Institute of Chemical Sciences

The up-gradation of the Department of Chemistry, University of Peshawar, to the Institute of Chemical Scienceswas announced on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Department of Chemistry in November 2005. The parent institution, the Department of Chemistry was established in September 1955 when the University of Peshawar was merely five years old. With a student number of eleven, initially the department started with three teachers. With the passage of time, it grew in all dimensions offering students the opportunity to study with highly qualified faculty in a variety of fields, including Analytical, Applied, Bio, Environmental, Fuel, Inorganic, Organic, Physical, Nuclear & Radio Chemistry. With strong commitments to quality education, higher degree programs were initiated and so far have produced hundreds of M.Sc., 85 M.Phil., and 28 Ph.D. in the diverse areas of chemistry.

The main drive behind the establishment of the Institute of Chemical Sciences (ICS) is to have a major educational institution of excellence in all areas of contemporary chemistry and allied disciplines. Like its predecessor, the Institute of Chemical Sciencesis producing graduates of international standard in the established as well as emerging areas of chemical sciences. Having highly qualified faculty members with degrees and training in diverse areas of specialization, the ICS provides an ideal environment for students in almost all areas of contemporary chemistry. Admission has been very competitive and only the best students could be admitted. With positive commitment, discipline and strong teacher-student interaction, attention is always focused on arousing curiosity, developing of critical thought, nurturing the spirit of enquiry, and growing capacities for independent thought and judgment of the students.

Objectives
Teaching, Research, Consultancy and Community Service

Vision
“To be a regional institute of excellence in chemical and allied sciences”

Mission
To make the institute vision a reality. The Institute of Chemical Sciences is committed to the training of graduates of international standards at M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. levels in areas of chemistry including Analytical, Applied, Bio., Environmental, Fuel, Inorganic, Nuclear & Radio (nuclear medicine), Organic and Physical Chemistry. Conducting quality basic and applied research, offering consultancy to local industries and institutions and to participate in community development projects.

M.Sc (Previous)

Currently the Institute offers the approved programmes of studies (M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D Chemistry) in a number of disciplines, i.e. Analytical, Applied, Bio, Fuel, Inorganic, Organic, Physical, Nuclear & Radio and Environmental Chemistry apart some relevant mathematics that adds breadth to the core topics. In the second year, students select one of the specialization and undertake a broad program of course work in the area of specialization. Keeping in view the available facilities, placement of equal number of students is made in each discipline, in M.Sc Previous & Final. The theory component of the curriculum is backed up by intensive practical and research work. Students are admitted to M.Phil and Ph.D program, in all areas of chemistry. To develop a conceptual foundation for conducting chemical research, students are engaged in a combination of coursework, study of the literature, departmental seminars and informal discussions with the faculty. Full time students devote all their time and energy to research, leading to the preparation and finalization of dissertation. Faculties and students work closely together with emphasis on individualized instructions. Subject to the availability of facilities, the Institute will adopt the four years integrated B.Sc. programme, diploma courses etc.

Physical Chemistry/ Mathematics for Chemists (Dr. Fazlullah Khan, Dr. Habibur Rehman & Dr. Khurshid Ali)
The course covers mathematics for chemist, the Kinetic molecular theory of gases, energies of molecules, atomic structure, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics and surface chemistry. The practical part includes determination of specific rate constant and activation energy for Ist & 2nd order reactions, evaluation of thermodynamic quantities, refractometry, saccharimetry, molecular weight determination by cryoscopy & ebullioscopy methods, conductance measurement, conductio metric titration, determination of transport number, buffer solutions and pH measurements, measurement of standard emf of a cell, determination of equilibrium constant from emf measurement, molecular weight determination of high polymers, potentiometric titrations, colorimetry.

Organic Chemistry (Dr. M. Arfan, Mr. Rasool Khan)
This course provides information about nomenclature and literature of organic chemistry, A brief introduction to chromatographic methods, chemical bonding in organic chemistry, stereochemistry, organic acids and bases, organic reaction mechanisms, and an elementary introduction to spectral methods of analysis. The practical part covers laboratory basic techniques, organic synthesis, chromatographic techniques, organic compounds analysis.

