Overview
The Department of Chemistry of this college was established in the year 1962. The Department has qualified and motivated faculty with high experience in teaching and research. For last five years, the Department has completed Two Research projects, published more than 20 research findings. The department has organized 1 National and 2 State-level Seminars. The department is spread over 843 m2.The Department proudly states that all the students passed out from this College are suitably employed. The students have also brought laurels to the Department by clearing NET/SET examinations after completion of post-graduation.The vision of the department is to give a winning edge and make knowledge based students of the society through commitment for learning, teaching, training and research.
Vision & Mission
Vision : To be among the global leaders in imparting relevant education of the highest standards in a disciplined and conducive environment.
Mission statement : The Department of Chemistry at Parvatibai Chowgule College, Autonomous offers undergraduate three years B. Sc. degree in Chemistry. The department offers a variety of courses in basic as well as advanced areas of Physical, Organic, Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry. Our specialized elective courses include Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Nano-technology, Spectroscopy, etc.
We offer 24 courses, internships and research level 4 credit project to develop skills and achieve an in-depth knowledge in Chemistry. Laboratory experiments are based on syllabi. We organize seminars, Guest lectures, workshops and annual intercollegiate events to boost confidence in students to work in teams or in association with teachers. The department aims to provide quality education through use of Innovative Classroom teaching (ICT). For hands on training to students, we provide internship at various industries which helps to develop their skills and initiate them to a work environment.
With above 75% of faculties with PhD degrees, they are available to provide specialized (Research) knowledge in their respective fields of Chemistry. We also have instruments like UV-spectrometer, polarimeter, potentiometers and pH meters which enables to have hands on experience. We train our students to handle instruments and undertake projects in their area of interest.
Students will be empowered with basic to advance knowledge of Chemistry. They will develop skills of handling instruments which is required to work in industries and various other organizations like pollution control board, forensic departments, agriculture, petroleum industries, etc. They will be trained to resolve research problems through theory and laboratory courses.