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Department Of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry, which was established in the year 1957 is situated on the 3rd floor of the college building having built up area of 9500 sq. ft. and scenic surroundings with a bird eye view of the city.

Courses Offered :

H.S.S.C. LevelChemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, English and Hindi / Marathi.
Information and Technology subject can be opted in place of Hindi / Marathi / Biology.


	Graduate Level :

The different subject options, which the students can offer with chemistry, are
1. Chemistry, Zoology, Biochemistry.
2. Chemistry, Botany, Biochemistry.
3. Chemistry, Botany, Zoology.
4. Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics.

Post Graduate Level :

M.Sc. Chemistry : Specilization ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Elective paper MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY The P.G. course is a non-aided course approved by Maharashtra Government and affiliated to Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University.

Course duration : Two years

Admission criteria : B.Sc with Chemistry as one of the subject / B.Sc Honours in chemistry, with at least 50% marks at graduate level.

Intake capacity : 30

Hostel Facility : Separate hostel facility is available for boys and girl students.

Infrastructure :

LABORATORIES & STORIES :

1. M.Sc. -II Classical lab
2. M.Sc. -I Classical lab
3. D.C. Classical lab
4. J.C. Classical lab
5. Instumentation lab
6. Balance Room PG
6. Balance Room UG
7. Store RoomAll
the laboratries are well equipped, ventilated & spacious with every student given a working space of approx 9sq.ft. The labs have L.P.G. gas line, exaust fans, fuming cupboards etc.

The instrumentation laboratory has number of instruments like Computer, OHP, Spectrophotometer, digital colorimeters, digital Potentiometers, digital conductometers, digital pH meters, digital polarimeters, Ovens, Distillation plant, Single Pan, double pan, analytical balances, digital balances, Vacuum pumps, Centrifuge machines, melting point apparatus etc.

Library :

The college has central library with reading room facility and about 1000 books in chemistry. The P.G. students are having free access to books. The Department library has about 175 books for ready reference the teaching staff for M.Sc. Students.The department also subscribes following journals.
Indian Journal of Chemistry Sec-A
Indian Journal of Chemistry Sec-B
Asian Journal of Chemistry
Journal of Chemical sciences
Chemical Weekly
Chemical News
Current science
University News
CSIR News
Resonance
Science Reporter

FacultyDegree & P.G. Chemistry :

Name	Designation
Dr. H. G. Jahagirdar	(Reader & H.O.D , Director PG Chemistry)
Mr. M. Karmakar	(Sr.Lecturer)
Dr. Mrs. A . H. Hardas	(Lecturer & Contributory P.G.)
Dr. Roy George	(Lecturer & Contributory P.G.)
Mr. S. Deosarkar	(Lecturer & Contributory P.G.)
Ms H. Nagrecha	(Ad- Hoc P.G. )
Ms Geeta Padole	(Ad- Hoc P.G. )
Mr Ajit Thorat	(Ad- Hoc P.G. )
Ms Tejal Saujani	(Contributory P.G. and U.G.)
Ms Jyoti Das	(Contributory P.G. and U.G.)

Junior College :

Name	Designation
Dr. Ms G. Gupta	( J.C Teacher & Contributory P.G.)
Mrs B. Lahiri	( J.C Teacher)
Mrs A. Khan	( J.C Teacher)
Ms S. Sarkar	( J.C Teacher)
Ms.A. Cherian	( J.C Teacher)

	S.F.S. College Chemical Society & its Activities :

In order to cater to the intellectual need of the staff and students and to keep themselves abreast of latest developments, applications and current trends in chemistry the department has a society named S.F.S. College Chemical Society. The proposed activities of the society is to hold popular talks, seminars, guest lectures, study tours etc.

1. Inauguration : Dr G S Natarajan ,Director Priyadarsani Institute College of Engineering Technology on 26th of August 2006.

2. Seminars:

• “Civil Defense and Chemistry” : By Capt. G S Saini Director Civil Defense College Nagpur to all the UG. and P.G. students.

• “Power plant Chemistry” : On 25th November 2006. Shri H.M. Emmanuel Dy. Director NPTI and Shri Pimplapure from MSEB were the resource persons.

3. Poster Competition : A poster competition was held on 7th Oct. 2006 for U.G. and P.G. students .

4. Valedictory Function : The valedictory function of the chemical society was held on 27th January 2007.Fr. Albert D’Souza Vice principal of College was the Chief Guest.

	Awards & Medals :

The Department has instituted "Late Shri G.N. Jahagirdar" Medal for the student of S.F.S. College, who scores highest marks in Chemistry at the B.Sc. level in first attempt.