DEPARTMENT OF  CHEMISTRY

           ESTABLISHED : 1969

• The Department of Chemistry was established in the year 1969 in the month of August for the academic year 1969-1970.
• From 1984 onwards the S.G.S Arts College with all the departments were started at a new building which was located nearby Srinivasa Kalyana Mandapam, AP Southern Regional Electrical Office.
• The new building was opened by Gnani Zail Singh, the president of India in the year 1987. 

Overview

• The chemistry Department is outstanding at Sri Govindharaja Swamy Arts College because  our target is on fundamental research & teaching on synthesis of drugs and Analysis of Compounds by quantitative & qualitative approaches.
• We bring awareness to the students by conducting practicals in green methods avoiding corrosive, explosive and hazardous chemicals thereby protecting environment.
• Students are trained in handling different instruments like colorimeter ,pH meter, conductometer, potentiometer etc.,
•  Students are provided with ample knowledge of highly advanced research techniques of chromatography (TLC, HPLC) and spectroscopy (UV-Visible, NMR, IR and MASS).
• We offer a B.Sc PROGRAMME with different combinations of chemistry groups MPC, MZC, BBC & CBZ .
• We are dedicated to develop ethics of institution, practices and relations that constitute public life and modes of inquiry that promote citizenship.

Vision 

• The Chemistry Department inculcates quality education in the field of chemical sciences with both theoretical and technical knowledge enabling the students to explore themselves to serve the society and nation with required global standards.
• The Chemistry Departmentis to produce graduates with higher academic potential by creating an environment of independent thought and high ethical standards, development of innovative instructional techniques and also committed to integrity for lifelong learning by widening the knowledge. Therefore all-round development of students is the vision of chemistry department.

Values

• To provide an in-depth knowledge in understanding the basic concepts of chemical sciences and enable them with the tools needed for practice in organizing chemical information.
• To expose the students to a breadth of experimental techniques using modern instrumentation by learning the laboratory skills needed to design, safely conduct and interpret chemical research.
• To expertise in the inter-disciplinary nature of chemistry and to integrate knowledge of mathematics, physics and other disciplines to a wide variety of chemical problems.
• To develop the ability to effectively communicate the scientific information and research results in written and oral formats.
• To excel in professionalism, including the ability to work in teams and apply basic ethical principles.

Programmes offered

Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning

Methods adopted up to date and as per prescribed followed by APSCHE and UGC

ICT enabled teaching and learnig

Interactive teaching, learning tools

Use of models, flow charts & rolling charts

Instrumental Demonstration  

Green chemistry experiments in laboratories

Use of micro scale techniques to reduce the chemicals

Discussion method.

Arranging lecturers for time management

Conducting virtual practicals

Q&A method

Aptitude test

Remedial classes

Bridge course

Seminars

Quiz programmes

Reach training through projects

Field Trips

Assignments

Model Examinations

Previous question papers

Blended learning system

Flipped mode of learning

Regular evaluation of both theory and practicals

Guest lectures by Eminent scholors.

Details of Infrastructural Facilities

• Library: The college and Department library provides subject related books, journals, reference books, Competitive exams related books, Magazine and Newspaper which helps in improving overall development of students academically.
• Hostel:our college has 3  hostel blocks which can accommodate around 1800 Boys students at a time including all three year with a spacious dining area , play ground and library facility .
• Sports:Gym ,Badminton court, Cricket ground
• Labs and other facilities-The Department having well equipped, sophisticated
• Organic lab
• Inorganic lab
• Physical lab
• Chemical Preparation room
• Analytical balance room
• Chemical store room

SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans: