Molecular Engineering: Opportunities and Challenges

Molecular Engineering: Opportunities and Challenges

Students will understand molecular aspects of materials and their real-world applications, along with key methods in molecular science. The course also highlights career opportunities in chemistry.

Course Instructor

Prof. Edamana Prasad

Duration

8 Weeks

Course Fee

500

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About The Course

The present course outcomes are the following. The students who enroll for this course will be able to identify: (a) molecular-level details on materials that you see around, (b) the methods of probing molecular interactions, (c) the application of molecular design, and (d) career path options if chemistry is a choice of discipline.

Course Instructor

Prof. Edamana Prasad

Prof. Edamana Prasad
Professor, IIT Madras

Ph D from NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram. Postdoctoral experience in Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, Lehigh University, Pennsylvania, and the University of Bonn, Germany. Joined IIT Madras in June 2006. Research interests include photophysical chemistry, self-assembly, and materials chemistry. Served as JEE Chair during 2020-2021. Currently, working as a Professor of Chemistry and Head of Teaching Learning Centre at IIT Madras. Passionate about student learning and methods that improve the learning process.

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Content Overview

Course Duration: 8 Weeks

Week 1-2: Molecules: Simple and Complex

  • How are molecules built?
  • Look around: What molecules are involved in building things?
  • What molecules have to do with colors?

Week 3: Investigating Molecular Interactions

  • Probing a Chemical Reaction
  • Probing a Physical Process

Week 4-6: Importance of Molecular Design for

  • Applications
  • Sensing
  • Display Technology and LED
  • Biological Ruler
  • Medical Imaging
  • Solar Energy Harvesting
  • Photo-catalysis

Week 7-8: Career Path in Chemistry

  • Difficulty in Learning Chemistry
  • Methods of Learning Chemistry
  • Programs in Chemistry
  • Job Opportunities

Live Sessions: Weekly live interactive sessions on Saturdays

Course Eligibity

Students from partnered schools in any stream of Class X, XI and XII

Assessment Layout

Assignments: The course includes the release of 4 bi-weekly online assignments (every alternate week). Students need to attempt at least 3 of these assignments and must achieve a minimum score of 40 marks in each to be eligible for the certificate.

Take-Home Project: An optional project consisting of questions that cover all the topics from the theory videos, accompanied by a small project report.

Final Exam: An optional online final exam designed to assess the knowledge gained throughout the course, which can only be attempted after completing the required assignments with the a minimum score of 40 marks.

Certificate Acquisition

Participation Certificate - Check Sample Certificate

To receive this participation certificate, a student must pass 3 out of 4 assignments with an average score of at least 40 marks.

Completion Certificate - Check Sample Certificate

To receive this completion certificate, a student must fulfill the following criteria:

  1. A student must pass 3 out of 4 assignments with an average score of at least 40 marks.
  2. Submission of the take-home project is mandatory for the student.
  3. Once the above two conditions are satisfied, the student should attempt the final exam and must receive a minimum score of 40 marks.