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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 Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems, and Society course is an introductory program in the basic physics of radiation and nuclear energy. It emphasizes the attributes and challenges of nuclear energy as a low-carbon energy source. Candidates will get a chance to explore various peaceful applications of radiation such as security initiatives, nuclear medicine, material science research, and quantum technology.

The Nuclear Energy online course by edX will explore both fusion and fission energy. It will establish the economic, scientific, and engineering basis of a fission reactor and provide details about nuclear reactor technology. Moreover, candidates can explore the MIT Nuclear reactor on a virtual tour.

The Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems, and Society program is a collaboration between MIT and edX. It has an expert panel of educators from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Besides, candidates need to spend eleven weeks studying the course material. It also has an optional hands-on experiment section along with lectures and transcripts to make the self-paced style of learning easier for candidates.

The Highlights

Certification course
An introductory course in Science
Collaboration with MIT
Online course
14 weeks of learning
Weekly study time of eight to ten hours
Short-term course
Hands-on section using guided exercises
Self-paced learning
Virtual tour of the MIT Reactor
Videos with English transcripts

Programme Offerings

Introductory course in Science
Virtual tour of MIT Reactor
11 weeks of learning
Online Course
Videos with English transcripts
Short-term course
Weekly study time of eight to ten hours
Certification course
Collaboration with MIT

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 6186	yes	MIT Cambridge

The Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems, and Society program is a free program. However, candidates who want a certificate after successfully completing the course need to pay ₹6,186

Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems and Society course fee structure

Course Name	Fees in INR
Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems and Society	Free
Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems and Society (Certificate experience)	₹6,186

Eligibility Criteria

To understand the Nuclear Energy certification program, candidates should have a high school level understanding of calculus.

What you will learn

Knowledge of nuclear energy

Completing the Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems and Society program is highly recommended as candidates will learn about various topics like:

Common and uncommon sources of radiation and need for concern
Role of nuclear energy in solving climate change problems
Cost competitiveness of nuclear energy
The nuclear power plant in your backyard
Basics behind fusion energy and viability of proposed paths in the development of fusion reactors
Existence of radiation around you
Challenges and opportunities in quantum computation and quantum technology

Admission Details

Step 1. To apply for the Nuclear Energy online course, candidates need to go to the edX website: https://www.edx.org/course/nuclear-energy-science-systems-and-society.

Step 2. Create a user profile by clicking on “Enroll Now.” This profile can be created using an email address or by registering using their Apple, Google, Facebook, or Microsoft account.

Step 3. If they are already registered, candidates will be redirected to a page where they need to confirm whether they want to qualify for the certificate. If they do not want it, they can join the Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems and Society Training directly.

Step 4. If candidates want a certificate, they will be connected to a page where they need to pay the fee. Once the payment has been processed and received, they can join the course.

Application Details

The registration form for the Nuclear Energy certification program on the edX website works as the application form. Candidates can register using their email address or use their Facebook, Apple, Google, or Microsoft account to create a profile. Once the registration is complete, candidates can start the Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems, and Society Training.

The Syllabus

Entrance Survey

Course Intro

1.1.1. What is Radiation? What is Ionizing Radiation? (1 Question)
1.1.2. The Discovery of Ionizing Radiation (4 Questions)
1.1.3. What is Ionizing Radiation?
1.1.4. What is an Isotope? (2 Questions)
1.1.5. Types of Ionizing Radiation (1 Question)
1.1.1. - 1.1.5. Discussion Forum
1.1.6. Emission of Ionizing Radiation (3 Questions)
1.1.7. When is a Photon Also a Gamma Ray?
1.1.8. Nuclear Reactions - Like Chemistry with a Twist (3 Questions)
1.1.9. Matter IS Energy - Using E=mc^2 (1 Question)
1.1.6. - 1.1.9. Discussion Forum
1.1.10. The Nature of Radiation Energy I - Nuclear Binding Energies (1 Question)
1.1.11. The Nature of Radiation Energy II - Nuclear Binding Energies (1 Question)
1.1.12. The Q-Value - How Much Matter Becomes Kinetic Energy (1 Question)
1.1.13. Example Q-Values: Radioactive Decay (1 Question)
1.1.14. Taking a Step Back - Relative Energetics of Types of Radiation
1.1.15. Module 1.1. Summary - What Have We Learned So Far?
1.1.10. - 1.1.15. Discussion Forum

1.2.1. Our Radiation Detector - The Geiger Counter
1.2.2. Radioactive Decay and Decay Diagrams (4 Questions)
1.2.3. Trickier Modes of Radioactive Decay (2 Questions)
1.2.4. Finding and Using Radioactive Decay Diagrams
1.2.5. Reading More Complex Decay Diagrams (1 Question)
1.2.1. - 1.2.5. Discussion Forum
1.2.6. How Much Radiation Is Emitted During Radioactive Decay? (3 Questions)
1.2.7. Quantifying Radioactivity - A Visual Example
1.2.8. Activity - The Units of Radioactivity (2 Questions)
1.2.9. Radioactive Half Lives and Decay Constants (2 Questions)
1.2.6. - 1.2.9. Discussion Forum
1.2.10. Specific Activity - How Radioactive Is a Substance? (1 Question)
1.2.11. Where Do You Find Radiation, and How Much? (1 Question)
1.2.12. Module 1.2 Recap and Should You Worry about Fukushima?
1.2.10. - 1.2.12. Discussion Forum

1.3.1. Module 1.3 Intro - Helpful Uses of Ionizing Radiation
1.3.2. Units of Radiation Dose (4 Questions)
1.3.3. Math & Science Skills - Reading Logarithm Scales (2 Questions)
1.3.4. Biological Effects of Radiation - Acute, Short-Term Exposure (2 Questions)
1.3.5. Biological Effects of Radiation - Acute Exposure Syndromes (3 Questions)
1.3.6. Biological Effects of Radiation - Long-Term Exposure and Cancer Risk (2 Questions)
1.3.1. - 1.3.6. Discussion Forum
1.3.7. Using the Damaging Power of Radiation to Heal (2 Questions)
1.3.8. Ionizing Radiation in Consumer Products - You've Probably Got One!
1.3.9. Radiation-Powered Deep Space Missions - RTGs (3 Questions)
1.3.10. Example Calculation - Sizing an RTG for a Deep Space Mission (1 Question)
1.3.7. - 1.3.10. Discussion Forum
1.3.11. Nuclear Power - Preview of Modules 2 & 3
1.3.12. Putting It All Together - How Radioactive Is a Tomato?
1.3.13. Module 1 Recap and Review
1.3.8. - 1.3.13. Discussion Forum