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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Did you know sharks’ scales have influenced how humans design boats? Or that you can track the movement of some sharks on Twitter? Or that sharks have more senses than us humans? In this Sharks online programme, you will get to learn how scientists study sharks. Moreover, you will also join researchers in labs, oceans, and aquariums worldwide to learn about the biology, biodiversity, and conservation of sharks.
Furthermore, in this activity-rich Sharks programme, you will observe shark habitats and behaviour, dig into the fossil record, and track the movements of a wild shark. The syllabus will also cover topics in the sensory biology, functional anatomy, behaviour, reproduction, and ecology of many living species of sharks.
After completing the Sharks online training, you will be rewarded with a course completion certificate, which you can use to showcase your newly acquired knowledge of sharks. Also, the skills learned in this course will allow you to think like a biologist, along with honing other skills that will enable you to make broader and precise observations.
The Highlights
- Introductory programme in Biology & Life Sciences
- Offered jointly by Cornell University and the University of Queensland
- Free admission
- Purchasable and shareable certificate
- Four-six hours of effort per week
- Nine-week training
- Instructor-led programme schedule
- English videos with English subtitles
Programme Offerings
- Purchasable and shareable certificate
- Free Admission
- Four-week Training
- Offered jointly by Cornell University and the University of Queensland
- Introductory programme in Biology & Life Sciences
- English videos with English Subtitles
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 16698 | yes | Cornell University, IthacaThe University of Queensland, Brisbane |
- To enroll in the Sharks course and get a certificate at the end, you must pay the programme fee. Else, you can audit the course without paying any fee if you just want to gather knowledge.
Sharks fee structure
Course | Fees in INR |
Sharks – Audit | FREE |
Sharks – Certificate | Rs.16,698 |
Eligibility Criteria
It is recommended that you have High School-level knowledge of biology before registering for the Sharks online training programme.
What you will learn
By the end of the Sharks course syllabus, you’ll have a firm grasp of concepts like:
- Ecological roles of sharks
- Impact of human behaviour on sharks
- Sensory biology, reproduction, and behaviour
- Functional anatomy of breathing, swimming, and eating
- Relationships and evolutionary history of sharks and allies
- How biology informs conservation efforts
- History and culture of human-shark interactions
- Distribution and habitats of sharks around the world
Admission Details
Step 1: https://www.edx.org/course/sharks-global-biodiversity-biology-and-conservation: use this link to get the Sharks programme webpage.
Step 2: Go through the programme page and read the details carefully. Next, choose from the sessions available. After that, click on the ‘Enroll Now’ tab.
Step 3: Register or log in to edX. You can either sign up using your institution’s email ID or through your Google ID, Microsoft account, Apple account, or Facebook account.
Step 4: Select whether you want the verified course or not. To get the certificate, you will have to pay the programme fee.
Step 5: After choosing one of the two options, you will be registered for the programme.
Application Details
When registering for a new account, if you’re using your institution’s email ID, you need to provide your country’s name, your name, and your email address. Additionally, you must also generate a new password and choose a username for your account. When done, you will be enrolled in the Sharks programme. Else, you can sign in with an existing edX account or your Google ID, Microsoft account, Apple account, or Facebook account.
The Syllabus
Cornell University, Ithaca Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The programme will be taught by Ethan France, Ian Tibbetts, Joshua Moyer, and William E. Bemis.
Yes, the course is open for free audit for anyone who doesn’t want a certificate.
Yes, to complete the Sharks programme on time, you will need to follow a schedule laid out by the instructor.
Yes, you can opt for the certificate option when the programme is running.
The Sharks online programme is four weeks long.