grade points in each course.