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

Course Overview

The Chemistry of Life course has been systematically planned in order to develop creative approaches within the candidates. The confluence of knowledge from multi-disciplinary fields empowers the candidates with the valuable skill to generate new ideas in the intersection of various science fields. 

Through the Chemistry of Life course, candidates get to understand the integration of biology and chemistry. Through detailed pioneering studies, they also get to analyse and reflect on how to control biological processes and events through chemical means. Detailed and pattern proof idea generation techniques, enlisted as a part of the course, give candidates a head-start with their research. Skills such as idea generation, drastically increase after the completion of the course.

As a part of the course, candidates get to learn almost everything that is required for an effective & meaningful idea generation in the field of chemistry and biology. Very broad multi-disciplinary knowledge such as about fluorescent molecules and proteins for tracking in biology to ideas helpful to fight against cancer and viruses, ideas for fooling fats and sugars, helps candidates develop a pattern proof idea. The mentioned techniques are useful in generating other aspects of life as well.

The Highlights

  • Free to access
  • Self-paced course
  • Extensive asynchronous activities extending up to 13 weeks
  • Instructor-signed shareable certificate
  • Kyoto University certified Instructor

Programme Offerings

  • video lectures
  • Graded Assignments

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 3911yesKyoto University, Kyoto

The fee structure of the Chemistry of Life course is very simple. The candidates need to pay the fee only in order to get the verified certificate.

  • The course is priced at Rs. 3,911.

Fee category

Amount in Rupees

Base Fee

3,911

Discount

0

Total

3,911


Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Candidates will be provided with an instructor-signed & verified certificate by EdX on 100% completion of the online modules of the course.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Chemistry

Through the Chemistry of Life course, candidates get to learn about:

  • Chemical structures.
  • Method to control biological events through chemical processes.
  • The basic usage of chemistry in biology.
  • Integration of biology and chemistry.
  • Generation of ideas for business and research.
  • Usage of fluorescent molecules and proteins.
  • Methods for fooling sugars and fats.
  • Method of synthesis of DNA.
  • How to write amino acids.
  • Applications of DNA/RNA.

Who it is for

The Chemistry of Life course by edX is very carefully designed & highly recommended for the following:

  • Any individual is interested in science research.
  • Anyone particularly interested in the overlap of biology & chemistry.
  • Any individual who wants to develop invaluable idea generation skills.

Admission Details

The admission procedure for the Chemistry of Life course is very straightforward. Candidates only need to keep their payment & billing details handy (if they want a certificate).

Candidates are required to follow the following steps for their registration to the course:

Step 1: Go to the homepage of the course https://www.edx.org/course/the-chemistry-of-life & click on ‘Enroll’.

Step 2: Candidates are required to register themselves on the website.

Step 3: After logging in, candidates need to choose the suited method ‘Audit this course’ if they don’t want a certificate or ‘Pursue the verified track’ if they want a certificate.

Step 4: Click on ‘Start course’.

The Syllabus

Instructors

Kyoto University, Kyoto Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Are there grading assignments as a part of course?

On choosing ‘Pursue a verified track’, candidates get access to the list of grading assignments throughout the course.

2: What are the prerequisites of the course?

Only the basic knowledge of junior high school science is recommended for the course takers.

3: How can hearing impaired students attend the lectures?

Highly accurate video transcripts are available throughout the course.

4: How many hours of input per week is recommended?

2-3 hours/ week are enough to effortlessly sail through the course.

5: Can the certificate be shared on LinkedIn?

Verified digital certificates can be directly shared on platforms like LinkedIn.

6: Is there any financial assistance available?

edX offers financial assistance to the students genuinely interested to earn verified certificates. For details refer - https://courses.edx.org/financial-assistance/

7: How does edX run on a non-profit model?

edX completely relies on verified certificates to help fund free education globally, as courses on edX are free to access.

8: Who is the instructor of the course?

Motonari Uesugi, a professor of the Integrated Cell-Material sciences is the instructor of the course.

9: What is the level of this course in terms of difficulty?

This is just an introductory course for any individual who is interested.

10: What is the whole duration of the course?

This extensive course extends up to 13 weeks.

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