Department Of Chemistry

Department of chemistry, established in the year 2009, is one of the leading departments of the Govt. Arya Degree College, Nurpur. It provides a friendly and co-operative place for undergraduate science students to learn and study. The department has a dedicated faculty and non-teaching staff. The Qualified and inspiring faculty members are passionate about their subjects and use creativity with new technology in their teaching. The department maintains high standard of education through periodic tests, quizzes, seminars and lab projects. The laboratory is well equipped. The department has instruments like spectrophotometers, conductivity meters, pH meters, Digital electronic balance, Muffle furnace, Computers and other instruments; and adequate number of glassware and chemicals. Students gain theoretical as well as practical knowledge of handling chemicals that lays a strong foundation in chemistry. The teaching learning process stresses on developing scientific temperament and analytical problem solving skills in the students. Department is using audio video aids to teach classes.

Presently, the department has one Assistant Professor, two posts are lying vacant and has two Laboratory Staff members. Many students of this department have taken up teaching and research as their profession.

Student Enrolment in Chemistry

Class	2026-27	2025-26	2024-25	2023-24	2022-23
B.Sc. 1st Year/1st Sem.	–	120	139	197	200
B.Sc. 2nd Year	–	62	95	97	169
B.Sc. 3rd Year	–	62	70	89	183

Dr. Manoj Kumar

Assistant Professor

Name	Academic Qualifications	Designation	Teaching Experience	E-mail ID	Contact No
1. Dr. Manoj Kumar	M.Sc., M. Phil., Ph.D. [HPUShimla]	Assistant Professor	4 Years	manoj90chem@gmail.com	82620-26663
2.	Vacant
3.	Vacant

Laboratory Staff

Roop Lal

      Junior Lecture Assistant

Courses Offered in the Department for the session 2026-27

Year	Discipline Specific Courses (DSC)	Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)	MDC	Discipline Specific Electives (DSE)
B.Sc. 1st Sem.	Inorganic Chemistry-I, CHEM-111	Basic Analytical Chemistry-I, CHEM-113	Introductory Chemistry-I, CHEM-112
B.Sc. 2nd Sem.	Organic Chemistry-I, CHEM-121	Basic Analytical Chemistry-II, CHEM-123	Introductory Chemistry-II, CHEM-122
B.Sc. 2nd Year	3) Solutions, Phase Equilibrium, Conductance, Electrochemistry & Organic Chemistry (CHEM-201) 4) Chemistry Of Main Group Elements, Chemical Energetics And Equilibria (CHEM-202)	1) Basic Analytical Chemistry (CHEM-203) 2) Fuel Chemistry & Chemistry Of Cosmetics & Perfumes (CHEM-204)
B.Sc. 3rd Year	3) Chemical Technology & Society And Business Skills For Chemistry (CHEM-307) 4) Pesticide Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Chemistry (CHEM-308)	1) Polynuclear Hydrocarbons, Dyes, Heterocyclic Compounds And Spectroscopy (UV, IR, NMR) (CHEM-301) 2) Chemistry Of Transition And Inner Transition Elements, Coordination Chemistry, Organometallics, Acids & Bases (CHEM-304)

