The Department of Chemistry of GCU is the premier institution in the country where the BS in Chemistry was introduced in 2006. It is a highly competitive programme of higher education with a carefully planned curriculum, based on the latest concepts of higher learning and research in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Higher Education Commission. A number of our graduates have managed to publish quality research papers in ISI journals with impact factor and were offered fellowships by renowned universities abroad for further studies.

BS Chemistry – Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

Mission of the Department of Chemistry, GC University Lahore is to prepare graduates who will excel in academics, industry, graduate programs, professional schools or high school teaching through rigorous chemistry lectures, laboratory work, and research experiences.

Program Objectives

• To provide students the scientific skills and chemical knowledge essential for success
• To build a firm foundation in the fundamentals and application of current chemical and scientific theories including those in Analytical, Applied, Bio, Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistries
• To prepare students for designing and carrying out scientific experiments and accurately record and analyze the results of such experiments
• To train students in proper laboratory and safety techniques
• To equip students with effective scientific communication skills
• To gain entry into professional schools, graduate programs, or the job market
• To foster a commitment to ethical and social responsibilities

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the four years of BS Chemistry, students are expected to:

• Have firm foundations in the fundamentals and application of current chemical theories
• Design, carry out, record and analyze the results of chemical experiments and are familiar with standard safety practices, equipment, procedures, and techniques common to most working laboratories
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the theory and practice of modern instrumentation and apply it to appropriate chemical problems
• Recognize potential laboratory safety concerns and address them using appropriate techniques
• Have the critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical reasoning abilities needed to identify and solve chemical problems and explore new areas of research
• Use modern library searching and retrieval methods to obtain information about a topic, chemical, chemical technique, or an issue relating to chemistry
• Explain why chemistry is an integral activity for addressing social, economic, and environmental problems
• Find gainful employment in industry or government, be accepted at graduate or professional schools or find employment in school and college systems as instructors

Scheme of Studies/ Chemistry Courses (w.e.f. September 2021)

Course Title	Credit Hours	Course Code
SEMESTER I
Inorganic Chemistry-I	3	CHEM-3102	Core Course (Foundation)
Inorganic Chemistry-I (Practical)	1	CHEM-3102P	Lab. Work
Compulsory for all the BS programs studying chemistry in Semester I
SEMESTER II
Organic Chemistry-I	3	CHEM-2102	Core Course (Foundation)
Organic Chemistry-I (Practical)	1	CHEM-2102P	Lab. Work
Compulsory for all the BS programs studying chemistry in Semester II
SEMESTER III
Physical Chemistry-I	3	CHEM-3101	Core Course (Foundation)
Physical Chemistry-I (Practical)	1	CHEM-3101P	Lab. Work
Compulsory for all the BS programs studying chemistry in Semester III
SEMESTER IV
Analytical Chemistry-I	2	CHEM-2202	Core Course (Foundation)
Analytical Chemistry-I (Practical)	1	CHEM-2202P	Lab. Work
Compulsory for all the BS programs studying chemistry in Semester IV
Applied Chemistry-I	2	CHEM-2203	Core Course (Foundation)
Biochemistry-I	2	CHEM-1101	Core Course (Foundation)
Compulsory for students of BS Chemistry in Semester IV
SEMESTER V
Physical Chemistry-II	3	CHEM-3201	Core Course (Compulsory)
Physical Chemistry-II (Practical)	1	CHEM-3201P	Lab. Work
Organic Chemistry-II	3	CHEM-2201	Core Course (Compulsory)
Organic Chemistry-II (Practical)	1	CHEM-2201P	Lab. Work
Inorganic Chemistry-II	3	CHEM-3202	Core Course (Compulsory)
Inorganic Chemistry-II (Practical)	1	CHEM-3202P	Lab. Work
Analytical Chemistry-II	3	CHEM-3104	Core Course (Compulsory)
Analytical Chemistry-II (Practical)	1	CHEM-3104P	Lab. Work
Applied Chemistry-II	3	CHEM-3107	Core Course (Compulsory)
Compulsory for students of BS Chemistry in Semester V
SEMESTER VI
Physical Chemistry-III	3	CHEM-3206	Core Course (Compulsory)
Physical Chemistry-III (Practical)	1	CHEM-3206P	Lab. Work
Organic Chemistry-III	3	CHEM-3103	Core Course (Compulsory)
Organic Chemistry-III (Practical)	1	CHEM-3103P	Lab. Work
Inorganic Chemistry-III	3	CHEM-3207	Core Course (Compulsory)
Inorganic Chemistry-III (Practical)	1	CHEM-3207P	Lab. Work
Biochemistry-II	3	CHEM-1201	Core Course (Compulsory)
Biochemistry-II (Practical)	1	CHEM-1201P	Lab. Work
Environmental Chemistry	3	CHEM-3105	Core Course (Compulsory)
Compulsory for students of BS Chemistry in Semester VI
SEMESTER VII
Food Chemistry	3	CHEM-4154	Core Course (Compulsory)
Research Thesis	3	CHEM-4***	Research Work
Compulsory for students of BS Chemistry in Semester VII
SEMESTER VIII
Computational Chemistry	3	CHEM-4254	Core Course (Compulsory)
Research Thesis	3	CHEM-4***	Research Work
Compulsory for students of BS Chemistry in Semester VIII
Note: One of the following combinations of elective courses shall be opted in Semester VII and VIII.

