Chemistry has many branches such as biochemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic
chemistry, analytical chemistry and physical chemistry. In everyday life the study of
chemistry can be applied to and understood by phenomenon like discolouration of leaves,
food digestions, tears while we cut onions, and the chemical formula in creams.
Chemistry has helped revolutionise the areas of medicine, pharmaceuticals, beauty
products, agriculture and environment.
The three-year Bachelor of Science Chemistry (Honours) programme offered by the
Department of Applied Science & Humanities combines diverse subjects such as
Properties of Matter, Numerical and Statistics Techniques in Chemistry, Organic and
Inorganic Chemistry, Thermal Physics, Physical and Biochemistry, Chemistry lab work, and
Applications of Computers in Chemistry lab work among others. The course has a
compulsory and large element of lab-based work and research that helps students to get
hands-on skills in this field.
The classroom instruction and lab work are complemented by workshops and group-based
projects where students find real-life applications of Chemistry. They are also
encouraged to read extra texts, case studies of companies that utilise chemistry
principles, and some site visits to pharmaceutical and other companies are also
incorporated in the syllabus.