Introduction to Research

By Prof. Prathap Haridoss & Team | IIT Madras

Learners enrolled: 7246

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

Summary

Course Status :	Completed
Course Type :	Elective
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	8 weeks
Category :	Multidisciplinary
Credit Points :	1
Level :	Postgraduate
Start Date :	24 Feb 2020
End Date :	17 Apr 2020
Enrollment Ends :	24 Feb 2020
Exam Date :	26 Apr 2020 IST

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

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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; Group discussion on Ethics in Research

Week 6 : Design of Experiments

Week 7 : Intellectual Property

Week 8 : Department specific research discussions

Books and references

Nil

Instructor bio

Prof. Prathap Haridoss & Team

IIT Madras

Prof. Prathap Haridoss
Dept. of Metallurgical and Materials Engg.
IIT Madras

Prof. M.S.Ananth
Dept. of Chemical Engg.
IIT Bombay

Prof. Abhijit P. Deshpande
Dept. of Chemical Engg.
IIT Madras

Prof. Arun K. Tangirala
Dept. of Chemical Engg.
IIT Madras

Prof.Balaji C
Dept. of Mechanical Engg.
IIT Madras

Prof. G.Phanikumar
Dept. of Metallurgical and Materials Engg.
IIT Madras

Course certificate

• The course is free to enroll and learn from. But if you want a certificate, you have to register and write the proctored exam conducted by us in person at any of the designated exam centres.
• The exam is optional for a fee of Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only).
• Date and Time of Exams: 26th April 2020, Morning session 9am to 12 noon; Afternoon Session 2pm to 5pm.
• 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. If there are any changes, it will be mentioned then.
• Please check the form for more details on the cities where the exams will be held, the conditions you agree to when you fill the form etc.

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE:
• Average assignment score = 25% of average of best 6 assignments out of the total 8 assignments given in the course.
• Exam score = 75% of the proctored certification exam score out of 100
• Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score

YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE ONLY IF AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75.
• If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >= 40/100.
• 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.
• Only the e-certificate will be made available. Hard copies will not be dispatched.

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