Elective Courses – Combination I (Inorganic Chemistry)

SEMESTER VII
Paper I: Inorganic Reaction Mechanism	3	CHEM-4126	Elective Course (Technical)
Paper II: π-Acceptor Ligands and Inorganic Polymers	3	CHEM-4127	Elective Course (Technical)
Paper III: Inorganic Spectroscopy	3	CHEM-4128	Elective Course (Technical)
Inorganic Chemistry Lab-I	1	CHEM-4129P	Lab. Work
SEMESTER VIII
Paper I: Organometallics	3	CHEM-4226	Elective Course (Technical)
Paper II: Symmetry and Magnetochemistry	3	CHEM-4227	Elective Course (Technical)
Paper III: Radio and Nuclear Chemistry	3	CHEM-4228	Elective Course (Technical)
Inorganic Chemistry Lab-II	1	CHEM-4229P	Lab. Work

Elective Courses – Combination II (Organic Chemistry)

SEMESTER VII
Paper I: Heterocyclic and Organometallic Compounds	3	CHEM-4130	Elective Course (Technical)
Paper II: Reactive Intermediates	3	CHEM-4131	Elective Course (Technical)
Paper III: Organic Spectroscopy	3	CHEM-4132	Elective Course (Technical)
Organic Chemistry Lab-I	1	CHEM-4133P	Lab. Work
SEMESTER VIII
Paper I: Natural Products	3	CHEM-4230	Elective Course (Technical)
Paper II: Organic Synthesis	3	CHEM-4231	Elective Course (Technical)
Paper III: Medicinal Chemistry	3	CHEM-4232	Elective Course (Technical)
Organic Chemistry Lab-II	1	CHEM-4233P	Lab. Work

Elective Courses – Combination III (Physical Chemistry)

SEMESTER VII
Paper I: Electrochemistry and Statistical Thermodynamics	3	CHEM-4134	Elective Course (Technical)
Paper II: Polymer Chemistry	3	CHEM-4135	Elective Course (Technical)
Paper III: Quantum Chemistry and Molecular Spectroscopy	3	CHEM-4136	Elective Course (Technical)
Physical Chemistry Lab-I	1	CHEM-4137P	Lab. Work
SEMESTER VIII
Paper I: Reaction Dynamics	3	CHEM-4234	Elective Course (Technical)
Paper II: Radiation and Photochemistry	3	CHEM-4235	Elective Course (Technical)
Paper III: Colloid and Surface Chemistry	3	CHEM-4236	Elective Course (Technical)
Physical Chemistry Lab-II	1	CHEM-4237P	Lab. Work

Elective Courses – Combination IV (Analytical Chemistry)

