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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 Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems, and Society course is an introductory program in the basic physics of radiation and nuclear energy. It emphasizes the attributes and challenges of nuclear energy as a low-carbon energy source. Candidates will get a chance to explore various peaceful applications of radiation such as security initiatives, nuclear medicine, material science research, and quantum technology.
The Nuclear Energy online course by edX will explore both fusion and fission energy. It will establish the economic, scientific, and engineering basis of a fission reactor and provide details about nuclear reactor technology. Moreover, candidates can explore the MIT Nuclear reactor on a virtual tour.
The Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems, and Society program is a collaboration between MIT and edX. It has an expert panel of educators from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Besides, candidates need to spend eleven weeks studying the course material. It also has an optional hands-on experiment section along with lectures and transcripts to make the self-paced style of learning easier for candidates.
The Highlights
- Certification course
- An introductory course in Science
- Collaboration with MIT
- Online course
- 14 weeks of learning
- Weekly study time of eight to ten hours
- Short-term course
- Hands-on section using guided exercises
- Self-paced learning
- Virtual tour of the MIT Reactor
- Videos with English transcripts
Programme Offerings
- Introductory course in Science
- Virtual tour of MIT Reactor
- 11 weeks of learning
- Online Course
- Videos with English transcripts
- Short-term course
- Weekly study time of eight to ten hours
- Certification course
- Collaboration with MIT
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 6258 | yes | MIT Cambridge |
The Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems, and Society program is a free program. However, candidates who want a certificate after successfully completing the course need to pay ₹6,258
Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems and Society course fee structure
Course Name | Fees in INR |
Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems and Society | Free |
Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems and Society (Certificate experience) | ₹6,258 |
Eligibility Criteria
To understand the Nuclear Energy certification program, candidates should have a high school level understanding of calculus.
What you will learn
Completing the Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems and Society program is highly recommended as candidates will learn about various topics like:
- Common and uncommon sources of radiation and need for concern
- Role of nuclear energy in solving climate change problems
- Cost competitiveness of nuclear energy
- The nuclear power plant in your backyard
- Basics behind fusion energy and viability of proposed paths in the development of fusion reactors
- Existence of radiation around you
- Challenges and opportunities in quantum computation and quantum technology
Admission Details
Step 1. To apply for the Nuclear Energy online course, candidates need to go to the edX website: https://www.edx.org/learn/nuclear-energy/massachusetts-institute-of-technology-nuclear-energy-science-systems-and-society
Step 2. Create a user profile by clicking on “Enroll Now.” This profile can be created using an email address or by registering using their Apple, Google, Facebook, or Microsoft account.
Step 3. If they are already registered, candidates will be redirected to a page where they need to confirm whether they want to qualify for the certificate. If they do not want it, they can join the Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems and Society Training directly.
Step 4. If candidates want a certificate, they will be connected to a page where they need to pay the fee. Once the payment has been processed and received, they can join the course.
Application Details
The registration form for the Nuclear Energy certification program on the edX website works as the application form. Candidates can register using their email address or use their Facebook, Apple, Google, or Microsoft account to create a profile. Once the registration is complete, candidates can start the Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems, and Society Training.
The Syllabus
- Entrance Survey
- Course Intro
- 1.1.1. What is Radiation? What is Ionizing Radiation? (1 Question)
- 1.1.2. The Discovery of Ionizing Radiation (4 Questions)
- 1.1.3. What is Ionizing Radiation?
- 1.1.4. What is an Isotope? (2 Questions)
- 1.1.5. Types of Ionizing Radiation (1 Question)
- 1.1.1. - 1.1.5. Discussion Forum
- 1.1.6. Emission of Ionizing Radiation (3 Questions)
- 1.1.7. When is a Photon Also a Gamma Ray?
- 1.1.8. Nuclear Reactions - Like Chemistry with a Twist (3 Questions)
- 1.1.9. Matter IS Energy - Using E=mc^2 (1 Question)
- 1.1.6. - 1.1.9. Discussion Forum
- 1.1.10. The Nature of Radiation Energy I - Nuclear Binding Energies (1 Question)
- 1.1.11. The Nature of Radiation Energy II - Nuclear Binding Energies (1 Question)
- 1.1.12. The Q-Value - How Much Matter Becomes Kinetic Energy (1 Question)
- 1.1.13. Example Q-Values: Radioactive Decay (1 Question)
- 1.1.14. Taking a Step Back - Relative Energetics of Types of Radiation
- 1.1.15. Module 1.1. Summary - What Have We Learned So Far?
- 1.1.10. - 1.1.15. Discussion Forum
- 1.2.1. Our Radiation Detector - The Geiger Counter
- 1.2.2. Radioactive Decay and Decay Diagrams (4 Questions)
- 1.2.3. Trickier Modes of Radioactive Decay (2 Questions)
- 1.2.4. Finding and Using Radioactive Decay Diagrams
- 1.2.5. Reading More Complex Decay Diagrams (1 Question)
- 1.2.1. - 1.2.5. Discussion Forum
- 1.2.6. How Much Radiation Is Emitted During Radioactive Decay? (3 Questions)
- 1.2.7. Quantifying Radioactivity - A Visual Example
- 1.2.8. Activity - The Units of Radioactivity (2 Questions)
- 1.2.9. Radioactive Half Lives and Decay Constants (2 Questions)
- 1.2.6. - 1.2.9. Discussion Forum
- 1.2.10. Specific Activity - How Radioactive Is a Substance? (1 Question)
- 1.2.11. Where Do You Find Radiation, and How Much? (1 Question)
- 1.2.12. Module 1.2 Recap and Should You Worry about Fukushima?
