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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 ‘Glass in buildings: Design and applications’ online course is provided by the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning in collaboration with the Glass academy. This online course on the role of glass in building is offered on the Swayam online education platform by the faculty from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.
The course study is based on the sustainability aspects of glass and its applications. This online program is an elective course for students of the civil engineering and architectural domain. The online training is held for twelve weeks by industrial professionals and domain experts of diverse potential. This AICTE approved course enables the students to earn three-course credits and a Glass in buildings: Design and applications certificate after completing the program.
Apart from the expert guidance, the course educators for the ‘Glass in buildings: Design and applications’ online certificate courses are Prof. K N Satyanarayana and Dr. E. Rajasekar from the Indian Institute of Technology.
The Highlights
- Free online training
- Twelve weeks program
- IIT Faculty
- Professional mentorship
- Internship opportunities
- Three credit points
- Course completion certificate
- Undergraduate level course
Programme Offerings
- Course Modules
- videos
- Lectures
- Case Studies
- Mentorship
- Industrial Professionals
- discussion forum
- assignments
- Proctored final exam
- Three credits
- Course completion certificate
- Career Assistance
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Madras (IITM) |
The ‘Glass in buildings: Design and applications programme' is available free of charge for the students but for the course certificate, the students will have to pay the exam registration fee as mentioned in the table below,
Glass in buildings: Design and applications fee structure
| Description | Amount in INR |
| Course Fee | Nil |
| Exam Fee | Rs 1000 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certificate qualifying details
The students of this ‘Glass in buildings: Design and applications’ certification course will receive an industry institution certificate authenticated by the IIT and Glass academy. The candidates with a minimum average of 10/25 (25%) in the assignments and 30/75 (75%) in the final proctored exam with a total score of 40/100 will qualify for the certificate.
What you will learn
The ‘Glass in buildings: Design and applications’ syllabus is designed for the students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the applications and significance of glass in the architectural and engineering industry. This course enables students to know about the various aspects of glass manufacturing, processing, and design techniques associated with glass that is found in buildings. This online course familiarizes the students about green building and smart cities that provide sustainability.
Who it is for
The ‘Glass in buildings: Design and applications’ online certification program is for the students pursuing civil engineering and architecture courses along with industry professionals such as civil engineers, architects, and other experts to develop their industry knowledge and skills.
Admission Details
The students can avail ‘Glass in buildings: Design and applications’ course admission by registering online through the Swayam website.
Step 1: Go to the course page on the official website using the link, https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_ce52/preview
Step 2: Click on the ‘Register/Sign-In’ link on the details page.
Step 3: Fill in the required details and complete the registration.
Application Details
On the registration page, the students are required to enter the details such as name, phone number, email address, and others or can choose to sign in using their Google or Facebook IDs.
The Syllabus
Requirements as per Standards – NBC – Fire & Structural
- Building Physics
- Green Buildings Requirements
- Codal Recommendations – ECBC/IS
- Segment Based Design
- Types of Glass
- Coating Technology – High-Performance Glass
- Innovative Applications – Electrochromic & Digital Printing
- Tempering/ Double glazing/ Lamination
- Printing on Glass
- Glass Parameters
- Façade Fundamentals
- Façade Design & Testing
- How to Design Façade for Daylighting & Energy efficiency – Modeling
- Design Tools & Simulation Software's used for Design
- How to understand high-performance glass
- Glass for Acoustics, Fire & Interior applications
- Glass for Safety & Security
- On Design & Detailing
- Application Impact
- Building Measurements & its Impact
Evaluation process
The final proctored certification exam is mandatory for the students to receive the industry-oriented certificate. The exam registration and payment are done online through the website. The students will have to score a minimum of 75% in the exam to become eligible for the certificate.
Instructors
IIT Madras (IITM) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The Glass in buildings: Design and applications classes are conducted for twelve weeks.
The instructors are the IIT faculty, Prof. K N Satyanarayana, and Dr. E. Rajasekar.
You will get three credit points after Glass in buildings: Design and applications classes completion.
Yes, you can access the Glass in buildings: Design and applications online course for free.
There are no prerequisites to attend the Glass in buildings: Design and applications classes.