SEMESTER VII
Paper I: Atomic Spectroscopy	3	CHEM-4138	Elective Course (Technical)
Paper II: Electroanalytical Techniques	3	CHEM-4139	Elective Course (Technical)
Paper III: Advanced Separation Techniques	3	CHEM-4140	Elective Course (Technical)
Analytical Chemistry Lab-I	1	CHEM-4141P	Lab. Work
SEMESTER VIII
Paper I: Luminescence Spectroscopy and Thermal Analysis	3	CHEM-4238	Elective Course (Technical)
Paper II: Nuclear Analytical Techniques	3	CHEM-4239	Elective Course (Technical)
Paper III: Food and Drug Analysis	3	CHEM-4240	Elective Course (Technical)
Analytical Chemistry Lab-II	1	CHEM-4241P	Lab. Work

Elective Courses – Combination V (Biochemistry Chemistry)

SEMESTER VII
Paper I: Biomedical Chemistry	3	CHEM-4142	Elective Course (Technical)
Paper II: Molecular Biology	3	CHEM-4143	Elective Course (Technical)
Paper III: Physical Techniques in Biochemistry	3	CHEM-4144	Elective Course (Technical)
Biochemistry Lab-I	1	CHEM-4145P	Lab. Work
SEMESTER VIII
Paper I: Microbiology and Immunology	3	CHEM-4242	Elective Course (Technical)
Paper II: Bio-nanotechnology	3	CHEM-4243	Elective Course (Technical)
Paper III: Nutritional Chemistry	3	CHEM-4244	Elective Course (Technical)
Biochemistry Lab-II	1	CHEM-4245P	Lab. Work

Elective Courses – Combination VI (Applied Chemistry)

SEMESTER VII
Paper I: Common Industries-I	3	CHEM-4146	Elective Course (Technical)
Paper II: Agro-Based Industries and Pollution Control	3	CHEM-4147	Elective Course (Technical)
Paper III: Common Industries-II	3	CHEM-4148	Elective Course (Technical)
Applied Chemistry Lab-I	1	CHEM-4149P	Lab. Work
SEMESTER VIII
Paper I: Organic Based Industries	3	CHEM-4246	Elective Course (Technical)
Paper II: Industrial Processes	3	CHEM-4247	Elective Course (Technical)
Paper III: Metallurgy and Explosives	3	CHEM-4248	Elective Course (Technical)
Applied Chemistry Lab-II	1	CHEM-4249P	Lab. Work

Till 2008 the Department of Chemistry at GCU running M.Sc. 2-Year program which is reinstated in 2015 as evening program. The curriculum is planned to cater market needs and deliver better professionals in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Higher Education Commission. Our graduates will genuinely bridge University-Industry partnership.

