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
3591 students have enrolled already!!
COURSE INSTRUCTOR
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; Week 2:Literature survey
, Experimental skills; Week 3: Data analysis, Modelling skills; Week 4: Technical writing; Technical Presentations; Creativity in Research
Week 5: Creativity in Research; Ethics in Research
Week 6: Design of Experiments Week 7: Intellectual Property Week 8: Department specific research discussions
CERTIFICATION EXAM
The exam is optional for fee.
Date and Time of Exams: April 28 (Saturday) and April 29 (Sunday) : Morning session 9am to 12 noon;
Exam for this course will be available in one session on both 28 and 29 April.
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 needs to be paid. More details will be made available when the exam registration form is published.
CERTIFICATE
Final score will be calculated as : 25% assignment score + 75% final exam score
25% assignment score is calculated as 25% of average of best 6 out of 8 assignments
E-Certificate will be given to those who register and write the exam and score greater than or equal to 50% final score. Certificate will have your name, photograph and the score in the final exam with the breakup. It will have the logos of NPTEL and IIT MADRAS. It will be e-verifiable at nptel.ac.in/noc.
