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The Chemical Reaction Engineering-I course focuses on providing students with the theoretical as well as the analytical background to the subject of chemical kinetics and reactor design. The course curriculum includes topics such as Ideal Reactor Design, Temperature and Pressure Effects, Reactor modelling with RTD, and more.

The undergraduate-level, core Swayam Chemical Reaction Engineering-I course includes the application of concepts such as stoichiometry, equilibrium, and reaction rate to the analysis of biological, and chemical reacting systems. The course will be taught by Prof Bishnupada Mandal who is a professor and HOD of Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati.

To be certified for the Chemical Reaction Engineering-I online training programme, you will have to register for the certification exam separately. A minimum score of 30/75 and an average assignment score of 10/25 will make you eligible for the certification. On being certified, you can apply for opportunities in almost all types of chemical industries, including ONGC, OIL, etc.

With constant innovations in technology, it has become imperative for everyone to have a strong fundamental knowledge of computers. The Computer Fundamentals course offered by Swayam will help you achieve just that! 

The online course covers primary topics such as the evolution and development of the microprocessor, generations of computers, primary and secondary storage devices, input and output devices, and programming languages. Also, the Computer Fundamentals course provides extensive knowledge of application software, operating systems, system software, and more. 

Thus, you will have an overview of everything about and related to computers upon successful course completion. The curriculum for the Computer Fundamentals online course is spread across two weeks, with an in-depth study of both the software and hardware aspects of computers. 

Besides, Prof. Sanjay Tanwani, who has an experience of 30 years in teaching, research, and programming, instructs this online programme. It is an elective course at the undergraduate level and belongs to the Computer Science and Engineering category. 

Geography, in general, is the study of lands, people, and all the phenomena which take place on Earth. In this course, the focus is the country of India. The Geography of India course by Swayam provides a more detailed perspective about the formation of the physiography and the physiographic features situated throughout India. The course also details various details about the natural features of India including its changing topography, the composition of different types of soil, study about various landforms, water bodies such as rivers and their tributaries, basins, and so on. Geography does not only deal with physical features but it also deals with ecological features. 

In this course, the candidate will also gain knowledge about the climate, developments across many regions, irrigation systems, agriculture throughout the country, settlements in rural and urban areas, how the demography is formed, and the presence of migrants, trades, commodities, and industrialization at different scales. The main goal of this course is to gain a very in-depth understanding of Geography as a whole, specifying India.

The Basics of Materials Engineering Course by Swayam is a 12-week integrated course that covers essential topics of material engineering in today’s engineering sector. This is a first-level course designed to share insight into the foundational themes of the subject. 

Get your Certificate in Basics of Materials Engineering to gain knowledge about important topics like the structure of crystalline components, the defects in such materials and their implications on mechanical behaviour in practicality. The course also highlights how to process materials through practical phase diagrams amongst other themes like heat treatment levels, mechanical theories and properties. 

The Basics of Materials Engineering Course by Swayam will help you create a strong base for your future studies in the field of material engineering. The course is an undergraduate level programme with specially curated syllabus to build a concrete foundation in interested students. The course will be taught by Prof. Ratna Kumar Annabattula, IIT Madras.

The Course in Basics of Russian: ORU-001: Communication Skills-I is a core course by Swayam. This online course is an extensive programme with a detailed syllabus spread out for 12-weeks. Moreover, the course is a diploma-level course for candidates who wish to acquire fluent communication skills in Russian.

Other than the Basics of Russian: ORU-001: Communication Skills-I introductory course, Swayam also offers an advanced-level course to help candidates learn advanced communication skills in Russian. Upon successful completion, candidates can take the advanced courses to acquire Full Professional proficiency in Russian.

The Basics of Russian: ORU-001: Communication Skills-I course will take you through a well-created syllabus for brilliant fluency in Russian. The online course will start with a basic introduction to Russian alphabets and sounds and then, escalate into complex topics in grammar and writing skills. It will also include essential topics like nouns, verbs, and adjectives, among other topics.

Besides, Mr Shivaji Bhaskar will instruct the Basics of Russian: ORU-001: Communication Skills-I programme, who is a renowned expert on the subject matter.

SWAYAM is a programme initiated by the Government of India which seeks to remove the bridge of the digital divide for students who remained untouched by the digital revolution.

