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

Course Overview

RICE University in collaboration with edX education environment has designed a special course on defining DNA and its importance. The course will explore the role of DNA possessing its code and carrying genetic information. The course will explore the importance of DNA by its identification as well as the mechanisms as programmed in the code discovered to date. The course will progress towards the discovery and growth of biological sciences owing to DNA starting it as the fundamental unit.

The DNA: Biology’s Genetic Code course will explore the structure of DNA along with its mode of packaging, replication and manipulation mechanisms. The course will cover several offerings such as video lectures, case studies, molecular models and research articles along with assessment requirements such as homework and final exam for completion. The DNA: Biology’s Genetic Code certification course is planned as an intermediate course requiring prerequisites from the candidate such as high school level biology and chemistry and will run for a duration for 6 weeks.

The Highlights

Intermediate difficulty level coursework
6 weeks of coursework
English medium of instruction
100% e-learning course
2 RICE University course instructors
4 to 6 hours of student effort.
RICE University and edX verified certificate.
Coursework Audit option
Self-paced course type programme

Program Offerings

quizzes
Homework
case study
Video transcripts
Skill tests
Supplementary material
Lecture videos
Final Exam
Video questions.

Courses and Certificate fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 13781	yes	Rice University, Houston

For this course, the total fee that must be charged is Rs. 13,781.

DNA: Biology’s Genetic Code

Fee Details	Amount in Rs.
Total fee	Rs. 13,781

Benefits

The course DNA: Biology’s Genetic Code is an intermediate level based course for science-based candidates interested in DNA studies The RICE University professors are top-notch faculty members in the field of DNA studies. The DNA: Biology’s Genetic Code certificate of completion will be duly signed by members of the faculty, which will make it particularly resourceful in assisting the career development of the participant.

Not only can the certificate serve as a certification for value addition, but it will also be a significant upgrade for the applicant in terms of portfolio growth. The candidate will be able to share it with business professionals as well as committed recruiters finding applicants in this field of work and research through professional networks such as LinkedIn. The recruiters who shortlist applicants and are always searching for better suited profiles will also be benefited by this.

The credential would benefit the candidate by adding an identifier of skills for recruiters who collect resumes in the online portals. This certificate even for admission requires a certain degree of eligibility and that itself elucidates about the academic rigour and expertise provided by the DNA: Biology’s Genetic Code programme. The applicant will be able to bargain within his or her organization of employment for better pay in terms of salaries or bonuses and can seek advancement for which they will be properly considered.

Eligibility Criteria

Education

The candidate enrolling for the program needs to have a good knowledge of high school chemistry and biology at school level and already completed the edX provided coursework BIOC300.1x Proteins: Biology's Workforce or at least should possess bright knowledge on the structure of proteins and its functions.

Certification qualifying details

With the paid programme of study offering a verified certificate, the coursework will test the and evaluate the candidates with four main requirements of video based questions, weekly quizzes, weekly homework and a final exam which contributes to the final score in its own weightage and the candidate must score at least 60 % to receive the certificate of completion.

What you will learn

Knowledge of genetics

This course on DNA: Biology’s Genetic Code will be exploring the following areas:

The candidate will learn the methods to identify DNA as genetic material.
The candidates will understand the structure of DNA and packaging of it into the cell.
The candidate will gain knowledge of impact caused by DNA packaging in higher organisms and epigenetic passage of information without structural change in DNA.
The candidate will learn about the location specific expression of DNA.
The candidate will learn the machinery used in DNA replication with a very low error rate.
The candidate will down about the timing and origin place used for DNA replication.
The candidate will understand the mechanisms used for preserving linear DNA forms.
The candidate will learn about the damages how DNA structure is affected by various types of damage and how it progresses around.
The candidate will learn to amplify DNA sequences through procedures along with base sequence determination.
The candidates will learn about the enzymes that are used for DNA fragmentation.
The candidate should learn about the methods for recombining DNA segments from various sources.
The candidates will learn to recombine DNA into cells(including human cells) in several ways.

