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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 Advanced Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulations course by SWAYAM is a 12-week-long online program designed to teach postgraduate-level advanced thermodynamics concepts. It is a two-part program developed by the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee which follows a Physics-based treatment of thermodynamics. Additionally, students will learn about molecular simulation techniques in great detail.
The Advanced Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulations online course aim to develop a statistical mechanics framework of thermodynamics concepts learned at the undergraduate level. Learners will gain a molecular-level understanding of the thermodynamics principles. The program will also teach some advanced free energy calculation techniques.
The Advanced Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulations certification course are an AICTE approved Faculty Development Programme (FDP). Simulations methods such as molecular dynamics simulation and Monte Carlo simulation methods, which are used to find the equation of the states will be discussed thoroughly. The course is relevant in the context of FMCG, Oil, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical industries.
The Highlights
- 12-weeks long program
- Online course
- Elective type of course
- An offering of the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
- Batch dates available
- Chemical engineering category
- Ongoing course
- Undergraduate/Postgraduate level course
- Exam date onsite
Programme Offerings
- online learning
- Free course access
- exam
- video lectures
- expert instructor
- Self-paced learning
- Paid certification
- 12 weeks of training
- assignments
- A shareable certificate
- An offering of IIT Roorkee
- Comprehensive curriculum.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Roorkee |
- The Advanced Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulations program is free to join for all
- To receive the certificate, candidates have to pass the written exam. The exam fee is Rs. 1,000
Advanced Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulations fee structure
Course option | Fee |
Advanced Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulations (Access only) | Free |
Advanced Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulations (Exam fee) | Rs. 1,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
There will be a total of 12 assignments throughout the course along with the written exam at the end. The average assignment score is 25% of the average of the best eight assignments out of 12. Exam score accounts for 75% of the final score. You will only be eligible for the Advanced Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulations certification if you achieve the average assignment score of 10/25 and 30/75 marks in the final exam.
To enroll in the Advanced Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulations program by SWAYAM, you must have an undergraduate qualification in statistical mechanics or thermodynamics.
What you will learn
The Advanced Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulations syllabus covers advanced concepts associated with Thermodynamics and molecular theories. After the completion of this course, you will become adept in:
- Recognizing the best-suited molecular simulation technique for a particular problem
- Implementing the concepts of thermodynamics in comprehending the chemical engineering problems
- Performing simulations and examining the results
- Use knowledge of thermodynamics concepts in research work
Who it is for
The Advanced Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulations training is mainly intended for final year undergraduate and first-year postgraduate students studying:
- Nanotechnology
- Chemical engineering
- Polymer Science
- Mechanical engineering
- Chemistry
- Materials Science
Admission Details
You can quickly join the Advanced Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulations training by following the simple steps given below.
Step 1 – Click on this link => https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_ch19/preview. You will reach the official course page of the Advanced Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulations at the SWAYAM website.
Step 2 – Locate the ‘Sign-in/Register’ button at the top of this webpage. Click on it to reach the registration page.
Step 3 – Now log in by linking an existing Google, Microsoft, or Facebook account. You can also sign-up by clicking on the ‘Sign up now’ button and entering the required details for creating a new account.
Step 4 – Now, you can simply enrol in the Advanced Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulations by clicking on the ‘Join’ button on the course page.
NOTE – Candidates should check whether the course is open for enrolment or not on the course page.
Application Details
Admission to the Advanced Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulations course does not require you to fill any application form. Simply log on to the SWAYAM website, signing up for an account, and join the course. However, while registering, don’t forget to furnish your personal, educational, occupational, and contact information.
The Syllabus
- Introduction to the course
- Distributions and probability
- Molecular origin of entropy
- Thermodynamic equilibrium
- Boltzmann approximation
- Thermodynamic functions
- Maxwell relations
- Thermodynamics laws
- Legendre transformation
- Lagrange multiplier method
- Partition function
- Fluctuations and averages
- Thermodynamic ensembles
- Explanation of temperature
- Derivation of thermodynamic properties in various ensembles
- Gibbs phase rule
- Chemical potential
- Phase equilibrium
- Phase and mixing separation
- Osmotic pressure
- Hamiltonian model of solutions
- The theoretical foundation of molecular simulations
- Phase space
- A lattice model of solutions
- Monte Carlo simulations
- Detailed balance
- Kinds of boundary conditions
- Setup of a simulation
- Monte Carlo (MC) Simulations
- Case studies
- Evaluation and interpretation of results
- Numerical implementation
- Molecular dynamic (MD) simulations
- Force fields
- Particle simulations
- Numerical integration of motion equations
- Molecular Dynamics (MD) Simulations
- Temperature and Pressure Control
- Analysis and interpretation of results
- efficiency and parallelization, case studies.
- Free energy calculation techniques
- Wisdom’s particle insertion
- Umbrella sampling
- Techniques to study coexistence and phase behavior
- Thermodynamic integration
- Mesoscale and non-equilibrium simulations
- Brownian dynamics
- Chemical reaction simulations
- Langevin equations
- Kinetic Monte Carlo simulations
- Quantum chemistry simulations
Evaluation process
Appearing for the Advanced Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulations exam is optional. Candidates who want to receive a certificate of completion have to take the exam by paying a fee of Rs. 1,000.
A registration link will be made available for the interested candidates in the future. To take the Advanced Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulations online program exam, one has to pay the fee and fill the online registration form.
Instructors
IIT Roorkee Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee accredits this program.
Dr. Prateek Kumar Jha, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Roorkee, will be your instructor for the Advanced Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulations course.
No, eligible candidates will get only an e-certificate.
Yes, you must have done a UG course in statistical mechanics or thermodynamics before joining the program.