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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

With this course of Introductory Organic Chemistry, I offered by Swayam; the students will learn about the element that makes up nearly everything around us- Carbon-and makes our life possible. The candidates of this course will be provided free education about the different day to day items that use carbon compounds and how to make them, for example, oil, paints, clothing, natural gas and pharmaceutical drugs.

In this course, the candidates are going to go over the fundamentals of organic chemistry. The beginning of the journey of this course will contain the Structure of the Atoms and Molecules. Further, the candidates will learn about the arrangements of these atoms and molecules in 3D space.

This course will provide the right assistance to the students to enrich their knowledge about Organic Chemistry such that he/she is able to apply to related fields with the right knowledge and confidence. This is an undergraduate level course, so every candidate be it freshers or those who already have some knowledge in the field can apply to improve their skill sets.

The Highlights

Systematic Approach
100% Online Classroom learning
8 weeks course duration
Initiative by government
Certificate imparted by government
Swayam certified programme

Programme Offerings

Online books
Online forums in Q&A format
Weekly Assignments
Expert interviews
references
Study Materials
Audio/Visual Lectures

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	IISER Pune

Refer to the following information for fee details about the Introductory Organic Chemistry I programme:

If the students want to learn the contents of the course without giving an exam, they will not be provided with any certificate. In this case, there is no fee to be paid.
However, if the candidate aspires for a certificate, he/she has to register for the same by paying a fee of Rs. 1000 and sit for the exam.

Fee Category	Amount in Rupees
Base Fee	Free of Cost
Registration Fee	Rs. 1000

Eligibility Criteria

Education

The candidates applying for this course must have information about basic general/physical chemistry.

Certification Qualifying Details

The participants who manage to secure an average of 25% in the best six assignments out of the eight assignments allotted by Swayam and a minimum of 75% in the end term proctored exams will be awarded the certification in the course.

Please note: The score in the assignments should at least be 10/25 and in the final exam 30/75 to be eligible for obtaining the certificate. If these criteria are not met, certification will not be provided.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Chemistry

The course of Introductory Organic Chemistry I will touch the following concepts:

The candidates will learn about the structures of basic carbon compounds present around us
The candidates will learn about the chemical and physical properties of various carbon compounds
The candidates will be provided with a practical approach about how carbon compounds react with other elements as well as with themselves
The candidates will learn fundamental concepts like resonance and stereochemistry
The candidates will be able to analyse conformers
The candidates will study different functional groups and their properties

Who it is for

Molecular BiologistForensic ScientistChemistScientist

The Introductory Organic Chemistry I course offered by Swayam is intended for the following:

Candidates are already pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemistry or any other related field
Candidates who want to be recognised by the companies of the pharmaceutical center
Candidates who want to become educated and impart the gained education to more students
Candidates who want to lay a strong foundation for themselves in organic chemistry

Admission Details

Candidates who want to get admission in the course of Introductory Organic Chemistry I shall keep the following steps in mind:

Step 1: The course details, registration links and the fee details are provided on the following page https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc20_bt27/preview.

Step 2: Candidates are requested to keep checking the website for registration forms, as the links and forms have not been published yet. Once the forms are published, the candidates need to fill the form and submit the same by paying a fee of Rs. 1000.

The Syllabus

Instructors

IISER Pune Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is SWAYAM?

SWAYAM is an initiative introduced by the Government of India and has been plotted to attain the three fundamental concepts of Education Policy, i.e., access, equity and quality. The main purpose of this plan is to make sure the best teaching learning reaches all, including the ones who are unprivileged.

2: How does SWAYAM execute their scheme?

It provides study material for students from junior classes such as class 9 all the way till master's degree which can be acquired by any individual at any point of time and all this is carried out by a program that contains information about all the various branches of education.

3: What is the situation of the staff and the teachers for these courses?

The number of teachers and staff exceeds thousands and are selected essentially from all across the globe to develop these courses. The skilled faculty makes sure that the students gain proper exposure to the course such that he is eligible to apply for jobs.

4: What other measures are taken to enhance the experience of students?

Many things are introduced such as audio/video lectures, downloadable as well as readable study materials, online forums for the students to clarify their doubts and assignments that are to be submitted weekly to enhance the quality of their learning experience.

5: What is the fee structure of SWAYAM?

All the study material provided on SWAYAM is complimentary and available to all those who want to learn and increase their knowledge. The overall course fee is nil; however, the students have to pay Rs. 1000 to sit for the exam and obtain the certificate.

6: Who are the coordinators that are linked to Swayam at the national level?

SWAYAM has allotted nine coordinators at the national level. The list of those coordinators is given below:

NITTTR (National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research) for Teacher Training programme
AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) for self-paced and international courses
NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) for Engineering
IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) for out-of-school students
IIMB (Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore) for management studies
UGC (University Grants Commission) for non-technical post-graduation education
NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) for school education
NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) for school education
CEC (Consortium for Educational Communication) for under-graduate education

7: Which college is offering this course?

Swayam has collaborated with IISER Pune to bring the course of Introductory Organic Chemistry I to the aspiring students. The course will be taught by Prof. Neeraja Dashaputre and Prof. Harinath Chakrapani.

8: Do we get a certificate after completing a course?

The students who want a certificate have to enrol for the final delegated exam which is conducted at various exam centers for which they have to pay an amount of Rs. 1000/-. The certification provided will contain details such as your name, photograph and the marks obtained. The logos of NPTEL and IIT Madras will also be present on the certificate.

9: On what basis does SWAYAM provide a certificate?

Any individual who wants a course certificate has to meet with certain conditions which are:

the average assignment grade should be at least 10/25 and,
the percentage obtained by him/her in the examination should be 30/75. If these two conditions are met, only then will the individual become entitled to the course certificate.