Krishnagar Women’s College

About the Department

KrishnagarWomen’s College
Department of Chemistry
A Brief Introduction:
The Department of Chemistry at Krishnagar Women's College has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1965, initially offering Under Graduate level courses. In 2010, the department embarked on a new journey with the introduction of its Honors course, featuring an extended fee structure to cater to aspiring students. Transitioning towards modern pedagogical practices, the college embraced the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) in 2018, replacing the old annual examination system. Notably, since the last academic session in 2023, the department has adopted the National Education Policy, implementing a 4-year Under Graduate course - B.Sc. (Major), aligning with contemporary educational reforms and ensuring holistic academic development. In this system, alongside Chemistry, students have the opportunity to delve into related disciplines such as Physics and Mathematics, complemented by compulsory subjects like Bengali or English. Furthermore, Environmental Studies is integrated into the curriculum, enriching students' understanding of interdisciplinary concepts. :

Involvement in Research Activities:

Faculty members have published their research work in various peer reviewed journals. They are continuously enriched them by their research publications. One of the recent pioneer review paper is published in “Materials Today Chemistry” on “Green biomass derived porous carbon materials for electrical double-layer capacitors (EDLCs)” They have attended and participated in different national and international Seminar/Conferences/workshop. :

Infrasstructure of Department:

In addition to the assigned classroom, the department presently possesses three laboratories: an Organic Lab measuring 8.84 meters by 6.43 meters, an Inorganic Lab measuring 9.45 meters by 5.79 meters, and a Physical Lab measuring 5.79 meters by 2.44 meters. Additionally, there's a Store cum Balance Room measuring 4.57 meters by 4.26 meters. Unfortunately, insufficient space in the laboratories hampers our ability to maintain instruments in proper order. The chemistry laboratory has been upgraded with state-of-the-art infrastructure in alignment with the new education policy (NEP 2020). Additionally, the classroom in B-Block has been enhanced with the installation of a power point projector. The Departmental staff room is furnished with three Desktops equipped with internet access. In the near future, there are plans in place to renovate the chemistry staff room.

Financial Assistance Received by the Students:

A large No of number of students receive financial assistance from Government like Kanyasree Scholarship, Vivekananda scholarship etc.

Fig.1 Photos indicating different departmental activities

National Seminar Organised by the Department:

The Department of Chemistry organized UGC sponsored two day National Seminar in collaboration with University of Kalyani on 28th and 29th September, 2013.

Teaching Methods Adopted toImprove Student Learning:

(a) Demonstrations through models and experiments.
(b) Black-board and ICT enabled teaching.
(c) Hands on experience with Chem-Draw Software and Internet.
(d) Digital classes on WebEx, google meet platform from home since April 2020, due to Pandemic situation.
(e) From time to time the services of experts in their respective areas on the subject are requisition to impart knowledge to the students on latest developments taking place in the country. Visiting Lectures by eminent Professors of different institutions and University are also organized to keep the student abreast of the time.
(d) Students participate in their classroom seminar.
(e) The college has a good library having sufficient collection of books on different subjects for the benefit of students and teachers.
(f) Students also participate in the National, Regional Seminars, Workshops, Quiz contest and also Webinars which are organized by our college and other colleges.
Our students of Semester II received “Best Poster Prize” on the theme “2019: International Year of the Periodic Table” in the Science Academies Lecture Workshop organized by Krishnagar Govt. College on 18th and 19th January, 2019.

Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension Activities:

(a) Involvement of students in blood donation camp.
(b) Active participation for various environmental issues.
(c) Students occasionally participate in the national and college level Webiner,workshop, Quizcontest.
(d) Students perform their field study on ENVS as a part of their course curriculum.
(e) Students actively participate in their educational tours in every year. In 2022 the students visited the Department of Chemistry, KU as a part of their study tour in order to motivate the students and inculcate the knowledge of theory with practical demonstration.
As a part of the syllabus in theory to show few instruments to the students like Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy and Proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) spectroscopy.
(f) Every year the students organize Departmental Fresher’s Welcome Ceremony, celebrate Teachers’ Day.
(g) The students publish their wall magazine in every year

Fig.2. Group photo with HOD of Chemistry Dept. K.U. Fig.3 Students are in UV/Visible spectroscoypy

(h) The Department of Chemistry observesthe National Science Day in commemoration of Dr. C V Raman.

Fig.4: National Science day celebration

(i)Every year the students organize Departmental Fresher’s Welcome Ceremony, celebrate Teachers’ Day.
(f) The students of end semester students participate in the student seminar in every year.

Fig.5 Student Seminar

STRENGTHS

• The Honours course was introduced in the year 2010, thereby enable women students of rural areas to study UG Honours course in Chemistry.

• Well-equipped laboratory with modern equipment.
• A good library having rich collection of books in Chemistry.
• Good faculty with committed staff.
• Mentor mentee relationship is very strong.

WEAKNESS:

• Absence of permanent supporting staff i.e. laboratory attendant.
• Limited scope to higher the services of experts/ professionals to equip the students with the latest developments.

OPPORTUNITIES:

• The district being large having huge rural population the department has a capability to attract many meritorious students from the district as well as from its neighboring areas.
• Offers opportunities to students to undertake to practical training in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries in neighboring districts of Howrah, Hooghly and Kolkata.
• Career counseling to enable students to pursue future course of studies.

CHALLENGES:

• To make the study of core subjects in science attractive by ensuring public and private investment.
• To take steps to expand research works in Universities and colleges by appropriate authorities.
• To percolate research works at the ground level for the benefit of the masses.
• To disseminate information of the advances of the R&D works.