CHEMISTRY

Offer Level : This course is offered for Local & International students

INTRODUCTION

Chemistry programme is designed as a central discipline in the study of resource science. Students will be taught various sub-disciplines of chemistry with adequate coverage so that graduates will attain a broad understanding of the relevance of chemistry.

The programme has been designed to provide students with a comprehensive training in chemistry. At the same time, students’ sustainable thinking in managing the natural resources will be nurtured. Such skills will enhance the nation’s research capabilities in utilizing our rich natural resources.

All courses in Chemistry programme are supported by small group teaching. Learning takes place in classrooms and laboratory settings in the area of organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, environmental and natural products chemistry. Students can specialize by undertaking final year project in a research area of interest, supported by the state-of-the art research facility.

At present, the Chemistry programme has 16academics and 9 support staff. The programme manages 23 research and teaching laboratories, of which 7 are instrument laboratories.

The future ready Chemistry curriculum has been formulated to transform individual into a versatile and competent chemist. Graduates of Chemistry programme can continue professionally in research institutes, industry, government sectors and graduate school after their graduation. It is hoped that they can contribute meaningfully to the nation’s quality of life and economic development through best environmental management practices.

Programme Educational Objective (PEO)

The programme shall produce graduates who are:

Knowledgeable and technically competent in the field of chemistry in line with industry requirement locally and globally.
Effective in communication, perform well as a team player and demonstrate good leadership qualities in an organisation.
Capable to solve problems related to the field of chemistry, creatively, innovatively, ethically, using numerical and technical skills, and through sustainable approach.
Able to demonstrate entrepreneurship skills and recognise the need of lifelong learning, as well using a broad range of information, media and technology applications for successful career advancement.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Upon graduating from this program, the students are able to:

Describe fundamental knowledge and principles in chemistry and its application
Apply critical thinking to solve problems related to chemistry using scientific approach
Demonstrate practical skills in chemistry through experiment, case study, and research
Work effectively in a team in diverse learning and working communities in the field of chemistry as well as other groups locally and internationally
Relate ideas both in written or orally using appropriate forms of presentation confidently, accurately and coherently in a well-structured manner to a diversity of audiences
Use a broad range of information, media and technology applications to support study and/or work

Upon graduating from this program, the students are able to:

Integrate numerical and graphical/visual data for study/work
Work autonomously, and demonstrate decision making capacities, accountabilities, leadership and professionalism within broad organizational parameters
Demonstrate self directed lifelong learning for professional development
Demonstrate entrepreneurial competency with selected projects, including appreciation of broader socio-economic issues at local/national level
Demonstrate professionalism, positive values, good attitudes and good etiquette as a chemist