Geography is fundamental to the study of tourism because tourism is geographical in nature. 

The course in Geography of tourism follows a systematic approach that enables candidates towards their desired goal in Tourism. This course caters candidates with timely progress and makes them stand out in the field of tourism and services. This course helps people earn and socialize through tourism activities. The lessons are designed by remarkable instructors having great knowledge. Effective video lectures and timely self assessment programmes are provided ensuring proper knowledge.

Swayam’s Basics of Russian: ORUL-002: Communication Skills-II programme is a course specially crafted to teach the fundamentals of the Russian language. The online course is a well-planned programme spread out over 12 intensive weeks. A diploma-level programme, the online course is a successor to Swayam’s beginner-level course in Russian.

Moreover, the Course in Basics of Russian: ORUL-002: Communication Skills-II will help you learn the basics of Russian phonetics. This will aid you in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Russian with ease. The online programme will take you through crucial topics under grammar and comprehensive writing, speaking, and listening skills.

Also, the Basics of Russian: ORUL-002: Communication Skills-II course will extend your knowledge about topics like verbs, interrogation verbs and expressions, construction of complex sentences, genders and quantity, among many other topics.

Best of all, upon successful course completion.

The certificate programme in Biogeography is a 12-week online course by Swayam, offered at the undergraduate level. Candidates can also pick this online programme as an elective. Moreover, Dr P.T. Bharathi instructs the online programme. She is the Principal Investigator and course coordinator for the Biogeography course under Massive Open Online Courses.

The Biogeography certification programme by Swayam will teach the candidates about flora and fauna of a region. Also, they will learn about the geographic factors that affect the natural inhabitants of an environment or surrounding, including world climate zones, type & distribution of forests, natural vegetation & ecosystem, among others. 

Furthermore, the online course has a vast and extensive curriculum which covers core topics like Darwin’s theory of evolution, along with other topics like human races, the relationship between man & environment, Glaciations cycles, and population & settlement.

Upon successful completion, candidates will acquire expertise in the world biomes. Also, a certificate in Biogeography by Swayam can lay a concrete base for a career in Biogeography. 

The Biostatistics and Mathematical Biology course is designed to help candidates learn the fundamentals of mathematics that are required for biologists. It will help them learn the principles that govern the behaviour and systems in living beings. Further, the curriculum covers modern topics of biostatistics such as box-plots, Bayesian probability, statistical power, maximum likelihood, and the like.

Furthermore, the Swayam Biostatistics and Mathematical Biology programme cover essential topics of mathematical biology, which get covered rarely by universities. It includes permutation and combination, odds ratio, and relative risk, among others. Also, the award-winning tutor and science writer, Dr Felix Bast, teach this course.

Moreover, the Biostatistics and Mathematical Biology online course by Swayam is application-oriented. The programme is made interactive by the games and fun facts that are included in it. During the course, the emphasis is given to analysing data and strategic decision making about the right test to use during the right situation, which has become essential in solving the problems.  

SWAYAM Computer Architecture and Organization course is an apt choice for people with a piece of basic knowledge about digital circuit design, familiarity with a programming language like C or C++. Individuals who have a skilled degree in Computer science and engineering, Information technology, Electronics and communication engineering, or Electrical engineering, are the intended audience for this course. This course will also prove to be helpful for students to enhance their skill set and to add power to their CV. 

This course status is ongoing and the duration for this course will be of 12 weeks and is suitable for undergraduate students. There will be no fee expenses to enroll or learn the Computer Architecture and Organization course but to get certified, the applicant must appear in the exam being conducted at an assigned examination center. The certification will be provided wholly and solely based on the students' hard work and perseverance. 

The Design of steel structures course by Swayam provides the best platforms to the candidates who want to build a career in the structure designing and building branch of engineering. This course will assist the candidate in developing the skills that play a major role in developing a career in engineering. The need to determine the factors to create a strong building using steel has improved a lot due to the increasing career opportunities for candidates. 

The learning process for new techniques and skills is made highly simple for the candidates. From the process of designing steel to calculating the required resistance for building a strong structure, this course covers every element to make the course easier for the candidate. 

