Established in 1966
The department has been engaged in imparting quality education with strong base in laboratory experiments. It offers Chemistry as an optional subject for the undergraduate students. Material Chemistry, Corrosion Inhibition Studies, Nano Chemistry and Synthetic Organic Chemistry are the thrust areas of research. The department ensures ample placement opportunities and is constantly associated with its alumni in both academia and industry.
The Department is recognized under Star College Scheme of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, for improving critical thinking and ‘hands on’ experimental work in Chemistry at undergraduate level.
The Department has functional MoU with Srinivas University with the intention of building capabilities of staff and students through skill development programmes and research collaboration in the areas of Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Material Chemistry, Corrosion Studies and deposition techniques. The MoU also intends to enhance Research and Academic standards by mutual lab visits for staff and students for specific subject related programmes.
The department focuses on the overall development of the student by organizing programmes related to both curricular and co-curricular aspects as given here.
Semester | Title of the elective papers |
I | Environmental Chemistry (For Non-Science Students) |
Chemistry in Daily Life (For Science Students) | |
II | Green Chemistry and Clean Energy Sources (For Non-Science Students) |
Molecules of Life (For Science Students) | |
III | Effects of Radioactivity (For Non-Science Students) |
Atomic Structure, Bonding and Concepts in Organic Chemistry (For Science Students) | |
IV | Water (For Non-Science Students) |
Electrochemistry, Corrosion and Metallurgy (For Science Students) |
‘Spatika’ association of the department encourages the students to organize and participate in various Co-Curricular and Extension activities and thus helps in developing leadership qualities. Major activities of the association include Guest Lectures, Seminars, Student Lecture Series, National / International day Celebration, Quizzes, Intercollegiate competitions, Workshops, Wall magazine and e- magazines and activities related to Popularizing Chemistry. These activities are planned and organized systematically by the students under the guidance of faculty members.
1. Seminars/ Conferences/ Guest Lectures
2. Alumni Interactions
3. Career Orientation Programmes
The department is actively involved in Community Service by conducting Orientation / Awareness programmes to the local school students and public. The department
Extension programmes conducted
The faculty of the department are actively involved in research. Material Chemistry, Corrosion Inhibition Studies, Nano Chemistry and Synthetic Organic Chemistry are the thrust areas of research. Apart from doctoral studies the faculty also apply for research projects funded by various government and private organizations. The outcome of research is visible in paper publications in journals of national and international repute. The department also has recognised Ph.D guides.
Research Projects Completed
Investigator: Dr. Rajesh N. Hegde
Duration: 2 years (2020-22)
Amount: Rs.3,00,000 = 00
Investigator: Dr.Vishwanatha P
Duration: 2Years (1998-2000)
Investigator: Dr.Vishwanatha P
Duration: 2 years (1997-1999)
Amount: Rs.35,000 = 00
Investigator: Dr. Sowmya B P
Duration: 2 years (2013-2015)
Amount: Rs. 5,00,000 = 00
Investigator: Dr. Sowmya B P
Duration: 2 years (2013-2015)
Amount: Rs. 2,00,000 = 00
Publications