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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary science that helps us understand and study the nervous system. Demystifying the Brain online program attempts to provide a computational perspective on how the brain functions. The elective course comes under Biological Sciences and Bioengineering subjects and is accessible for students from both engineering sciences and biological sciences.
The Demystifying the Brain certification syllabus dives into the history and evolution of neuroscience and further explains neurons and the nervous system in detail. IIT Madras and Swayam learning have collaborated to deliver this FDP course free of cost to promote quality education for all. The best part is that you can easily finish the whole course in four weeks and even gain a verified digital certificate at the end.
After finishing the short-term course, you just have to give a final exam to be eligible for the certificate to upgrade your CV.
The Highlights
- Four-week duration
- Free online learning
- Offered by IIT Madras
- Biological Sciences and Bioengineering
- Faculty development programme
- Elective programme
- Four weekly assignments
- Short-term programme
- Verified e-certificate
- Offline certification exam
Important dates
Course Commencement Date
Start Date : 20 Jan, 2025
End Date : 14 Feb, 2025
Enrollment Date
End Date : 27 Jan, 2025
Other
End Date : 14 Feb, 2025
Certificate Exam Date
Start Date : 22 Mar, 2025
Programme Offerings
- Offered by IIT Madras
- Free learning course
- UG/PG programme
- E-certificate
- short term course
- Faculty from IIT Madras
- Four-week duration
- Biological Sciences and Bioengineering
- Ongoing course
- elective course.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Madras (IITM) |
Swayam and IIT Madras are offering the Demystifying the Brain certification program for free to all students. However, you must pay the certification exam fee of Rs. 1,000 if you want the certificate.
Demystifying the Brain fee structure
| Course Option | Fee |
| Demystifying The Brain: Enrolment only | FREE |
| Demystifying The Brain (Certificate + Enrolment) | Rs. 1,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
To participate in the Demystifying the Brain by Swayam, you only need to be versed with general science at the college level.
Certificate Qualifying Details
For the Demystifying the Brain certificate, you must submit all weekly assignments and gain a valid assignment score of a minimum of 10/25. Next, take the final exam and qualify with a minimum score of 30/75. Remember, you need a final score of 40/100 to earn the verified certificate.
The assignment score holds a 25% weightage, and the exam score carries a 75% weightage in the final score. You have to get the minimum passing score in all three categories to obtain the certificate.
What you will learn
Demystifying the Brain program by Swayam will comprehensively explain these concepts:
- History of Neuroscience
- Evolution of brain
- Holograms and memories
- Theories on consciousness
- Emotions in the brain
Who it is for
Demystifying The Brain by Swayam is intended for any student at different academic levels interested in learning about neuroscience.
Admission Details
Step-1: Click on the link to visit the Demystifying the Brain certification course web page: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc25_bt17/preview
Step-2: After checking the course availability, select the Sign-in/Register option.
Step-3: On this new page, sign in to the portal using your Google/Facebook/Microsoft credentials or create a new learning account with Swayam.
Step-4: After successfully completing the registration process, click on the ‘Join’ button and start learning.
Application Details
Enrolment in the Demystifying the Brain online program by Swayam does not require any application forms. You have to sign up using a Swayam account or log in using your existing Facebook/Microsoft/Google accounts. Next, you must enter a suitable username and set a password.
Later, if a candidate wishes to appear for the proctored exam, then he/she will have to fill a registration form in online mode and also pay the requisite exam fee.
The Syllabus
- History of neuroscience,Brain through evolution.
- Neurons and neural signaling Networks that learn.
- Organization of the nervous system Maps in the brain.
- Memories and holograms,Emotions in the brain,Theories of Consciousness.
Evaluation process
Swayam will organize the Demystifying the Brain certification exam at the end of the course through offline mode. Even though the course is online, you will have to take the proctored exam in person in one of the exam centers. The three-hour exam will be held in two separate time slots. To know more about the exam centers and other announcements, you must submit the form and wait for the registration form to get published.
Instructors
IIT Madras (IITM) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
You can find a list of books referenced in the program on the course page.
The minimum assignment score that will allow you to earn the certificate is 10/25. It will be calculated by taking the average of the best three assignment scores.
Yes, the Demystifying the Brain certificate is e-verifiable on the NPTEL website at https://nptel.ac.in/noc/.
Swayam will provide a list of exam centers. You can choose any of the designated centers.