Candidates who are seeking career opportunities in designing and structure development can get the most benefits from the Design of steel structures course by Swayam. As their skills are refined for their future career chances, they will increase their chances of getting hired in their dream company. 

This certification will highlight the skills of the candidate and will make their resume look better than other candidates.

The designing field of engineering is developing with time. It would develop more in the future due to the introduction of the internet. It has become a growing industry associated with engineering. With the help of the Digital Circuits course offered by Swayam, the candidates can become better learners and implement the learning resulting in a proper design. 

The Digital Circuits course offered by Swayam is perfect for undergraduates who want to learn the basic as well as advanced components of the digital circuits. The conversion based on the triangular or sinusoidal is done without any problem with the candidate who gets enrolled in this course. 

The fundamental that plays an important role in designing and carrying out the mathematical calculation is taught to the candidates without any problem. The course is made easier and exciting by adding new elements to the course.

The candidates who want to learn the cycle from the basic to the advanced digital circuits can take advantage of this course. Even the employees working in the engineering field can also upgrade their career opportunities and employment rate to a higher rate. The real-life situation related to engineering is taught to the candidate by solving assignments based on them.

Digital Photography as a field has gained immense popularity in recent years, with more and more photography professionals adapting to technology and making the shift from traditional to digital photography and art. Not just smartphones, social media too has been an instrumental factor in promoting the culture of photography among millennial audiences. As per an article published a few years ago, the digital photography marketplace has experienced exponential demand, growing from USD 82.6 billion back in 2016, with further increase predicted between 2016 and 2024. 

Swayam's Digital Photography Certification Course is a perfect platform for individuals who want to make their career in the field of digital photography and have a keen interest in learning about the single lens and double lens reflexes among others. 

The Digital Photography training course will help you learn in detail about the camera technicalities and help turn yourself into a creative, well-paid photographer and grow in their careers. The course even provides learners with a Certificate which can be used as a credit transfer of the same course if your university or college approves it.

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Thermodynamics today has emerged practically as one of the most important branches of physics as it deals with the conversion of energy into heat and is the solution to various engineering problems. It was originally introduced during the 19th century when the  Industrial Revolution was at its peak, and today we can detect thermodynamics in engines, generating electricity, riding a bike, and even moving an aeroplane. 

Not just these, Thermodynamics today is part of major industries like iron and steel, power generation, food processing, air conditioning, refrigerators. Swayam Concepts of Thermodynamics Certification Course is designed to make learners understand the concept of how heat and work interact for various systems. 

It contains audio-visual themed material through which students can thoroughly understand the concepts of thermodynamics. This also comes with practice tests so students can keep track of their progress. 

The best part of this course is the online forum created where students can clear their doubts from the top-notch faculty members. The course is intended for b.tech undergraduates and teachers of undergraduate thermodynamics. 

This is an undergraduate level mechanical engineering course. This course is made to make sure students learn and also get the best possible practical knowledge to understand the concepts and application of thermodynamics.

With the breakthrough of this huge pandemic, countries have suffered a major economic setback. Taking away the jobs of millions of people. In order to counter this present scenario, entrepreneurs are the need of the hour. Starting a new business might seem difficult and sometimes an impossible task but with the correct guidance, it’s everyone’s cup of tea! 

Yes, You heard that right. Gone are the days when Entrepreneurs were born. Today, we create them. 

Swayam’s Entrepreneurship Development Course aims to develop entrepreneurial abilities in you by providing you with the right and up to date data regarding entrepreneurship. Whether it is starting your own start-up or managing a family-owned business, you can do it all with our solid introduction of Entrepreneurial processes. This course will help you hone your skills in creativity and innovation, as well as managing the stress and pressure Entrepreneurs go through.

This course is the first step towards a bright and self-owned life for those who plan to start their own business or carry forward a family-owned company.

The Industrial Biotechnology certification course by Swayam uniquely blends engineering and science with various biotechnological processes to result in products in chemicals, bioenergy, and food. This programme aims to provide intuition to exploit microbes and enzymes for manufacturing products with industrial significance. Concepts like sterilization of air, reactor, media, instrumentation, stream processing, types of bioreactors, and their design are discussed. Working in industries like brewing industries is also described through video tutorials.