(For Detailed course outline as Annexure. Pleaseclick here)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
Semester I: Compulsory Courses
CHEM-301	Physical Chemistry	3
CHEM-301P	Physics Chemistry (Practical)	1
CHEM-302	Organic Chemistry	3
CHEM-302P	Organic Chemistry (Practical)	1
CHEM-303	Chemometrics	3
CHEM-303P	Chemometrics (Practical)	1
CHEM-304	Bio Chemistry	3
CHEM-304P	Bio Chemistry (Practical)	1
CHEM-305	Basic Mathematics for Chemistry	3
Semester II: Compulsory Courses
CHEM-351	Analytical Chemistry	3
CHEM-351P	Analytical Chemistry (Practical)	1
CHEM-352	Industrial Chemistry	3
CHEM-352P	Industrial Chemistry (Practical)	1
CHEM-353	Chemical Biology	3
CHEM-353P	Chemical Biology (Practical)	1
CHEM-354	Inorganic Chemistry	3
CHEM-354P	Inorganic Chemistry (Practical)	1
CHEM-355	Computational Chemistry	3
Semester III
Courses of Specialization in Physical / Inorganic / Organic / Analytical / Bio / Applied / Textile Chemistry (Students will study four courses, from area selected as specialization)
CHEM-401	Physical Chemistry Paper I	3
CHEM-402	Physical Chemistry Paper II	3
CHEM-403	Physical Chemistry Paper III	3
CHEM-404P	Physical Chemistry (Practical)	2
CHEM-405	Organic Chemistry Paper I	3
CHEM-406	Organic Chemistry Paper II	3
CHEM-407	Organic Chemistry Paper III	3
CHEM-408P	Organic Chemistry (Practical)	2
CHEM-409	Inorganic Chemistry Paper I	3
CHEM-410	Inorganic Chemistry Paper II	3
CHEM-411	Inorganic Chemistry Paper III	3
CHEM-412P	Inorganic Chemistry (Practical)	2
CHEM-413	Bio Chemistry Paper I	3
CHEM-414	Bio Chemistry Paper II	3
CHEM-415	Bio Chemistry Paper III	3
CHEM-416P	Bio Chemistry (Practical)	2
CHEM-417	Textile Chemistry Paper I	3
CHEM-418	Textile Chemistry Paper II	3
CHEM-419	Textile Chemistry Paper III	3
CHEM-420P	Textile Chemistry (Practical)	2
CHEM-421	Applied Chemistry Paper I	3
CHEM-422	Applied Chemistry Paper II	3
CHEM-423	Applied Chemistry Paper III	3
CHEM-424P	Applied Chemistry (Practical)	2
CHEM-425	Analytical Chemistry Paper I	3
CHEM-426	Analytical Chemistry Paper II	3
CHEM-427	Analytical Chemistry Paper III	3
CHEM-428P	Analytical Chemistry (Practical)	2
CHEM-499	Project / Internship / Dissertation	3
Semester IV
CHEM-451	Physical Chemistry Paper IV	3
CHEM-452	Physical Chemistry Paper V	3
CHEM-453	Physical Chemistry Paper VI	3
CHEM-454P	Physical Chemistry (Practical)	2
CHEM-455	Organic Chemistry Paper IV	3
CHEM-456	Organic Chemistry Paper V	3
CHEM-457	Organic Chemistry Paper VI	3
CHEM-458P	Organic Chemistry (Practical)	2
CHEM-459	Inorganic Chemistry Paper IV	3
CHEM-460	Inorganic Chemistry Paper V	3
CHEM-461	Inorganic Chemistry Paper VI	3
CHEM-462P	Inorganic Chemistry (Practical)	2
CHEM-463	Bio Chemistry Paper IV	3
CHEM-464	Bio Chemistry Paper V	3
CHEM-465	Bio Chemistry Paper VI	3
CHEM-466P	Bio Chemistry (Practical)	2
CHEM-467	Textile Chemistry Paper IV	3
CHEM-468	Textile Chemistry Paper V	3
CHEM-469	Textile Chemistry Paper VI	3
CHEM-470P	Textile Chemistry (Practical)	2
CHEM-471	Applied Chemistry Paper IV	3
CHEM-472	Applied Chemistry Paper V	3
CHEM-473	Applied Chemistry Paper VI	3
CHEM-474P	Applied Chemistry (Practical)	2
CHEM-475	Analytical Chemistry Paper IV	3
CHEM-476	Analytical Chemistry Paper V	3
CHEM-477	Analytical Chemistry Paper VI	3
CHEM-478P	Analytical Chemistry (Practical)	2
CHEM-499	Project / Internship / Dissertation	3
Total Credit Hours		66

M. Phil. in Chemistry was launched in the year 2002 when Government College Lahore was upgraded to the status of University. This program was structured to cope with the growing needs of higher education in the country. It offers advanced level courses of Physical, Organic, Inorganic/Analytical, Environmental and Materials Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology. This program trains students for advanced research and enhances the students’ capabilities to pursue a PhD within the country or abroad. It also hones their teaching skills and accelerates personal potential for industrial applications. The program duration is 2 years (4 semesters).

(For Detailed course outline as Annexure. Pleaseclick here)

Year – 1
Semester - I
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CHEM – 7104	Advance Biochemistry	3
CHEM – 7105	Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy	3
CHEM – 7106	Separation Techniques	3
CHEM – 7214	Organometallic	3
Semester - II
CHEM – 7206	Organic Polymer Chemistry	3
CHEM – 7210P	Instrumental Analysis (A Practical Course)	3
CHEM – 7102	Principles of Biochemical Processes	3
CHEM – 7108	Radiation Chemistry	3
Optional Courses
CHEM – 7107	Solid State Chemistry	3
CHEM – 7209	Nano Chemistry	3
CHEM – 7204	Environmental Chemistry	3
CHEM – 7207	Biosynthesis of Natural Products	3
CHEM – 7211	Gene Technology	3
CHEM – 7213	Atmospheric Chemistry	3
CHEM – 7212	Advance Chemical Kinetics	3

