B.Sc CHEMISTRY PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs) FOR M.Z.C

Academic Year -2024-2025

1. Understanding fundamental concepts, principles and processes underlying the academic field of chemistry, its different sub fields (analytical, inorganic, organic and physical) and its linkages with related disciplinary areas / subjects.
2. Demonstrate the procedural knowledge that created different types of professionals in the field of chemistry and related fields such as pharmaceuticals, chemical industry, teaching, research, environmental monitoring, product quality consumer goods industry, food products, cosmetics industry etc.
3. Employ critical thinking and the scientific method to design, carryout record, and analyses the results of chemical experiments and get an awareness of the impact of chemistry on the environment and society.
4. Undertake hands on lab work and practical activities which develop problem solving abilities required for successful career in pharmaceuticals, chemical industry, teaching, research, environmental monitoring, product quality, consumer goods industry, food products, cosmetics industry etc.
5. Understand safety of chemicals, transfer and measurement of chemicals, preparation of solution and find out the green route for chemical reaction for suitable development.
6. Create an awareness of the impact of the chemistry on the environment, society and development outside the scientific community.
7. Understand the chemical processes involved in the physiology of animals, including metabolism, hormonal regulation, and enzyme function.
8. Gain insight into the role of chemical signals (hormones, neurotransmitters, etc.) in regulating growth, development, and reproduction in animals.
9. Analyze the chemical structure and function of biological macromolecules (proteins, lipids, nucleic acids) in relation to their roles in animal biology.
10. Explain the chemical factors influencing microbial growth, such as nutrient availability, pH, temperature, and the use of chemical agents to control microbial populations.
11. Gain knowledge of the chemical basis of antibiotic resistance, the mechanisms of action of antimicrobial agents, and the strategies used in the design of new antibiotics.
12. Use chemical techniques in industry generic skills and global competences, including knowledge and skills that enable students to undertake further studies in the field of chemistry or a related field and work in the chemical and nonchemical industry sectors.
13. Understand the reaction mechanisms involved in organic chemistry and the methods used for the synthesis of organic compounds.
14. Explore the chemical basis of drug interactions, drug metabolism, and the design of therapeutic agents that affect microbial and animal systems.
15. Focus on both theoretical and practical skills ensures that students are prepared for scientific research, industry roles, and further academic pursuits.