Practical applications of biotechnology in areas like cheese making, production of corn syrup, alcohol production, Winemaking, vinegar and citric acid synthesis, vaccine production, and single-cell production are taught in-depth. Several modern solutions like the usage of biofuels to prevent pollution and cleaning up wastewater through aerobic and anaerobic processes are also discussed. 

This Industrial Biotechnology training allows the students to gain practical knowledge rather than theoretical knowledge. Participants from various disciplines like chemical engineering, food technology, biotechnology, pharmacy, and environmental engineering can be highly benefited from this course.

This course teaches the basics of Industrial Pharmacy in a practical approach. It is done with easy and to-the-point explanation along with graphical, pictorial, and animated presentations. The objective of this course is to ensure the candidates who complete it can practice and identify dosage form, the manufacturing techniques, know the development of dosage form, formulate liquid, solid, and semisolid dosage forms, to inculcate the theoretical knowledge in the practical and professional need of the industry.

Under this course, the topics covered are the introduction, formulation, evaluation, and packaging materials science of tablets, performulation, liquid orals, capsules, parenteral, and ophthalmic products, the syllabus is approved by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and also adopted by the pharmacy universities and institutions throughout India. The pharmacy faculties looking to upskill themselves and Pharma professionals to perform better at their jobs can take up this course, even students from non pharmacy background can do this course.

To be certified in this course the candidates must take up the end of the term proctored exam.

This course, which has been offered under NPTEL is funded by MoHRD, taught by IIT Madras. It focuses on the basics of fluid and particle mechanics. The course consists of topics in chemical engineering. This course will introduce the concepts of fluid and particle mechanics and also demonstrate their applications. Students will be taught to apply these concepts in various engineering problems. 

This course is imparted by Prof. Basavaraju, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Madras, and Prof. Sumesh, Assistant Professor, IIT Madras. This course will teach you topics such as Navier Stokes equations, Poiseuille flow, viscosity, fluid statics, Bernoulli’s equation, cylindrical coordinate system, etc. You will also learn kinetic energy correction factor and momentum, pressure drop, boundary layer, scaling parameters, and non-dimensional analysis.

Concepts of fluid and particle mechanics are used in many places in industries as well as laboratories, etc. It is important for you to take the subject seriously if you want to pursue Chemical Engineering. This course gives you an introductory base to learning and being able to apply the principles required when solving engineering problems. 

This course on Food Chemistry will assist you in developing an understanding of the chemical structure that forms a part of food processes. Food Chemistry deals with the interaction of biological and non-biological food components. This discipline of study is analogous to biochemistry in terms of the components that it deals with such as lipids, protein, and carbohydrates. But it is also involved in the areas of food additives, colors, flavors, vitamins, and others. 

In addition to these, Food Chemistry explores the ways that foods change their functional properties during the stages of food processing. It also intends to contribute to the changes in a manner that is beneficial for the product. Modern biochemistry and chemistry have helped the field of Food Chemistry to witness huge developments in recent years. 

The knowledge of Food Chemistry is largely in demand for the maintenance of food safety and quality. The areas of nutraceuticals and functional foods are also expected to ally with this discipline. The course content is designed by experts in this domain, which will enable you to effectively deal with the industry requirements. Through this course, you will have various opportunities open to you. 

HRM for non-HR Managers Programme is a noble offering under SWAYAM, an offering by the Government of India which focuses on achieving the three cardinal principles of education policy-equity, quality and access through various online education programs for the underprivileged students across the country. In furtherance of bringing the best teaching-learning resources to every student, this course compensates for the digital deprivation students were exposed to till now and trains them on using online education modes for the education.

As far as this course is concerned, learners will learn a lot in terms of acquiring the basic theoretical and practical skills of Human Resource Management. The field is rightly called People Management nowadays because of the strong communication skills it demands and the interactive job that it is. After successful completion of this course, candidates will gain insights on the processes and functions of HRM. 

Irrespective of their previous brush with the domain of HRM, candidates can derive a lot of the course due to its uniform pattern. Learners will learn how to conduct employee orientations, help their firm comply with legal compliance for managing discipline and addressing grievances, conduct employee surveys for securing employee trust and organise the training of fresh employees.

