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24 Jul 2023 13:49

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Why some science students do not give much importance to Chemistry?

Science students generally go for 'Physics, Mathematics, & Chemistry' or 'Physics, Chemistry, & Biology' combinations. There are some other combinations also where chemistry is one of the subjects. Whatever the case may be, I have observed that many students give sufficient time to all the subjects but do not give the same for Chemistry subject. It is not only during school studies but even afterward in competitive exams and college studies that many students do not give enough importance to this subject.
I am surprised by this trend. Is it because Chemistry is a tough subject or it has a large syllabus?
Have the members also observed such a thing during their schooling? Please share your experience with it.

#774305

24 Jul 2023 17:36

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The author has raised a very relevant point that the chemistry portion remains neglected by the students because of poor understanding of different mechanisms of the subject.This subject consists of three main parts namely Physical Chemistry, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry and each portion is governed by some laws and hence students have to go in depth of such postulates and other related formulas.
Even in the Inorganic Chemistry, we have to derive a lot of formulations indicating the ways how reactions are taking place either in hot conditions or in the cold conditions including the clear grasp of the concentration of the reactants. This calls for thorough commands of the basic principles involved of the different processes.
Organic chemistry deals with different homologous of derivatives and each is to be understood thoroughly.
The practicing students wil have to understand the different aspects carefully under the guidance of a competent teacher and with the proper guidance their interest in this subject would develop significantly.

#774306

24 Jul 2023 19:10

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That depends upon the interest of the student. Again Physics and mathematics are essential for engineering whereas chemistry is not essential. Nowadays students are showing interest in computer-related subjects. So many students are going for Mathematics, physics, and computer science or computer application in graduation. After that, they are going for M Sc computers or physics or mathematics. Some students are joining MCA. To join MCA or MSc computers, many universities are asking for mathematics and physics as the two other subjects. So many students are not opting for chemistry.

There are many specialisations in chemistry. Inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry analytical chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry of foods and drugs, chemical oceanography, etc are some specialisations in chemistry. So people may be getting confused in selecting the specialisation while joining M.Sc. Job opportunities are good for chemistry PGs but many students are not showing interest as the subject is tough, I think.

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#774309

24 Jul 2023 20:39

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I do not think that chemistry only is a tough subject. From that point of view every science subject is tough.
So the main reason is popularity of Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science over Chemistry.

Knowledge is power.

#774312

25 Jul 2023 07:35

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Long long back I raised an exactly similar post on this platform, but unfortunately cannot trace it now. I have also seen students give more stress in Physics, although in various entrance examinations, Physics paper is always terribly tough. On the other hand, if a student studies Chemistry properly and intelligently, he/she can score excellent marks in entrance examinations with some amount of luck. Even then, students spend more time on Physics.

Personally, I like Chemistry very much. I was/is very afraid of Physics.

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#774315

25 Jul 2023 10:58

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I was such student, who neglected Chemistry and concentrated mainly on Physics and Mathematics during my entrance exam preparation time. In general, Physics and Mathematics are very much interrelated. Without mathematics formulae, it is very difficult to do Physics problems. So, it will be obvious for engineering entrance students to give more importance to Mathematics and Physics.

Similarly, Biology and Chemistry are somewhat interrelated. Many of the chemical reactions come in Biology also. So, understanding Biology requires Chemistry knowledge. So, I think medical entrance students will give much importance to Chemistry.

#774368

31 Jul 2023 11:50

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Many science students, despite studying combinations like 'Physics, Mathematics, & Chemistry' or 'Physics, Chemistry, & Biology,' do not prioritize Chemistry as much as other subjects. This trend is observed not only during school but also in competitive exams and college studies. The reasons for this could vary, but some possible explanations are that students may find Chemistry to be a challenging subject or that it has a large syllabus. This lack of importance given to Chemistry by some science students is a matter of concern and could have various underlying factors.

#774372

31 Jul 2023 17:59

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We cannot come to such conclusion instantly. Students opted other science subjects in their degree also they have to study Chemistry as an ancillary subject. Nowadays the school and college subjects are so elaborative. I do not understand what reason must be in behind for such activities. By seeing this may be some students got agitated in reading subjects. Present students are given to study the subjects split into more parts which have studied by the students before 20 years collectively.

#774414

02 Aug 2023 14:25

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Some science students may not give much importance to Chemistry for several reasons. Firstly, they might find the subject complex and difficult to understand, especially if they lack a strong foundation in basic chemical concepts. Secondly, students who are more inclined towards other branches of science, such as Physics or Biology, may perceive Chemistry as less relevant to their interests and career goals. Additionally, a lack of engaging and interactive teaching methods could lead to disinterest among students. Moreover, some students might face challenges with conducting experiments or struggle to see the real-world applications of Chemistry in their daily lives. The emphasis on rote memorization of formulas and theories in traditional teaching approaches may also discourage students from developing a genuine curiosity for the subject. To address these issues, teachers should strive to make Chemistry more approachable, relatable, and applicable, sparking students' interest and understanding in this vital scientific field.

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Why some science students do not give much importance to Chemistry?

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