Vision
For national development and progress, the role of Chemistry can hardly be neglected. It is the cornerstone of all industry, environmental and health issues, untapped natural resources, their discovery, and enhancement of quality etc. The vision is to achieve the highest possible standard of scholarship, teaching and research in Chemistry and to develop a curriculum which is need based; with periodical upgrading and modifications considering the global changes, national requirements, and international competitiveness. The department is determined to inculcate the habit of working in groups among the students to acquire respect for values, ethics, and leadership qualities; as a result, appreciation for team work automatically follows suit.
Mission
The mission of BS Chemistry is to produce learned graduates in Chemistry who can serve the chemical industry and academia of the country with devotion and may excel in higher studies, by providing the students good theoretical knowledge along with the practical and instrumental skills.
Overview
This program introduces students to the basics and the latest developments in the field of chemistry. All major chemistry courses are supported with practical’s in the lab to reinforce the concepts studied in theory and to develop further understanding of the subject. The courses are taught by a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical activities, visits to relevant laboratories, industries and research organizations. The students undertake internships in concerned organizations during the summer vacations in the final year to acquire work experience. The program of study is designed to prepare students for higher learning in this field; to work as professionals with an ability to classify the elements of chemistry and applications thereof, in academia or in chemical, petrochemical, metallurgical, ceramic, biomedical industries and in research institutions.
Degree Requirements for BS Chemistry 4 years program
To receive BS Chemistry degree, a student must complete a total of 134 credit hours with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.
Road Map
| Sr. No. | Course Type | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
| Semester I | |||
| 1 | Major | Introductory Physical Chemistry | 4 |
| 2 | Core | English – I | 3 |
| 3 | Core | Islamic Studies / Core Ethics | 2 |
| 4 | General | General – I | 3 |
| 5 | General | General – II | 3 |
| Total | 15 | ||
| Semester II | |||
| 1 | Major | Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| 2 | Core | English – II | 3 |
| 3 | Core | Pakistan Studies | 2 |
| 4 | Core | Mathematics | 3 |
| 5 | General | General – III | 3 |
| 6 | General | General – IV | 3 |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Semester III | |||
| 1 | Major | Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| 2 | Core | English – III | 3 |
| 3 | General | General – V | 3 |
| 4 | General | General – VI | 3 |
| 5 | General | General – VII | 3 |
| Total | 16 | ||
| Semester IV | |||
| 1 | Major | Environmental Chemistry | 3 |
| 2 | Major | Basics of Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| 3 | Major | Fundamentals of Industrial Chemistry | 2 |
| 4 | Major | Introduction to Biochemistry | 2 |
| 5 | Core | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| Total | 13 | ||
| Semester V | |||
| 1 | Major | Stereochemistry and Conformational Analysis | 4 |
| 2 | Major | Data Handling and Atomic Spectroscopy | 4 |
| 3 | Major | Chemistry of Transition Elements | 4 |
| 4 | Major | Introductory Quantum Mechanics and Electrochemistry | 4 |
| Total | 16 | ||
| Semester VI | |||
| 1 | Major | Industrial Chemistry | 3 |
| 2 | Major | π- Acceptor Ligands and Non-Aqueous Solvents | 4 |
| 3 | Major | Chemical Kinetics and Nuclear Chemistry | 4 |
| 4 | Major | Structure and Reactivity | 4 |
| 5 | Major | Research Methodology | 3 |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Semester VII | |||
| 1 | Major | Specialization Course I | 3 |
| 2 | Major | Specialization Course II | 3 |
| 3 | Major | Specialization Course III | 3 |
| 4 | Major | Lab | 1 |
| 5 | Major | Elective – I | 3 |
| 6 | Major | Data Analysis & Report Writing | 3 |
| 7 | Major | Internship | 3 |
| Total | 19 | ||
| Semester VIII | |||
| 1 | Major | Specialization Course IV | 3 |
| 2 | Major | Specialization Course V | 3 |
| 3 | Major | Specialization Course VI | 3 |
| 4 | Major | Lab | 1 |
| 5 | Major | Elective – II | 3 |
| 6 | Major | Research Report | 6 |
| Total | 19 | ||
| Core | 19 |
| Major | 94 |
| General | 21 |
| Total Hrs | 134 |
| Sr. No. | Specialization Name | Course Name | Credit Hrs |
| 1 | Analytical | Spectroscopic and Electro Analytical Techniques | 3 |
| 2 | Chromatographic Techniques | 3 | |
| 3 | Separation Techniques other than Chromatography -I | 3 | |
| 4 | Advance Lab Analytical Chemistry; Chromatography | 1 | |
| 5 | Spectroscopic Methods in Analytical Chemistry | 3 | |
| 6 | Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectroscopy and Thermogravimetry | 3 | |
| 7 | Separation Techniques other than Chromatography-II | 3 | |
| 8 | Advance Lab Analytical Chemistry; Spectrophotometry and AAS | 1 | |
| 1 | Inorganic | Organometallics and Bioinorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| 2 | Chemistry of Oxides and Inorganic Polymers | 3 | |
| 3 | Stereochemistry of main group compounds and Symmetry | 3 | |
| 4 | Advance Lab Inorganic Chemistry; Chromatography and Colorimetry | 1 | |
| 5 | Organic Reagents in Inorganic Analysis and Radiochemistry | 3 | |
| 6 | Advancements in Inorganic Chemistry | 3 | |
| 7 | Inorganic Reaction Mechanism and Magnetochemistry | 3 | |
| 8 | Advance Lab Inorganic Chemistry; Quantitative Determination of Metal ions and Preparation of Complexes | 1 | |
| 1 | Organic | Oxidation and Reduction Reactions | 3 |
| 2 | Organic Reaction Intermediates | 3 | |
| 3 | Organic Spectroscopy-I | 3 | |
| 4 | Advance Lab Organic Chemistry; Separation of Ternary Mixtures | 1 | |
| 5 | Pericyclic Reactions and Molecular Rearrangements | 3 | |
| 6 | Substitution and Elimination Reactions | 3 | |
| 7 | Organic Spectroscopy–II | 3 | |
| 8 | Advance Lab Organic Chemistry; Separation of Organic Mixtures by Chromatography | 1 | |
| 1 | Physical | Statistical Thermodynamics and Molecular Spectroscopy | 3 |
| 2 | Advance Electrochemistry and Symmetry | 3 | |
| 3 | Polymer Chemistry | 3 | |
| 4 | Advance Lab Physical Chemistry; Analytical Techniques in Physical Chemistry | 1 | |
| 5 | Advance Quantum and Surface Chemistry | 3 | |
| 6 | Reaction Dynamics | 3 | |
| 7 | Radiation and Photochemistry | 3 | |
| 8 | Advance Lab Physical Chemistry; Advanced Kinetics Determination in Physical Chemistry | 1 |
Active Citizenship Program
Active Citizenship program offered by Kinnaird College in collaboration with British Council and HEC is a social leadership training program that promotes intercultural dialogue and community-led social development. It is a mandatory requirement for the completion of undergraduate degree and based on two semesters. All students will study the theoretical portion through different activities starting in their 3rd semester. They will plan their social action projects in 4th semester and implement it in the field.
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