Department of Chemistry

Department Introduction

Department of Chemistry is one of the major departments of the Women University AJ&K Bagh. Presently around 180 students are in it. The Department has well defined areas of research in Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Biochemistry. Students at various levels are being taught by people who are passionate about their subject and whose research and industrial experience directly feed into the courses they teach. The major focus of the department is to train the students in their respective specializations.

Vision

The mission statement of the Chemistry Program is to

“Concoct the knowledge seekers of chemistry for scientific Pakistan to convert into the researchers, entrepreneur, leaders, top ranked managers in the industrial, educational and research sectors and to contribute in the national economic growth by thinking beyond the boundaries and limitations”

Mission

The mission of the Department of Chemistry is to create and maintain programs of excellence in the areas of research, education and public outreach. With a high standard for excellence in all three areas the department will produce students who are knowledgeable in chemistry and can think critically. 

In support of our mission the Chemistry Department faculty members strive to:

• Maintain state of the art research and teaching facilities,
• Provide innovative, dedicated classroom instruction at both the graduate and undergraduate levels,
• Foster multi-disciplinary curriculum development to provide students with a breadth of course options in Forensic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Natural Product Chemistry, Environmental Science, Polymer Science and Chemical Education.
• Serve as good role models to students for safe and ethical professional behavior.
• Provide high quality academic advising for all majors.
• Communicate the excitement of chemistry to the public at large.

To help us accomplish these goals we remain dedicated to a core set of values: excellence in teaching and research, respect for all members of the Department and University, diversity in our students, faculty and staff, and service to the citizens of the country.

Objectives

1.        The student will understand the importance of the Periodic Table of the Elements, how it came to be, its role in organizing chemical information, and its relationship to the natural world and natural resources.

2.      The student will understand the interdisciplinary nature of chemistry and will develop an ability to integrate knowledge of mathematics, physics, and other disciplines to a wide variety of chemical and environmental problems.

3.       The student will learn the laboratory skills needed to design, safely conduct and interpret chemical experiments, and will learn proper ways of disposing of chemical waste.

4.      The student will acquire a foundation in chemistry of sufficient breadth and depth to enable them to understand and critically interpret the primary chemical literature.

5.      The student will develop the ability to effectively communicate scientific information and research results in written and oral formats with a diverse range of audiences.

6.      The student will develop an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in scientific situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of chemical processes in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.