Inorganic Chemistry (Dr. Haroon Rashid, Dr. Saeedur Rehman & Dr. Imdad Ullah)
The main focus is on information about electronic configuration, atomic spectra, co-ordination compounds, accepter complexes, electron transfer processes, non-aqueous solvents, and chemistry of F-block elements. The practical part covers semi-micro qualitative analysis of an inorganic mixture containing six radicals including interfering and insolubles, preparation of at least six inorganic compounds in pure state using different techniques of synthesis, estimation of metals applying volumetric and gravimetric techniques, separation of cat ions by ion exchange chromatography.

1 st Alternative: Analytical Chemistry (Dr. Rasul Jan & Dr. Jasmin Shah)
This course provides information about fundamental concepts of analytical chemistry, theory of errors, the law of mass action and its applications, gravimetric analysis, Theory of volumetric analysis, absorption spectrophotometry, electrometric methods and sampling. The practical part covers photoelectric colorimetry, development of suitable system and determination of components of colorimetry, flame photometry of alkali and alkaline earth metals, electro analysis of some common non-ferrous metallic ions, column and paper chromatography, conductometric and potentiometric titrations, ion-exchange separation of metal ions.

2 nd Alternative: Applied Chemistry (Dr. Muzaffar Khan, Dr. Yousaf Iqbal, Eng. Jamil Shah)
This papers cover information about the unit operation, fuels, water purification and softening, Sugar, Paper and pulp, Fats, Oils and Soap, Leather, Fermentation, Fertilizer, Cement and Glass Industries.

3 rd Alternative: Biochemistry (Mohammad Imran, Raheela Taj)
This paper covers information about Biological Oxidation and reduction. Metabolism of Carbohydrates, Lipids and Proteins. Chemistry of Carbohydrates, Lipids, Enzymes, Co-enzymes and Nucleic Acids. Chemistry and Functions of Mono Acids, Proteins and Vitamins.

4 th Alternative: Fuel Chemistr y (Dr. Shakir Ullah, Dr. Mohammad Ishaq)
This paper deals with Chemistry of Coal, Origin, Classification, Petrology, Chemical, Physical, and Mechanical Properties, Cleaning Storage, Briquetting, and Carbonization of Coal. Separation of Tar, Ammonia, Light Oil, and Sulphur Compounds from Coke oven gas, Chemistry of Hydrocarbon and Alternative Fuels.

M.Sc (Final)

Environmental Chemistry (for all students) (Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad)
This course gives detailed information about, fossil fuels and energy sources, atmosphere and air pollution, soils and mineral resources, water and water treatment, and the green revolution.

 1 st Alternate: PHYSICAL
Quantum Chemistry & Spectroscopy (Dr. Fazlullah Khan)
This course deals with some basic mathematical concepts of quantum chemistry, the Schroedinger formulation of quantum mechanics, some solutions of the steady state Schroedinger equation, angular momentum in quantum mechanics, introduction to theoretical treatment of molecular system, the vibrational, rotational spectra of molecules and diatomic molecules, electronic spectra of diatomic and polyatomic molecules.

Statistical Mechancs Thermodynamics and Solution Thermodynamics (Dr. Habib ur Rehman)
This course contains information about statistical distribution, partition function, statistical thermodynamics, some applications of statistical thermodynamics and solution thermodynamics.

Surface Chemistry and Advance Chemical Kinetics (Dr. Khurshid Ali)
The main emphasis of this course is on the information about surface chemistry and advanced chemical kinetics.

2 nd Alternate: ORGANIC
Heterocyclic Chemistry/Natural Product Chemistry/Photochemistry (Dr. M. Arfan)
This course studies about heterocyclic compounds, photochemistry, Woodward and Hoffmann rule, natural products; alkaloids, vitamins and steroids.

Oxidation/Reduction (M. Rasool Khan)
This course covers information about reactions involving oxidations, reductions, organometallic compounds, reactive intermediates and molecular rearrangements.

