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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Chemical Kinetics and Transition State Theory training is an FDP course verified by NPTEL and approved by AICTE. The elective course under the category of chemistry is conducted at an undergraduate/postgraduate level. Prof Amber Jain will lead the course along with two teaching assistants.
The extensive Chemical Kinetics and Transition State Theory online course will introduce the calculation of rate constants with the help of two basic models, i.e., the transition state theory and the collision theory. The TST will be elaborated in detail by solving several examples and understanding the extensions and limitations. The course will also revise the Boltzmann distribution, partition function, and statistical mechanics concepts.
Candidates must have prior knowledge about chemical dynamics and kinetics to understand the Chemical Kinetics and Transition State Theory certification syllabus. The course is designed by IIT Bombay and segregated into 45 lectures, spanned over eight weeks. Eligible candidates who answer the assignments and the external certificate will receive a course-end digital certificate.
The Highlights
- Undergraduate/postgraduate-level training
- Elective course
- Online medium
- Chemistry category
- AICTE approved
- FDP certification
- Complete in 8 weeks
- Lectures in English
- Course assignments
- Problem-solving
- References and books
- External examination
- By IIT Bombay
- E-certificate
Programme Offerings
- Free Programme
- Graded practice assessments
- Course-end proctored exam
- Conducted online
- Explained in English
- elective course
- Course-end certificate
- Credit transfer allowed
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Bombay |
- Students are not required to pay any Chemical Kinetics and Transition State Theory fee. However, if candidates wish to receive a certificate of Chemical Kinetics and Transition State Theory course, they must register for the exam by paying a fee of Rs. 1000/-.
Chemical Kinetics and Transition State Theory fee structure
Course Title | Total fee |
Chemical kinetics and transition state theory (audit only) | Free |
Chemical kinetics and transition state theory (with certificate) | Rs. 1000/- |
Eligibility Criteria
Students interested in participating in the Chemical Kinetics and Transition State Theory online course must have basic knowledge about chemical dynamics and kinetics.
Besides, 10 out of 25 marks is the average required in the internal assignments and a minimum of 30 out of 75 marks in the external examination. These criteria are necessary for the final score.
Candidates have to submit eight practice assessments, out of which six with the best performance are chosen. 25% or above in the assignments and 75% or more for the external exam is mandated to acquire the Chemical Kinetics and Transition State Theory program certificate.
What you will learn
Candidates will learn about the following from the Chemical Kinetics and Transition State Theory training:
- Rate constant calculation using Collision theory and the Transition state theory
- Details about TST with various examples
- Boltzmann distribution, statistical mechanics, and partition functions
Admission Details
Step 1. Begin with the Chemical Kinetics and Transition State Theory course by going through the Swayam website https://swayam.gov.in/.
Step 2. Select the ‘Sign-in/Register’ tab on the menu bar to create an account.
Step 3. Fill up the important information and select the ‘send verification code’ tab.
Step 4. Fill in the code sent to the email and select the ‘Verify Code’ tab.
Step 5. Now, select the ‘Create’ tab and start the course.
Application Details
The steps to apply for the Chemical Kinetics and Transition State Theory certification only involve creating a learning account. Follow the standard procedure by entering the username, email address, and password. Enter the verification and join the training.
The Syllabus
- Rate: the reaction velocity
- Its elementary - rate law equations
- Arrhenius equation: what's the fuss about?
- Dance of atoms: from Newton to Hamilton
- Boltzmann distribution: a story of Hamilton, Liouville and Boltzmann
- Maxwell Boltzmann distribution: how fast are molecules moving?
- Kinetic theory of collisions: initial estimate
- Boltzmann distribution and kinetic theory of collisions
- Kinetic theory of collisions: a discussion
- Kinetic theory of collisions: reactive cross section
- Problem solving session 1
- Problem solving session 2
- Kinetic theory of collision and equilibrium constant
- Critique of kinetic theory of collisions
- Transition state theory and partition functions
- Partitioning the partition function
- Translating, rotating and vibrating quantum mechanically
- Partition function and equilibrium constant
- What is a transition state?
- A puzzle: cars on highway
- Transition state theory: derivation 1
- Practical calculation of TST rate
- Calculating TST rate for the reaction H+HBr
- Collision theory as a special case of TST
- TST: an intuitive proof in one dimension
- Rate as a flux across a dividing surface
- Transition state theory: derivation 2 from dynamical perspective
- Discussion of the assumptions of TST
- Thermodynamic formulation of TST
- Problem solving session 3
- Problem solving session 4
- Hills and valleys of potential energy surfaces
- Molecular dynamics: rolling spheres on potential energy surfaces
- Predictions from potential energy surfaces - rotational vs vibrational energies
- Free energy and potential of mean force
- Transmission coefficient and molecualr dynamics
- Problem solving session 5
- Microcanonical rate constant: putting balls in jars
- Microcanonical rate constant: RRK model
- Microcanonical rate constant: magic of Marcus - RRKM model
- Canonical TST from micrononical RRKM model
- Sum and density of states
- Unimolecular decay - revisited
- Unimolecular decay: RRK's approach
- Unimolecular decay: RRKM
Evaluation process
To register for the exam, candidates are informed about the URL for the registration form. Go to the URL and fill in important details. Send the form and pay the requisite fee to confirm the exam registration.
Be present at the examination center on the correct date and time. Refer to the registration form for such details. Answer the proctored exam and get the Chemical Kinetics and Transition State Theory certificate.
Instructors
IIT Bombay Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The course has a duration of eight weeks.
There are 45 lectures in the course.
Amitava Giri is a Ph.D. student at IIT Bombay under the discipline of chemistry. Harsimran Kaur is a post-doctoral fellow at IIT Bombay in the department of chemistry.
A minimum score of 40 out of 100 is considered for the certificate.
Candidates can visit https://nptel.ac.in/courses/122/101/122101001/ and refer to module six or even https://nptel.ac.in/courses/104/106/104106089/ to understand the topics mentioned in the prerequisites.