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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The course of Principles of Biochemistry offered by the platform of edX is in association with Harvard University. The duration of the course is 15 weeks. This course is a 100 percent online course. The enrolled candidate should at least invest 4-6 hours weekly for the completion of the course.
This course is free of cost course but to avail of the certification for this course, the enrolled candidate has to pay according to the guidelines of the platform. The course provided by the platform is easily accessible and a self-paced course. The course has 2 tracks that can be opted for by the students, one is Verified, and the other is audit track. The Audit Track is self-paced but has limited access whereas the Verified Track has unlimited access to the course materials.
The candidates will learn about the structure of macromolecules and cellular functions. The candidates will gain knowledge about complex metabolisms like the brain, liver, and muscles. Additionally, the candidates will develop problem-solving and analytical skills which are required in the field of life sciences. The course completion certificate is highly valuable and is beneficial in various organisations, industries, and functional areas.
The Highlights
- 100 percent online course
- Shareable certificates on profiles like Linkedin
- The duration of this course is 15 weeks
- 4-6 hours weekly time investment needed
- In association with Harvard University
- Instructors from Harvard University
Programme Offerings
- Online study
- video lectures
- assignments
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 24891 | yes | Harvard University, Cambridge |
The fee details for the course are as follows-
- The course of Principles of Biochemistry offered by the platform of edX is a self-paced learning programme and the candidate can avail of this course free of cost.
- The candidate can achieve a verified certification for this course by paying Rs. 24,891
Fee details for the course of Principles of Biochemistry
Fee Category | Amount in Rupees |
Registration fee | Nil |
Course fee | Nil |
Certification fee | Rs 24,891 |
Eligibility Criteria
Education
The enrolled candidates should have knowledge about college-level introductory biology, chemistry, and organic chemistry to pursue this course.
Certification Qualifying Details
The enrolled candidate should complete the course in online mode with additional tasks like assignments and projects which are provided by the instructors for achieving the course completion certificate.
Additionally, the enrolled candidate should complete the graded assignments within the course and should gain at least the passing scores for achieving the certificates. The candidates also need to buy the verified certificate for the given amount.
What you will learn
After the successful completion of the course, the enrolled candidates will be able to learn about-
- The candidates will learn about the integration of biochemical processes in the context of cells, tissues, and whole organisms.
- They will get an insight into the intricate mechanisms that regulate cellular metabolism.
- They will be able to gain knowledge about the primary metabolic pathways that give power to the cells.
- The candidates will be able to study and analyze the central role of enzymes in catalyzing the reactions of life.
- They will be able to learn in detail how to navigate protein structures using PyMOL.
- They will be studying and learning about the structure and function of the chemical building blocks of life.
- They will get insights into metabolic complexity.
- They will be developing problem-solving and analytical skills that are applicable to the life sciences.
- An insight into liver metabolism shall also be given.
- The candidates will be able to learn about muscle metabolism and carbohydrate metabolism
Who it is for
The course of Principles of Biochemistry is recommended for the following-
- Aspirants who have knowledge about college-level introductory biology.
- Aspirants who have knowledge about college-level introductory chemistry.
- Aspirants who have knowledge about organic chemistry.
Admission Details
The procedure for admission in the course of Principles of Biochemistry is as follows-
Step 1: Firstly the candidate should click on the URL https://www.edx.org/course/principles-of-biochemistry
Step 2: By clicking on the URL the candidate will visit the main website.
Step 3: On the main website the candidate has to click on the ‘enrol’ option.
Step 4: After clicking on the enrol option the candidate has to fill in his/her details.
Step 5: A verification link will be emailed to the candidate link.
Step 6: After verifying and activating the account candidates can avail of the lessons.
The Syllabus
- Nucleic acids
- Carbohydrate metabolism
- Fatty acid metabolism
- Cancer and metabolism
- Brain metabolism
- PyMOL: conservation of creatine kinase
- Muscle metabolism
- Liver metabolism
- Regulation of blood sugar by the liver
- PyMOL: exploring ATcase
- Regulation of glycolysis in liver cells
- ATP synthesis
- Electron transport
- The citric acid cycle
- Bacterial energetics
- A unique feature of glycolysis in red blood cells
- Glycolysis
- Carbohydrate structure
- Lipid structure and membrane assembly
- Enzyme kinetics
- Enzyme catalysis
- Learning PyMOL
- Protein folding
- Protein structure
Course introduction
Instructors
Harvard University, Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
After the course has started the candidate is given a period of 2 weeks to decide whether he/she wants to pursue the course or wants to leave the course.
The platform of edX provides 2 types of certificates-
Verified certificates are provided when the enrolled candidates pay the fee according to the courses. Programme certificates are provided after the successful completion of the course.
Archived courses are provided by the platform of edX. These courses can only be audited and many features are not available for these courses. Additionally, the platform does not provide certificates for these courses.
The candidate has to register for the verified course and has to pay the fee. Once registered he/she has to upload their image [taken from the webcam] and provide a photo identification card. After purchasing and completing the verification details the candidate will be able to complete the graded assignments within the course and they have to score overall passing marks for achieving the certificates.
If the enrolled candidate signs up for the verified course then he/she will be able to complete the graded assignments and will be able to earn the certificates. The certificate earned on the platform is easily shareable to the Linkedin profiles, employers which increases the job opportunities and the network.
A verified certificate requires a photo and the photo identification card of the candidate. The enrolled candidate has to pay the fee for getting access to the verified certificates. These certificates are easily shareable to employers and applications.
The duration of this course is 15 weeks and the enrolled candidate has to invest 4-6 weekly for pursuing this course.
The candidates who want to achieve the certification for the course but are not able to afford the platform of edX provides financial assistance to those candidates. The candidates who are eligible can get up to 90 percent discount on the certification fee. The candidate has to enroll themselves in the audit track for a course that offers valid and verified certificates. After this, they have to complete the application process for financial assistance
The prerequisites for this course are college-level introductory biology, chemistry, and organic chemistry.
In case the enrolled candidate faces issues regarding the fee payment they can contact the support desk for assistance.