The course will provide a basic understanding of mathematics mainly focused on its use in chemistry.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course will enable the students

to apply mathematics in order to solve problems in chemistry
to understand the areas of chemistry, largely based upon mathematics such as physical chemistry.
to develop skills for career in theoretical/computational chemistry

READINGS/BOOKS

1. Paul M. “Maths for Chemistry” 1st Edition, Oxford University Press, (2006).

2. Ghram D. “Mathematics in Chemistry” 1st Edition, (1996).

3. Tebutt P. “Basic Mathematics for Chemists” 2nd Edition, (1998).

CONTENTS

Review of basic algebra, Graphs and their significance in chemistry. Trigonometric, Logarithmic and Exponential functions.

Differentiation, Partial differentiation, Differential equations and their use in chemical problems. Concept of maxima and minima.

Integration

Determinants and Matrices, their properties and use in chemical problems. Solutions of linear equations (simple, determinant and matrices methods)

Operator theory, The eigen value problem and curve fitting.

LESSON PLAN

Week 01	Introduction: Review of basic algebra
Week 02	Graphs and their significance in chemistry
Week 03	Trigonometric, Logarithmic and Exponential functions, Limits
Week 04	Differentiation
Week 05	Differentiation
Week 06	Differentiation
Week 07	Concept of maxima and minima
Week 08	Partial differentiation
Week 09	MID TERM EXAMINATION
Week 10	Integration: introduction
Week 11	Integration by substitution
Week 12	Integration by partial fraction method
Week 13	Integration by parts
Week 14	Differential equations and their use in chemical problems
Week 15	Determinants and Matrices, Properties of matrices and use in chemical problems
Week 16	Solutions of linear equations (simple, determinant and matrices methods)
Week 17	Operator theory, The eigen value problem, Curve fitting
Week 18	FINAL TERM EXAMINATION