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Dept. of Studies in Chemistry

About the Department:

The Department of Chemistry was established in June 2010. The department is well known for its excellence in teaching and research and it has produced about 654 Post–graduates, most of them passing either in first class or higher. The Department provides the opportunity for post graduates students to obtain thorough fundamental knowledge of all fields of chemistry. The students graduating from the department have been placed in industries, professional and academic institutions. The syllabus has been framed in accordance with the current trends in teaching, research and the curriculum requirement. The department has alumni association and mentor mentee system. The department has 11 teaching faculties. The faculty members of the department are actively engaged in research in frontier areas of chemistry and in interdisciplinary areas. The department has funded projects from various funding agencies like DST, UGC, VGST etc. The department is offering Ph.D. program including course work and subsequent research in various topics. The department having MOU with industries and R&D organizations.

Vision:

  • To achieve excellence in Academics and Research through national and international collaborations.
  • To harness the precious human resources drawn from youth force for the industrial and overall development of the nation through the pursuit of excellence in Chemical Sciences.

Mission:

  • To ensure quality education.
  • To promote scientific temperament.
  • To disseminate assortment of theoretical knowledge with practical skills.
  • To pursue academic excellence through quality teaching, research and publications.

Program Offered:

Sl. No.

Programmes

Nature and Duration

Eligibility

01

M. Sc.

Two years

B.Sc. Degree with Chemistry

02

Ph. D

Three to five years

M.Sc. in relevant subjects

03

D. Sc

One year

Ph. D in Discipline Subjects

Course Structure:

2019-20 Syllabus

Semester

Subject/Cours

e /paper/Code

 

 

 

Title ofthePaper//Course

Instruct ion Hrs./w

Marks

Credits

Examinationduration(Hrs.)

 

Examination

 

Internal Assessment

 

Total

Marks

SEMESTER-I

THEORYPAPERS

Ch1.1

InorganicChemistry-I

4

70

30

100

4

3

Ch1.2

OrganicChemistry-I

4

70

30

100

4

3

Ch1.3

PhysicalChemistry-I

4

70

30

100

4

3

Ch1.4

AnalyticalChemistry-I

4

70

30

100

4

3

PRACTICALPAPERS

ChL1.1

InorganicChemistry-I

4

40

10

50

2

3

ChL1.2

OrganicChemistry-I

4

40

10

50

2

3

ChL1.3

PhysicalChemistry-I

4

40

10

50

2

3

ChL1.4

AppliedAnalysis-I

4

40

10

50

2

3

 

MandatoryCredits:EnglishLanguage,CommunicationSkill

 

2

 

—

 

—

 

—

 

2

 

—

SEMESTER-II

THEORYPAPERS

Ch2.1

InorganicChemistry-II

4

70

30

100

4

3

Ch2.2

OrganicChemistry-II

4

70

30

100

4

3

 

Ch2.3

PhysicalChemistry-II

 

4

 

70

 

30

 

100

 

4

 

3

Ch2.4

Chromatography  &Spectroscopy

4

70

30

100

4

3

PRACTICALPAPERS

ChL2.1

InorganicChemistry-II

4

40

10

50

2

3

ChL2.2

OrganicChemistry-II

4

40

10

50

2

3

ChL2.3

PhysicalChemistry-II

4

40

10

50

2

3

ChL2.4

AppliedAnalysis-II

4

40

10

50

2

3

 

MandatoryCredits:ComputerSkill

2

—

—

—

2

—

SEMESTER-III

THEORYPAPERS

Ch3.1

OrganometallicChemistry

4

70

30

100

4

3

 

Ch3.2

ReactionMechanisms&NaturalProducts

 

4

 

70

 

30

 

100

 

4

 

3

Ch3.3

PhysicalChemistry-III

4

70

30

100

4

3

Ch3.4

AdvancedAnalyticalTechniques

4

70

30

100

4

3

 

Ch.EL3.5

Ch.EL3.5-1A -Environmental Chemistry/ Ch.EL3.5-1B-Nanochemistry/

Ch.EL3.5-1C -DyesAndPigments

Ch.EL3.5-1D–Fundamentalsofherbalmedicinal chemistry and   applications

Ch.EL3.5-1E – Polymer Chemistry

(Interdisciplinary-Elective paper)

 

2

 

40

 

10

 

50

 

2

 

2

PRACTICALPAPERS

ChL3.1

InorganicChemistry-III

4

40

10

50

2

3

 

ChL3.2

OrganicChemistry-III

 

4

 

40

 

10

 

50

 

2

 

