Degree Designation Ph.D. (Chemistry)
Curriculum
Structure
325-798
Plan A2
Plan
A1
Required Courses
Elective Courses not less than
Thesis
-
-
48
Total 48
Courses Description
Plan A1
Thesis
Plan
A2
-
-
72
72
Plan
B1
7
5
36
48
Plan B2
Physical
Chemistry /
Inorganic
Chemistry
19
Chemical analysis
18
5 6
48
72
Thesis
Advanced research in each branch of chemistry with emphasis on building up of new knowledge under supervision of corresponding staff
48
72
48
Credit
48 (0-
144-0)

Thesis
325-797 Thesis
Advanced research in each branch of chemistry with the emphasis on building up of new knowledge under supervision of corresponding staff
Plan B1
Required Courses
72
Credit
72 (0-
216-0)
324-590 Research Methodology in Chemistry
Concepts and sources of data pertinent to chemical research, writing research proposal, use of statistics for planning and analysing data, experimental design, procedure, data logging, analysing, summarizing the experiment, researchers’ code of ethics
7
Credit
2(2-0-
4)
324-787 Seminar in Chemistry III
Similar to 324-687 and 324-688 but with the emphasis on different topics
1(0-2-
1)
324-788 Seminar in Chemistry IV
Similar to 324-687, 324-688, and 324-787 but
1(0-2-
1) with

the emphasis on different topics
324-721 Theoretical Physical Chemistry
Electrical and magnetic properties of
3(3-0-
6) molecules, permanent and induced electric dipole moments, magnetic susceptibility, diffraction theory,
X-ray , neutron, and electron diffraction, synchrotron, surface kinetics, emission of electrons from surface, theories of surface reactions, heterogeneous catalysis
324-741 Trace Analysis
Analysis of trace gases, trace organic compounds, trace elements in the samples,
3(3-0-
6) sampling, pretreatment and preparation of samples, various analytical techniques for trace analysis : chromatography, electroanalysis, spectroscopy, detailed discussions of advanced analysis from the published articles in local and international journals
324-711 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry : A Theoretical 3(3-0-
Approach
The concept of Crystal Field and Ligand
6)
Field, quantitative basis of Crystal Field, the origin and calculation of 10Dq, energy levels of transition metal ions, analyses of ESR spectra of coordination compounds, Ligand Field and f-block elements

Elective Courses 5
Credit
Elective Courses (Physical Chemistry)
324-522 Mathematics for Chemistry
Ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, complex functions, complex integrals, matrices, group theory, usage of software packages
324-524 X-ray Crystallography
3(3-0-
6)
Diffraction theory, application of diffraction techniques to chemical problems, single crystal Xray diffraction theory, computational and analyzing techniques to determine molecular structure
2(2-0-
4)
324-525 Colloid and Surface Chemistry
Interfacial phenomena of liquid-gas, liquidliquid, solid-gas, and solid-liquid, nature of charged interface, translational and optical properties of colloid rheology
2(2-0-
4)
324-627 Special Topics in Physical Chemistry I
Studying and searching into some topics of
2(2-0-
4) interest in physical chemistry
324-628 Special Topics in Physical Chemistry II
Similar to 324-627 but with the emphasis on different topics
2(2-0-
4)

324-724 Computational Chemistry
Modern computational techniques : molecular mechanics, ab initio, semiempirical molecular orbital
3(3-0-
6) methods, and newly developed methods, prediction of structures, energies, and properties of molecules and molecular systems
324-727 Special Topics in Physical Chemistry III
Similar to 324-627 and 324-628 but with the emphasis on different topics
2(2-0-
4)
324-728 Special Topics in Physical Chemistry IV
Similar to 324-627, 324-628, and 324-727 but with the emphasis on different topics
2(2-0-
4)
Elective Courses (Chemical analysis)
324-548 Chemical Sensors and Biosensors
Principles of various types of sensors: optical chemical sensors, chemical analysis sensors,
3(3-0-
6) electrochemical sensors and biosensors, applications of these sensors in environmental analysis, clinical analysis and manufacturing process
324-572 Environmental Toxicology
Special techniques in inorganic synthesis beyond normal conditions: vacuum line and inert
3(3-0-
6) atmosphere apparatus, low temperature baths,

