Chemistry

Department

About The Department

The Department is headed by Dr. Bhagya N P The department provides an opportunity for an undergraduate students to obtain a thorough fundamental knowledge in Applied Chemistry. The department is committed to providing a course of study which combines curriculum and service opportunities that are of high qualities, innovative and intellectually challenging.

The department facilitates producing knowledgeable graduates by conducting innovative teaching methodologies in Applied Chemistry and promoting a diverse population of a student through independent and highest ethical standard. It is committed to excellence in Applied Chemistry by providing a nurturing and conducive environment for teaching and learning in basic and Applied Chemistry.

Chemistry department faculty members strive to

  • Provide an overall educational experience that prepares students to become successful professional engineers capable of undertaking both lifelong learning and further advanced studies.
  • Offer high-quality programs in Chemistry.
  • Integrate modern teaching, learning methods into the curriculum
  • Develop new interdisciplinary programs
  • Establishing the R & D Centre to carry out the Research activities.

The department has been recognized as Research Centre by Visvesvaraya Technological University for conducting Ph.D. programme. chemistry research is carried out continuously in the department by publishing high standard research articles in peer reviewed international journals.

Vision

Produce knowledgeable graduates for careers in science and technology, future leaders in advanced research in applied chemistry.

Mission
  • Intensifying students with basic foundation of applied chemistry, to identify and solving problems related to modern science and technology
To prepare graduates who are able to :
PO1. Engineering knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop to the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development. (WK1 to WK4)
PO3. Design/development of solutions: Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design/develop systems/components/processes to meet identified needs with consideration for the public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, culture, society and environment as required. (WK5)
PO4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge including design of experiments, modelling, analysis & interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions. (WK8)
PO5. Engineering Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering & IT tools, including prediction and modelling recognizing their limitations to solve complex engineering problems. (WK2 to WK6)
PO6. The Engineer and The World: Analyze and evaluate societal and environmental aspects while solving complex engineering problems for its impact on sustainability with reference to economy, health, safety, legal framework, culture and environment. (WK1, WK5 & WK7)
PO7. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion; adhere to national & international laws. (WK9)
PO8. Individual and Collaborative Team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
PO9. Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively within the engineering community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations considering cultural, language, and learning differences
PO10. Project management and finance: Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
PO11. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change. (WK8)
WK1. A systematic, theory-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable to the discipline and awareness of relevant social sciences.
WK2. Conceptually-based mathematics, numerical analysis, data analysis, statistics and formal aspects of computer and information science to support detailed analysis and modelling applicable to the discipline.
WK3. A systematic, theory-based formulation of engineering fundamentals required in the engineering discipline.
WK4. Engineering specialist knowledge that provides theoretical frameworks and bodies of knowledge for the accepted practice areas in the engineering discipline; much is at the forefront of the discipline.
WK5. Knowledge, including efficient resource use, environmental impacts, whole-life cost, re-use of resources, net zero carbon, and similar concepts, that supports engineering design and operations in a practice area.
WK6. Knowledge of engineering practice (technology) in the practice areas in the engineering discipline.
WK7. Knowledge of the role of engineering in society and identified issues in engineering practice in the discipline, such as the professional responsibility of an engineer to public safety and sustainable development.
WK8. Engagement with selected knowledge in the current research literature of the discipline, awareness of the power of critical thinking and creative approaches to evaluate emerging issues.
WK9. Ethics, inclusive behavior and conduct. Knowledge of professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of engineering practice. Awareness of the need for diversity by reason of ethnicity, gender, age, physical ability etc. with mutual understanding and respect, and of inclusive attitudes.
Graduates will be able to :
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