About Us
The Applied Science Department serves as a cornerstone in fostering a comprehensive understanding of fundamental scientific principles, laying the groundwork for a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines. Our diverse curriculum encompasses Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, and Professional Communication. This multidisciplinary approach equips aspiring engineers with a robust foundation in the basic sciences, forming the bedrock for their exploration into more specialized engineering subjects.
The department’s significance extends beyond traditional scientific realms, as we actively contribute to original research and engage in ongoing debates across a spectrum of disciplines. From ethics and cultural anthropology to critical theory, cognition, ideology, and environmental studies, our faculty members are at the forefront of diverse academic pursuits. We encourage discourse and exploration in the history of science and technology, the philosophy of culture, and the very nature of theory itself.
In addressing the challenges of the new millennium, the Applied Science Department is dedicated to instilling in students not only the fundamental concepts of various sciences but also the spirit of innovation and social responsibility. By nurturing an environment that values original contributions to research and critical thinking, we empower our students to respond with vigor to the complex global dilemmas of our time. Our goal is to produce engineers who not only possess technical expertise but are also driven by a commitment to innovation and societal well-being, making meaningful contributions to the evolving landscape of science and technology in the 21st century.
Vision
To produce competent engineers with scientific applications and knowledge by building the strong teaching-learning and research environment.
Mission
M1: To produce quality manpower equipped with human and social values.
M2: To produce women computer engineers with strong base, clear thoughts, strong theoretical and analytical foundation needed to generate quality professionals in diverse societal and industrial applications.
M3: To promote the scientific applications and knowledge that students can contribute effectively to the scientific community of the world.
Message from Head of Applied Science Department
The Department of Applied Sciences at Women Institute of Technology, Dehradun, occupies a foundational role within the institution’s academic framework. The department encompasses four core areas — Basic Sciences, Technical Communication, Management, and Humanities — each integral to the comprehensive formation of an engineering professional. Recognising the diverse academic backgrounds of incoming students, the department offers bridge courses in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. These courses follow the stipulated curriculum of AICTE and consolidate foundational knowledge to ensure that all students are adequately prepared to engage with the demands of an engineering programme.
It is the department’s conviction that technical excellence and humanistic awareness are not competing priorities, but complementary ones. Through its interdisciplinary offerings, the department strives to contribute to the development of graduates who are not only technically proficient, but also reflective, articulate, and professionally well-rounded.
Mrs. Konika MukherjeeHead of Department, Applied Sciences
Women Institute of Technology, Dehradun