drying agent and solvent purification, high temperature/high pressure reactions; thermodynamics and kinetics considerations , driving forces for chelation and macrocyclic effects, metaltemplated reactions, self-assembled reactions, and some new techniques that might be useful
324-641 Chromatographic Analysis
Qualitative and quantitative analysis using various chromatographic techniques : paper chromatography, column chromatography, gas chromatography, high performance liquid
2(2-0-
4) chromatography and others; solving technical problems
324-643 Special Problems in Analytical Chemistry I
Searching and discussion of problems in analytical chemistry related to students’ research
2(2-0-
4)
324-644 Special Problems in Analytical Chemistry II
2(2-0-
Similar to 324-643 but with the emphasis on different topics
324-647 Special topics in Analytical Chemistry I
Studying and searching into some topics of interest in analytical chemistry
4)
2(2-0-
4)
324-648 Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry II 2(2-0-

topics
Similar to 324-647 but emphasis on different 4)
Elective Courses (Inorganic Chemistry)
324-513
Bioinorganic Chemistry
Formation and role of metal ions in biological
2(2-0-
4) systems, proteins and metal ions and their physiological significance, metabolisms, metal ions and chelating agents in medicine
324-524
X-ray Crystallography
Diffraction theory, application of diffraction
2(2-0-
4) techniques to chemical problems, single crystal Xray diffraction theory, computational and analyzing techniques to determine molecular structure
324-611
Solid State Chemistry
Crystal structure, imperfections in solids and their effects on physical properties, phase diagram,
2(2-0-
4) characterization of materials
324-613
Techniques in Inorganic Synthesis 2(2-0-
4) Special techniques in inorganic synthesis beyond normal conditions: vacuum line and inert atmosphere apparatus, low temperature baths, drying agent and solvent purification, high temperature/high pressure reactions;

thermodynamics and kinetics considerations , driving forces for chelation and macrocyclic effects, metal-templated reactions, self-assembled reactions, and some new techniques that might be useful
324-617
Special topics in Inorganic Chemistry I 2(2-0-
Studying and searching into some topics of interest in inorganic chemistry
324-618
Special topics in Inorganic Chemistry II
Similar to 324-617 but emphasis on different topics
324-623
Group Theory and Chemical Applications
4)
2(2-0-
4)
2(2-0-
324-624
324-717
Principles of group theory, molecular symmetry, applications of group theory in chemistry, symmetry of hybrid orbitals, analysing of molecular vibrations
Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy
4)
2(2-0-
4) Quantum mechanical theory of molecular spectroscopy, electronic spectroscopy, rotational and vibrational spectroscopy
Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry III)
Similar to 324-617 and 324-618 but with the
2(2-0-
4)

emphasis on different topics
324-718
Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry IV
Similar to 324-617, 324-618, and 324-717 but with the emphasis on different topics
2(2-0-
4)
36 Thesis
325-799 Thesis
Advanced research in each branch of chemistry with emphasis on building up of new knowledge under supervision of corresponding staff
Plan B2
Required Courses
324 –
590
19
Credit
2(2-0-
4)
324 -
687
Research Methodology in Chemistry
Concepts and sources of data pertinent to chemical research, writing research proposal, use of statistics for planning and analysing data, experimental design, procedure, data logging, analysing, summarizing the experiment, researchers’ code of ethics
Seminar in Chemistry I
Similar to 324-687 and 324-688 but with the emphasis on different topics
1(0-2-
1)

324 -
688
Seminar in Chemistry II
Similar to 324-687 but with the emphasis on different topics
1(0-2-
1)
324 -
787
Seminar in Chemistry III
Similar to 324-687 and 324-688 but with the
1(0-2-
1) emphasis on different topics
324 -
788
Seminar in Chemistry IV
Similar to 324-687, 324-688, and 324-787 but
1(0-2-
1) with the emphasis on different topics
Required Courses (Physical Chemistry)
324-501 Physical Methods in Chemistry
Physical methods of importance to physicoinorganic researchs : NMR spectroscopy of elements other than proton, ESR, CD-ORD, XPS, X-ray diffraction, voltammetry, mass spectrometry, fluorescence spectrometry
3(3-0-
6)
324-521 Advanced Physical Chemistry
Advanced topics in physical chemistry :
3(3-0-
6) thermodynamics, electrochemical theory, chemical kinetics, computational chemistry, statistical thermodynamics

