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

Course Overview

Introduction to the Solid State of Chemistry is a relishing first-year university program, authorized by the edX Institute of Digital Education and it is a collaboration with MIT. The course explores the properties and characteristics of chemical bonding with the inspection of solids. These properties include thermal expansion, electrical conductivity, stiffness, optical properties, and strength, and hence this course many concepts about practical chemistry.

Introduction to Solid State Chemistry course describes how masters uncover the bond, the chemical bonding, electronic structure, atomic order, and further categories of atomic elements in amorphous solids and crystallines which comprise ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and metals. Introduction to Solid State Chemistry also covers parts of organic chemistry acid-base equilibrium studies, solution chemistry, biochemistry, diffusion, and chemical kinetics.

Introduction to the Solid State Chemistry program includes various examples of industrial practice and its grave impact on the environment, storage, and generation of energy like battery cells, and lastly, newer technologies like photonic appliances. This course is instructor-paced and can be taken in the paid or free audit mode. In the paid certificate mode, the candidates will be provided with unlimited access whereas in the free audit mode, they will be given access only for a limited period.

The Highlights

11 to 13 weekly program effort
The time period of the course is 15 weeks
Instructor guided structure
Certification and association with MIT
Course studies provided for free
Verified and shareable certificate
Virtual classes
edX is the course provider
Program transcript and language- English

Programme Offerings

discussion forum
Online Classroom

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 8229	yes	MIT Cambridge

MIT certification program - Introduction to Solid State Chemistry has a few details regarding the fee which the candidates should look into:

Candidates can study this course for no cost i.e. for free in the audit track.
In the verified track course fee, assessment fee and certification fee of Rs. 8,229 will apply.
Discounts for the same are also available for the eligible candidates, which can be checked in the ‘scholarship details paragraph.

Fee details for Introduction to Solid State Chemistry

Fee Category	Amount
Enrollment fee	Rs.0/-
Certification fee	Rs.8,229 /-

Eligibility Criteria

Education

Participants must have received at least high education on the subjects of chemistry (not a compulsion). Knowledge of high school calculus is a must.

Certification Qualifying Details

Introduction to Solid State Chemistry has two packs- audit and verified. Only those candidates who change their registration to verified track, pass all their assessments, and pay the certification price can be eligible for receiving the certificate from MIT.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Chemistry

Among the various teachings that the Introduction to Solid State Chemistry program will provide its candidates, the major ones are listed beneath:

The course starts with learnings about the solid-state of chemistry, atomic order, and element periodicity.
The candidates learn about the duality of wave particles, chemical properties, hybridization, and electron sequence.
This course helps the candidates develop a sense of intuition to chemicals.
Candidates develop a qualitative and quantitative knowledge of the principles of chemicals.
Candidates learn about the structure of electrons, the arrangement of atoms, and chemical bonding.
Different properties about chemicals are also learned by the participants like stiffness, strength and thermal expansion & optical transmission.
Candidates understand the relationship between different crystals, their principles on which it is, their properties, and their basic structure.
Candidates learn how to maintain chemical equilibrium, how to make solutions, polymer synthesis, and the structure of carbohydrates.

Who it is for

edX’s Introduction to Solid State Chemistry program is mostly recommended to these specified set of candidates:

People having high school calculus and chemistry education must opt for this course.
People having a science background with an inclination towards chemistry specifically can also do Introduction to Solid State Chemistry course.
People willing to build a career around the subject of solid chemistry are also recommended to apply for this course.

NOTE: People residing in the Crimea region of Ukraine, Iran, and Cuba cannot register for this course because US sanctions restrict this course offering, as of now.

Admission Details

Mentioned underneath are a few simple steps for smooth admission of a candidate into the Introduction to Solid State Chemistry course. Hence, they must adhere to it.

Step 1: Reach the edX digital page to create an account. The link: https://www.edx.org/

Step 2: Add the required details and then enrol in the Introduction to Solid State Chemistry course.

Step 3: Press on the URL for this course: https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-to-solid-state-chemistry

Step 4: Those who want to continue with their audit track have completed their registration process. To upgrade, press on the ‘verified track’ option.

Step 5: Make a digital payment of the mentioned amount as a certification and assessment fee with any suitable payment option.

The Syllabus

Instructors

MIT Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who is offering the candidates a formal certificate?

Candidates will get a verified certificate for the Introduction to Solid State Chemistry course from MIT that is, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

2: Can candidates receive a formal email from MIT?

Yes, while enrolling candidates have to tick the check box that says candidates can receive an email regarding the course learning directly from MITx.

3: Are there any exceptions for registering for this program?

Yes, due to the US sanctions restrictions this program is not available in Cuba, Iran & the Crimea region of Ukraine.

4: What are the languages in which the course details can be viewed?

Participants can read all the details regarding this course on the edX web page either in English or Spanish.

5: What are the skills required for doing this course?

Only two things are required before applying for the course, candidates should know at least high school level calculus and be acquainted with high school level chemistry.

6: What else is edX offering to its learners?

edX has made its own learning app for all sorts of learners that is available both on app store and on Google Play store.

7: Who is teaching the Introduction to Solid State Chemistry course?

Michael Cima who is a faculty member at MIT is the course instructor for all the learners.

8: Is there any particular amount of time that candidates need to dedicate for the course?

Candidates must dedicate at the most 11 to 13 hours weekly to this course in order to excel and pass the assessments.

9: What is MIT?

MIT is the platform for providing online education to students mostly free of cost. It also develops user sensitive material in order to make it easy for the learners.

10: Is this course a self-paced course like many other edX courses?

No, Introduction to Solid State Chemistry course is especially a course that will be led by the instructors only for smooth functioning and better understanding.