Food Microbiology Certification is meant for the undergraduate level. It is an elective course and it is offered online. It is suitable for the category of Agricultural and Food Engineering. Dr. Niranjan Raj. S (Department of Studies in Microbiology, Karnataka State Open University, Mukthagangotri) is the instructor for the Food Microbiology Certification course on the NPTEL website. 

Dr. Niranjan Raj. S has 18 years of teaching at the postgraduate level and research experience. Food microbiology deals with the study of the micro-organisms that occupy and contaminate food. Microbes are used for the production of food ingredients, foods, food supplements, etc. 

Micro-organisms are also extensively used in the fermentative production, processing, and preservation of different types of beverages and foods. Studying microbes in food and the effects of microbial contamination is important to ensure safety in food processing, food production, food storage, and food preservation. This course gives an insight into the science behind such microbes and their effect on food.

For a long-lasting performance in the market, companies must work on what they offer so that more customers are attracted towards them which improves their sales in the market. The clients are the main target for improving the reputation of any company. Companies try to experiment with the customers to get their reviews which will help them in understanding their needs. The marketing team of big companies and business firms finds consumer buyer behavior very appealing and effective.

Getting enrolled in the Consumer Buying Behavior Course by Swayam, candidates can learn the techniques to understand the mindset of the customer while they are out shopping. It explains every aspect needed to understand consumer behavior. Candidates who receive the certification after completing the course are demanded by companies that deal with different products and brands.

Candidates who find marketing and advertising appealing as well as employees working in a marketing or advertising company can get enrolled in this course. As this is one of the most effective and popular marketing strategies, many companies are ready to hire candidates who have excelled in different marketing strategies to give the best outcome for meeting the needs of the consumers.

Food and Nutrition Certification is a course at the undergraduate level. It is an elective course. The course is offered online, and it pertains to the category of Agricultural and Food Engineering. Dr. Asna Urooj is the instructor for the Food and Nutrition Certification course on the NPTEL website. Dr. Asna Urooj is presently the Chairperson of the University of Mysore PG Department of Studies in Food Science and Nutrition. 

The Food and Nutrition course not only deals with the processing and preservation of food but also the importance of consumption of a balanced diet by an individual. Nutrition plays a vital role in improving the quality of life by an increase in physical growth and immune – competence.  The productivity of an individual is enhanced with good health. 

Economic, social, and cultural factors also influence the food consumption pattern, hence the nutrition level of a person. Thus, Nutritional Science includes biological and social sciences. Further, changes in the nutrient composition while food is processed and stored also need to be studied. Thus, this course offering is framed in such a way, so that it supplies perspectives from both biological and social science angles, in conjunction with each other.

The engineering field has grown a lot of popularity and made many people gain knowledge and great career opportunities. Engineers are often working with systems to control the mechanics of the entire system. Many companies who are benefiting from the knowledgeable mind of the candidates are excelling in their market. The candidates who have complete details about the basics, as well as the advanced working of different systems, can grow rapidly in their career. 

By getting enrolled in the Control Systems Course on Swayam, the candidates can become familiar with the components and factors that affect the control system. The course is beneficial to understand the topic in detail and use it to move higher in the employment rate. 

Many companies are present in the market who can know the right way to use the skills of the candidates to improve their quality.

Candidates who are interested in learning the mechanics of any system and getting the method to calculate the efficiency of any system can take the help of this course. The students who dream to become engineers in the electrical or mechanical branch should use the course to their advantage.

This course is presented under NPTEL, which is funded by MoHRD, by IIT Kharagpur. It aims at teaching the basics of foundation engineering. The course consists of topics in civil engineering. This course will familiarize the candidates with a sound and solid foundation. They will be able to apply principles of pressure, arching, design if they wish to pursue Civil Engineering further. Students will also be taught to apply these concepts to different engineering problems. 

It is an undergraduate core course, which focuses on the designing of axially loaded pile foundation and shallow foundation. The students will be taught the various soil testing methods, performed on the field or in a laboratory. It will also be discussed how to determine the soil required to fit the design parameters. 

The characteristics of foundations for different soils will also be discussed. The course is appropriate for undergraduate students that are planning to appear for competitive examinations like IES, and GATE, and for college or university examinations. Field Engineers will also benefit from this program. NPTEL certification helps you to enhance your concepts, increase the depth of your understanding of this subject in a much better way.

