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BS Chemistry

Department of Chemistry, encompasses a wide variety of disciplines, starting from the basic perspectives of the field of Chemistry and moving on to explore each area of the discipline. Then Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry prepares students for careers as professional chemists and serves as a foundation for careers in other fields such as biology and medicine. The curriculum offers a thorough fundamental knowledge of the major fields of chemistry covering the general areas of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, plus many more specialized courses including analytical, nuclear, biochemistry and chemical biology. Students gain laboratory experience in inorganic and organic synthesis, analytical methods, physical chemical measurements, spectroscopy, biochemical engineering, and chemical methods in nuclear technology. Undergraduates are encouraged to take full advantage of the scientific opportunities available in the department by joining a research group.

Faculty

	Dr. Mehboob Hassan Assistant Professor (BPS-19)/ Coordinator mehboob.hassan@uon.edu.pk
	Muhmmad Adnan Lecturer (BPS-18) faiza.bashir@uon.edu.pk
	Asma Shaheen Associate Lecturer (BPS-17) asma.shaheen@uon.edu.pk
	Dr-Mirza Mahmoud Baig IPFP Fellow mirza.mahmoud@uon.edu.pk

Program Objective

The Department endeavors to pursue and attain the following aims:

To give students a grasp of the key principles of chemical sciences through a course of study and research that enables them to develop skills that are necessary for effectively contributing to future inventions
To teach useful skills, because it is a science, learning chemistry means learning how to be objective and how to reason and solve problems.
To opens up career options for students. There are many careers in chemistry but even if one is looking for a job in another field, the analytical skills gained in chemistry are helpful.
To understand, manipulate, and control complex systems at various levels, such as revealing the molecular level understanding of life at cellular and subcellular levels for engineering better medicine, and developing technologies for managing megacities in a sustainable manner
The development of laboratory skills leading to practical proficiency in chemical synthesis, instrumental methods, quantitative measurement, and statistical data analysis.

Duration

The program shall comprise Eight semesters spread over Four calendar years with two
semesters (Fall/Spring) a year as per rules of the University of Narowal.

Program Structure and Distribution of Courses

The program strictly follows the HEC guidelines and specifications for the Bachelors of
Chemistry. Following are the distribution of total credit hours:

Sr.	Categories	No. of courses	Credit hours
1	Compulsory Courses	9+2	25+4=29	Minor Courses
2	General Courses	7	21	Minor Courses
3	Foundation	9	29	Major Courses
4	Major Courses	12	37
5	Elective Courses	4	12
	Total	43	128

Program Outcomes

The students graduating from the chemistry program will have

A thorough knowledge of the basic principles of chemistry, including atomic and molecular structure, chemical dynamics and the chemical and physical properties of substances.
An exposure to the subfields of chemistry, such as analytical, organic, physical, materials, inorganic, as well as chemical biology.
The ability to read, evaluate, interpret, and present (via oral and written communication) numerical, chemical and general scientific data, information and literature
The ability to carry out experiments, use appropriate experimental apparatus effectively and demonstrate proper laboratory safety skills.
Understand current events, including news about petroleum, product recalls, pollution, the environment and technological advances.

Admission Requirements

Minimum 50% marks at Intermediate level or equivalent
No third division in Matric
Equivalence Certificate from IBCC in case of O Level and A-Level

Assessment & Evaluation

Credit Hours (3-0)

Credit Hours 3(2-2)

Credit Hours 4(3-2)

Sessional	12
Mid	18
Final	30
Total	60

Sessional	8
Mid	12
Final	20
Lab	20
Total	60

Sessional	12
Mid	18
Final	30
Lab	20
Total	80

Mid-term: 30
Session: 20
Final Exam: 50
Total marks: 100

Program Detail

Total numbers of Credit hours: 128
Program Duration: 4 years
Semester Duration: 16weeks
Total Semesters: 8
Maximum Course load per Semester: 18 Cr hrs.
Maximum Number of courses per semester: 6

