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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
As a noble initiative founded by the Government of India to achieve accessibly, quality, and equitable education, SWAYAM comes out as a commendable online training venture which prioritises excellence in education. The initiative aims at the free and unhindered transmission of teaching-learning resources to everyone beyond their financial and miscellaneous obstacles. With SWAYAM, learners can bridge the digital divide caused due to them belonging to areas untouched by the digital tsunami by being a part of the knowledge economy like regular learners.
Biochemistry of Biomolecules Certification Programme focuses on one of the most significant parts of the interdisciplinary subject of Microbiology-Biochemistry. This topic deals with the interesting interplay of Chemistry and Biology to comprehend some of the highly fascinating and educationally relevant systems of the human body with deliverables from an expert in the domain.
The 36-moduled course includes discussion over Bioenergetics, Lipids, Biochemistry of Carbohydrates, Proteins, Vitamins, Enzymes, and Practicals and involves candidates through the discussion forum.
The course works on the idea that to understand microorganisms and their behaviour, Biochemistry is an important background subject. Throughout the span of four months, candidates will work on tests and quizzes which would test their learnings and help them revise the same.
The Highlights
- Course structure spanning over four months
- Certification from Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India
- Undergraduate level curriculum
- Course delivery from PhD scholar
- Self-paced learning
- Certification from Swayam
Programme Offerings
- video lecture
- Reading Material
- Self-assessment tools
- discussion forum
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | St Xavier's College, Kolkata |
Biochemistry of Biomolecules Certification Programme is available to learners free of cost. However, learners willing to take the proctored examination will have to pay a fee, which they would know after filling the form.
Fee Details for Biochemistry of Biomolecules Certification Programme.
Fee | Amount in Rupees |
Course Fee | - |
Examination Fee | As notified |
Eligibility Criteria
Education
Biochemistry of Biomolecules Certification Programme can be pursued by every individual who is currently pursuing some graduate course from a recognized college or university.
Certification Qualifying Details
In order to receive certification under Biochemistry of Biomolecules Certification Programme, candidates would have to fill the Certificate/Examination registration form with their details. Besides this, they would have to compulsorily perform and submit the internal assessment based on the learnings. They would finally be supposed to write the proctored examination at the examination centre designated to them and score at least 40 marks out of 100.
What you will learn
Students with a knack for Biochemistry and its essential learnings can derive a lot of instrumental knowledge from Biochemistry of Biomolecules Certification Programme. They will be taught about basics and advanced concepts comprising the current domain. At the end of this course, course takers will learn about-
- Globular and fibrous proteins along with their shape and size
- Science behind Enzyme, Kinetics regulation and Catalysis
- Process of estimating serum cholesterol levels in the body by cholesterol oxidase method
- How to conduct Liver function tests
Who it is for
Biochemistry of Biomolecules Certification Programme can be pursued by any individual irrespective of their current job, education or vocation provided they possess a driving interest in Biochemistry and wish to pursue the course for some added benefits. This learning programme will be highly beneficial for-
- Individuals with a budding interest in Biochemistry and its adjoining concepts.
- Bioengineers wishing to polish their knowledge or enhance their professional paradigm with more knowledge.
- Individuals seeking to obtain a certification in Biochemistry to add up to their CV.
- Undergraduates pursuing a degree in concurrent or other domain.
Admission Details
In order to register for the course, candidates will have to register online with their true and correct information. They can follow the below-mentioned steps for a clear idea of the registration process-
Step 1: Go through the course page and Sign In/register via SWAYAM. Candidates can also sign in via Google, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
Step 2: Once the enrollment for the Biochemistry of Biomolecules Certification Programme begins, learners will be able to access the registration link on the course page itself.
Step 3: They will have to fill up a registration form to finalise their enrollment.
The Syllabus
- Molecules of living systems - Part 1
- Molecules of living systems - Part 3
- Molecules of living Systems – Part 2
- Molecules of living systems Part 4
- Reactions of the biological system
- Molecules of living systems Part 5
- Carbohydrates- Part 1
- Lipids
- Carbohydrates- Part 2
- Lipid Metabolism (Part-1)
- Lipid metabolism (Part-3)
- Lipid metabolism (Part 2)
- Proteins (Part-1)
- Proteins (Part-3)
- Proteins (Part-2)
- Covalent primary structure
- Supersecondary, tertiary and quaternary structure
- Secondary structure
- Different shape, size of proteins and fibrous proteins
- Protein folding, symmetry, subunit and dynamics
- Quaternary structure globular protein
- Enzyme, Characteristics, Properties & Significance
- Enzyme, Kinetics regulation & Catalysis
- Enzyme, Activity, Purification, Assay, Unit
- Vitamin B Complex (Part-1)
- Vitamins
- Vitamin B Complex (Part-2)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin A, E & K
- Assessment
- Estimation of DNA and RNA by Measurement of sugar
- Protein Estimation
- Assignment
- Estimation of glucose by Glucose Oxidase Method
- Estimation of serum cholesterol by cholesterol oxidase method
- Liver function tests
- Assessment
- Estimation of bilirubin
- Assessment
Evaluation process
The examination is optional for learners of this course but is compulsory for learners wishing to obtain a certification. The examination considers both an internal assessment of 30 marks and a proctored examination of 70 marks to be conducted at a designated examination center. Learns who score a minimum of 40 marks out of 100 shall be eligible to receive the Online Certification.
Instructors
St Xavier's College, Kolkata Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Dr. Sudeshna Shyam Choudhury, the Head of the Department of Microbiology, St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata will be delivering Biochemistry of Biomolecules Certification Programme.
The current SWAYAM platform has been developed by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and NPTEL, IIT Madras in collaboration with Google Inc. and Persistent Systems Ltd.
Candidates will have to check the course link themselves regularly to know when the registration link gets activated.
Once candidates enrol into the Biochemistry of Biomolecules Certification Programme, they will be notified of the fee via an email sent on their registered mail ID.
Candidates have to ensure that their homework, quizzes, assignments, and exams will be their original work (except in case of assignments that explicitly permit collaboration).
Once the candidate is done with his transaction, he shall see a SWAYAM confirmation page displaying the order number, name, and payment amount. These details would be important in case the candidate wishes to seek a refund from SWAYAM.