The Swayam website hosts the Fundamental of Insurance course. Swayam is a program initiated by the government of India to make education accessible to every Indian, irrespective of their economic standing. The course imparts basic knowledge to a student who requires knowledge to get into the insurance industry.

Swayam gives all its courses free of cost, although the course materials are created by leading experts in different fields. But candidates who want to have a certificate from the course have to write an end-term exam for which they need to pay a small exam fee. The highly acclaimed course instructor, Dr. K. Uma, is a faculty member of Madurai Kamraj University.

In a risky environment, insurance is an absolute necessity because it protects individuals and businesses from unexpected losses. But due to a lack of awareness among people, the insurance penetration and density in India is very low. The Fundamental of Insurance course by Swayam hopes to spread awareness about the basic concepts of insurance and make it more widespread throughout the country.

This programme is a pan-India initiative by SWAYAM, an offering provided by the Indian Government focusing on the realisation of the three basic principles of education policy-quality, fairness, and access through various online education programs for poor students across the country. In order to bring each student the best teaching resources, this course makes up for the digital scarcity faced by students so far and trains them to use online education models for education.

For chemical engineering students, the Certification Programme on Heat Transfer is a basic course on heat transfer which is also important for disciplines such as nanotechnology and mechanical engineering. This course starts with basic concepts and control equations, involves basics and applications, and gradually develops into the design of related industrial units. It will enable students to understand core scientific problems and encourage them to solve problems on their own.

The basic concepts will enhance students' lateral thinking ability and integrate the concerned concepts seamlessly for them to utilise in many processes and problems related to heat transfer. The learning can be deployed in related industries including all chemical processing industries, solar and nuclear energy, thermal energy, as well as industries having such plant designs.

Swayam's Solid Mechanics is a 12-week online programme. The training covers the fundamental concepts of strain and stress in 3-D deformable bodies, along with the extension, bending, and torsion of beams. The course belongs to the advanced mechanic's domain and offers a curriculum segmented in 12 sections.

The online Solid Mechanics programme includes extensive learning content about the one-dimensional theory of beams, Mohr's circle, Euler Bernoulli and Timoshenko beam theories, Castigliano's theorem, and more.

Students study the different theories of failure and its applications, critical to the design of machine elements in the industry. For those who are interested in receiving certification from IIT Madras and the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), must finish the assignments and qualify the test.

Applicants can register for the certificate programme in Solid Mechanics through a quick online process. Moreover, Ajeet Kumar, an associate professor from the Department of Applied Mechanics in IIT Delhi, will be your instructor, while you will get access to the all-encompassing curriculum free of cost.

In this universe, we can observe matter in our everyday lives, existing in four states - the solid, liquid, gaseous, and plasma state. Other forms of matter exist as well, but only under specific and extreme conditions. Regardless of its existing structure, all matter is made up of atoms. The atomic arrangement, interatomic distances, and atomic ionization in matter determine its state. 

In the solid-state, atoms arrange themselves in a particular structure, which further imparts materials different properties such as thermal, electrical, optical, magnetic, and dielectric properties, among others. In the Solid State Physics online programme, candidates will learn about the structure of solids, their physical properties, and the underlying Physics.

The Solid State Physics online course is a 12-week programme at the undergraduate level. It is intended for B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, and Electronics), B.E., and B.Tech. (Electronics, Metallurgy, Metallic Science, Cryogenics) students.

This Hospitality Industry in Tourism programme is provided by SWAYAM, which is an initiative by the Government of India. This 12-week undergraduate level which will be teaching about hospitality service in tourism and related industry.

The basic need for travellers, wanderers, pilgrims or tourists is hospitality. Hospitality gives them a good sense of home away from home. During overnight stays at destinations far from home, it is important. Hospitality and tourism services are thus interdependent. In general, hospitality facilities consist of food and accommodation services.

The hotel industry plays a very important role in delivering the most valuable elements of total tourism services in the field of hospitality services. Modern hotels are run by highly qualified supervisors and line staff. Front Office, food and beverage, housekeeping, safety and security, administration and accounts, and more are the major departments in a modern hotel. The Hospitality Industry in Tourism programme provides details about the hotel's structure and operations.