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About the Department
The Chemistry Department was established in 1969. It consists of 6 experienced faculty members, with 5 holding a Ph.D., 1 holding an M. Phil, and 1 pursuing a Ph.D. The department offers B.Sc. Chemistry Honours and a Four-year degree program (FYUGP) in Chemistry. The department's library has a good collection of text and reference books, which are available for all department students.
To enhance the learning experience, the department utilizes smart classrooms, ICT tools, and models, and provides e-materials. The faculty also provides hands-on training on tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint presentations, Excel, and Microsoft Office, and demonstrates their use for seminar presentations.
The Chemistry Department is dedicated to advanced research in various fields, including organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, and analytical chemistry. The faculty actively engages in research projects and encourages student involvement, fostering a culture of innovation and scientific inquiry. Through these research endeavors, the department aims to contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge and address real-world challenges in the field of chemistry. In addition, students are taught to use software applications in chemistry such as GaussView, ChemDraw, ISIS draw, Avogadro, Chemsketch, etc., for drawing chemical structures and chemical reactions.
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The departmental notice board serves as an important tool to pass important information to the student. The notices for our department are updated regularly in the notice board which is frequently seen by students. The notice for various events including seminar conduction, sessional examination, marks for sessional examination, class routine, practical examination routine, important days celebration, and other academic and sport-related activities are displayed on the notice board.
Pritam Phukan Bitu Sah Hunmoina Phukan Baharuddin Ali Stuti Buragohain Biswajit Rajkowar
JAM, 2023 JAM, 2021, GATE, 2023 JAM, 2020, NET, 2022 JAM, 2024 JAM, 2023 JAM, 2023
IIT Gandhinagar IIT Bhuveneswar IIT Guwahati Assam University Tezpur University Tezpur University
Other Achievements: Download
Departmental Wall Magazine
PROMINENT ALUMNI OF CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT
| "Department Placement" | Download |
| "Higher studies" | Download |
Batchelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry (CBCS) |
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Four-year Undergraduate Degree Programme (FYUGP) in Chemistry |
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Final Examination Question Paper
1. First semester
| 1st sem C1, NEP, 2023 | Download | 1 SEM TDC CHM (NEP) SEC 123 | Download |
| 1st sem, C1, Inorg, CBCS, 2022 | Download | 1st sem Minor, FYUGP, 2023 | Download |
| 1st sem Hindi, 2023 | Download | Download |
2. Second semester
| 2nd sem FYUGP Minor, 2024 | Download | 2nd sem CBCS, C4 2024 | Download |
| 2nd sem NEP, C2 2024 | Download | Download | |
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3. Third semester
| 3rd sem, C5 Inorg, CBCS, 2023 | Download | Download | |
| 3rd sem, C5, CBCS, 2021 | Download | Download |
4. Fourth semester
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5. Fifth semester
| 5th sem CBCS, Analytical 2024 | Download | Download | |
| 5th sem CBCS, Organic 2024 | Download | Download | |
| 5th sem CBCS, Physical 2024 | Download | ||
| 5th sem CBCS, Green 2024 | Download |
6. Sixth semester
| 6th sem CBCS, C13, Inorganic, 2024 | Download | Download | |
| 6th sem CBCS, DSE-1 Inorganic Material of Industrial Importance, 2024 | Download | ||
| 6th sem CBCS, C-14 Organic, 2024 | Download |
Sessional Examination Question Paper
1. First semester (Major)
| 1st sem sessional C1, 2024 | Download | Download | |
| 1st sem sessional, SEC-01, 2024 | Download |
2. First semester (Minor)
| 1st sem Minor NEP C-1, 2023 | Download | 2nd sem, C-202 organic, 2022 | Download |
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3. Second semester
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4. Third semester
| 3rd sem sessional, C-4 chemistry, 2024 | Download | CHY_Organic_RT_AN_3rd | Download |
| 3rd sem sessional, sec-03, 2024 | Download | Download | |
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5. Fourth semester
| 5th sem sessional, C-502 physical, 2024 | Download | 4th sem, C-402 organic, 2022 | Download |
| 5th sem sessional, organic, 2024 | Download | Download |
6. Fifth semester
| CHY_Green_Chem_PB_SSB_RT | Download | CHY_Organic_RT_AN_5th | Download |
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7. Sixth semester
| 6th sem, C-602 organic, 2022 | Download | Download | |
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Inorganic Chemsitry 2022 for 1st, 3rd and 5th semester: Download
Inorganic Chemsitry 2022 for 4th, 6th (H&GE) semester: Download
Physical Chemsitry 2022 for 1st, 3rd and 5th semester: Download
Physical Chemsitry 2022 for 4th, 2nd (H) semester: Download
Upcoming events
Paper cuttings of programmes organised
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) initiatives of the Chemistry Department at Gargaon College aim to enhance teaching, learning, and research through the integration of modern technology. The department utilizes various digital tools and resources, such as online learning platforms, virtual laboratories, and multimedia presentations, to facilitate interactive and engaging classroom experiences. Faculty members leverage ICT for conducting webinars, sharing research findings, and collaborating with other institutions. Additionally, students have access to online databases and educational resources that support their studies and research projects. By embracing ICT, the Chemistry Department seeks to prepare students for the evolving demands of the scientific community and enhance their overall educational experience.
