Students will have in-depth systematic and logical development of chemical principles underlying physical, chemical and biochemical phenomena.
Students will have a firm foundation in the fundamentals and application of recent-day chemical and scientific theories including those in Inorganic, Organic and Physical chemistries. It’s intended that the students will be able to design and carry out scientific experiments as well as accurately record and analyze the results of such experiments.
Students will be skilled in problem solving, critical thinking and analytical reasoning as applied to scientific problems.
Students would be accustomed to determine the structure of molecules via optimization of structure using DFT and explaining their properties from molecular energy level diagrams, IR and UV-Vis spectra.
Students would be trained to calculate bulk properties of relevant chemical systems (Argon atom clusters, water clusters, etc.) using molecular dynamic simulations.
Basic synthesis skill of simple organic molecules and inorganic complexes are outlined along with some basic characterization skills.
Students will be able to clearly communicate the results of scientific work in oral, written and electronic formats to both scientists and the public at large.
Students will be able to explore new areas of research in both chemistry and allied fields of science and technology.
Students will appreciate the central role of chemistry in our society and use this as a basis for ethical behavior in issues facing chemists including an understanding of safe handling of chemicals, environmental issues and key issues facing our society in energy, health and medicine.
Students will be able to function as a member of an interdisciplinary problem solving team.