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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Virtual Classroom	Video Based

Course Overview

The Department of Civil Engineering and the School of Environmental Science and Engineering, IIT Kharagpur, jointly present the Recent Advances in Environmental Biotechnology programme. It is a short-term course that has coursework of roughly 30 hours. The instructors of the course will mostly constitute IIT Kharagpur faculty members.

Biotechnology is playing a significant role in tackling modern-day environmental issues through progressive and innovative solutions. Incidentally, the IIT Kharagpur Recent Advances in Environmental Biotechnology course will expose the current advancements in this field, including the novel biotechnological tools, processes, and techniques. Further, the training will uncover the latest trends in bioanalytical trends, food security, and genetically modified microorganisms.

Through the Recent Advances in Environmental Biotechnology online course, the candidates will acquire knowledge about how biotechnology has advanced electronic waste management, cleaner production, greenhouse gas abatement, air pollution control, and more in a holistic way. Besides, the focus of the course is on painting an overall picture of sustainable development. The interested participants can apply for the course and can make the fee payment upon being shortlisted.

The Highlights

Online training
An IIT Kharagpur offering
Short duration course
30 hours of course lectures
Practical demos
Taught by IIT Kharagpur faculty

Programme Offerings

Joint offering of the Department of Civil Engineering and School of Environmental Science
online web training
Instructed by faculty members of IIT Kharagpur
short term training
30 hours of lectures
five days course

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability
no

An email from the organisers will communicate the procedure of fee payment by the shortlisted candidates.
A varying amount of fees charged for different participants for the Recent Advances in Environmental Biotechnology module by IIT Kharagpur.

Recent Advances in Environmental Biotechnology course fee structure:

Training Option	Fees in INR
For faculty members	Rs. 2,400
For R&D and industry personnel	Rs. 2,500
For research scholars/students (outside IIT Kharagpur)	Rs. 1,200
For IIT Kharagpur students/research scholars	Rs. 600

What you will learn

Knowledge of Biology

Upon completion of the Recent Advances in Environmental Biotechnology online programme, the candidates will be thorough with the latest trends and advancements in the following fields:

Bioremediation through bioreactors
Global water crisis
Electronic waste management
Genetically modified organisms for assessment and monitoring of the environment
Improved food security
Greenhouse gas abatement
Renewable energy generation
Improving drinking water quality
Air pollution control
Biotransformation of xenobiotics
Green energy advances
Circular economy and bioplastics

Who it is for

LecturerResearch Associate

The Recent Advances in Environmental Biotechnology course by IIT Kharagpur is well-suited for the following profiles:

Industry personnel with interest in the subject
Faculty members
Professionals belonging to R&D Institutes
Graduates and undergraduates from IIT Kharagpur
Research Scholars
Students from outside of IIT Kharagpur

Admission Details

Visit the course page.
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Proceed with the signing up process on the portal again and fill in your details.
After filling up your profile, choose the “Recent Advances in Environmental Biotechnology” course from the list.
Click on the “Apply Now” button to continue.
Shortlisted candidates will receive an email with the fee payment procedure. Continue with the payment to secure your enrolment.

Application Details

To enrol in IIT Kharagpur’s Recent Advances in Environmental Biotechnology programme, candidates need to fill up their profile on the portal. They will receive a mail communicating their enrollment, which is subject to confirmation post fee payment.

The Syllabus

Instructors

IIT Kharagpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who is the coordinator of the IIT Kharagpur Recent Advances in Environmental Biotechnology course?

The course coordinator of IIT Kharagpur’s Recent Advances in Environmental Biotechnology is Dr. Sudha Goel. She is an Associate Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. The course is co-coordinated by Dr. Shamik Chowdhury. He is also an Associate Professor at IIT Kharagpur.

2: What is the duration of this course?

Recent Advances in Environmental Biotechnology online module has a course duration of 30 hours only. It is a short duration course which will be taught by the faculty members of the prestigious IIT Kharagpur.

3: Who can I contact in the event of a query regarding the online Recent Advances in Environmental Biotechnology course?

Candidates can contact Dr. Sudha Goel, Coordinator, or Dr. Shamik Chowdhury, Co-coordinator if they require additional information regarding the course. The email addresses you can send your query to are as follows: sudhagoel@civil.iitkgp.ac.in and shamikc@iitkgp.ac.in.

4: Why should I apply for the Recent Advances in Environmental Biotechnology programme?

You must apply for the Recent Advances in Environmental Biotechnology online module Recent Advances in Environmental Biotechnology to acquire a comprehensive picture of the latest trends and advances that have swept the industry. The course is for someone who is fascinated by the advancements in the field of environmental biotechnology. Also, if the sustainable developments in the field of science and technology are of interest to you, then this is the course for you.