In 1951, concurrent with the establishment of the State Teachers' Institute, the inception of the Department of Nature and Science marked the commencement of the Department of Chemistry. Within this department, the Chemistry Cabinet was formed, encompassing Chemistry-Biology and Biology-Chemistry classes, initiating the training of Chemistry-Biology teachers.
During the period spanning 1951 to 1957, the department undertook the training of chemistry and biology teachers with incomplete higher education through a 3-year course. Subsequently, from 1957 onward, a 4-year course was introduced to train teachers with complete higher education. In 2002, the department underwent significant structural and organizational changes, leading to its division into the Department of General Chemistry and the Didactics of Chemistry.
Throughout its history, the scientists and educators affiliated with the department have actively contributed to scholarly discourse. Their engagement includes the publication of research articles in prestigious foreign journals, and the creation of books, manuals, elementary school textbooks, and teacher's books.
The department's lectures and professors' pursuits extend beyond the confines of the classroom, as evidenced by its involvement in various impactful projects. Noteworthy discussions and research endeavors include topics such as "Chemical and technological research on the extraction of phosphoric acid and phosphorus-containing compounds from natural raw materials," "Using SDE to improve rural education," and "Evaluation of the implementation of the concept of SDE in elementary and secondary education in Mongolia." Additionally, the department has played a vital role in both major foreign projects and domestic initiatives, exemplified by its successful participation in projects like "Darkhadyn Khotgor" and collaborative efforts with MNUE.
The Department of Chemistry proudly serves as a professional department affiliated with esteemed institutions, fostering collaboration and academic exchange at both national and international levels. Its distinguished partnerships include the National University of Mongolia, the Mongolian University of Science and Technology, the University of Health Sciences, the Mongolian University of Life Sciences, the Institute of Chemistry and Technology of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, and the Institute of Solid-State Chemistry-Mechanochemistry of the Siberian Branch of the Academy of Sciences of the Russian Federation.
Moreover, the department extends its collaborative reach to institutions of academic prominence, including the St. Petersburg Institute of Technology in Russia, Buryat University in Russia, East Siberian University of Technology, Akita University in Japan, and Inner Mongolia Normal University in China. This network of affiliations underscores the department's commitment to fostering interdisciplinary research, knowledge exchange, and academic cooperation on a global scale. Through these diverse partnerships, the Department of Chemistry remains dedicated to advancing the frontiers of scientific discovery and contributing to the collective body of knowledge in the field.