link of the ICT Class report:
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Feedback from students and alumni of the Department of Chemistry at Gargaon College is vital for fostering continuous improvement and ensuring academic excellence. A multifaceted approach can be employed, including online surveys to evaluate course content, teaching effectiveness, and the relevance of the curriculum to future career paths in chemistry. Focus groups can facilitate comprehensive discussions, while standardized course evaluations provide regular assessments of instructional quality. Additionally, alumni networking events offer opportunities for informal feedback, and tracking career outcomes allows for evaluating the program’s impact on graduates' professional trajectories. Encouraging open-ended responses can yield valuable insights, which should be systematically analyzed to identify trends and areas for enhancement. Ultimately, this feedback should inform actionable strategies that lead to meaningful revisions in the curriculum, ensuring that the Department of Chemistry at Gargaon College remains attuned to the evolving needs of its students and alumni.
Feedback Report of the Department: Download
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
The Chemistry Departments of Gargaon College and Sibsagar Girls College have established a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration aimed at enhancing academic cooperation and promoting mutual growth in the field of Chemistry. This partnership will facilitate knowledge exchange, organize joint seminars and workshops, and promote student and faculty exchange programs. Both institutions commit to sharing resources and best practices while maintaining confidentiality regarding sensitive information. The MoU will be effective for [insert duration] and may be amended through mutual consent. This collaborative effort is expected to enrich the educational experiences and research opportunities for both faculty and students.
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to establish a collaborative relationship between the Chemistry Departments of Gargaon College and Sibsagar Girls College to enhance academic cooperation and promote mutual growth in the field of Chemistry.
Gargaon College:
Sibsagar Girls College:
Link of the MoU and activities: Download
INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM
The Indian Knowledge System is steeped in the rich tapestry of traditions, practices, and philosophies that have evolved over thousands of years. Applied to the Department of Chemistry at Gargaon College, it might unravel a unique dimension for scientific study and innovation. And this is exactly how those elements might intersect in greater detail:
1. Traditional Indian Medicinal Practices
The Department of Chemistry can further explore more deeply the research of Ayurvedic medicine, a type of treatment using multiple herbs and natural compounds. Studies can focus on Phytochemistry: About the different kinds of chemical compounds found in medicinal plants that are used in Ayurveda, including the identification of active ingredients and how they exert their therapeutic effect on the body Formulation Science: On the traditional process of creating herbal medicines, oils, as well as extracts, which may give insights into contemporary pharmaceutical application practices. Clinical Research: Working with practitioners to test the efficacy of traditional medicines, thus linking ancient wisdom with modern medicine.
2. Sustainable Traditions
Sustainability is one of the buzzwords today and Indian traditional practices thus bring harmony with nature. The Chemistry Department may consider: Organic Agriculture: Studying the conventional agrarian practices which apply natural pesticides and fertilisers, thus contributing to a sustainable agricultural future. Natural Resources: Studying old methods of conserving water, soil management, and crop rotation techniques that have been practised for centuries without causing harm. Biodegradable Products: Studying historical practices in the mode of craft and packaging that adhere to contemporary concepts of sustainability.
3. Cultural Implications of Chemistry
Chemistry played a very important role in several cultural practices in Indian history. The department could study Dyeing and Textiles: Study of ancient dyeing processes with the use of natural dyes, their chemistry involved, and the development of a less harmful environment through sustainable alternatives to synthetic dyes. Metallurgy: Studying ancient Indian metallurgical practices, like the production of steel-Wootz-its chemical foundation. Food Chemistry: Study of various traditional cooking processes and their chemical implications: fermentation, preservation techniques, flavour development, etc.