Course Outcome

After the completion of B. Sc. in Chemistry the students will be able to—-

Course Code	Title	Outcomes
CHEM-111	Inorganic Chemistry-I	Apply the knowledge of the quantum mechanical model of the atom, quantum numbers, radial and angular distribution curves, shapes of orbitals, electronic configuration and calculate effective nuclear charge. Determine molecular geometries using radius ratio Rules, VSEPR theory, and MO diagrams. Understand the concept of lattice energy and the role of ionic character in covalent bonds. Understand the shapes of some inorganic molecules and ions by applying various theories. Recognize the Significance and application of chemical bonds, and their impact on properties. Prepare solutions of different concentrations, standardization of solutions, and estimation of some of the chemical species from their solutions.
CHEM-121	Organic Chemistry-I	Understand the properties and behaviors of organic compounds based on the fundamental concepts and identify various reactive intermediates during chemical reactions. Apply fundamental concepts of stereochemistry for visualizing organic molecules in three dimensions. Understand the preparation, properties and uses of various organic compounds with emphasis on aliphatic hydrocarbons (alkanes, alkenes and alkynes). To determine melting and boiling point of organic compounds, separate organic compounds from their mixtures by using paper and thin layer chromatography, and synthesize some organic compounds.
CHEM-113	Basic Analytical Chemistry-I	Know the basic concepts of analytical chemistry including, concept of sampling, errors during analysis, and presentation of experimental data/results. Understand various methods of processing and preserving food along with various adulterants in some common food items and their analysis. To know composition and determination of pH of soil and estimation of some ions in soil by complexometry. Apply various qualitative and quantitative aspects of solvent extraction for metal ions and organic species along with a few techniques of extraction. To determine the %age of Fe(II) and Cu(II) by titrations with K2Cr2O7 and Na2S2O3, respectively, and to measure refractive indices of pure solvents.
CHEM-123	Basic Analytical Chemistry-II	Know basics of chromatography, various methods of chromatography along with separation of mixture of metal ions by paper chromatography. Apply various types of chromatographic techniques, including thin layer, column, ion exchange, gas chromatography, and HPLC for the identification, purification, and separation of chemical species. Comprehend the fundamental principles of gravimetric and volumetric analysis to determine the amount of known and unknown analytes in the samples. Separate various mixtures by paper chromatography, dimethylglyoxime complexing, and distillation.
CHEM-112	Introductory Chemistry-I	Apply the knowledge of the different atomic models, atomic and molecular mass, and mole concept. To have a fundamental knowledge of three states of matter including the overview of various gas laws, vapour pressure, viscosity and surface tension. Understand the basic concepts of carbon compounds including their nomenclature, a few fundamental reactions of organic compounds.
CHEM-122	Introductory Chemistry-II	Understand the basics of water conservation, water purification, and wastewater management. Apply the knowledge of biological and chemical control using natural and synthetic pesticides along with benefits and adverse effects of some of the pesticides and fertilizers. To have an overview of various types of renewable and non-renewable energies.
CHEM201TH	Solution, Phase Equilibrium, Conductance, Electrochemistry and Organic Chemistry	To understand concepts of Solutions, Phase Equilibrium, critical solutions, electrochemistry and conductance. Preparation and properties of organic compounds like carboxylic acids, carboxylic acid derivatives, amines, diazonium salts and carbohydrates.
CHEM201PR	Solution, Phase Equilibrium, Conductance, Electrochemistry and Organic Chemistry	Preparation and recrystallisation of organic compounds. Distinction between reducing and non-reducing sugars. Determination of Conductance and distribution coefficient of different solutions.
CHEM202TH	Main Group Elements and Chemical Energetics	To understand the importance of the elements in the periodic table including their physical and chemical nature and role in the daily life. To understand the various concepts of thermodynamics, chemical & ionic equilibria.
CHEM202PR	Main Group Elements and Chemical Energetics	To understand the basic concepts of pH and thermochemistry through various practical using pH meter and calorimeter.
CHEM301TH	Polynuclear Hydrocarbons, Dyes, UV, IR and NMR spectroscopy	Methods of synthesis and chemical reactions of poly nuclear hydrocarbons, dyes and their applications. Knowledge of basic principles of UV, IR and NMR spectroscopy and their application in structure elucidation of organic compounds.
CHEM301PR	Polynuclear Hydrocarbons, Dyes, UV, IR and NMR spectroscopy	To perform synthesis of various inorganic compounds and their conductivity measurements. Separation of metal ions using paper chromatography.
CHEM304TH	Chemistry of Transition and Inner transition elements, Coordination Chemistry, Organometallics, Acids & Bases	To educate students about Principles, synthesis and applications of coordination compounds.
CHEM304PR	Chemistry of Transition and Inner transition elements, Coordination Chemistry, Organometallics, Acids & Bases	To educate students about Principles, synthesis and applications of coordination compounds, Preparation of solutions of acids & bases.
CHEM307SEC	Chemical Technology & Society & Business skills in Chemistry	Get an awareness of the impact of chemistry on the environment, society, and other cultures outside the scientific community.
CHEM308SEC	Pesticide & Pharmaceutical Chemistry	Knowledge of preparation, applications and side effects of various pesticides and drugs.