Interested in this College?
Get updates on Eligibility, Admission, Placements Fees Structure

Quick Facts

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

Course Overview

Introduction to mechanobiology programme by Swayama is about mechanobiology. It makes the student get skilled in the concepts theoretically and practical as well. The course offers practical concepts that may be helpful to the candidates during the applications in the workplace. The course makes the students apply knowledge and take decisions wisely in an intellectual manner. The course can be learned anywhere in the candidate’s flexible way.

The course illustrates the combined concepts of mechanics and biology that explore the career in the new path. As students are searching for new paths for a career the respective path can initiate the career of the students. The course is for undergraduate level and the course involves in the study of mechanics a free flow of body simultaneously collaborating with biology as a new career option arises within.

The course is initiated by the government. Swayam is an online educational learning source that is mainly initialized for candidates who cannot afford to study in the institutions. For a learning purpose, the course is offered free of cost and the course can be done through the mobile application and website as well. After clearing the exam and fee the course offers a certificate that may help the candidates for job purposes.

The Highlights

8 weeks course
Mobile access of the course with the flexibility
Expert guide and conceptual learning with practical skills
Course study material weekly for free of cost
Certificate of completion by Swayam
Government certification is provided

Programme Offerings

Online video lectures
Doubt resolutions
assignments
quizzes
assessments
Study Materials

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	IIT Bombay

Candidates should pay the fees as mentioned below:

Candidate should pay the fee of Rs 1000 for the course completion certificate and pass the written exam as well
There is no fee for the candidates if the course is meant only for learning purpose

Fee Category	Amount In Rs
Course Fee	Nil
Exam Feel For Certificate	1000

Eligibility Criteria

Education

Candidates should be from B.Sc/B.Tech, MSc, M.Tech: Biotech/biosciences/physics/mechanical engineering/chemical engineering field to get admission in the programme.

Certificate qualifying details

In order to get the certificate, the candidates need to score a minimum of 25% in the average assignment course and 75% of the proctored examination. The final score remains the sum of exam score and average assignment score.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Biology

Once the candidates reach the end of the course, they should be able to:

Candidates will get thorough knowledge of individual components of mechanobiology
Candidates will get the concept of rheology
The candidate will come to know what microfabrication means

Who it is for

Chemical EngineerMechanical Engineer

The course is specifically intended for:

Candidates belonging to the fields of bioengineering, bioscience, biotech etc
People from chemical engineering or mechanical engineering background

Application Details

The following are the form details that students should follow to get admission to the programme introduction to mechanobiology:

Step-1: Candidates should visit the website using the given below URL -https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/

Step-2: Candidate should log in first or sign up to get the registration link for the programme

Step-3: The candidate will be given a registration link and by clicking that link candidate can apply to the programme

Step-4: Candidate should log in again by using the registered email and can access the course and the admission is successful

Note: There is no registration link mentioned on the website and candidate will be notified soon after the update of the link

The Syllabus

Lecture 1: Need to study Mechanobiology
Lecture 2: Cell as a Tent, individual components
Lecture 3: Cell-ECM crosstalk
Lecture 4: ECM proteins: Collagen
Lecture 5: Measuring properties of collagen networks

Lecture 6: Properties of collagen networks
Lecture 7: Rheology
Lecture 8: Rheology of biopolymer networks
Lecture 9: Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
Lecture 10: Design of protein constructs for AFM

Lecture 11: Protein unfolding using AFM
Lecture 12: Protein unfolding using AFM
Lecture 13: Focal adhesions: focal adhesion proteins
Lecture 14: Focal adhesion organization
Lecture 15: Focal adhesions: role of forces

Lecture 16: Cytoskeleton: Actin
Lecture 17: Force-velocity relationships of actin networks
Lecture 18: Mesenchymal cell migration
Lecture 19: Actin dynamics during mesenchymal migration
Lecture 20: Actin dynamics during mesenchymal migration

Lecture 21: Adhesion Independent Migration
Lecture 22: Adhesion Independent & Collective Cell Migration
Lecture 23: Collective Cell Migration
Lecture 24: Mechanobiology of Stem Cell Fate - I
Lecture 25: Mechanobiology of Stem Cell Fate - II

Lecture 26: Mechanobiology of Stem Cell Fate - III
Lecture 27: Mechanobiology of Diseases: Cancer I
Lecture 28: Mechanobiology of Diseases: Cancer II
Lecture 29: Mechanobiology of Diseases: Cancer III
Lecture 30: Mechanobiology of Diseases: Atherosclerosis & Hypertension

Lecture 31: Mechanobiology of Diseases: Muscular Dystrophy
Lecture 32: Nuclear Mechanotransduction: LINC complex
Lecture 33: Nuclear Mechanotransduction: LINC complex in cell migration
Lecture 34: Nuclear Mechanotransduction: Gene regulation
Lecture 35: Mechanical Forces & DNA damage

Lecture 36: Techniques in Mechanobiology: Hydrogels
Lecture 37: Techniques in Mechanobiology: AFM
Lecture 38: Techniques in Mechanobiology: Traction Force Microscopy, Trypson Deadhesion

& Laser Ablation

Lecture 39: Techniques in Mechanobiology: Microfabrication
Lecture 40: Techniques in Mechanobiology: FRE

Instructors

IIT Bombay Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Can I join the course at any time?

The course is started at a particular time and ends at a definite time. Therefore candidate should join within the timing of course duration only

2: Can I reschedule my exam time and center?

No, the candidate will be allotted an exam date, time, and center and the candidate cannot reschedule the time of the exam

3: What is the use of the certificate of swayam?

With the certificate of swayam candidate can increase his/her employment opportunities and also the certificate can be uploaded to resume even. So it adds the career value of the candidate

4: What is the mode of learning for the programme?

Candidate can learn the programme through online video lectures, assignments, case studies, study materials, and practice assessments

5: Can I apply to any number of programmes simultaneously?

Yes, the interested candidate can apply to any number of programmes and can get a certificate separately even

6: How many guides will be there for the student?

There is no single guide for every student in the programme and a single guide will manage the entire batch and takes classes

7: Can I stop the programme whenever I want?

Yes, the Candidate can stop attending the class by deactivating the account and the candidate cannot rejoin the current batch again.

8: What skills can I develop through the course?

Candidates can learn practical skills through core knowledge and from video lectures. Candidate can learn theoretical knowledge through course study materials

9: Can I change my registered email and phone number at any time?

Yes, the candidate should go to settings and can change the email and phone number, and after the verification, the candidate should log in from the changed email or phone number

10: Can I have any help center for any issues with the website?

Yes, the swayam help center is available in 24 x7 environments, and with the profile issues and other issues the help team responds quickly