3

ChL3.3

PhysicalChemistry-III

4

40

10

50

2

3

ChL3.4

AnalyticalChemistry–I

4

40

10

50

2

3

SEMESTER-IV

THEORYPAPERS&PROJECTWORK/DISSERTATION

Ch4.1

Coordination&BioinorganicChemistry

4

70

30

100

4

3

Ch4.2

ModernInterfacesofOrganicChemistry

4

70

30

100

4

3

Ch4.3

AdvancedPhysicalChemistry

4

70

30

100

4

3

Ch4.4

ProjectWork/Dissertation

6

70

30

100

6

3

PRACTICALPAPERS&STUDYTOUR/FIELDVISIT

ChL4.1

InorganicChemistry-IV

4

40

10

50

2

3

ChL4.2

OrganicChemistry-IV

4

40

10

50

2

3

ChL4.3

PhysicalChemistry-IV

4

40

10

50

2

3

ChL-4.4

AnalyticalChemistry–II

4

40

10

50

2

3

StudyTour/FieldVisit

—

—

—

—

—

—

 

ValueAddedCourse

2

—

—

—

—

—

 

MandatoryCredits:PersonalityDevelopment

2

—

—

—

2

—

 

TotalCreditsfortheCourse

136

—

—

2400

104

—

2015-16 syllabus

Course Number

Theory/

Practicals

Workload

Per Week

FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

Semester-I

Semester-II

Semester-III

Semester-IV

Honours’ Degree

Master’s Degree

I

Core

Theory-4

Inorganic Chemistry-I

Inorganic Chemistry-II

Organometallic Chemistry

Coordination & Bioinorganic Chemistry

II

Core

T-4

Organic Chemistry-I

Organic Chemistry-II

Reaction Mechanisms &Natural Products

Organic Synthetic Methods

III

Core

T-4

Physical Chemistry-I

Physical Chemistry-II

Radiation & Photochemistry

Chemical Dynamics & Catalysis

IV

Core

T-4

Molecular Spectroscopy-I

Molecular Symmetry & Spectroscopy-II

Principles of Analytical Chemistry

Project Work**

Course Related Practicals

Practicals-1

P-4

Lab-1.1:  Inorganic Chemistry-I

Lab-2.1:  Inorganic Chemistry-II

Lab-3.1:  Inorganic Chemistry-III

Lab-4.1: Inorganic Chemistry-IV

Practicals-2

P-4

Lab-1.2:  Organic Chemistry-I

Lab-2.2:  Organic Chemistry-II

Lab-3.2:  Organic Chemistry-III

Lab-4.2:Organic Chemistry-IV

Practicals-3

P-4

Lab-1.3:  Physical Chemistry-I

Lab-2.3:  Physical Chemistry-II

Lab-3.3:  Physical Chemistry-III

Lab-4.3:  Physical Chemistry-IV

Practicals-4

P-4

Lab-1.4:  Applied Analysis-I

Lab-2.4:  Applied Analysis-II

Lab-3.4:  Analytical Chemistry-I

Lab-4.4:  Analytical Chemistry-II

TOTAL NO. OF HOURS/CREDITS

T-16+P-16

= 32 Hours

T-16 Credits +P-16 (8 Credits)

= 24 Credits

T-16 Credits +P-16 (8 Credits)

= 24 Credits

T-16 Credits +P-16 (8 Credits)

= 24 Credits

T-16 Credits +P-16 (8 Credits)

= 24 Credits

* Project Work     = 100Marks(Of which ,75Marks for Dissertation and 25Marks  for Presentation at  the Viva-Voce Exam )

Skill Development Courses (with Test & Certificate at the Institution Level)

Interdisciplinary Course

(Exam conducted by the University)

(Additional InterdisciplinaryCourse)

Option to Students

Mandatory

Courses

+ 4 Hours

Functional &

Communicative English

Computer Basics &

Applications to Chemistry

1.        Solid State Chemistry

Subject from Outside the Faculty

(for Ex. about Science to Social Science students)

2.        Environmental Chemistry

Socially Relevant Credit Audit Courses (Based on Lecture Series & Workshops) (No Exam will be conducted but Credits will be entered in the IV-Semester Marks Card)

Compulsory Skill Development

+ 2 Hours

Basic Laws & Legal Awareness

Socially Relevant Issues

Administration & e-Governance

PersonalityDevelopment

Ph.D Course work Syllabus Click Here

Faculty Details:

Sl. No.

Name

Qualification

Designation

Specialization

01

Prof. Mamatha.G.P

Ph.D

Professor

Physical chemistry

03

Dr. Nagaswarupa. H. P.

