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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 Computational Systems Biology online course is about computational biology and uses a quantitative approach which makes it easier for students to learn from this course. The course introduces the participants to a number of topics such as mathematical modeling, networks biology, parameters estimation, etc. This is a professional level of the program. Candidates from the undergraduate level as well as post-graduate level can apply for the program. The Computational Systems Biology certification includes study materials, assignments, tests, exams, and quizzes. Students need not worry about the availability of the study material. It will be uploaded automatically every week. The study material provided for the learning can be downloaded by the students from the platform and candidates can use it for their later use.

Students can avail of this course for free but won't be eligible for the certificate of this program. In case the candidate wants to acquire a certificate for this training, he or she has to pay the exam fees and complete the eligibility criteria of the exam. This is a self-paced course and requires no minimum time to be spared for the course by the students. The Computational Systems Biology certification syllabus takes up to 12 weeks to get completed.

The Highlights

Study material available
Downloadable notes
Free learning
Online training
12 weeks of the time span required for the syllabus
Self-paced online course
Offered by Swayam

Programme Offerings

assignments
Modules
proctored exam
assessments
test
Quiz
Online discussion forum

Courses and Certificate Fees

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

Candidates need not pay any amount as the course gives the full liberty to the students to learn from the program for free.
In case, candidates want to go for a certificate, they can apply for the exam by giving the Computational Systems Biology fees.
The candidates need to pay Rs. 1000 for taking exams.

Computational Systems Biology Fees details

Heads	Amount in Rupees
Exam fees	Rs. 1,000

Eligibility Criteria

Education

Candidates who have basic knowledge of a high-level programming language like MATLAB would be apt for this course.

Certification Qualifying Details

Participants who choose the option of getting a certificate for the Computational Systems Biology certification course have to apply for an offline exam by paying the exam fees mentioned on the website.

What you will learn

Mathematical skillKnowledge of Algorithms

Following are the points that a candidate will learn about after completing the course-

Candidates will be able to understand the complex networks of biological systems.
Participants will gain information on the dynamic modelling of biological systems.
Students will be taught about metabolic networks in this Computational Systems Biology certification course.
Students will gain insights into different software tools used in system biology.
Candidates will get an understanding of applications of different types of modelling.
Participants will learn about static networks in this Computational Systems Biology programme.
Participants will come to know how to solve ODEs and how to do parameter estimation.
Candidates will learn about the robustness of biological systems in this programme.
Candidates will gain information on the computational methods for systems biology.
Students will come to know about evolutionary algorithms in the Computational Systems Biology training.

Who it is for

This Computational Systems Biology online course is apt for the following participants-

Candidates who have basic knowledge of programming languages such as MATLAB.
Candidates who are interested in learning from this course.
Working professionals.

Admission Details

Candidates who are interested in this course can follow the given procedure to get enrolled in the online training-

Step 1- Participants need to visit https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_bt16/preview

Please note: The join button is disabled. The candidates can seek admission to this course once it opens.

The Syllabus

Instructors

IIT Madras Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the time period to complete this course?

The total time taken to complete the whole Computational Systems Biology Certification syllabus of the course is 12 weeks.

2: When can I apply for this course?

Candidates can apply for this online program according to their wishes.

3: How will I know that I'm eligible to get certified for this program?

Candidates who match the passing criteria for the offline exam will only be eligible to get certified for the course.

4: Is it okay if I only match one eligibility criteria of the exam?

No, candidates who match both the eligibility criteria of the exam will be able to get certified for this course.

5: What if I do not complete the Computational Systems Biology Certification course?

Candidates have the full freedom to complete the course in whatever time period they want as it is a self-paced course.

6: What is the fee structure for the exam?

Candidates have to pay Rs. 1,000 to be eligible to give the exam.

7: How will I receive my certificate for the Computational Systems Biology training?

Candidates who pass the exam will get their certificate in electronic mode. No hard copies will be sent to the candidates.

8: How will the grading points be calculated for the exam?

The final score for the exam will be calculated by adding the average assignment score and exam score.

9: How will I get notified about the details of the exam?

The exam details will be announced on the platform of Swayam when the registration for the exam is open. Students are requested to keep checking the official website for the details.

10: Where am I supposed to come to give the exam?

Candidates need to come to the designated venue for the offline exam which will be announced on the platform as soon as possible.