CHEMISTRY

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Chemistry department under The Oxford College of Science have started in 1994 with B.Sc. Chemistry, Microbiology, zoology combinations and the PG Department of Chemistry in 2009 which has evolved in terms of academics and co-curricular and extra curricular activities.

VISION OF THE DEPARTMENT
To impart value education with morals of high standards and good ethical practices in this era of global warming and terrorism, thereby producing good well trained chemists practicing GREEN CHEMISTRY for the betterment of Universe.

SCOPE OF CHEMISTRY

1. M.Sc., Chemistry:
   It is a 2 year, 4 semesters full time master degree course, affiliated to Bangalore university, Bangalore & recognized by Govt. of Karnataka.
   
   
2. B.Sc., Chemistry:
   It is a 3 year, 6 semesters full time bachelor degree course, affiliated to Bangalore university, Bangalore & recognized by Govt. of Karnataka.

Specific objectives of the courses:  

• To provide in-depth knowledge in Chemistry in accordance with recent advances & research.
• To train students to be competitive enough to be employed by pharmaceutical, fermentation, food & dairy industries, diagnostic labs & research institutions in India & abroad.

Eligibility criteria:

• M.Sc., Organic Chemistry:
  The candidate must have secured 40% marks in aggregate & have studied chemistry (cognate subject) securing 50% marks in this subject at the B.Sc level & studied mathematics at 10+2 or pre university level.
• B.Sc.,
  The candidate must have secured 40% marks in aggregate at 10+2 or pre university level.

Admission procedure:
Admission to the course is decided by the marks obtained in the qualifying examination, followed by personal interview.

Syllabus & examination procedure:
As prescribed by the Bangalore university. The prospectus will give detailed information.

FACILITIES:
Classroom & lab facilities:

• Classes conducted using chalk and board, overhead projector & power point presentation.
• Spacious & comfortable classrooms with good ventilation & lighting.
• Series of well equipped 3 laboratories with fumigation chamber, instrumentation room, , pH  meters, colorimeters, centrifuge, well loaded store room with chemicals & necessary glassware.
• Research lab for research work in Chemistry.
• Smart campus facility for the students.

Activities of the department:

1. Guest lectures conducted with talks by eminent scholars in the field of chemistry
2. Seminars conducted on frontier areas in chemistry.
3. Organization of science workshops.
4. Industrial visits are conducted.
5. Interclass & inter-college cultural & academic competitions conducted.
6. Research in natural product extraction, spectroscopy, synthetic chemistry, polymer science, fuel cells, etc., are conducted.
7. Placement opportunities & guidance offered through the department.

CERTIFICATE COURSE OF 2011:

1. “Glimpses into the polymer world” was conducted for all PG and UG students and staff of The Oxford College of Science by Dr. Lakshmi Raghunathan.

ENRICHMENT COURSE OF 2011:

1. “Phenomenon of radioactivity,” was conducted by Assoc. Prof. Shanthala and V.Shivarudrappa, Ex. Scientist G, BARC
   

VALUE ADDED COURSE OF 2011:

1. Electrochemical   energy conversions –  Fuel cells and battery by Dr Shailly Rajusth
2. Fuels by Dr. Lakshmi Raghunathan.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

1. Both UG and PG courses are designed to give the students adequate theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed for a leading chemist.
2. With the phenomenal growth in frontier areas of food, health, Pharma, cosmetics, paints, textiles, electronics, materials industry several opportunities await these students. 
3. Opportunities exist for higher studies both in India and abroad and one could diversify/specialize into advance areas leading to careers in Aerospace, Nano materials and technology, cheminformatics, drug design and development etc.

CALENDER OF EVENTS 2012-2013

Event	Date/Month
Reopening of classes for III and V sem B.Sc	06-06-12
Inauguration and commencement of I sem B,Sc	29-06-12
I internals for B.Sc	16-08-12
Commencement Of III Sem M.Sc.	22nd August 2012
Mock practical exams for B.Sc	Mid september
Commencement Of I Sem M.Sc.	26th September 2012
II internals for B.Sc	28-09-12
B.Sc practical exams	03 to 09-10-12
Invited talk	11-10-12
Ist Internal Examination (M.Sc. III Sem)	16th  – 19th   October 2012
Problem Based Learning (M.Sc. III Sem)	24-30th  October 2012
Value added course- communication and writing for M.Sc I and III sem	31-10-12
University exams for B,Sc from	02-11-12
Enrichment program M.Sc I and III sem	09-11-12
Enrichment program M.Sc I and III sem	17-11-12
Journal Club (M.Sc. I  and III Sem)	23  November 2012
Ist Internal Examination (M.Sc. I Sem)	26th – 29th  November 2012
Problem Based Learning (M.Sc. I Sem)	27th  November 2012
IInd Internal Examination  (M.Sc. III Sem)	19th  – 22nd December 2012
Theory And Practical Examination For M.Sc. III Sem	31st Dec 2012 – 15th Jan 2013
IInd Internal Examination (M.Sc. I Sem)	Mid January 2013
Theory And Practical Examination For M.Sc. I Sem	Early February 2013
Commencement Of M.Sc. IV Sem	February  2013
Commencement Of M.Sc. II Sem	Late February

Time table  for I M.Sc  ( Organic Chemistry)
SEP 2012 – JAN 2013

	9.30 - 10.30	10.30 - 11.30	11.30-12.30	12.30-1.00	1.00-2.00	2.00-3.00	3.00-4.00
Monday	C-102 AM	C-104 Maths/RC	--------	L	----------	C-105- AS+UB+KP	-----------
Tuesday	C-102 AM	C-103 AS	-------	U	--------	C-105 AS+UB+KP	----------
Wednesday	C-101 AS	C-104 Maths/RC	--------	N	-------	C-106 KP+LR + AS	---------
Thursday	C-104 LR	C-103 KP	-------	C	---------	-C-106- KP+LR+AS	----------
Friday	C-101 UB	C-103 KP	C-102    SI	H	C-101 AS	C-104 KP	Seminar
Saturday	C-102 SI	C-101 UB	C-103 AS

C-101-Inorganic chemistry - MRS UB / AS
C- 105 – Inorganic Chemistry practicals- I            
C-102- Organic Chemistry  DrAM/ Dr SI 
C- 106  - Physical Chemistry practicals - I
C- 103 – Physical chemistry – Mrs KP/ Ms AS                                                         
C- 104 – Part A – Analytical Chemistry – Dr LR / Mrs KP

Time table  for III M.Sc  ( Organic Chemistry)
Aug 2012 – JAN 2013

	9.30 - 10.30	10.30 - 11.30	11.30-12.30	12.30-1.00	1.00-2.00	2.00-3.00	3.00-4.30
Monday	C-301 SI	C-303 UB	………	L	………	C-305	(AM & SI)
Tuesday	C-304 LR	C-304 LR	………	U	………	C--305	(AM&SI)
Wednesday	C-301 SI	C-302 AM	……..	N	………	C-306	(AM)
Thursday	C-304 AM	C-303 UB	……….	C	………	C-306	(SI +UB)
Friday	C-302 AM	C-304 LR	C-304     LR	H	C-303 UB	C-301     SI	Seminar…..
Saturday	C-303 UB	C-302 AM	C-301 SI

C-301-   Organic reaction mechanisms – Dr SI          
C-302- Organic Synthesis   DrAM           
C- 303 – Chemistry of Natural Products – Mrs UB                                                        
C- 304 – SpectroscopyII  – Dr LR
C- 305 – organic Chemistry practical I
C- 306 – organic Chemistry Practical II