Chemical Applications Of Symmetry And Group Theory
Learn the chemical applications of group theory and symmetry by joining the online courses offered by IIT Kanpur.
Online
8 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Chemical Applications Of Symmetry And Group Theory is an online free course that will give you a deep insight into the application of group theory and symmetry. The 8-week-long online courses are free of cost. Yet, Swayam demands a fee for an exam that qualifies you for the certification.
Administered by Swayam, the Chemical Applications Of Symmetry And Group Theory online course will walk you through the application of symmetry in chemical systems within the group theory. Plus, the courses will deal with symmetry operations, symmetry elements, molecular vibrations and many more. The online course is led by a faculty member of IIT Kanpur, Prof. Manabendra Chandra.
The Highlights
- Online programme
- Undergraduate/ Postgraduate level
- E-certificate
- Offered by Swayam
Important dates
Certificate Exam Date
Start Date : 28 Mar, 2026
Programme Offerings
- Certificate of completion
- Conceptual understanding.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Kanpur |
The course itself has no particular Chemical Applications Of Symmetry And Group Theory Certification Fee is the exam fee. However, there is an exam fee the learners need to pay to get hold of the certificate of completion.
Chemical Applications Of Symmetry And Group Theory Fee Structure :
Name of the Course | Fee Amount |
Chemical Applications Of Symmetry And Group Theory (Exam Fee) | Rs. 1,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of quantum mechanics is recommended.
Certification Qualifying Details
- If you want to qualify for the certificate after the completion of the Chemical Applications Of Symmetry And Group Theory online course, you will have to score 75% marks in the exam and 25% score in assignments.
What you will learn
Chemical Applications Of Symmetry And Group Theory Certification Syllabus will cover:
- The process of chemical bonding examination and molecular orbitals visualization.
- Vibrational motions of the molecule.
- Symmetry classification of molecules.
- Spectroscopy
- Reduction of representations
Who it is for
Chemical Applications Of Symmetry And Group Theory Classes can be taken by professionals such as the Chemist.
Admission Details
Start taking the Chemical Applications Of Symmetry And Group Theory Training by going through the following steps:
Step 1- Register and log in to the Swayam portal.
Step 2- Browse the official URL - https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc25_cy09/preview
Step 3-Get started with an online course.
The Syllabus
- Introduction
- Mathematical definition of a group, Symmetry operations, and symmetry elements
- Symmetry classification of molecules – point groups, symmetry and physical properties: Polarity, Chirality etc.
- Combining symmetry operations: ‘group multiplication’ Review of Matrices, Matrix representations of groups with examples
- Properties of matrix representations: Similarity transforms, Characters of representations, Irreducible representations (IR) and symmetry species, character tables
- Reduction of representations: The Great Orthogonality Theorem
- Using the GOT to determine the irreducible representations spanned by a basis
- Symmetry adapted linear combinations
- Bonding in polyatomics
- Constructing molecular orbitals from SALCs
- Calculating and solving the orbital energies and expansion coefficients
- Molecular vibrations: determining the number of vibrational normal modes, determining the symmetries of molecular motions
- Molecular vibrations using internal coordinates
- Spectroscopy –Group theory and molecular electronic states
- Electronic transitions in molecules
- Vibrational transitions in molecules
- Raman scattering
- Summary of the course
Evaluation process
Swayam will conduct a proctored exam at one of the designated centers for the learners to be eligible for the Chemical Applications Of Symmetry And Group Theory Certification by Swayam.
Instructors
IIT Kanpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The learners who plan to join the online programme are recommended to have a basic understanding of quantum mechanics.
The online certification is offered jointly by IIT Kanpur and Swayam.
The ideal candidates for the online certification are undergraduate and postgraduate students with a background in chemistry.
The duration of the online course is 8 weeks.