4. Research and Innovation
The department can create innovative research ventures by combining traditional knowledge with modern chemistry. Some of the fields in which focus can be brought include the following: Interdisciplinary Projects: Interact with other departments, such as environmental science, biology, or sociology, and work together to carry out general research that respects both traditional and scientific methodologies. Community Engagement: Engage the local community in research that is responsive to and deploys traditional knowledge while bringing scientists and practitioners into a dialogue. Technology Development Developing new technologies of their own based on traditional practices. These could be the development of eco-friendly materials or biopesticides based on traditional plants used locally.
5. Education and Outreach
Education and outreach activities are a highly important role the department can play in bringing home the importance of the integration of IKS with modern chemistry. Some of these initiatives include Curriculum Development: Introduce modules in the curriculum on IKS so that the students learn about the relevance and importance of traditional knowledge. Workshops and seminars: Organizing events bringing together experts in traditional practices and modern chemistry to share insights and spur collaboration. Research publications: To encourage students and faculties to publish their findings on IKS and chemistry intersection; to add the ever-growing knowledge in that field. Gargaon College happens to be the place where the Indian Knowledge System and chemistry meet, and that is very nicely coming together as an opportunity to enrich scientific study with traditional wisdom. The themes chosen would support sustainable development and culture preservation along with scientific advancement by developing a more critical understanding of both historical practices and modern issues.
Workshop Conducted: Download
Students are sensitized about our shared responsibility towards our environment. We regularly use chemicals that ultimately would find a way into the ecosystem destroying the ecology in the long run, keeping this in mind, the faculty members of the Department of Chemistry regularly arrange for small-scale plantation drives in the area around the Department to maintain soil health as well as beautification and landscaping. In this process, students also learn several facts about how to grow different plants, shrubs, etc.
One of the key green activities undertaken by the Department of Chemistry is the regular organization of small-scale plantation drives in and around the department's premises. These drives are not just about planting trees for beautification but also have a deeper purpose—to educate students about the importance of maintaining soil health, ecosystem balance, and environmental sustainability. The department selects specific locations around the college where students and faculty can plant various plants, trees, and shrubs that contribute to the local biodiversity.
This hands-on activity offers a unique learning experience for the students, allowing them to directly engage with nature while understanding the intricacies of plant growth, soil composition, and ecological balance. During these plantation drives, students are taught about different types of plants that thrive in local soil conditions, the importance of native species, and how these plants contribute to the larger ecosystem. The goal is to create awareness about sustainable living practices and give students practical knowledge about green chemistry and environmental protection.
In addition to the plantation drives, the Department of Chemistry at Gargaon College also focuses on integrating green chemistry principles into its curriculum. Green chemistry, often called sustainable chemistry, aims to design chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the generation of hazardous substances. The department emphasizes minimizing the use of harmful chemicals in laboratory experiments and instead focuses on using eco-friendly alternatives wherever possible. Through this, students are sensitized to the long-term impact of chemical waste on the environment and learn how to carry out research in a way that is both scientifically sound and environmentally responsible.
The faculty members actively engage students in discussions and projects that explore sustainable chemical practices. From recycling chemical reagents to using biodegradable solvents and reducing energy consumption in labs, these initiatives help students adopt an environmentally-conscious approach to their academic and future professional endeavours.
The department recognizes the importance of soil health not just for plant growth but for maintaining the overall ecological balance. As part of their green activities, they conduct soil testing to assess the quality and composition of the soil in the plantation areas. Based on the results, appropriate measures are taken to improve soil fertility, such as adding organic compost and mulching. The landscaping aspect of the plantation drives adds to the aesthetic appeal of the department. By carefully planning the types of plants and trees to be grown, the department ensures that the green spaces created are not only visually pleasing but also beneficial to the local environment. Native plants that require minimal maintenance and are well-suited to the regional climate are often selected to ensure long-term sustainability.
In conclusion, the Department of Chemistry at Gargaon College has taken commendable steps to promote environmental sustainability through various green activities. By integrating green chemistry principles into its academic curriculum and organizing regular plantation drives, the department ensures that students not only learn the importance of ecological balance but also actively participate in preserving the environment. Through these initiatives, the department is fostering a generation of chemists who are conscious of their environmental impact and are equipped with the knowledge to contribute to a sustainable future.