324-623 Group Theory and Chemical Applications
Principles of group theory, molecular symmetry, applications of group theory in chemistry, symmetry of hybrid orbitals, analysing of molecular vibrations
2(2-0-
4)
324-624 Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy
Quantum mechanical theory of molecular
2(2-0-
4) spectroscopy, electronic spectroscopy, rotational and vibrational spectroscopy
324-721 Theoretical Physical Chemistry
Electrical and magnetic properties of
3(3-0-
6) molecules, permanent and induced electric dipole moments, magnetic susceptibility, diffraction theory,
X-ray , neutron, and electron diffraction, synchrotron, surface kinetics, emission of electrons from surface, theories of surface reactions, heterogeneous catalysis
Required Courses (Chemical analysis)
324-542 Electrochemical Analysis
Principles and concepts in electrochemical analysis, applications of these techniques in polarography, coulometry, electrogravimetry, voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
3(3-0-
6)

324-543 Spectroscopic Analysis
Introduction to spectroscopic measurement, related theories, the influence of signal and noise ratio in emission, absorption, and luminescent measurement, molecular and atomic spectroscopy, surface spectroscopy, solid state nuclear magnetic resonance
324-545 Chemical Separations
Principles of separation techniques, distillation, extraction, precipitation, ion-exchange, electrophoresis, electrolysis, gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, super critical fluid chromatography, other newly developed separation methods for chemical analysis
Required Courses (Inorganic Chemistry)
3(3-0-
6)
3(2-0-
4)
3(3-0-
6)
324-501 Physical Methods in Chemistry
Physical methods of importance to physicoinorganic researchs : NMR spectroscopy of elements other than proton, ESR, CD-ORD, XPS, Xray diffraction, voltammetry, mass spectrometry, fluorescence spectrometry
324-511 Coordination Chemistry
Coordination chemistry of the d-block elements, bonding theories relevant to bonding in
3(3-0-
6)

coordination compounds, magnetic property and absorption spectra, classification of ligands by donor atoms, chemistry of the first transition series, new aspects of current interest in coordination chemistry, coordination chemistry of the f-block elements
324-512 Mechanisms in Inorganic Reactions
Kinetics and mechanisms of inorganic
2(2-0-
4) reactions, ligand substitutions, oxidation-reduction reactions, reactions with stereochemical and conformational changes, fast reactions
324-516 Chemistry of Organometallic Compounds 2(2-0-
4)
Syntheses, chemical and physical properties, bonding between metal and organic ligands, reactions of organometallic compounds of transition metals and metals of the main groups, uses of organometallic compounds
324-711 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry:A Theoretical 3(3-0-
6) Approach
The concept of Crystal Field and Ligand Field, quantitative basis of Crystal Field, the origin and calculation of 10Dq, energy levels of transition metal ions, analyses of ESR spectra of coordination compounds, Ligand Field and f-block elements

Elective Courses 5
Credit
Elective Courses (Physical Chemistry)
324-522 Mathematics for Chemistry
Ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, complex functions, complex
3(3-0-
6) integrals, matrices, group theory, usage of software packages
324-524 X-ray Crystallography
Diffraction theory, application of diffraction techniques to chemical problems, single crystal X-
2(2-0-
4) ray diffraction theory, computational and analyzing techniques to determine molecular structure
324-525 Colloid and Surface Chemistry
Interfacial phenomena of liquid-gas, liquidliquid, solid-gas, and solid-liquid, nature of charged interface, translational and optical properties
2(2-0-
4)
324-627 Special Topics in Physical Chemistry I
Syntheses, chemical and physical properties,
2(2-0-
4) bonding between metal and organic ligands, reactions of organometallic compounds of transition metals and metals of the main groups, uses of organometallic compounds