- 1.2.10. - 1.2.12. Discussion Forum
- 1.3.1. Module 1.3 Intro - Helpful Uses of Ionizing Radiation
- 1.3.2. Units of Radiation Dose (4 Questions)
- 1.3.3. Math & Science Skills - Reading Logarithm Scales (2 Questions)
- 1.3.4. Biological Effects of Radiation - Acute, Short-Term Exposure (2 Questions)
- 1.3.5. Biological Effects of Radiation - Acute Exposure Syndromes (3 Questions)
- 1.3.6. Biological Effects of Radiation - Long-Term Exposure and Cancer Risk (2 Questions)
- 1.3.1. - 1.3.6. Discussion Forum
- 1.3.7. Using the Damaging Power of Radiation to Heal (2 Questions)
- 1.3.8. Ionizing Radiation in Consumer Products - You've Probably Got One!
- 1.3.9. Radiation-Powered Deep Space Missions - RTGs (3 Questions)
- 1.3.10. Example Calculation - Sizing an RTG for a Deep Space Mission (1 Question)
- 1.3.7. - 1.3.10. Discussion Forum
- 1.3.11. Nuclear Power - Preview of Modules 2 & 3
- 1.3.12. Putting It All Together - How Radioactive Is a Tomato?
- 1.3.13. Module 1 Recap and Review
- 1.3.8. - 1.3.13. Discussion Forum
- 2.1.1. Learning Objectives for Section 2
- 2.1.2. What is Nuclear Power? (1 Question),
- 2.1.3. The Nuclear Power Plant (3 Questions)
- 2.1.4. The Nuclear Power Plant (2) (2 Questions)
- 2.1.5. Status of Nuclear Power in the US and Globally
- 2.1.6. Climate Change
- 2.1.7. How Nuclear Energy Can Help to Decarbonize the Economy
- 2.1.8. Attractive Features of Nuclear Energy (1 Question)
- 2.1.9. Attractive Features of Nuclear Energy (2)
- 2.1. Final Homework
- 2.1. Discussion Forum
- 2.2.1. Introduction to the Challenges of Nuclear Power
- 2.2.2. The Costs of Nuclear (8 Questions)
- 2.2.3. The Costs of Nuclear (2) (3 Questions)
- 2.2.4. Nuclear Safety (2 Questions)
- 2.2.5. A Review of Severe Accidents (2 Questions)
- 2.2.6. Nuclear Waste Management
- 2.2.7. Nuclear Weapons Proliferation
- 2.2. Final Homework
- 2.2. Discussion Forum
- 2.3.1. Innovations that May Reduce the Cost of Nuclear Power
- 2.3.2. Innovations that May Reduce the Cost of Nuclear Power (2)
- 2.3.3. Energy Storage that Couples Well with Nuclear Power Plants
- 2.3.4. Summary of Innovations
- 2.3. Discussion Forum
- 3.1.1. Introduction to Fusion Energy Research (5 Questions)
- 3.1.2. Basics of Nuclear Fusion (7 Questions)
- 3.1.3. Fusion for Energy Applications (7 Questions)
- 3.1.4. Plasma Physics and Fusion (7 Questions)
- 3.1.5. The Promise of Fusion (4 Questions)
- 3.1. Discussion Forum
- 3.2.1. Lawson Criterion and Plasma Confinement (2 Questions)
- 3.2.2. Lorenz Force and Magnetic Confinement (3 Questions)
- 3.2.3. Problems with Open Configurations (1 Question)
- 3.2.4. Toroidal Confinement Configuration (2 Questions)
- 3.2.5. Introduction to the Tokamak (4 Questions)
- 3.2.6. Fusion Performance Metrics (5 Questions)
- 3.2.7. World Tokamak Overview (2 Questions)
- 3.2. Discussion Forum
- 3.3.1. Tokamak Parameters and Performance Metrics (3 Questions)
- 3.3.2. The ITER Tokamak Project (3 Questions)
- 3.3.3. Safety and Environmental Impact (4 Questions)
- 3.3.4. Enabling Research Toward a Fusion Power Plant (3 Questions)
- 3.3.5. A Fast Track to Q > 1 (4 Questions)
- 3.3.6. Magnet Development for Fusion (2 Questions)
- 3.3.7. Innovation to Accelerate Path to Fusion (3 Questions)
- 3.3.8. Outlook and Paths for Student Involvement in Fusion
- 3.3. Discussion Forum
- 4.1.1: Non-Energy Applications of Nuclear Science and Engineering (1 Question)
- 4.1.2 Quantum Science and Engineering (1 Question)
- 4.1.3 Quantum Randomness (2 Questions)
- 4.1.4 Quantum Superposition (2 Questions)
- 4.1.5 Quantum Interference (1 Question)
- 4.1.6 Qubits (2 Questions)
- 4.1.7. Quantum algorithm (1 Question)
- 4.1.8 Quantum Hardware (2 Questions)
- 4.1.9 Quantum Sensing
- 4.1.10 Paths for Student Involvement in QSE
- 4.1 Discussion Forum
- Exit Survey
Instructors
MIT Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The educators for the Nuclear Energy course are faculty from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA.
Yes, Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems, and Society program is an introductory course focusing on the basic physics of nuclear energy and radiation.
All the classes for the Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems and Society course by edX will be held online.
No, the last module of the hands-on section is optional.
The Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems and Society course duration are 14 weeks.