BS Chemistry (2.5 Years)

Introduction

There has been a continuous effort at the national level to upgrade the standard of college education. It is realized that our existing BSc programme does not meet international standards. The Higher Education Commission has recommended a four year BS programme to be followed by a two-year MS programme. The BS degree is considered equivalent to MSc Chemistry. However, BS degree holders are given preference for the relevant job over MSc graduates as their knowledge is more focused on Chemistry. It is a major structural change in our existing educational system. The country will enormously benefit from the fruits of this change in terms of improved and balanced knowledge and skill.

The department of Chemistry offers the best facilities for this programme in the country. Its new labs and modern equipment together with qualified faculty makes it place to which students would like to be a part of it.

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of this programme are:

  1. To provide a nurturing environment that facilitates and stimulate the active and explorative learning of Chemistry for the students.
  2. To provide chemical knowledge and laboratory skills required for professional chemist.
  3. To contribute to national effort in human resource development. Currently department of Chemistry is offering following programs.

SCHEME OF STUDIES

The BS programme is minimum of 2.5 years duration, split into five semesters. In the bridging semester, the main emphasis will be on basic chemistry courses with one mathematic course. In the 2nd and 3rd semesters, Physical, Inorganic, Organic and Analytical Chemistry will be offered as core courses. The specialized courses will be dealt in the 4th and 5th semester with specialization in Organic, Inorganic/Analytical and Physical Chemistry

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria for BS Programs (BSc/AD Based with less than 60 credit hours) with Bridging Semester:

  1. Students holding a BSc degree with 45% marks shall be eligible for admission.
  2. Students with an Associate degree with 50% marks (14 years of education) having less than 60 credit hours shall be eligible for admission.
  3. Students with a discipline-specific Associate degree who wish to switch to another discipline shall also be eligible for admission.

 

Selection Process

BSc Based

Duration

2.5 Years

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

In this programme, regular classes for all courses / practical work will be conducted at AIOU Main Campus in Face to Face mode. Minimum 70% attendance is required for all subjects as per AIOU rules. AIOU has adopted GPA/CGPA system from Spring Semester 2009 in all its four years Bachelor Degree programs.

Total Credits Hours Required

88

Bridging Semeste

Title of Course

Course Code

CH

Category

Analytical Chemistry

CHEM3504

3(2+1)

Major

Inorganic Chemistry

CHEM3501

4(3+1)

Major

Organic Chemistry

CHEM3502

4(3+1)

Major

Physical Chemistry

CHEM3503

4(3+1)

Major

Pre-Calculus

MATH3501

3(3+0)

Interdisciplinary (ID)

Total Credits

18

  

Title of Course

Course Code

CH

Category

Analytical Chemistry – I

CHEM3506

3(3+0)

Major

Physical Chemistry – I

CHEM3507

3(3+0)

Major

Organic Chemistry – I

CHEM3508

3(3+0)

Major

Inorganic Chemistry – I

CHEM3509

3(3+0)

Major

Mathematics for Chemists

CHEM3510

2(2+0)

Major

Chemistry Lab – I

CHEM3511

4(0+4)

Major

Fahm-e-Quran (Tajwid, Translation & Tafsir)

TFSR3501

NC

Non-Credit

Total Credits

  

18

  

Title of Course

Course Code

CH

Category

Analytical Chemistry – II

CHEM5501

3(3+0)

Major

Physical Chemistry – II

CHEM5502

3(3+0)

Major

Organic Chemistry – II

CHEM5503

3(3+0)

Major

Inorganic Chemistry – II

CHEM5504

3(3+0)

Major

Chemistry Lab – II

CHEM5505

4(0+4)

Major

Seerat-e-Tayyaba

SERT3501

NC

Non-Credit

Total Credits

  

16

  
Specialization on: Organic Chemistry

Title of Course

Course Code

CH

Category

Heterocyclic Chemistry

CHEM6501

3(3+0)

Major

Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds

CHEM6502

3(3+0)

Major

Spectroscopic Methods in Organic Chemistry

CHEM6503

3(3+0)

Major

Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab – I

CHEM6504

3(0+3)

