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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The Biobased Products for a Sustainable (Bio) economy certification course by edX describes the various types of biomass, refinery methods, and conversion technologies used in producing bio-based products. It highlights the driving forces, hurdles, and opportunities of the bioeconomy.

Moreover, this online course is replete with practical studies and real-life examples of emerging market products; such as biopolymers, bioenergy, bioflavours, and biosurfactants.

Developed by a team of experts from seven different institutions of three different countries, edX’s course on Biobased Products for a Sustainable (Bio) economy is rooted in Biology and Life Sciences. Students can choose to learn at their own pace as the video lectures are pre-recorded.

This 10-week course is offered by the best three universities: Delft University of Technology, RWTH Aachen University and Wageningen University & Research. Apart from the Biobased Products for a Sustainable (Bio) economy programme by edX, students can take other advanced courses to continue their learning journey.

What's more, with a nominal fee, students can receive a verifiable certificate from edX to add to resumes or share on different networking sites when job hunting.

The Highlights

  • Online programme
  • An introductory course in Biology & Life Sciences
  • Real-life examples
  • Well-researched syllabus
  • A verified certificate 
  • Self-paced
  • 10-week course
  • Video transcripts
  • Practice questions
  • Demonstrations
  • Video-based lectures
  • Interviews

Programme Offerings

  • Advanced courses
  • Verified Course Completion Certificate
  • discussions
  • Demonstrations
  • Lectures
  • Video transcripts
  • Real-life Examples
  • Expert-driven curriculum

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 11574yesDelft University of Technology
  • The Biobased Products for a Sustainable Bioeconomy online course is completely free. 
  • Students can secure a verified certificate from edX by paying a certification fee of Rs. 11,574.

Biobased Products for a Sustainable Bioeconomy fee structure

Course 

Fee

Biobased Products for a Sustainable BioeconomyFree
Biobased Products for a Sustainable Bioeconomy (with certificate)Rs. 11,574 

Eligibility Criteria

Interested candidates should have basic knowledge of any natural science like Biology to pursue edX’s Biobased Products for a Sustainable Bioeconomy online course.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Biology

The Biobased Products for a Sustainable Bioeconomy programme helps learners become adept in these topics:

  • How biobased resources are fighting fossil resources alternative feedstocks
  • Challenges and opportunities in the bioeconomy
  • Basic elements of the value chain
  • Real-life examples of biobased products in the bioeconomy
  • Production of biobased products
  • Overcome the commercialisation of biobased products

Admission Details

Step 1: Check out the Biobased Products for a Sustainable Bioeconomy course page here: https://www.edx.org/course/biobased-products-for-a-sustainable-bioeconomy.

Step 2: Now, open the registration page by clicking on the ‘Enroll’ button available at course page's top corner.

Step 3: To register, you can either use your email ID or sign up with social media accounts like LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter.

Step 4: You can start learning the programme once the registration is successful.

Application Details

Enrolling in edX's Biobased Products for a Sustainable Bioeconomy course does not require filling out an extensive application form. You can start learning just by registering for the course online.

The Syllabus

  • Bioconversion
  • Biobased production
  • Biorefinery

  • Introduction to bio- and chemo-catalysis
  • Protein engineering
  • Fermentation

  • Manufacturing biobased products and 
  • Bioflavours, biosurfactants, biopolymers with real-life examples
  • Commercialisation of bioenergy

  • Development of the biobased economy (Teacher's perspective)

Instructors

Delft University of Technology Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Does this course have any special features?

Yes. This online course provides you with a well-researched curriculum, complete with pre-recorded video lectures, transcripts, real-life examples, and a self-paced module to help you learn at convenience.

2: Are there any prerequisites for the course?

Basic knowledge of any natural science like Biology is required to pursue edX’s Biobased Products for a Sustainable (Bio) economy certification course.

3: How long will the course run for?

While the programme curriculum runs for seven weeks, candidates can complete the course at their pace.

4: What does a verified certificate mean?

A verified certificate of edX is a signed certificate by the instructor with the institute’s logo, which helps validate the knowledge you have acquired from the course.

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