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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

A Study Guide in Organic Retrosynthesis: Problem Solving Approach certification course offers candidates an environment for comprehending different aspects of organic synthesis via problem/puzzle solving approaches. The course prepares the candidates to interactively master the fundamentals of synthetic organic chemistry and ace competitive examinations.

A Study Guide in Organic Retrosynthesis: Problem Solving Approach certification by Swayam and IIT Kharagpur takes the candidates through one of the top intriguing research fields within disciplines related to chemistry. With incredible advancements since the 20th century, synthetic organic chemistry has become a powerful tool for obtaining the latest chemical entities possessing high biological potential that are difficult to obtain from natural sources because of their scarcity.

A Study Guide in Organic Retrosynthesis: Problem Solving Approach online course is a 12 week program that offers 3 credits, taught by Professor Samik Nanda. The course is ideal for industries related to chemistry, pharmacy, health, fitness and medicine industries.

The Highlights

  • 100% online programme
  • 12 weeks course
  • 3 credits
  • Course delivery from IIT Faculty 
  • Ideal for UG /PG students

Important dates

Course Commencement Date

Start Date : 20 Jan, 2025

End Date : 11 Apr, 2025

Enrollment Date

End Date : 24 Jan, 2025

Other

End Date : 14 Feb, 2025

Certificate Exam Date

Start Date : 27 Apr, 2025

Programme Offerings

  • Online Course
  • E-certification
  • proctored exam
  • IIT Faculty class
  • Comprehensive curriculum
  • assignments.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 1000yesIIT Kharagpur

A Study Guide in Organic Retrosynthesis: Problem Solving Approach certification fees is as follows:

Particulars

Fees in INR

Auditing 

Free

E-certification 

Rs. 1,000/-


Eligibility Criteria

The candidates need to have a basic level of understanding of organic chemistry to take this course.

Educational Qualification

  • A Study Guide in Organic Retrosynthesis: Problem Solving Approach online course can be taken by UG/PG students.

Certification Qualifying Details

Candidates who wish to have the certification should meet the following criteria.

  • They should have an average assignment score of  25% (average of best 8 assignments out of the total 12 assignments) They should get 75% marks in the proctored certification exam.  (score out of 100)
  • Their final score will be calculated by adding the average assignment score and exam score.
  • The candidates will be eligible for certification in A Study Guide in Organic Retrosynthesis: Problem Solving Approach online course, if their average assignment score is greater than or equal to 10/25 and exam score, is greater than or equal to 30/75. If they cannot meet any one of the 2 criteria, then you will not get the certificate even if the final score is greater than or equal to 40/100.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Chemistry

After the completion of the A Study Guide in Organic Retrosynthesis: Problem Solving Approach certification syllabus, the candidates will gain knowledge.

  • Synthetic organic chemistry
  • Retrosynthesis disconnections
  • Fragmentation reactions and molecular rearrangements: Its application in organic synthesis
  • Synthesis of natural products
  • Crucial name reactions: Their applications in organic synthesis
  • Stereochemistry and conformational analysis
  • Protecting groups

Who it is for

A Study Guide in Organic Retrosynthesis: Problem Solving Approach certification by Swayam and IIT Kharagpur is ideal for professionals such as:

  • Chemist
  • Research Associate
  • Scientist
  • Lecturer

Admission Details

The registrations for A Study Guide in Organic Retrosynthesis: Problem Solving Approach have been completed at the moment. But candidates can always check the course link as soon as registration resumes for enrolling in the course.

For admission to the A Study Guide in Organic Retrosynthesis: Problem Solving Approach certification by Swayam and IIT Kharagpur, candidates may follow the admission process below:

Step 1: Visit the course page - https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc25_cy01/preview

Step 2: Sign-in/create their account via SWAYAM. Candidates can also sign in via Facebook, Google, or LinkedIn.

Step 3: If they wish to take the certification, they will have to check the application form for the same. Otherwise, they can freely audit the program.

Step 4: Those who wish to receive e-certification will have to complete an application form online, and submit it.

Step 5: After the online submission of the application form, they will have to pay the application fee.

Note: The candidates will only receive e-certification if they meet the criteria given in the final exam.

Application Details

The application form for the A Study Guide in Organic Retrosynthesis: Problem Solving Approach certification course requires the candidates to fill in their profile. If they already are linked with Google, or LinkedIn then they can easily sign in and start learning. 

The Syllabus

Evaluation process

As of now, the exams (23 April 2022) are over.

Note: Kindly visit the official website (link provided above) to check for the commencement of the latest batch, exam dates, exam centers, other details, etc. 

Instructors

IIT Kharagpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Are there any assessments for ‘A Study Guide in Organic Retrosynthesis: Problem Solving Approach training course’?

There is only one proctored exam. Candidates who wish to have the e-certification need to pay the specified fees and appear for the proctored exam. 

2: How long does it take to complete A Study Guide in Organic Retrosynthesis: Problem Solving Approach online course?

The duration of this online course is 12 weeks.

3: What mode of classes are taught in ‘A Study Guide in Organic Retrosynthesis: Problem Solving Approach training course’?

The course is taken online mode.

4: How to know the score in each assignment for the ‘A Study Guide in Organic Retrosynthesis: Problem Solving Approach training course’?

Candidates can find out about this by checking the official website, where lecture-wise assignment scores are displayed. The scores shall be accessible only after the assignment’s deadline.

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