Who it is for

This course on DNA: Biology’s Genetic Code will help the following candidates in the following areas:

College students in science disciplines interested in exploring DNA studies and its importance in biotechnology.
High school studies with good biology and chemistry knowledge wishing to pursue their studies in DNA sciences.

Admission Details

It is a smooth process to follow to secure admissions into the DNA: Biology’s Genetic Code programme and the candidate must take the action required to participate.

The DNA: Biology’s Genetic Code admission process is:

Step 1: In order to initiate the registration process, here in the given link, the applicant must open an account here: https://courses.edx.org/register.

the candidate must open an account on the given page here: https://courses.edx.org/register.

Step 2: After an account has been registered, the applicant can apply for the course using the 'Enroll' choice as a course

Step 3: The candidate should choose the “Verified” course route if he or she desires to obtain a certificate.

Step 4: For the amount specified as fee in the programme, the candidate must pay it at the given link https://payment.edx.org/.

Step 5: The applicant uses the 'Place Order' button to register with the course using payment options, such as Paypal or others.

It is a smooth process to follow to secure admissions into the DNA: Biology’s Genetic Code programme and the candidate must take the action required to participate.

The DNA: Biology’s Genetic Code admission process is:

Step 1: In order to initiate the registration process, here in the given link, the applicant must open an account here: https://courses.edx.org/register.

the candidate must open an account on the given page here: https://courses.edx.org/register.

Step 2: After an account has been registered, the applicant can apply for the course using the 'Enroll' choice as a course

Step 3: The candidate should choose the “Verified” course route if he or she desires to obtain a certificate.

Step 4: For the amount specified as fee in the programme, the candidate must pay it at the given link https://payment.edx.org/.

Step 5: The applicant uses the 'Place Order' button to register with the course using payment options, such as Paypal or others.

The Syllabus

Lecture videos
What's new?/questions (optional)
Overview
Test your skills (optional)
Quiz
Homework | historic article
Supplementary materials (optional)

Welcome survey (optional)
Tips & troubleshooting
Overview & course objectives
Introduction to RICEx 300.2x — background and what's new?

Homework | historic article
Test your skills (optional)
Lecture videos
What's new?/questions (optional)
Overview
Quiz
Supplementary materials (optional)

Share your thoughts

Lecture videos
What's new?/questions (optional)
Overview
Supplementary materials (optional)
Quiz
Homework | case study
Test your skills (optional)

Homework | case study
What's new?/questions (optional)
Lecture videos
Overview
Supplementary materials (optional)
Quiz
Test your skills (optional)

Final exam
Final exam information

Supplementary materials (optional)
Homework | case studies
Test your skills (optional)
Lecture videos
Overview
Quiz
What's new?/questions (optional)

Instructors

Rice University, Houston Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: List some important topics covered in this programme?

Some pertinent topics discussed in this programme are:

DNA Structure
DNA Organization
DNA Replication
DNA Manipulation

2: How long will this programme take to complete?

For the coursework, 6 weeks of duration is the general expectation for programme completion.

3: What is the percentage prerequisite for the credential to be obtained?

The grades in this curriculum obtained from quizzes, tests, video questions and the final exam to complete this course work are all evaluated and the participant must secure 60%.

4: In this course, what are the specific curriculum offerings available?

In addition to tests and the final exam, many curriculum offers are available.

Video questions
Case studies
Supplementary material
Homework

5: What is the value of being a self-paced course for coursework?

The biggest benefit of this coursework is that it can be completed at the ease of the time availability of the student and not being continuously led by a teacher according to a schedule.

6: What is the level of difficulties encountered in the coursework by the candidate?

This curriculum is constructed as an introductory course that requires some criteria for admission, such as knowledge of biology and chemical sciences.

7: Is this a verified and shareable certificate?

Yeah, for improved career opportunities, this credential is formally signed and can be shared through online recruiting platforms.

8: List the faculty members associated in this programme?

Daniel J.Catanese and Elizabeth Eich are the two faculty instructors hailing from the department of Biosciences in RICE University in charge of course development and instruction.