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

Course Overview

Life is a fascinating phenomenon in itself. Life in the Universe: Syntheses for Life online course is designed to help you explore various chemical principles that play a significant role in synthetic processes. These processes include ammonia synthesis, photosynthesis, and protein synthesis, which are essential for life. The course delivers a synopsis of several ground-breaking scientific discoveries.

You will learn about many concepts of Chemistry, including Niels Bohr's model of a hydrogen atom, chemical bonding, chemical evolution, Haber’s ammonia synthesis, and production of amino acids. With the learnings of edX’s Life in the Universe: Syntheses for Life digital course, you will be acquainted with topics like reduction and oxidation related to photosynthesis.

The edX Life in the Universe online course utilizes pivotal scientific papers and Nobel lectures to teach you some of the subject matter. You will also learn key chemical principles such as the primary structure of insulin, X-ray crystallography, mass spectrometry, and electrophoresis. Many more concepts will be used throughout the course duration.

The Highlights

Five weeks long course duration
Chemistry subject
Four to five hours per week effort
Introductory-level of learning
An offering of Seoul National University, South Korea
Video lectures in the English language
Free program access

Programme Offerings

digital learning
Free course access
video lectures
Expert instructors
English video transcripts
Self-paced learning
An offering of Seoul National University
Five weeks of training
Industry-expert instructors
Paid certification

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 4051	yes	SNU

Interested candidates can enroll and learn from Life in the Universe: Syntheses for Life MOOC by edX without paying any fee.
The free audit will not provide a course completion certificate. To get a certification, you need to pay a fee of Rs.4,051 .

Life in the Universe: Syntheses for Life course fee structure

Course option	Fee
Life in the Universe: Syntheses for Life course	FREE
Life in the Universe: Syntheses for a Life-course certificate	Rs. 4,051

Eligibility Criteria

However, to be eligible for the Life in the Universe: Syntheses for Life course certificate of completion, you have to buy a verified path by paying the certificate ammount.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Chemistry

Life in the Universe: Syntheses for Life course at edX touches upon a wide spectrum of concepts related to Chemistry. By the end of the course, you will learn about:

Synthesis of amino acids from inorganic substances that are vital for life
How numerous lives were saved with the help of ammonia synthesis
Electronic arrangement of atoms
Determination of protein structure
Explanation of octet rule

Admission Details

Get enrolled in the Life in the Universe: Syntheses for Life course on edX by following the simple steps given below:

Step 1 – Tap on the below-given link to open the official course page of Life in the Universe: Syntheses for Life. https://www.edx.org/course/life-in-the-universe-syntheses-for-life.

Step 2 – Now, click or tap on the ‘Enroll’ button.

Step 3 – A registration page will appear. Sign up by filling and submitting your details. Or, you can link any of the mentioned accounts for instant log in – Apple, Microsoft, Google, or Facebook.

Step 4 – A ‘Congratulations’ message will appear on the screen when you reach the dashboard page.

The Syllabus

Instructors

SNU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who developed the edX Life in the Universe: Syntheses for Life course?

The course is developed by Seoul National University (SNU), South Korea.

2: Who are the instructors of this edX program?

Life in the Universe: Syntheses for Life digital course has three instructors — Hie-Joon Kim, a Professor Emeritus (Department of Chemistry at SNU) and Tony Cho, and Grace Park of SNU.

3: Is choosing the certificate compulsory?

No. Life in the Universe: Syntheses for Life course provides free access to course contents as part of the free audit. However, you can avail of the additional benefits such as the certification by paying the certificate fee.

4: What benefits will I get from the certification of Life in the Universe: Syntheses for Life course by edX?

The certificate will enhance your resume or CV. It will be verified by the SNU instructors and have the institution logo to prove your accomplishments.

5: When can I start the edX Life in the Universe: Syntheses for Life course?

The course is currently open for admission on edX. You can enrol immediately.