Spectral Analysis of Organic Compounds (Dr. Rafi Ullah Khan)
This course deals with basic principles and applications of infrared, ultraviolet, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectroscopy and a brief introduction of polarimetry, optical rotary dispersion, circular dichrosism and electron spin resonance.

3 rd Alternate: INORGANIC
Mechanism of Inorganic Reactions and Bio-inorganic Chemistry (Dr. Saeed ur Rehman, Dr. Imdad Ullah)
It deals with nomenclature, ligand replacement reactions, electron transfer processes, metal ion catalysis of organic reactions, bio inorganic and chemistry.

Spectroscopy and Instrumental Methods of Analysis (Dr. Saeed ur Rehman, Dr. Imdad Ullah)
This course covers information regarding symmetry elements, general introduction to spectroscopy, vibration and rotation spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance and emission spectroscopy, conductance method, chromatography and mass spectroscopy.

Nuclear and Radiochemistry (Dr. Haroon ur Rashid / Shagufta Naz)
This course describes nuclear reactions, radioactive decay, detection and interaction of radiations and applications of nuclear science.

4 th Alternate: BIOCHEMISTRY
Biochemistry of Macromolecules and Techniques (Ms. Raheela Taj)
This course deals with enzyme structure and functions. hormones chemistry, metabolism and biological functions, biochemical research techniques.

Nutrition/Physiological Chemistry (Mohammad Imran, Ms. Raheela Taj)
It covers information about nutrition, composition, functions and role of nutrition in growth, development and diseases. functions, characteristics and general composition of blood, body fluids and specialized tissues.

Microbiology and Immunology (Mohammad Imran, Ms. Raheela Taj)
This course spills out information about general microbiology, microbial fermentations, structure activity and mode of action of antibiotics, sulpha drugs and anti malarial. antigens-antibodies reactions, rna, dna, genetic coding, virus replication

5 th Alternate: APPLIED CHEMISTRY
Polymer Chemistry (Dr. Yousaf Iqbal)
It covers information about he Chemistry of plastics, rubber and fibers, petrochemicals, dyes, explosives and detergents.

Metallurgy (Dr. Muzaffar Khan)
This course covers information about metallic ores, corrosion, protective coatings, ceramic and refractories, lubricants.

Unit Operation ( Eng. Jamil Shah)
It describes crushing and grinding , evaporation, distillation, crystallization, drying, transportation, filtration and flow of heat.

6 th Alternate: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
Elementary Analytical Chemistry (Dr. M. Rasul Jan, Dr. Jasmin Shah)
This course covers information about elementary statistics, equilibrium, precipitation, DTA and TGA basic principles, instrumentation and applications, automation in analytical chemistry.

Electro Analytical and Chromatography Techniques (Dr. M. Rasul Jan, Dr. Jasmin Shah, Mr. Fazal Mabood)
This course enables the students to know about complexation, electrode phenomenon, chromatography, principel of polarography and radiochemical methods.

Spectroscopy and Electronics (Dr. M. Rasul Jan, Dr. Jasmin Shah)
This course deals with information about elements of electricity and electronics, optical methods, atomic spectroscopy, NMR, mass, uV-Visible spectroscopy and Photoluminescence

7 th Alternate: FUEL CHEMISTRY
Chemistry of Coal Conversion Processes (Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad)
This course covers information about chemistry of coal utilization processes i.e. combustion, gasification and liquefaction of coal.

Petroleum and Petrochemicals (Dr. Mohammad Ishaq)
It describes cracking and reforming of petroleum fractions, petrochemicals, thermo-chemistry and combustion of hydrocarbon fuels, storage and handling of hydrocarbon fuels.

Characterization of Fossil Fuels and Advanced Instrumental Techniques (Dr. Mohammad Shakirullah)
This course provides information about the various spectroscopic techniques like UV-Visible, infra-red atomic absorption, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, X-ray fluorescence and diffraction, electron spin resonance, chromatography and their application in characterization of fossil fuels.

Practicals
Environmental, Instrumental, Special Practical / Research
(For students of all the alternates). Research projects are also offered to interested students as a substitute to special practicals.