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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 course of Principles of Biochemistry offered by the platform of edX is in association with Harvard University. The duration of the course is 15 weeks. This course is a 100 percent online course. The enrolled candidate should at least invest 4-6 hours weekly for the completion of the course.

This course is free of cost course but to avail of the certification for this course, the enrolled candidate has to pay according to the guidelines of the platform. The course provided by the platform is easily accessible and a self - paced course.

The candidates will learn about the structure of macromolecules and cellular functions. The candidates will gain knowledge about complex metabolisms like the brain, liver, and muscles. Additionally, the candidates will develop problem-solving and analytical skills which are required in the field of life sciences. The course completion certificate is highly valuable and is beneficial in various organisations, industries, and functional areas.

The Highlights

100 percent online course.
The enrolled candidate can avail of this course free of cost.
Shareable certificates on profiles like Linkedin.
The duration of this course is 15 weeks.
4-6 hours weekly time investment needed
In association with Harvard University.
The programme offered is a self-paced course.
Instructors from Harvard University

Programme Offerings

Online study
video lectures
assignments

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 20681	yes	Harvard University, Cambridge

The fee details for the course are as follows-

The course of Principles of Biochemistry offered by the platform of edX is a self-paced learning programme and the candidate can avail of this course free of cost.
The candidate can achieve a verified certification for this course by paying Rs.20,681.

Fee details for the course of Principles of Biochemistry

Fee Category	Amount in Rupees
Registration fee	Nil
Course fee	Nil
Certification fee	20,681

Eligibility Criteria

Education

The enrolled candidates should have knowledge about college-level introductory biology, chemistry, and organic chemistry to pursue this course.

Certification Qualifying Details

The enrolled candidate should complete the course in online mode with additional tasks like assignments and projects which are provided by the instructors for achieving the course completion certificate.

Additionally, the enrolled candidate should complete the graded assignments within the course and should gain at least the passing scores for achieving the certificates. The candidates also need to buy the verified certificate for the given amount.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Biology

After the successful completion of the course, the enrolled candidates will be able to learn about-

The candidates will learn about the integration of biochemical processes in the context of cells, tissues, and whole organisms.
They will get an insight into the intricate mechanisms that regulate cellular metabolism.
They will be able to gain knowledge about the primary metabolic pathways that give power to the cells.
The candidates will be able to study and analyze the central role of enzymes in catalyzing the reactions of life.
They will be able to learn in detail how to navigate protein structures using PyMOL.
They will be studying and learning about the structure and function of the chemical building blocks of life.
They will get insights into metabolic complexity.
They will be developing problem-solving and analytical skills that are applicable to the life sciences.
An insight into liver metabolism shall also be given.
The candidates will be able to learn about muscle metabolism and carbohydrate metabolism

Who it is for

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The course of Principles of Biochemistry is recommended for the following-

Aspirants who have knowledge about college-level introductory biology.
Aspirants who have knowledge about college-level introductory chemistry.
Aspirants who have knowledge about organic chemistry.

Admission Details

The procedure for admission in the course of Principles of Biochemistry is as follows-

Step 1: Firstly the candidate should click on the URL https://www.edx.org/course/principles-of-biochemistry

Step 2: By clicking on the URL the candidate will visit the main website.

Step 3: On the main website the candidate has to click on the ‘enrol’ option.

Step 4: After clicking on the enrol option the candidate has to fill in his/her details.

Step 5: A verification link will be emailed to the candidate link.

Step 6: After verifying and activating the account candidates can avail of the lessons.

The Syllabus

Nucleic acids
Carbohydrate metabolism
Fatty acid metabolism
Cancer and metabolism

Brain metabolism
PyMOL: conservation of creatine kinase
Muscle metabolism
Liver metabolism

Regulation of blood sugar by the liver
PyMOL: exploring ATcase
Regulation of glycolysis in liver cells
ATP synthesis
Electron transport
The citric acid cycle
Bacterial energetics
A unique feature of glycolysis in red blood cells
Glycolysis

Carbohydrate structure
Lipid structure and membrane assembly
Enzyme kinetics
Enzyme catalysis
Learning PyMOL
Protein folding
Protein structure

Course introduction

Instructors

Harvard University, Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Can i get a refund if i do not want to pursue this course?

After the course has started the candidate is given a period of 2 weeks to decide whether he/she wants to pursue the course or wants to leave the course.

2: What types of certificates does the platform of edX provide?

The platform of edX provides 2 types of certificates-

Verified certificates are provided when the enrolled candidates pay the fee according to the courses. Programme certificates are provided after the successful completion of the course.

3: What is an archived course?

Archived courses are provided by the platform of edX. These courses can only be audited and many features are not available for these courses. Additionally, the platform does not provide certificates for these courses.

4: How does the verification procedure work?

The candidate has to register for the verified course and has to pay the fee. Once registered he/she has to upload their image [taken from the webcam] and provide a photo identification card. After purchasing and completing the verification details the candidate will be able to complete the graded assignments within the course and they have to score overall passing marks for achieving the certificates.

5: Why should I sign up for the verified course?

If the enrolled candidate signs up for the verified course then he/she will be able to complete the graded assignments and will be able to earn the certificates. The certificate earned on the platform is easily shareable to the Linkedin profiles, employers which increases the job opportunities and the network.

6: What is a verified certificate?

A verified certificate requires a photo and the photo identification card of the candidate. The enrolled candidate has to pay the fee for getting access to the verified certificates. These certificates are easily shareable to employers and applications.

7: How much time is required for completing for the course?

The duration of this course is 15 weeks and the enrolled candidate has to invest 4-6 weekly for pursuing this course.

8: How can I apply for financial assistance?

The candidates who want to achieve the certification for the course but are not able to afford the platform of edX provides financial assistance to those candidates. The candidates who are eligible can get up to 90 percent discount on the certification fee. The candidate has to enroll themselves in the audit track for a course that offers valid and verified certificates. After this, they have to complete the application process for financial assistance

9: What are the prerequisites for the course?

The prerequisites for this course are college-level introductory biology, chemistry, and organic chemistry.

10: What if i face issues regarding course certification payment?

In case the enrolled candidate faces issues regarding the fee payment they can contact the support desk for assistance.