Major

Field Experience / Internship

CHEM6531

3(0+3)

Major

Scientific Research and Report

ENVS5509

3(2+1)

Interdisciplinary (ID)

Total Credits

  

18

  

 

Specialization: Inorganic/ Analytical Chemistry

Title of Course

Course Code

CH

Category

Coordination Chemistry

CHEM6506

3(3+0)

Major

Non-Spectroscopic Instrumental Methods of Analysis

CHEM6507

3(3+0)

Major

Basic Instrumental Methods of Analysis

CHEM6508

3(3+0)

Major

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab – I

CHEM6509

3(0+3)

Major

Field Experience / Internship

CHEM6531

3(0+3)

Major

Scientific Research and Report Writing

ENVS5509

3(2+1)

Interdisciplinary (ID)

Total Credits

  

18

  

 

Specialization: Physical Chemistry

Title of Course

Course Code

CH

Category

Chemical Kinetics

CHEM6511

3(3+0)

Major

Quantum Chemistry

CHEM6512

3(3+0)

Major

Electrochemistry

CHEM6513

3(3+0)

Major

Advanced Physical Chemistry Lab – I

CHEM6514

3(0+3)

Major

Field Experience / Internship

CHEM6531

3(0+3)

Major

Scientific Research and Report Writing

ENVS5509

3(2+1)

Interdisciplinary (ID)

Total Credits

  

18

  

Semester VIII (Specialization On: Organic Chemistry)

Title of Course

Course Code

CH

Category

Chemistry of Natural Products

CHEM6516

3(3+0)

Major

Special Organic Reactions

CHEM6517

3(3+0)

Major

Organic Synthesis

CHEM6518

3(3+0)

Major

Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab – II

CHEM6505

3(0+3)

Major

Capstone Project

CHEM6532

3(0+3)

Major

Water and Wastewater Treatment

ENVS4506

3(2+1)

Interdisciplinary (ID)

Total Credits

  

18

  

 

Semester VII (Inorganic/ Analytical Chemistry)

Title of Course

Course Code

CH

Category

Organometallic Chemistry

CHEM6521

3(3+0)

Major

Group Theory for Chemists and Its Applications

CHEM6522

3(3+0)

Major

Advanced Environmental Chemistry

CHEM6523

3(3+0)

Major

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab – II

CHEM6510

3(0+3)

Major

Capstone Project

CHEM6532

3(0+3)

Major

Water and Wastewater Treatment

ENVS4506

3(2+1)

Interdisciplinary (ID)

Total Credits

  

18

  

 

Specialization: Physical Chemistry

Title of Course

Course Code

CH

Category

Molecular Spectroscopy

CHEM6526

3(3+0)

Major

Chemical Thermodynamics

CHEM6527

3(3+0)

Major

Surface Chemistry

CHEM6528

3(3+0)

Major

Advanced Physical Chemistry Lab – II

CHEM6515

3(0+3)

Major

Capstone Project

CHEM6532

3(0+3)

Major

Water and Wastewater Treatment

ENVS4506

3(2+1)

Interdisciplinary (ID)

Total Credits

  

18

  

1

2

3

4

5

6

Semesters

05

Assessment Weightage

For Theory Courses:
S.No. Components Total Marks Weightage Passing Marks
1 Assignment 10 20% 50% (In aggregate)
2 Assignment 2 10
3 Mid Term 30 30%
4 Attendance 100 Nil 70%
5 Final Exam 100 50% 50%
For Theory-Practical Courses:
S.No. Components Total Marks Weightage Passing Marks
1 Assignment 10 20% 50% (In aggregate)
2 Assignment 2 10
3 Mid Term 30 30%
4 Practical 15
5 Attendance 100 Nil 70%
6 Final Exam 100 50% 50%
For Practical/FYP Courses:
S.No. Components Total Marks Weightage Passing Marks
1 Attendance 100 Nil 70%
2 Final Exam 100 100% 50%

Note: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reserves the right to amend the fee structure policy, course offering and assessment of courses when required. The existing course(s) will be adopted/adapted as per requirement. The department may change the sequence of the course(s) offering as per availability of course(s).

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.