Government Degree College,Veeraghattam

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

The Chemistry Department of Government Degree College, Veeraghattam, established in 2008, is the largest science department in the College working under the affiliation of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam. Over the last 13 years, the department has built up its reputation as one among the best in its field as far as imparting education in Chemistry is concerned. It offers undergraduate programmes in Chemistry as B.Sc. (M.P.C and C.B.Z). At present, the department was headed by Dr. Tumula Nagaraju is a regular lecturer, well qualified and highly dedicated faculty to mentor students and guide them.

Vision

The department aims to achieve global standards of quality in maintaining academic excellence by being pro-active and open to new opportunities and challenges in frontiers of chemistry. The endeavour of the department is to produce brilliant young chemists who by their scientific knowledge skills and social commitment would act as catalysts to bring about positive changes for the benefit of humanity.

Mission

To promote among our learners the skills of analytical thinking, experimentation, and application of the knowledge gained.
• To promote the habit of scientific enquiry and research among our students.
• To create in our students a concern for the environment and develop appreciation for green chemistry.
• To prepare our students for life in the larger community.
• Imparting quality Technical Education.
• Integrated Industrial training and curricula.
• Non formal education through community development programs.
• Industry-Institute Partnership.
• Consultancy service to industries around the region.

Programme Educational Objective

• To cater to the large demand of workforce from pharmaceutical and drug industries
• To provide advanced knowledge and practical experience in chemistry
• To encourage research and development activities among students
• To develop in students employable skills for job opportunities in the field of education, R&D institutions and industries.

Course Outcomes :

After completion of degree, students gained the theoretical as well as practical knowledge of handling chemicals. Also they expand the knowledge available opportunities related to chemistry in the government services through public service commission particularly in the field of food safety, health inspector, pharmacist etc. Afford a broad foundation in chemistry that stresses scientific reasoning and analytical problem solving with a molecular perspective. Achieve the skills required to succeed in graduate school, professional school and the chemical industry like cement industries, agro product, Paint industries, Rubber industries, Petrochemical industries, Food processing industries, Fertilizer industries etc. Got exposures of a breadth of experimental techniques using modern instrumentation. Understand the importance of the elements in the periodic table including their physical and chemical nature and role in the daily life. Understand the concept of chemistry to inter relate and interact to the other subject like mathematics, physics, biological science etc. Learn the laboratory skills and safely to transfer and interpret knowledge entirely in the working environment.

The Curriculum :

The semester wise syllabus was revised in every five years and a Common Core Syllabus is introduced through-out the State of Andhra Pradesh. Recently the syllabus is further revised from 2020 and the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam consistently reviews the syllabus and issue necessary guidelines to all the affiliated colleges from time to time.

The Evaluation :

The Department conducts two midterm examinations, to assess the performance of the students. Marks obtained by the students are entered in the Departmental Marks Register. The Department also conducts Seminars, Quiz programs, Puzzle solving sessions in which the students actively participate and students are given some projects which help them in finding the open access e-resources and internet.

Assessment of Outcomes :

1. By conducting mid examinations in summative and formative methods.
2. By conducting semester end examinations in practical and theory.
3. By analyzing the results.
4. By collecting the feedback on curriculum from stakeholders.

Faculty :

Name : Dr. Tumula Nagaraju
Designation : Lecturer
E-mail id : tnrchem123@gmail.com
Qualification : MSc, BEd, PhD
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Results

S.No.	Type of Paper (Group /Language /MDC /Skill Development)	Semester	Title of the Paper	No. of Students Appeared (a)	No. of Students Passed (b)	No. of Students Failed (c)	Pass Percentage	Students who scored more than 75% Marks	Students who scored between 60% and 75% Marks	Students who scored between 50% and 60%Marks	Students who scored less than 50% Marks
1	Multi-disciplinary course	1	Principles of chemical sciences	09	7	2	85.71	2	4	0	1
2	Chemistry	2	General & Inorganic Chemistry	19	19	0	100	4	5	5	5
3	Chemistry	3	Fundamental Organic Chemistry	18	16	2	88.88	10	0	2	4
4	Chemistry	4	Inorganic, Organic & Physical Chemistry	18	15	3	83.33	5	4	3	3
5	Chemistry	4	Inorganic& Physical Chemistry	18	15	3	83.33	4	5	4	2
6	Chemistry	5	Environmental Chemistry	17	15	2	88.23	9	5	1	0
7	Chemistry	5	Green Chemistry & Nanotechnology	17	16	1	94.12	6	3	4	3

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Internal Assessment

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Research Details

• Research Title: “Metal-Free Oxidative Strategies for the Construction of Heterocyclic Compounds: Synthesis of 1,2,4-Thiadiazoles, 2-Aminobenzo[d]thiazoles and 1,2,4-Triazolo[1,5-a]pyridines”.
• Research Supervisor: Dr. P. Radha Krishna, Chief Scientist, Department of Organic Synthesis and Process Chemistry, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India.

