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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

Knowledge of Chemistry

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)

1: How long is the Chemical Kinetics and Transition State Theory course?

The course has a duration of eight weeks.

2: How many lectures are conducted for the Chemical Kinetics and Transition State Theory training?

There are 45 lectures in the course.

3: Are the teaching assistants for the course professionals?

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.

4: What is the minimum final score for the certificate?

A minimum score of 40 out of 100 is considered for the certificate.

5: Where can I learn more about the prerequisites mentioned for the Chemical Kinetics and Transition State Theory course?

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.