Ph.D

Professor

Analytical Chemistry, Material Science, Nano Science & Technology

02

Dr. Nandeshwarappa B. P.

Ph.D, PDF

Associate Professor

Organic/Inorganic/Medicinal Chemistry

04

Dr. Manjunatha. D. H

Ph.D, PDF

Assistant Professor

Analytical & Pharmaceutical chemistry

05

Dr. Rajendra Prasad. S

Ph.D

Assistant Professor

 

06

Dr. Pushpa. B

Ph.D

Assistant Professor

Organic chemistry

07

Dr. Mahanthesha. K.R

M. Phil, Ph.D, PDF

Assistant Professor

Physical Chemistry, Electrochemistry

08

Dr. Chidananda. B

Ph.D, PDF

Assistant Professor

Inorganic Chemistry, Electrochemistry

09

Dr. Keerthi Kumar. C.T

KSET Ph.D, PDF

Assistant Professor

Inorganic/Analytical Chemistry

10

Dr. Shoukat Ali. R A

M. Phil, KSET,  Ph.D

Assistant Professor

Chemistry

Research Details:

Ph.D/M.Phil. Guide and Student details:

Sl.No.

Name of the guide

Research scholars Name

 under guide

Register Number of Student

Date of Registration

1

 

Prof. Mamatha G P

Pallavi K M

19PHCH03

Ph.D/ Chemistry/01/2019-20

Pampapathi

19PHCH04

Ph.D/ Chemistry/03/2019-20

2

Dr. B.P. Nandeshwarappa

Kiran Yadav C

19PHCH01

Ph.D/ Chemistry/05/2019-20

Praveen Kumar C H

19PHCH05

Ph.D/ Chemistry/02/2019-20

Maruthesh H

19PHCH02

Ph.D/ Chemistry/04/2019-20

3

Dr. Nagaswarupa H P

Madhu H

19MPCH01

M. Phil/Chemistry/01//2019-20

Funding Project Details:

Sl No.

Faculty Name

Project title

Amount

Date

01

Dr. Manjunatha. D.H.

Studies on the interactions between bioactive nanoparticles and serum albumins by spectroscopic and molecular docking studies

UGC STARTUP GRANT

 

10 Lakhs

14/09/2021

02

Dr. Mahanthesha. K.R

 

Designing of electro active catalyst for bio chemical Sensor applications

UGC STARTUP GRANT

 

10 Lakhs

14/09/2021

03

Dr. Chidananda. B

Advanced macromolecules for energy Conversion and storage

UGC STARTUP GRANT

 

10 Lakhs

14/09/2021

04

Shoukat Ali R.A

Synthesis and spectral characterization, computational and theoretical chemistry.

Davangere University Seed Money for young Teacher.

 

0.2 Lakhs

03/03/21

05

Pushpa B

Green synthesis of metal nano particals from plant leave extracts and their application..

Davangere University Seed Money for Young Teacher.

 

0.2 Lakhs

03/03/21

06

Dr. Nagaswarupa H. P.

Designing of Portable Device for Determination of Heavy Metals in Water.

35,57,975.00

2020-2022

Plating of Nano Metal Oxides on Multiple Substrates

1,22,000.00

2018-19

Development of Nano Metal Borates for Battery and Super capacitor Applications

0.4 lakhs

2015-16

Development of Low Cost Nano-Particles for Corrosion Resistance Studies

0.3 Lakhs

2012-15

Recovery of Metals from Grinding Wastes by Chemical Method

0.4 Lakhs

2012-13

Papers published:

Number of research paper published

Number Books published

Number Book  Chapters published

Patents

419

43

33

03

Google scholar Link Click Here

Activities:

Co-curriculum activities:
1. Seminars/ Lectures

Sl. No

Invited Scholar/Address

Title of Lecture

Date of Lecture

1

Prof. B S Sherigara, Former  Vice Chancellor, Kuvempu  University.

A Fascinating Design History of Periodic table of elements A tribute to Dmitri Mendeleev.

03-12-2019

2

Prof. J. Manjanna

Rani Chennamma University, Belagavi.

Nanomaterials for Energy Devices

03-03-2020

3

Dr. Ravikumar

Newcastle University Londan.

Hands on Training programme on battery & Fuel cell

06-01-2020

4

Prof. N. D. Satyanarayana, Kuvempu   University.

 

Chromatography

11-06-2020

Mentorship (mentor-mentee list): Click Here

Project details 2020 – 21 : Click Here