324-628 Special Topics in Physical Chemistry II
Similar to 324-627 but with the emphasis on different topics
2(2-0-
4)
324-724 Computational Chemistry
Modern computational techniques : molecular mechanics, ab initio, semiempirical molecular orbital
3(3-0-
6) methods, and newly developed methods, prediction of structures, energies, and properties of molecules and molecular systems
324-727 Special Topics in Physical Chemistry III
Similar to 324-627 and 324-628 but with the emphasis on different topics
2(2-0-
4)
324-728 Special Topics in Physical Chemistry IV
Similar to 324-627, 324-628, and 324-727 but
2(2-0-
4) with the emphasis on different topics
Elective Courses (Chemical analysis)
324-548 Chemical Sensors and Biosensors
Principles of various types of sensors: optical chemical sensors, chemical analysis sensors,
3(3-0-
6) electrochemical sensors and biosensors, applications of these sensors in environmental analysis, clinical analysis and manufacturing process
324-572 Environmental Toxicology
3(3-0-
Special techniques in inorganic synthesis 6)

beyond normal conditions: vacuum line and inert atmosphere apparatus, low temperature baths, drying agent and solvent purification, high temperature/high pressure reactions; thermodynamics and kinetics considerations , driving forces for chelation and macrocyclic effects, metaltemplated reactions, self-assembled reactions, and some new techniques that might be useful
324-641 Chromatographic Analysis
Qualitative and quantitative analysis using various chromatographic techniques : paper chromatography, column chromatography, gas chromatography, high performance liquid
2(2-0-
4) chromatography and others; solving technical problems
324-643 Special Problems in Analytical Chemistry I
Searching and discussion of problems in
2(2-0-
4) analytical chemistry related to students’ research
324-644 Special Problems in Analytical Chemistry II
Similar to 324-643 but with the emphasis on different topics
324-647 Special topics in Analytical Chemistry I
Studying and searching into some topics of interest in analytical chemistry
2(2-0-
4)
2(2-0-
4)

324-648 Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry II topics
Similar to 324-647 but emphasis on different
2(2-0-
4)
Elective Courses (Inorganic Chemistry)
324-513
Bioinorganic Chemistry
Formation and role of metal ions in biological
2(2-0-
4) systems, proteins and metal ions and their
324-524 physiological significance, metabolisms, metal ions and chelating agents in medicine
X-ray Crystallography
Diffraction theory, application of diffraction
2(2-0-
4) techniques to chemical problems, single crystal Xray diffraction theory, computational and analyzing techniques to determine molecular structure
324-611
Solid State Chemistry
Crystal structure, imperfections in solids and their effects on physical properties, phase diagram,
2(2-0-
4) characterization of materials
324-613
Techniques in Inorganic Synthesis
Special techniques in inorganic synthesis beyond normal conditions: vacuum line and inert atmosphere apparatus, low temperature baths,
2(2-0-
4)

drying agent and solvent purification, high temperature/high pressure reactions; thermodynamics and kinetics considerations , driving forces for chelation and macrocyclic effects, metal-templated reactions, self-assembled
324-617
Special topics in Inorganic Chemistry I
Studying and searching into some topics of interest in inorganic chemistry
2(2-0-
4) reactions, and some new techniques that might be useful
324-618
Special topics in Inorganic Chemistry II topics
Similar to 324-617 but emphasis on different
2(2-0-
4)
324-623
Group Theory and Chemical Applications
Principles of group theory, molecular symmetry, applications of group theory in chemistry,
2(2-0-
4) symmetry of hybrid orbitals, analysing of molecular
324-624 vibrations
Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy
Quantum mechanical theory of molecular
2(2-0-
4) spectroscopy, electronic spectroscopy, rotational and vibrational spectroscopy

Thesis
325-798
324-717
Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry III)
Similar to 324-617 and 324-618 but with the emphasis on different topics
2(2-0-
4)
324-718
Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry IV
Similar to 324-617, 324-618, and 324-717 but
2(2-0-
4) with the emphasis on different topics
Thesis
Advanced research in each branch of chemistry with emphasis on building up of new knowledge under supervision of corresponding staff
48
48 (0-
144-0)