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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The course of Principles of Biochemistry offered by the platform of edX is in association with Harvard University. The duration of the course is 15 weeks. This course is a 100 percent online course. The enrolled candidate should at least invest 4-6 hours weekly for the completion of the course. 

This course is free of cost course but to avail of the certification for this course, the enrolled candidate has to pay according to the guidelines of the platform. The course provided by the platform is easily accessible and a self-paced course. The course has 2 tracks that can be opted for by the students, one is Verified, and the other is audit track. The Audit Track is self-paced but has limited access whereas the Verified Track has unlimited access to the course materials.

The candidates will learn about the structure of macromolecules and cellular functions. The candidates will gain knowledge about complex metabolisms like the brain, liver, and muscles. Additionally, the candidates will develop problem-solving and analytical skills which are required in the field of life sciences. The course completion certificate is highly valuable and is beneficial in various organisations, industries, and functional areas.

The Highlights

  • 100 percent online course
  • Shareable certificates on profiles like Linkedin
  • The duration of this course is 15 weeks
  • 4-6 hours weekly  time investment needed 
  • In association with Harvard University
  • Instructors from Harvard University

Programme Offerings

  • Online study
  • video lectures
  • assignments.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesHarvard University, Cambridge

Eligibility Criteria

Education

The enrolled candidates should have knowledge about college-level introductory biology, chemistry, and organic chemistry to pursue this course.

Certification Qualifying Details

The enrolled candidate should complete the course in online mode with additional tasks like assignments and projects which are provided by the instructors for achieving the course completion certificate. 

Additionally, the enrolled candidate should complete the graded assignments within the course and should gain at least the passing scores for achieving the certificates. The candidates also need to buy the verified certificate for the given amount.  

What you will learn

Knowledge of Biology

After the successful completion of the course, the enrolled candidates will be able to learn about-

  • The candidates will learn about the integration of biochemical processes in the context of cells, tissues, and whole organisms.
  • They will get an insight into the intricate mechanisms that regulate cellular metabolism.
  • They will be able to gain knowledge about the primary metabolic pathways that give power to the cells.
  • The candidates will be able to study and analyze the central role of enzymes in catalyzing the reactions of life.
  • They will be able to learn in detail how to navigate protein structures using PyMOL.
  • They will be studying and learning about the structure and function of the chemical building blocks of life.
  • They will get insights into metabolic complexity.
  • They will be developing problem-solving and analytical skills that are applicable to the life sciences.
  • An insight into liver metabolism shall also be given.
  • The candidates will be able to learn about muscle metabolism and carbohydrate metabolism

Who it is for

The course of Principles of Biochemistry is recommended for the following-

  • Aspirants who have knowledge about college-level introductory biology.
  • Aspirants who have knowledge about college-level introductory chemistry.
  • Aspirants who have knowledge about organic chemistry.

Admission Details

The procedure for admission in the course of Principles of Biochemistry is as follows-

Step 1: Firstly the candidate should click on the URL https://www.edx.org/learn/biochemistry/harvard-university-principles-of-biochemistry

Step 2: By clicking on the URL the candidate will visit the main website.

Step 3: On the main website the candidate has to click on the ‘enrol’ option.

Step 4: After clicking on the enrol option the candidate has to fill in his/her details.

Step 5: A verification link will be emailed to the candidate link.

Step 6: After verifying and activating the account candidates can avail of the lessons.

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