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Introduction to Research

ABOUT THE COURSE
 Large numbers of students are actively considering and taking up research and associated higher studies. This course aims to introduce students to the important aspects of research. The intent of the course is to make students aware of the details associated with formal research and to help students overcome common misconceptions that may be present in their minds. By going through this course, students are likely to be able to take up research activities in a more systematic and formal manner right from the beginning.

INTENDED AUDIENCE
 Students of ME/MTech/MS/MSc/PhD can benefit.

PRE-REQUISITES
 Students who have completed undergraduate studies (in Engineering or Science) will be in a better position to benefit from this course

5529 students have enrolled already!!

           

Prathap Haridoss                                M.S.Ananth Abhijit P. Deshpande
Dept. of Metallurgical and           Dept. of Chemical Engg.        Dept. of Chemical Engg.
Materials Engg.                                 IIT Bombay                              IIT Madras
IIT Madras

        
       Arun K. Tangirala                               Balaji C                         G.Phanikumar
   Dept. of Chemical Engg.       Dept. of Mechanical Engg.     Dept. of Metallurgical and Materials Engg.
        IIT Madras                                    IIT Madras                               IIT Madras
COURSE LAYOUT

 Week 1: A group discussion on what is research; Overview of research; Literature survey
Week 2: Experimental skills; Data analysis; Modeling skills
Week 3: Technical writing; Technical Presentations; Creativity in Research
Week 4: Creativity in Research; Group discussion on Ethics in Research

Certification Exam

The exam is optional. Exams will be on 20 March 2016 and 27 March 2016.
Time: 2pm-5pm

Tentative list of exam cities: http://nptel.ac.in/noc/pdf/Exam%20City-list.pdf

Registration url: Announcements will be made when the registration form is open for registrations.

The online registration form has to be filled and the certification exam fee of approximately Rs 1000 needs to be paid.

Certificate

Certificate will be given to those who register and write the exam. Certificate will have your name, photograph and the score in the final exam.

It will have the logos of NPTEL and IIT Madras. It will be e-verifiable at nptel.ac.in/noc.