ROAD MAP BS (Hons) Chemistry

Semester-I

Course Code	Course Title	Credit hours
CHEM-101	Inorganic Chemistry-1	4(3-2)
ENG-101	Functional English	3(3-0)
PKS-101	Pakistan Studies	2(2-0)
CS-105	Introduction to Computer Applications	3(2-2)
BOT-425	Industrial and economic botany	3(3-0)
PHYS-105	Elementary Mechanics	3(3-0)
	Credit Hours	(18)

Semester-II

Course Code	Course Title	Credit hours
CHEM-102	Organic Chemistry-I	4(3-2)
ENG-102	Communication Skills	3(3-0)
ISL-101/ETH-101	Islamic Studies/ Ethics	2(2-0)
MATH-104	Basic Mathematics	3(3-0)
CS-106	Fundamentals of Information Systems	3(3-0)
	Credit Hours	15

Semester-III

Course Code	Course Title	Credit hours
CHEM-201	Physical Chemistry-I	4(3-2)
CHEM-202	Industrial Chemistry	2(2-0)
ENG-201	Writing & Presentation Skill	3(3-0)
STAT-101	Introduction to Statistics	3(3-0)
MATH-101	Calculus-I	3(3-0)
QURAN-101	Quran Translation-I	2(2-0)
	Credit Hours	17

Semester-IV

Course Code	Course Title	Credit hours
QURAN-102	Quran Translation-II	2(2-0)
CHEM-204	Analytical Chemistry-I	3(2-2)
BIOC-101	Introduction to Biochemistry	3(2-2)
MGT-306	Entrepreneurship	3(3-0)
STAT-201	Applied Statistics	3(3-0)
CHEM-203	Environmental Chemistry	3(3-0)
	Credit Hours	(17)

Semester-V

Course Code	Course Title	Credit hours
CHEM-301	Physical Chemistry-II	3(2-2)
CHEM-302	Inorganic Chemistry-II	3(2-2)
CHEM-303	Organic Chemistry-II	3(2-2)
CHEM-304	Analytical Chemistry-II	3(2-2)
ZOO-427	Principles and Kinetics of Toxicology	3(3-0)
	Credit Hours	(15)

Semester-VI

Course Code	Course Title	Credit hours
CHEM- 305	Physical Chemistry-III	3(2-2)
CHEM-306	Inorganic Chemistry-III	3(2-2)
CHEM-307	Organic Chemistry-III	3(2-2)
CHEM-308	Applied Chemistry	3(2-0)
CHEM-309	Research Planning & Report Writing	3(3-0)
	Credit Hours	(15)

Semester-VII Specialization (Analytical/Inorganic/Organic)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit hours
CHEM-/ CHEM-	Research Thesis-I/Project-I/ * Internship/ Research Report/ ****Special Paper (from approved list)	3(0-3)/3
CHEM-401	Atomic Spectroscopy	3(3-0)
CHEM-402	Electroanalytical Techniques	3(3-0)
CHEM-403	Advanced Separation Techniques	4(3-2)
	Optional (any one subject of the followings)
CHEM-408	π-Acceptor Ligands and Inorganic Polymers	3(3-0)
CHEM-414	Reactive Intermediates and Rearrangement Reactions	3(3-0)
	Credit Hours	(16)

Semester-VIII Specialization (Analytical/Inorganic/Organic)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit hours
CHEM-/ CHEM-	Research Thesis-II/ Project-II/ **Special Paper (from approved list)	3(0-3)/3
CHEM-404	Luminescence Spectroscopy and Thermal Analysis	3(3-0)
CHEM-405	Nuclear Analytical Techniques	3(3-0)
CHEM-406	Food and Drug Analysis	3(3-0)
	Optional (any one subject of the followings)
CHEM-410	Organometallics	3(3-0)
CHEM-416	Natural Products	3(3-0)
	Total Credit Hours in 8 Semesters:	(128)

BS Chemistry

Faculty

Dr. Mehboob Hassan

Assistant Professor (BPS-19)/

Coordinator

Muhmmad Adnan

Lecturer (BPS-18)

Asma Shaheen

Associate Lecturer (BPS-17)

Dr-Mirza Mahmoud Baig

IPFP Fellow