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Aim and Objectives
The overall aim of the Applied Chemistry course is to provide students with a
strong foundation in chemical science and to place an emphasis on local environmental
and industrial applications. This provides students with appropriate elements
in both pure and applied chemistry with the result that they will be suitably
and flexibly trained for local employment. Postgraduate studies locally or abroad
may also be pursued.
Specific Objectives of the Course
- To give students a well rounded education in all principal branches of chemistry
upon which applications of many kinds can be built and employment flexibility
can be better assured.
- To place particular emphasis on modern chemical analysis and instrumentation
in the early stages of the course so that final stage work, especially projects,
can be properly supported. Furthermore, to adopt a "hands-on" approach
to all instrumentation instruction and use.
- To emphasize the role of microcomputers by integrating their use into the
entire instructional programme as chemical information processors and as instrument
controllers.
- To ensure that students are able to apply their knowledge of chemistry to
the solution of common community problems, especially through the pursuit
of relevant applied independent research projects.
For students who enter the Environmental Studies Concentration
there is also the objective of introducing them to local environmental problems/solutions/management
techniques and government regulations. The objective is not simply to train
students to be able to chronicle environmental events and problems, but able
to understand the chemical and biological basis for these problems and to suggest
appropriate solutions
The objectives of the Industrial Studies Concentration are
to bring those students to an understanding of the chemistry and technology
involved in various manufacturing and processing industries. Those with local
relevance are given particular attention. Another important objective is to
train students in modern analytical chemistry as it applies to industrial processes
for quality control and assurance, for process monitoring, and for other applications.
Application for Admission to Undergraduate
Degree Courses
We also offer a postgraduate (by research) programme leading variably to an M.Phil.
and a Ph.D. degree in various areas of basic and applied chemistry. In addition,
since 1993, we have offered a part-time postgraduate "taugtt" course
in Analytical Chemistry, the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, leading to a
degree of M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry.
This two-year course is amied at providing advanced training for working professionals
in the field of analytical chemistry and related areas. About 40 part-time students
currently enroll in the course. Many of our graduates have assumed key positions
in commercial and public analytical laboratories.
Application for Admission to Graduate Degree
Courses