CHEMISTRY

The Department of Chemistry was started on the academic year 2003.It is one of the most notable departments in Muthayammal College of Arts & Science.

Role

Chemistry’s influence in our life is abundant. In nutshell, without chemistry there is nothing in the world. Our body is a complex of chemical molecules having water, amino acids, carbohydrates, iron, fats, oils, DNA, RNA, vitamins and many metals in minute quantities. Any luxury in life means chemistry and its applications. From dawn to dusk that is starting from paste, brush to the food and medicaments in night are nothing but chemistry in its different forms. Apart from the day to day ordinary things paints, fertilizers, pesticides, medicines, papers, food beverages and polymers such as PVC, polyethylene, polyesters, rubbers chemistry is serving every need.

Importance

Chemistry is the alpha and omega of the world. One who enters the field of chemistry surely could become a remarkable man. Chemistry is not only theoretical but also a good practical and applied course. Every minute, chemistry is growing and renewing itself and it introduces new invaluable things to the world. In such a way, the Department of Chemistry (MCAS) has importance in the production of good chemists in the world!

Courses Offered

The Department of chemistry offers chemistry courses at undergraduate as well as postgraduate levels, on full-time basis.

Eligibility

Course Objectives & Job opportunities

Chemistry is one department in which the students can go for higher studies and jobs very easily. Chemistry has a wide scope not only in teaching but also in technical line, like industry-based and pharmaceuticals fields. Chemistry is the basis for all the other fields such as Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, etc.

One who studies chemistry has job opportunities as Lab Chemist, Analytical Chemist, Quality Controller, Production Manager, Research Associate, and Scientist in various institutions and industries. Government has introduced many projects based on electrochemical items, batteries, plating, cells, drug synthesis, extraction of natural products, protein purification etc. Many institutes and corporations in India are recruiting graduates and post graduates in chemistry, Central Electrochemical Research Institute at Karaikudi, BABA atomic research institute in Mumbai, Atomic Power station at Kalpakkam, Neyveli Lignite Corporation of India (NLC) at Neyveli, to name but a few. These institutes offer project fellowships and research project fellowships, especially for chemistry students

Core Subjects

	Organic chemistry
	Inorganic chemistry
	Physical Chemistry

Lab

	Organic chemistry laboratory
	Inorganic chemistry laboratory
	Physical chemistry laboratory
	Instrumentation laboratory

Lab Facilities

	Well established laboratory with sufficient lab equipments and chemicals
	Instruments used for post-graduate level practicals and projects. UV-Visible
	Spectrophotometer, Thermostats, magnetic stirrers, mechanical shakers, stirrers.
	Personal computers with internet connection

Projects carried out:

M.Sc., Student projects are done in our lab as well as in association with other industries and educational institutions. Major project work is centered on synthesis of anti-microbial compounds, development of surfactants, corrosion inhibitors and paints, water analysis, host-guest chemistry, and synthesis of eco-friendly polymers.

Industrial Visit :

	Spic-Tuticorin (Ammonia Production Plant)
	Hindustan Photo Film institute, Ooty
	Central Institute of polymer Engineering & Technology, Mysore.

University Ranks :

In the 2003-05 academic year, Miss.S.Mohana Priya (II PG chemistry) has Secured IX rank in University examination.

Special programmes

Paper Presentation

“Removal of nitro substituted organic effluents by using a method of photo-oxidative degradation”.
Ramesh.D, Anitha.R and Sakthi.S.has presented in National Seminar on “ Applied Research on solid state chemistry and Nanotechnology” (NSASN-2005), conducted in Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Feb’25-26th, 2005. (Oral Presentation)

“Synthesis and Pharmaceutical Evaluation of Some Quinoline Derivatives”.Ramesh.D, Siddaiah.K, Nagalakshmi.V and Shanmugam.M has presented in National Level Conference on Recent Trends in Chemistry of Biologically interesting Compounds (Redchembic), held on Dept. of Chemistry, VHNSN College, Virudhungar on 22nd & 23rd July 2005. (Oral Presentation)

Seminars Attended

The PG and UG Students has attended the “National Conference on Microwave-Application on Organic Synthetic & Natural Products” organized by PSG College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore on 1st and 2nd,July 2005.