Meenakshi College for Women (Autonomous)
Kodambakkam, Chennai 600 024
(Affiliated to the University of Madras)
Department of
Chemistry
Year of Establishment:
1977
About
The Department of Chemistry was established in June 1976 as a P.U.C. course. B.Sc. Chemistry was offered from 1977. With the growing demand for Chemistry, the sanctioned strength was increased from 50 to 100 in the year 1979.
The Spotlight
There are two streams offered in B.Sc. Chemistry - one with Allied Zoology and the other with Allied Mathematics.
The offering of B.Sc. Chemistry in two streams enables students to pursue higher studies in the relevant areas of Chemistry.
Almost all the Faculty members hold a doctoral degree.
One Faculty member holds a patent.
Programmes Offered
Programme | Shift | Government-Aided | Sanctioned Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
B.Sc. Chemistry | Shift I | Yes | 100 |
Courses Offered
Course | Category | Offered to | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
Allied Chemistry | Part III: Allied | B.Sc. Physics | Shift I |
Allied Chemistry | Part III: Allied | B.Sc. Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology | Shift I |
Allied Chemistry | Part III: Allied | B.Sc. Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology | Shift I |
Nutritional Chemistry | Part IV: Skill-based Subject | ||
Cosmetology | Certificate Course | B.Sc. Chemistry | Shift I |
MoUs
Faculty
Recent Events
Student seminar was conducted on 8 March, 2022 on the topic "Material Science and Nano Technology". The Chief Guest was Dr. E. Murugan, Professor and Head, Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Madras.
