Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry program is aimed to train students about contemporary issues, challenges, trends, research, and advancements in the field of applied chemistry with the vision of developing professionals to manage the critical industrial and environmental problems, Pakistan is currently facing. The program is designed to align with the needs of the chemical process industry, petrochemicals, oil and gas sector, fertilizers, renewable energy, global challenges such as climate change, pollution control, high-performance materials, design, and manufacturing and application. By addressing these sectors’ demands, the program prepares students for successful careers in industries and sectors that are vital to Pakistan’s economy.

Salient Features of the program

Applied and Industry-Focused Program

Applied and Industry-Focused Program with a focus on the chemical process industry, petrochemicals, oil and gas sector, fertilizers, renewable energy, high-performance materials, design, and manufacturing.

Students Training

Training students about current issues, challenges, trends, research, and advancements in industrial processes and applied chemistry.

State-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories

State-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories for practical experience and hands-on learning.

Pedagogical Methods

Faculty members with higher qualifications from developed countries (USA, Sweden, China, Malaysia, South Korea), providing knowledge with the best pedagogical methods and the help of the latest technologies.

Focus on Skills

Focus on developing practical skills for managing critical industrial problems.

Associated Careers

Research and Development Scientist, Quality Control Analyst, Academia, Analytical Chemist, Environmental Consultant, Process Safety, Product Development Chemist, Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Technical Sales and Marketing

Entry Requirements

Intermediate or equivalent at least 50% marks

Course Curriculum

Semester 1

*Course Code*	*Course Title*	*Theory & lab CHE*
CH-103	Chemistry & Stoichometry	3
CH-103L	Chemistry & Stoichometry lab	1
COMP-102	Introduction to ICT	2
COMP-102L	Introduction to ICT Lab	1
MTH-101	Calculus and Analytical Geometry	3
SS-310	Professional Ethics	3
SS-112	Pakistan Studies	2
SS-103	English Language and Communication Skills	3
Total		18

Semester 2

*Course Code*	*Course Title*	*Theory & lab CHE*
ME-101L	Workshop Practice	1
CH-203	Physical Chemistry	2
MTH-202	Linear Algebra and Differential Equations	3
SS-111	Islamic Studies	2
PHY-101	Applied Physics	3
PHY-101L	Applied Physics Lab	1
MSE-101	Fundamental of Engineering Materials	3
MGT-262	Entrepreneurship	3
Total		18

Semester 3

*Course Code*	*Course Title*	*Theory & lab CHE*
CHE-101	Materials and Energy Balance	3
CHE-201	Chemical Process Industries	3
CH-204	Electrochemistry	2
CH-204L	Electrochemistry Lab	1
COMP-111	Programming Fundamentals	3
COMP-111L	Programming Fundamentals Lab	1
ME-102L	Engineering Drawing	1
CH-205	Organic Chemsitry	3
CH-205L	Organic Chemsitry Lab	1
Total		18

Semester 4

*Course Code*	*Course Title*	*Theory & lab CHE*
CHE-202	Unit Operations	2
CH-211	In-organic Chemistry	3
CH-211L	In-organic Chemistry Lab	1
CHE-212	Analytical Chemsitry	3
CH-212L	Analytical Chemsitry Lab	1
CH-213	Pharmacetical Chemistry	3
CH-213L	Pharmacetical Chemistry Lab	1
SS-321	Engineering Economics	2
Total		16

Semester 5

*Course Code*	*Course Title*	*Theory & lab CHE*
CH-311	Industrial Polymers	2
CH-312	Analytical Industrial Sampling	2
CH-313	Analytical and Characterization Techniques	3
CH-313L	Analytical and Characterization Techniques Lab	1
CH-316	Nanotechnology	3
SS-203	Technical and Business Writing	3
CHE-331	Energy Engineering	2
CHE-331L	Energy Engineering Lab	1
Total		17

Semester 6

*Course Code*	*Course Title*	*Theory & lab CHE*
CHE-317	Separation Processes	3
CHE-317L	Separation Processes Lab	1
CHE-321	Chemical Reaction Engineering	3
CHE-321L	Chemical Reaction Engineering Lab	1
CH-322	Spectroscopy	2
CH-322L	Spectroscopy Lab	1
CH-332	Environmental Chemistry	3
CH-332L	Environmental Chemistry Lab	1
MTH-231	Probability and Statistics	3
Total		18

Semester 7

*Course Code*	*Course Title*	*Theory & lab CHE*
CHE-XXX	Elective I	3
CH-423	Computational Chemistry	2
CH-423L	Computational Chemistry Lab	1
CH-451	Chemical Product Design	3
CH-498	Final Year Project-I	3
CH-XXX	Elective II	3
SS-331	Community Services	1(NC)
Total		15

Semester 8

*Course Code*	*Course Title*	*Theory & lab CHE*
MGT-355	Quality Management System	3
CH-424	Industrial Catalysis	2
CH-452	Plant Safety and Maintenance	3
CH-499	Final Year Project-II	3
CH-XXX	Elective III	3
	Semester Total	14
	Total	134

List of Elective(s) courses

No.	Course Name	Credit Hours
BIO-447	Biological Process Engineering	3
CHE-425	Membrane Separation Processes	3
CHE-426	Chemical Wet Processing of Textiles	3
CHE-428	Biochemical Engineering	3
CHE-433	Renewable Energy Resources	3
CHE-435	Industrial Energy Systems	3
CHE-436	Solid Waste Management	3
CHE-437	Fuel Cell	3
CHE-438	Water Pollution Control	3
CHE-439	Biomass	3
CHE-441	Gas Dynamics	3
CHE-442	Petroleum Refinery Processes	3
CHE-443	Petrochemicals	3
CHE-444	Fundamentals of Polymer Engineering	3
CHE-453	Chemical Analysis and Material Characterization	3
CH-425	Beverage Technology	3
CH-426	Pharmaceutical Chemistry	3
CH-427	Industrial organization and Management	3
CH-428	Photochemistry	3
CH-429	Polymer Chemistry	3
CH-432	Polymer Chemistry Lab	3
CH-433	Nuclear and Radiation Chemistry	3

Admissions

PAF-IAST promotes equal opportunities and welcomes students from all backgrounds, irrespective of their creed, color, gender, ethnicity, and their social and financial status. Female students are encouraged to join any program of their choice and realize their dreams.

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