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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo 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. 

Furthermore, the Demystifying the Brain training has been approved by the AICTE and NPTEL. 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
  • AICTE approved programme
  • Elective programme
  • Four weekly assignments
  • Short-term programme
  • Verified e-certificate
  • Offline certification exam

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
  • AICTE approved

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 1000yesIIT 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 OptionFee
Demystifying The Brain: Enrolment onlyFREE
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

Knowledge of biomedical sciences

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/noc22_bt14/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

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)

1: Can I get a list of books referenced in the course before I enroll?

You can find a list of books referenced in the program on the course page.

2: What is the valid assignment score required to gain the certificate?

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.

3: Is the digital certificate e-verifiable?

Yes, the Demystifying the Brain certificate is e-verifiable on the NPTEL website at https://nptel.ac.in/noc/. 

4: Will I be allotted a particular exam center for the offline exam?

Swayam will provide a list of exam centers. You can choose any of the designated centers.

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