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

Course Overview

Physics of COVID-19 Transmission online course will resolve the confusion and scientific controversies over the transmission modes of COVID-19 and the most effective protection methods. Candidates will learn about the scientific principles involved in quantitatively accessing COVID-19 airborne transmission risk in indoor spaces using different variables. 

Physics of COVID-19 Transmission by edX will explore the different factors that affect the transmission rate and how they react with each other. The program features interview videos that can be understood by learners of all levels. However, an undergraduate-level knowledge in STEM, science, engineering, and ordinary differential equations will allow candidates to understand the course thoroughly. 

Physics of the COVID-19 Transmission certification course is a six-week short-term course that requires a weekly study time of five to ten hours. It is an advanced level course in health and safety and is taught by faculty from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. All the lectures and video transcripts are in English.

The Highlights

  • Self-paced learning
  • Advance course in health and safety
  • Certificate course
  • Short term course
  • Course length six weeks
  • Faculty from MIT
  • Five to ten hours of study required per week
  • Videos with English transcripts
  • Exclusive information not available in current public health guidance

Programme Offerings

  • Exclusive public health guidance information
  • English Transcripts
  • Study time requirement of five to ten hours per week
  • Certificate Course
  • video lectures
  • Faculty From Mit
  • course length six weeks
  • Advance course in health and safety
  • short term course

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 3644yesMIT Cambridge
  • Physics of the COVID-19 Transmission program is a free course. Candidates only need to pay Rs. 3,572  if they want to qualify for a certificate. 

Physics of COVID-19 Transmission fee structure

Course Name

Fee

Physics of COVID-19 Transmission 

Free. 

Physics of COVID-19 Transmission (to qualify for certificate)

Rs. 3,572 


Eligibility Criteria

Here are the prerequisites to joining the Physics of COVID-19 Transmission Certification: Introductory level understanding of science and engineering at an undergraduate level, an undergraduate-level knowledge in STEM, and familiarity with ordinary differential equations.

What you will learn

Knowledge of epidemiology

Physics of COVID-19 Transmission program will provide information about the following topics: 

  • Respiratory pathogens.
  • Airborne disease transmission in a well-mixed room
  • Epidemiological models.
  • Safety guidelines for COVID-19.
  • Beyond the well-mixed room
  • Information that is not available in current public health guidance.

Who it is for

While the Physics of COVID-19 Transmission certification program is useful for everyone, it is best suited for

  • Graduate students
  • Professionals in health and safety

Admission Details

To join the Physics of COVID-19 Transmission certification program, follow the below-given steps:

Step 1: Go to the website: https://www.edx.org/course/physics-of-covid-19-transmission and select ‘Enroll Now.’ 

Step 2: Register on the edX website using a valid email address.  

Step 3: Select whether a certificate is required.

Step 4: Make the payment fee in case a certificate is required.  

Once these steps are followed, the candidate can join the course. 

Application Details

There is no separate application form for the Physics of COVID-19 Transmission online course. Candidates only need to register themselves on the edX website to join the course using an email address. This email address will be used for all correspondence with edX and its courses. Candidates can also use their Apple, Microsoft, Google, or Facebook accounts for registration. 

The Syllabus

  • Entrance Survey

  • Preface and course logistics
  • Table of contents
  • External resources

  • Lecture
  • Six Questions for Homework

  • Lecture
  • Five questions for homework

  • Lecture
  • Four questions for Homework

  • Five questions for Homework 
  • Lecture

  • Lecture
  • Four questions for Homework

  • Interviews
  • Course conclusion
  • Live events and Community discussions

  • Final quiz

  • Exit Survey

MIT Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Are the educators for this course from MIT?

The educators for this course are Martin Bazant and Joey Gu from MIT.

2: Is this an introductory level course?

No. this is an advanced level course in Health and Safety.

3: What language are the video transcripts in?

All lectures and video transcripts are in English. 

4: Is this a certification course?

Yes. Physics of the COVID-19 Transmission certification course offers a certificate for candidates who complete the course. 

5: Is this an online course?

Yes. All the classes and course material for the course are available online. 

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