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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 programme of Proteins: Biology’s Workforce created by the platform of EdX with Rice University provides great learning freedom to all the candidates who are interested in the field of biology. This course will help the students to understand the basics and advance knowledge related to the protein functions and effects related to it on the human body. The students who will take this course curriculum should spend at least 5 weeks completing the programme.
Each week every candidate who is participating in this programme should spend 4-6 hours per week. Participants have to access the contents of this course curriculum in digital learning mode only. This curriculum offered by Rice University is a self-paced learning programme which gives great learning flexibility to all learners. Candidates who are interested in highlighting the skills and techniques learned here on their CVs, resumes and academic records can also gain verified certification for this programme after paying the fees to the authorities. All the learners who are interested in learning from this course can avail of this course free of cost but have to pay fees for the certification. This programme can be pursued in two modes, paid and free. In the free mode, the leaners will be provided access only for a limited duration.
The Highlights
- 100 percent online learning programme
- Candidates can avail this course at no cost
- Verified certification available
- Certification available after paying the fees
- Easily shareable certificates
- Self-paced learning course
- In collaboration with Rice University
- Programme duration of 5 weeks
- 4-6 hours per week required
- Intermediate level course
Programme Offerings
- Lectures
- Supplementary materials
- quizzes
- assignments
- case study
- Practice questions
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 14101 | yes | Rice University, Houston |
- Interested candidates can avail of this course at xero cost.
- Students who are interested in achieving verified certification for this programme have to pay Rs. 14,101 to the concerned authorities.
Fee details for the programme of Proteins: Biology’s Workforce
Fee category | Amount in rupees |
Registration fee | nil |
Certification fee | Rs 14,101 |
Eligibility Criteria
Education
Participants who are interested to pursue this course should have minimum qualifications in senior secondary school biology and chemistry.
Certification Qualifying details
Candidates who want to achieve certification for this programme should complete the course content in 100 percent online mode. He/she should be able to complete all the questions, quizzes, assignments and should be able to gain a final passing score in the exam conducted at the end of the programme. Learners who want to pursue this course have to pay the certification fee according to the instructions provided by the platform.
What you will learn
After completing this course candidates will gain important insights on-
- Students will learn about how to purify the protein structure and functions.
- Learners may gain knowledge on how to analyze the protein structure.
- Participants are able to characterize each function and structure of proteins.
- Through the curriculum, students will learn about the variety of functions that are performed by the proteins.
- Candidates may understand about enzyme catalysis.
- Participants may acquire knowledge about how proteins are structured.
- Learners are able to understand protein folding.
- The enrolled candidates may learn about the concepts of biological molecules.
- The programme will help the candidates to understand more about the transport proteins.
- Course curriculum will make the candidates understand the methods required to determine the structure, weights, and contribution to cell function.
Who it is for
The programme of Proteins: Biology’s Workforce is highly beneficial for-
- Aspirants who are interested in biology and functions related to it.
- Students who want to increase academic records and want to work professionally.
- Working professionals who want to pursue new careers or want to explore their existing career.
Admission Details
Candidates can refer to the below mentioned steps for acquiring admission in the course-
Step 1: Click on the URL provided https://www.edx.org/course/proteins-biologys-workforce
Step 2: You will now reach the website of edX.
Step 3: Every candidate who wishes to pursue this course can see an option of ‘enrol’ at the top of their screen.
Step 4: Click on the option of ‘enrol’ and create your account.
Step 5: You can now login into your account with your credentials and can select the option of ‘upgrade to verified’.
Step 6: Choose the payment method and pay the fees to pursue the verified course.
Step 7: You are now enrolled in the verified course and will receive certification after completing this programme.
The Syllabus
Evaluation process
Learners who are interested in achieving certification for this course have to appear for the final exam conducted at the end of the course curriculum and have to complete all the assignments as well as other required formalities.
Instructors
Rice University, Houston Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Along with course material and modules, the faculty has additionally provided supplementary material for the candidates which will help the students to increase the understanding of the subject. It should be noted that all the additional sources such as extra questions, supplementary materials are absolutely optional.
Reference books are not required for pursuing this programme but in case the candidates are interested to study from specific books or resources they can refer to books such as Essential cell biology 4th edition and Molecular Biology of cell 5th and 6th edition. Essential cell biology is easily available than the other book. Candidates can also refer to biology in an online format from Openstax college biology from the basic concepts.
Students should invest time according to their own pace. Candidates can invest 4-6 hours per lecture for increase in understanding.
Practice questions are provided for the students; all the questions will be similar to the structure of practice questions only. The final exam will have 50 questions.
Candidates can access the course curriculum at no cost by auditing the particular course. It should be noted that the audited course does not contain certification and graded assignments.
In case the students need some help regarding the assignments and course contents they can always access the discussion forum. Candidates can clear all their doubts from the help of their colleagues on the discussion forum.
Candidates cannot directly communicate with the faculty but they can always communicate with them through the discussion forums.
Generally, the participants should have an active Internet connection for accessing the course contents. Although sometimes candidates can access the course contents in offline mode by downloading the content.
Learners should spend 5 weeks completing this course and for achieving the certificate.
Financial assistance is available only for eligible students. Candidates need to fill the application form and they will be notified if they are eligible for it.