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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 DNA to RNA transcription process is the first step in gene expression. It is also a significant part of the central dogma of Biology. Learn about this process in extensive detail with the Molecular Biology - Part 2: Transcription and Transposition online course by edX, courtesy of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Around 50% of the human genome consists of transposable elements, i.e., the genetic information that can move from one location to another. The movement of these elements into specific genes is related to the causes of certain diseases. In the Molecular Biology - Part 2: Transcription and Transposition programme, you will learn more about how these ‘jumping elements’ work and how scientists study them.

The Molecular Biology - Part 2: Transcription and Transposition training programme will help you develop experiment design and data analysis skills. All you need to do is sign up for the course, and study for 4-8 hours in a week, for seven short weeks. Moreover, you can also add this biological adventure on your resume by opting for the course completion certificate.

The Highlights

Free learning
MIT programme
Seven-week course
4-8 hours per week
Self-paced learning
Advanced level course
Chinese and English transcripts
Certificate available for purchase
Part of the Molecular Biology programme

Program Offerings

Free learning
MIT Programme
Seven-week course
4-8 hours per week
Self-paced learning
advanced level course
Chinese and English Transcripts
Certificate Available for Purchase
Part of the Molecular Biology programme

Courses and Certificate fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 8100	yes	MIT Cambridge

The Molecular Biology - Part 2: DNA Transcription and Transposition programme is available free of cost.
However, if candidates wish to receive the shareable completion certificate, they will have to pay Rs. 8,100.

Molecular biology - part 2: DNA transcription and transposition course fee structure

Training	Fees
Molecular Biology - Part 2: DNA Transcription and Transposition online programme	NA.
Certification Fee	Rs. 8,100

Benefits

The Molecular Biology - Part 2: DNA Transcription and Transposition programme adopts the self-paced learning approach, enabling participants to learn in their own time. Other benefits include - no admission fee, video transcripts in Chinese and English, and a shareable completion certificate with the MIT logo and the instructors’ signatures. If candidates purchase the certificate, they can attach it to their CV/Resume or LinkedIn profiles and attract lucrative job offers.

Eligibility Criteria

Education

Before applying to the online Molecular Biology - Part 2: DNA Transcription and Transposition programme, candidates must complete the 7.00x Introduction to Biology, 7.28.1x Molecular Biology, or any other equivalent advanced level course or undergraduate degree in biology, biochemistry, genetics, or DNA replication and repair.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Biology

After completing the Molecular Biology - Part 2: DNA Transcription and Transposition online training programme, candidates should be able to:

Describe different transposition mechanisms
Design the best experiment to test a particular hypothesis
Analyse protein structures and deduce functional information
Contrast and compare transcription in eukaryotes and prokaryotes
Interpret and analyse data from transposition and transcription experiments

Admission Details

Step 1: To access the online Molecular Biology - Part 2: DNA Transcription and Transposition course page on the edX website, visit the link below. https://www.edx.org/course/molecular-biology-part-2-transcription-and-transposition

Step 2: Locate the ‘Enroll’ button and click on it.

Step 3: Create an account on edX or log in to your existing edX account. You can also register using Facebook, Google, Apple, and Microsoft credentials.

Step 4: Enter the requisite information and follow further instructions to finish the application process.

Filling the form

When applying to the Molecular Biology - Part 2: DNA Transcription and Transposition certification programme, candidates need not fill out a dedicated application form. They can start learning for free by creating an account on edX, or registering through Facebook/Google/Apple/Microsoft.

Step 2: Locate the ‘Enroll’ button and click on it.

Step 3: Create an account on edX or log in to your existing edX account. You can also register using Facebook, Google, Apple, and Microsoft credentials.

Step 4: Enter the requisite information and follow further instructions to finish the application process.

Instructors

MIT Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Does this course follow a fixed schedule?

No, this course adopts a self-paced learning approach. You can study whenever you find the time.

2: In which languages are transcripts available?

The video transcripts are available in English and Chinese.

3: Do I need to take any other courses before this?

Yes. You need to take 7.00x Introduction to Biology and 7.28.1x Molecular Biology, or any other equivalent course(s) before applying to this programme.

4: Do I need to pay for the completion certificate?

Yes, the shareable completion certificate is a paid feature.

5: Is this course available everywhere?

Yes, this course is available everywhere except for Iran, Cuba, and Crimea (Ukraine).