DKM College for Women (Autonomous)
D.K.M College For Women (AUTONOMOUS)
Affiliated To Thiruvalluvar University
CGPA of 3.22 out of 4 in the 4th Cycle
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D.K.M College For Women
( AUTONOMOUS )
Affiliated To Thiruvalluvar University
D.K.M College For Women
( AUTONOMOUS )
Affiliated To Thiruvalluvar University
Department of Chemistry
About the Department
The Department of chemistry was initiated by Professor Mrs. A. Jaya in 1972 as P.U.C. and the UG course was started in 1975. The department was headed by Mrs. A. Jaya from 1972 to 1993, then she became the Principal of this prestigious institution till May 2007. The department has very dedicated staff members along with Mrs. Lucy P. Augustine, Mrs. Sasikala Amarasurya, Mrs. B. Manjula Narasimhan, Mrs. N. Thenmozhi, Mrs. A. Kalavathi, Mrs. M. Nagarathinam and Mrs. P.N. Sudha. At that time the department was affiliated to University of Madras.
Programmes
- B.Sc., Chemistry(Aided)
2. M.Sc., Chemistry (Unaided)
3. Ph.D., (Full Time & Part Time)
Department of Chemistry Syllabus
FACILITIES IN CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT
- Smart class room for students.
- Well equipped and separate laboratories for UG, PG, M.Phil and Ph.D with all facilities.
- Well equipped classrooms for students for both UG & PG for all sections with proper
- Lighting & air circulation.
- Separate book bank is available.
- Department library with many books were available for reference of students.
- RO is available for drinking purpose.
- Two computers with printers.
- A Xerox machine.
- Scanning facility is available in the department.
- Fire extinguisher is available in the lab as well as in the department.
- Separate research room with free internet connection for both students and staffs involving in research activities.
- Separate staff rooms for both UG & PG.
| Name of the Instrument | Purpose |
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Electrospinning Machine |
To produce charged threads of polymer solutions (fibres) |
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IR Spectrophotometer |
To record IR spectra- identification of various functional groups |
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UV-Visible Spectrophotometer |
To record UV spectra- Solution concentration analysis |
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Vacuum Oven with pump |
To remove the moisture content present in the samples by creating vacuum. |
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Guoy balance |
To measure magnetic susceptibility |
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Hot air oven |
To dry the samples |
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Electronic balance |
To measure the weight of samples |
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pH meter |
To measure pH |
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Mechanical shaker |
To attain equilibrium of solutions by shaking |
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Ultrasonicator |
For solubility measurement |
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Water analysis Kit |
To measure BOD, COD, Alkalinity, Acidity. |
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Digital Potentiometer |
To measure EMF |
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Digital Conductometer |
To measure conductance |
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Polarimeter |
To measure optical activity |
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Fluidised Bed Reactor |
Column studies |
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Water filtration (fabricated) |
To filtrate the samples |
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Ultrafiltration Cell glass assembly |
Membrane filtration |
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Centrifuge Machine |
To separate the suspensions and emulsions by the rotation of sample around the fixed axis- |
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Magnetic Stirrer |
To rotate the sample using the magnetic pellet |
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Electrical Stirrer |
To rotate the sample using the electrical connection |
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Photoelectric Colorimeter |
To measure the optical density of the samples (absorbance or transmittance) |
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Laboratory homogeniser |
To homogenize various types of material, such as tissue, plant, food, soil, and many others |
Staff Particulars- Aided
| S.No | Name Of The Staff | Qualification | Designation | Photo | Profile Link |
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1 |
Dr. S. Santha Lakshmi |
M.Sc., B.Ed., NET., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
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Associate Professor and Head |
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2 |
Dr. N.Dhanam
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M.Sc, M.Phil, B.Ed, Ph.D.,
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Assistant Professor |
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3 |
Dr.S.Sashikala |
M.Sc.,M.Phil.,
B.Ed.,Ph.D.,SET
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Assistant Professor
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4 |
Dr. R. Arunadevi
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M.Sc., M. Phil, Ph.D., PGDCA |
Assistant Professor |
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SEMINAR -WORKSHOP - GUEST LECTURE REPORT 2024-2025
| S.No | Name and Nature of Programme | Date of the Programme | Title/Topic | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
Induction Programme |
25.06.2024 |
Students Induction Programme (SIP) &
Fresher’s day
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2 |
Webinar |
12.08.2024 |
Potential Applications of Solar Photocatalysis for Environmental Remediation Using Biomass as Surface |
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3 |
Industrial Visit |
24.09.2024 |
Industrial visit to CSIR-CLRI, Chennai |
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4 |
PTA |
28.09.2024 |
Parent teachers meeting |
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5 |
Special Guest Lecture |
01.10.2024 |
Effective strategies for solving CSIR-UGC/NET/JRF/GATE-Coordination chemistry problems |
Link |
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6 |
Paper presentation |
5.10.2024 |
RUSAC Paper presentation Program |
Link |
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7 |
MHRD-IIC Programme |
02.12.2024 |
National Pollution Day |
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8 |
Alumnae Meet |
26.01.2025 |
Annual Alumnae Meet |
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9 |
Industrial Visit |
28.01.2025 |
Industrial Visit |
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10 |
Certificate Course |
08.01.2025 to 31.01.2025 |
Cosmetics & Personal Grooming |
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11 |
Association Meeting |
04.02.2025 |
Light To Life |
Link |
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12 |
Workshop |
12.02.2025 |
House hold products |
Link |
Staff Particulars- Unaided