Year – 2
Semester - III & IV
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CHEM – 7499	Thesis and Viva Voce	12

The Department of Chemistry has taken a lead by introducing a new and highly demand-driven post-graduate program; namely, MS Forensic Chemistry. Forensic Science offers latest insights into techniques and technology for crime scene investigation. The Program is designed to benefit in-service professionals and freshmen who are interested to pursue their career as forensic analysts/experts. It is also useful for those who are associated with the professions of law, police, intelligence agencies, print and electronic media.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students who have passed BS/MSc (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Forensic Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacy, Zoology) or equivalent degree from HEC recognized University/institution with minimum of 2.50/4.00 CGPA or 60% marks (annual system) are eligible to apply.
• Only those candidates are eligible to apply who have passed GAT (General) Test with at least 50% score.

(For Detailed course outline as Annexure. Pleaseclick here)

Year 1
Semester - I
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
FCHEM-7105	Introduction to Forensic Science	3
FCHEM-7106	Crime Scene Investigation	3
FCHEM-7107	Chemistry of Drug of Abuse	3
FCHEM-7108	Analytical Techniques in Forensic Chemistry	3
Semester - II
FCHEM-7204	Chemistry of Arsons, Explosives and Firearms	3
FCHEM-7205	DNA and Serology	3
FCHEM-7206	Forensic Law	3
FCHEM-7207	Statistics and Quality Control in Forensics	3
FCHEM-7208	Forensic Analysis Lab	3
FCHEM-7209	Nano Forensics	3

Year 2
Semester - III & IV
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
FCHEM-7301	General Club	Nil
FCHEM-7302	Internship	1
FCHEM-7499	Thesis	12

More than 50 Ph.D. students, including HEC awardees, are currently enrolled in the Department of Chemistry. They are working on various topics pertaining to all the research areas mentioned earlier.

The HEC awardees who are interested in joining Ph.D. program at the Department of Chemistry can contact the Course Coordinator for further details.

Every Student as per advice of his/her supervisor will opt three courses of Nine Credit Hours in each semesters

Semester - I
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CHEM – 8101	Modern Organic Synthesis	3
CHEM – 8103	Gene Technology	3
CHEM – 8104	Advanced Chemometrics	3
CHEM – 8105	Spectral Analysis	3
CHEM – 8106	Supramolecular Chemistry	3
CHEM – 8107	Advanced Chemical Kinetics	3
Semester - II
CHEM – 8201	Chemistry of Natural Products	3
CHEM – 8202	Quality Assurance in Analytical Chemistry	3
CHEM – 8203	Proteomics & Bioinformatics	3
CHEM – 8204	Radio Chemistry	3
CHEM – 8205	Nanomaterials	3
CHEM – 8206	Organotransition Metal Chemistry	3

GC University a is running two separate programs i.e. six month Certificate in Forensic Sciences and One year Diploma in Forensic Sciences for Policeman and officials of other law enforcement agencies in collaboration with Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFA). Forensic Science offers latest techniques and technology for investigation in determining the nature of the crime in Pakistan. Police forces are regularly involved in forensic investigations. The Certificate in Forensic Science is designed to give candidates a strong grounding in the different science disciplines that forms the basis of techniques used in Forensic investigations.

Students who have obtained at least twelve years education (FA / FSc or equivalent) preferably employed in Law enforcement agencies, like Police Department etc.

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CFS-1101	Forensic Science and Criminology	3
CFS -1102	Forensic Analysis	3
CFS -1103	Forensic Law	3
CFS -1104	Practical Training	3

Semester-I
Course Code	Course Title	Cr. Hrs.
DFS-1101	Forensic Science and Criminology	3
DFS-1102	Forensic Analysis	3
DFS-1103	Forensic Law	3
DFS-1104	Practical Training	3
Semester-II (student will opt four courses out of six in second semester)
Course Code	Course Title	Cr. Hrs.
DFS-1201	Law of Evidence & International Security	3
DFS -1202	Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Ethics	3
DFS -1203	Crime Scene Investigation & Death Scene Investigation	3
DFS -1204	Forensic Toxicology and Narcotics	3
DFS -1205	Criminalistics	3
DFS -1206	Serology and Forensic DNA Analysis	3