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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Do you want to know about the fundamental aspects of biology? Then, Basics of Biology is an excellent course you can enrol in. The course is an online free certification with a duration of 12 weeks. Basics of Biology Certification Course, offered by Swayam, is an undergraduate-level course that will provide the learners with a thorough understanding of basic knowledge about biology. Further, it will explore human physiology and mechanisms of different kinds of diseases.
So far, 5594 students have enrolled in the Basics of Biology Certification that is administered by IIT Guwahati. The online programme on biology is led by By Prof. Vishal Trivedi who is a professor of Bioscience and Bioengineering at IIT Guwahati. The course is open for admission to the learners free of cost; but, if they need certification, they will have to appear for the exam after paying the exam fee.
The Highlights
- Online programme
- Undergraduate level
- E-certificate
- Offered by Swayam
Important dates
Course Commencement Date
Start Date : 20 Jan, 2025
End Date : 11 Apr, 2025
Enrollment Date
End Date : 27 Jan, 2025
Other
End Date : 14 Feb, 2025
Certificate Exam Date
Start Date : 03 May, 2025
Programme Offerings
- Certificate of completion
- Conceptual understanding.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Guwahati (IITG) |
The online course on Biology is free to enrol. However, the learners will have to make the payment of the Basics of Biology Certification Fee to get certified.
Basics of Biology Fee Structure
Name of the Course | Fee Amount in INR |
Basics of Biology | Rs. 1000 (Exam Fee) |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
The learners of the Basics of Biology online course will be given the certificate of completion only if they secured 75% and 25 % score in the exam and assignments respectively.
What you will learn
Basics of Biology Certification Syllabus will give the learners a detailed understanding of:
- Basics of biology.
- Different kinds of organisms in the universe.
- Human physiology.
- disease biology.
- Various types of cells and their structure and functions.
- Molecular Cell Biology.
- Mechanism of different cellular processes.
Who it is for
Basics of Biology Classes can be pursued by the learners and professionals in the field of biosciences, biological sciences and bioengineering such as:
- Biochemist
- Biochemical Engineer
- Bioinformatics Scientist
- Biotechnologist
Admission Details
Join the Basics of Biology Training by following these steps:
Step 1- First, register and log in to the Swayam portal.
Step 2- Browse the official URL https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc25_bt02/preview
Step 3- Begin taking the online course.
The Syllabus
Evaluation process
In order to get the certificate of Basics of Biology Certification by Swayam, the learners will have to appear for the proctored exam conducted by Swayam at any of the prescribed centres.
Instructors
IIT Guwahati (IITG) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The online certification programme on biology is led by Prof. Vishal Trivedi.
The online certification programme is offered by IIT Guwahati.
There is no specific intended audience for the online programme. Any learner interested in learning biology can join the programme. However, it is recommended for those who are from the biosciences, biological sciences and bioengineering backgrounds.
The course is designed for undergraduate-level learners.
Till now, 5000+ have enrolled in the online free course on biology.