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

Course Overview

The Defects in Crystalline Solids (Part-1) programme by Swayam is a course that aims to give its candidates a broad understanding of the defects in materials and their function in determining the properties of the materials. The students will gain a thorough understanding of crystals and their structures, along with plastic deformation mechanisms. 

Taught by Professor Shashank Shekhar from IIT Kanpur, the Defects in Crystalline Solids (Part-1) course is an undergraduate-level course under the Metallurgy and Material Science and Mining Engineering category. It is intended for first-year graduate students who have a prior idea about thermodynamics and undergraduate-level mathematics. 

It will take approximately eight weeks to complete the Defects in Crystalline Solids (Part-1) programme. It is a 100% online course and the course material can be accessed for free upon enrolment. The course is replete with video lectures, specially prepared reading material that can be downloaded and printed by the candidate, and in-course tests and assignments.

The Highlights

  • 100% online
  • Course available in regional languages
  • Free course
  • Undergraduate level
  • 8-weeks course
  • Self-assessment tests
  • Downloadable reading material
  • Video lectures
  • End-term examination
  • Certificate available

Programme Offerings

  • video lectures
  • Free accessibility
  • Study Materials
  • Self-test assessments
  • end term examination

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 1000yesIIT Kanpur

There is no course fee required for taking admission in the Defects in Crystalline Solids (Part-1) online course by Swayam. The candidates will be able to access all the course material and in-course assignments and tests completely free of cost. However, a fee of Rs 1000 needs to be paid while applying for the end-term certification examination. 


Eligibility Criteria

The candidates must have knowledge about undergraduate-level mathematics and thermodynamics to be eligible for attending this course. 

To be eligible for the Defects in Crystalline Solids (Part-1) certificate, the candidate must appear for the certification examination at the end of the term and secure at least 30 out of the total 75 marks in the test. Besides that, the candidate must also complete all in-course assignments and secure at least 10 out of 25 as the average internal assessment score. 

What you will learn

Knowledge of physics

The candidates can be expected to be proficient in the following after completing the Defects in Crystalline Solids (Part-1) online programme:

  • The various defects in materials and their role in determining the properties of those materials.
  • An in-depth understanding of the structure of dislocations in crystalline solids and the elastic fields of the crystals.
  • An idea about the plastic deformation mechanisms.
  • Understanding the role of dislocations in plasticity, fatigue, fracture, and creep.

Who it is for

The Defects in Crystalline Solids (Part-1) course is mainly intended for the following students:

  • Undergraduate or college students who have graduated their first year in college.
  • Students who have studied Materials engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering or metallurgical engineering. 

Admission Details

Step 1) To join the Defects in Crystalline Solids (Part-1) online course, firstly visit the course webpage.

Step 2) The second step would be to click on the “Sign-up/Register” button at the top of the course page and register with Swayam. 

Step 3) Finally, create a new username and password and proceed with the course.

Application Details

Although there is no application form for enrolling in the Defects in Crystalline Solids (Part-1) programme, the candidates need to fill an online registration form while registering with Swayam. 

A registration form also needs to be filled while applying for the end-term certification examination. 

The Syllabus

Evaluation process

The candidates will have to appear for an offline examination at the end of the course to become eligible for certification. The examination will entail an examination fee and will be taken offline in the presence of a proctor at a designated test centre. The candidate must secure at least 30 out of the total 75 marks in this examination to become qualified for receiving the course certificate. 

Instructors

IIT Kanpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: I am a college undergraduate. Will I be able to follow this course?

This is an undergraduate-level course intended for college students who have graduated in their first year. So, you will be able to take this course. However, you need to have an idea about undergraduate level mathematics and thermodynamics. 

2: Will there be any examination?

An examination will be conducted at the end of the term, which will be taken offline, in the presence of a proctor. 

3: How will I prepare for the end-term examination?

The Defects in Crystalline Solids (Part-1) programme is replete with assignments and quizzes for self-assessments throughout the duration of the course. The available course materials, along with these practice tests, will be enough to prepare you for the end-term examination. 

4: Will I be eligible for a certificate?

You will be eligible for certification only after you sit for the certification examination at the end of the term. You must secure at least 30 out of 75 in that examination and 10 out of 25 in the internal assessments to qualify for receiving a certificate. 

5: Can I access the course material for free?

You will be able to access the course material completely free of cost. You just need to register with Swayam and enrol in the course to do the same.

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