PO 1. Critical Thinking
1.1. Acquire the ability to apply the basic tenets of logic and science to thoughts, actions and
interventions.
1.2. Develop the ability to chart out a progressive direction for actions and interventions by
learning to recognize the presence of hegemonic ideology within certain dominant notions.
1.3 Develop self-critical abilities and also the ability to view positions, problems and social issues
from plural perspectives.
PO 2. Effective Citizenship
2.1. Learn to participate in nation building by adhering to the principles of sovereignty of the
nation, socialism, secularism, democracy and the values that guide a republic.
2.2. Develop and practice gender sensitive attitudes, environmental awareness, empathetic social
awareness about various kinds of marginalisation and the ability to understand and resist
various kinds of discriminations.
2.3. Internalise certain highlights of the nation’s and region’s history. Especially of the freedom
movement, the renaissance within native societies and the project of modernisation of the postcolonial society.
PO 3. Effective Communication
3.1. Acquire the ability to speak, write, read and listen clearly in person and through electronic
media in both English and in one Modern Indian Language
3.2. Learn to articulate, analyse, synthesise, and evaluate ideas and situations in a well-informed
manner.
3.3. Generate hypotheses and articulate assent or dissent by employing both reason and creative
thinking.
PO 4. Interdisciplinarity
4.1. Perceive knowledge as an organic, comprehensive, interrelated and integrated faculty of the
human mind.
4.2. Understand the issues of environmental contexts and sustainable development as a basic
interdisciplinary concern of all disciplines.
4.3. Develop aesthetic, social, humanistic and artistic sensibilities for problem solving and
evolving a comprehensive perspective.
PSO 1 Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and processes underlying the academic
field of chemistry, its different subfields (analytical, inorganic, organic and physical), and its
linkages with related disciplinary areas/subjects;
PSO 2 Demonstrate procedural knowledge that creates different types of professionals in the
field of chemistry and related fields such as pharmaceuticals, chemical industry, teaching,
research, environmental monitoring, product quality, consumer goods industry, food products,
cosmetics industry, etc.;
PSO 3Employ critical thinking and the scientific method to design, carry out, record and analyze
the results of chemical experiments and get an awareness of the impact of chemistry on the
environment and the society.
PSO 4 Use chemical techniques relevant to academia and industry, generic skills and global
competencies, including knowledge and skills that enable students to undertake further studies in
the field of chemistry or a related field, and work in the chemical and non-chemical industry
sectors.
PSO5 Undertake hands on lab work and practical activities which develop problem solving
abilities required for successful career in pharmaceuticals, chemical industry, teaching, research,
environmental monitoring, product quality, consumer goods industry, food products, cosmetics
industry, etc.
PSO 6Understand safety of chemicals, transfer and measurement of chemical, preparation of
solutions, and find out the green route for chemical reaction for sustainable development.
PSO 7 Create an awareness of the impact of chemistry on the environment, society, and
development outside the scientific community.
The Department of Chemistry started in 2021 with Dr. Bijumon R as the Head in Charge of the Department.
The department has computer lab with 20 desk top computers with internet facility. There is a well stocked department library for students pursuing M.Com programme.