Fellowships and Awards:

• Junior Research Fellow (CSIR, based on National Aptitude Screening) for the period of 2 years in Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad. June 2015 to June 2017.
• Senior Research Fellow (CSIR, based on National Aptitude Screening) for the period of June 2017 to 2020 in Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad.

Conferences and Symposia:

• Actively participated and presented poster in International Conference “Sustainable Chemistry for Health, Environment and Materials (Su-Chem 2018)” held at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India, during 05-08 August, 2018.
• Actively participated and gave an oral presentation in “XIV JNOST-2018” Conference for Research Scholars held at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India, during 28th November to 01st December, 2018.
• Actively participated in “CRSI-ACS National Symposium” held at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India, on 13 July, 2017.
• Actively participated and presented poster in National Conference “CRSI-National Symposium” held at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India, during 14-16 July, 2017.
• Actively participated in International Conference “Nature Inspired Initiatives in Chemical Trends (NIICT)” held at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India, during 19-20 September, 2016.

List of Publications:

1. I2-Catalyzed Oxidative N-S Bond Formation: Metal-Free Regiospecific Synthesis of N-Fused and 3,4-Disubstituted 5-Imino-1,2,4-Thiadiazoles. Nagaraju, T.; Nagesh, J.; Radha Krishna, P.; Mangarao, N. J. Org. Chem. 2017, 82, 5310-5316.
2. Hypervalent Iodine(III)-Mediated Solvent-Free, Regioselective Synthesis of 3,4-Disubstituted 5-Imino-1,2,4-thiadiazoles and 2-Aminobenzo[d]thiazoles. Nagaraju, T.; Radha Krishna, P.; Mangarao, N. Adv. Synth. Catal. 2018, 360, 2806-2812.
3. PhI(OAc)2-Mediated Regioselective Synthesis of 5-Guanidino-1,2,4-thiadiazoles and 1,2,4-Triazolo[1,5-a]pyridines via Oxidative N-S and N-N Bond Formation. Nagaraju, T.; Radha Krishna, P.; Mangarao, N. Synthesis 2019, 51, 3600-3610.
4. Transition-Metal-Free PhI(OAc)2-Mediated Oxidative S-S and C-N Bond Formation: Regioselective Synthesis of 3H-1,2,4-Dithiazol-3-imines. Nagaraju, T.; Radha Krishna, P. Tetrahedron Lett. 2019, DOI: 10.1016/j.tetlet.2019.151424.
5. I2-Mediated Oxidative C-N and N-S Bond Formation in Water: A Metal-Free Synthesis of 4,5-Disubstituted/N-Fused 3-Amino-1,2,4-triazoles and 3-Substituted 5-Amino-1,2,4-thiadiazoles. Nagesh, J.; Nagaraju, T.; Radha Krishna, P.; Mangarao, N. J. Org. Chem. 2018, 83, 5715-5723.
6. Total Synthesis of the Proposed Structures of Novel Antimalarial Pyranone Cryptorigidifoliol E. Manikanta, G.; Nagaraju, T.; Radha Krishna, P. Synthesis 2016, 48, 4213-4220.

Dept. Meetings:

Department of Chemistry proposes the following action plan for the academic year 2024-25
1. To conduct celebrations regarding Chemistry (important days and birth days of scientists).
2. To conduct class seminars by I, II, and III B.Sc students.
3. To organise Quiz to all science subjects i.e Physics, Botany and chemistry.
4. To prepare study projects by B.Sc students.
5. To organise extension lectures in Chemistry
6. To conduct the clean and Green as part of curriculum (internal exams)
7. To conduct the Assignments part of curriculum (internal exams)

Department action plan of Chemistry for the academic year 2024-25

S.NO	MONTH & WEEK	ACTIVITY PLANNED WITH BRIEF DESCRIPTION	PERSON ORGANISING THE ACTIVITY	REMARK
1	16 th SEP 3rd week	International ozone day	Dr. T. Nagaraju	Conducted
2	OCT 2nd week	Students class seminar	Dr. T. Nagaraju	Conducted
3	NOV 2024 4th week	Extension lecture on chemical bonding	Dr. T. Nagaraju	Conducted
4	DEC 3rd week	Quiz	Dr. T. Nagaraju	Conducted
5	28th FEB 4th week	National Science Day	Dr. T. Nagaraju	Conducted
6	MAR 2nd week	Students class seminar	Dr. T. Nagaraju	Conducted
7	APR 3rd week	Class Assignments	Dr. T. Nagaraju	Conducted
8	APR 4th week	Clean and Green	Dr. T. Nagaraju	Conducted

Best practices and achievements:

Environment Consciousness:
• The institution has a system auditing of its facilities which is carried out informally by the university authorities.
• Department introduce Green Chemistry as theory as well as practical in its curriculum to develop Environment Consciousness among the students.

