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Our VisionThe Department of Chemistry tries to promote the view of Chemistry as a human enterprise and not solely as a rigid body of knowledge. The total picture - from raw materials through beneficiation to research, including management aspects - is presented. Therefore our courses provide a firm foundation in chemical ideas, processes, and applications and the context of Chemistry in society. Experimental and field work form an integral part of all courses and self-initiated research is encouraged at postgraduate level. The department offers courses in pure, applied, and environmental chemistry, as well as the opportunity to do postgraduate research up to Doctoral level.Statement of purposeThe Department of Chemistry is dedicated to the empowerment of the community it serves by providing in chemical training needs through excellence in teaching and research. We are committed to furthering knowledge and understanding of chemical systems and their functioning in the environment, and to inculcate values conducive to the sustained development of these systems.This commitment is pursued through:* Promotion of scholarship at all levels;* Teaching in formal courses, community service and consultancy; * Research, which may be fundamental or applied to the solution of environmental, human or chemical problems. To reach its goals, the department seeks to:* Develop courses that maximally satisfy the requirements of employers and the needs and aspirations of students by means of regular contact with Industry;* Present courses in cooperation with Industry and other tertiary institutions; * Develop a research programme appropriate to the University's situation; * Keep the public informed of important events of a chemical nature; * Promote the image of Chemistry through activities such as open days, adult education programmes and Science Fairs. |