Energy conservation:

• The department follows a policy of switching on power only when required and switching off when not in use.
• The classrooms, administrative office and laboratories of the department are airy and well illuminated for the maximum use of natural lighting during the day time. Tube lights are used instead of incandescent bulbs wherever the natural lighting is insufficient to minimize power consumption. The institution strictly observes to see that no electric equipments run unnecessarily. Thus enough measures are taken to use electricity carefully.

Pre-placement training:

• Commissionerate introduced soft skill and career development course in the curriculum of students so as to prepare them for interviews.

Academics:

• To meet growing demands of industries and to develop research attitude in students, our graduate students are continuously motivated for research during all semester. In 1st to 3rd semester they will have to carried out community service project on the topic given by their guide/mentor, while in last semester (6th semester), they will have to undergo internship in industries as well as at institution. To develop their self confidence and presentation skills they will evaluate by power point presentation at the end of each semester. This enriches student to develop new skills and make foundation of knowledge strong. Such Research-industrial exposure will shape and mould them to learn new techniques with full commitment and interest.
• Maintenance of academic schedule
• Participation and organization of Seminars, Workshops, Conferences etc.
Courses offered: Proposed with Physics and Botany as major subjects and minor subject as chemistry

Course outcomes and achievements:

Assessment of outcomes:

Students Progression to Higher education & Employment:

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Environment Consciousness:

• The institution has a system auditing of its facilities which is carried out informally by the university authorities.
• Department introduce Green Chemistry as theory as well as practical in its curriculum to develop Environment Consciousness among the students.

Energy conservation:

Pre-placement training:

• Commissionerate introduced soft skill and career development course in the curriculum of students so as to prepare them for interviews.

Academics:

RESEARCH

Research Experience from chemistry department:
• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Department of Organic Synthesis and Process Chemistry, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India (2015-2020). Secured First Class with Distinction 84.2%.
• Research Title: “Metal-Free Oxidative Strategies for the Construction of Heterocyclic Compounds: Synthesis of 1,2,4-Thiadiazoles, 2-Aminobenzo[d]thiazoles and 1,2,4-Triazolo[1,5-a]pyridines”.
• Research Supervisor: Dr. P. Radha Krishna, Chief Scientist, Department of Organic Synthesis and Process Chemistry, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India.

Fellowships and Awards:

Conferences and Symposia:

List of Publications:

7. I2-Catalyzed Oxidative N-S Bond Formation: Metal-Free Regiospecific Synthesis of N-Fused and 3,4-Disubstituted 5-Imino-1,2,4-Thiadiazoles. Nagaraju, T.; Nagesh, J.; Radha Krishna, P.; Mangarao, N. J. Org. Chem. 2017, 82, 5310-5316.
8. Hypervalent Iodine(III)-Mediated Solvent-Free, Regioselective Synthesis of 3,4-Disubstituted 5-Imino-1,2,4-thiadiazoles and 2-Aminobenzo[d]thiazoles. Nagaraju, T.; Radha Krishna, P.; Mangarao, N. Adv. Synth. Catal. 2018, 360, 2806-2812.
9. PhI(OAc)2-Mediated Regioselective Synthesis of 5-Guanidino-1,2,4-thiadiazoles and 1,2,4-Triazolo[1,5-a]pyridines via Oxidative N-S and N-N Bond Formation. Nagaraju, T.; Radha Krishna, P.; Mangarao, N. Synthesis 2019, 51, 3600-3610.
10. Transition-Metal-Free PhI(OAc)2-Mediated Oxidative S-S and C-N Bond Formation: Regioselective Synthesis of 3H-1,2,4-Dithiazol-3-imines. Nagaraju, T.; Radha Krishna, P. Tetrahedron Lett. 2019, DOI: 10.1016/j.tetlet.2019.151424.
11. I2-Mediated Oxidative C-N and N-S Bond Formation in Water: A Metal-Free Synthesis of 4,5-Disubstituted/N-Fused 3-Amino-1,2,4-triazoles and 3-Substituted 5-Amino-1,2,4-thiadiazoles. Nagesh, J.; Nagaraju, T.; Radha Krishna, P.; Mangarao, N. J. Org. Chem. 2018, 83, 5715-5723.
12. Total Synthesis of the Proposed Structures of Novel Antimalarial Pyranone Cryptorigidifoliol E. Manikanta, G.; Nagaraju, T.; Radha Krishna, P. Synthesis 2016, 48, 4213-4220.