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  1. Course Recommendations for UG students
    Annexure I : Final List of Course Recommendations for UG students
    S.No. Name of the Online Course Equivalent credits at IITGN Link to the course webpage Type of Elective
    [BS: Basic Science
    HSS: Humanities and Social Science
    M: Management]
    Biological Engineering
    1
    		 Industrial Biotechnology
    2
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/industrial-biotechnology-2
    2
    		 The Science and Business of Biotechnology
    4
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/the-science-and-business-of-biotechnology
    M
    3
    		 Introduction to Genetics and Evolution
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/genetics-evolution#syllabus
    BS
    4
    		 Introduction to Physiology
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/physiology#syllabus
    BS
    Chemical Engineering
    5
    		 Science & Cooking: From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter Science
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/science-cooking-from-haute-cuisine-to-soft-matter
    BS
    6
    		 Dynamics and Control
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/dynamics-and-control
    7
    		 The Basics of Transport Phenomena
    2
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/the-basics-of-transport-phenomena
    8
    		 Advanced Transport Phenomena
    2
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/advanced-transport-phenomena-2
    9
    		 Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/statistical-thermodynamics
    BS
    Chemistry
    10
    		 Our Energy Future
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/future-of-energy#syllabus
    11
    		 Introduction to sustainability
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/sustainability
    BS
    Civil Engineering
    12
    		 The Engineering of Structures Around Us
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/the-engineering-of-structures-around-us-2
    Cognitive Science
    13
    		 Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/anatomy403-1x
    BS
    Computer Science and Engineering
    14
    		 Cryptography-1
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/crypto
    15
    		 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/bitcoin-and-cryptocurrencies
    16
    		 Blockchain Technology
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/blockchain-technology
    17
    		 Agile Development Specialization (5 course sequence)
    3
    		 https://www.coursera.org/specializations/agile-development?
    18
    		 Interaction Design Specialization
    4
    		 https://www.coursera.org/specializations/interaction-design#courses
    19
    		 Machine Learning
    2
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/machine-learning
    20
    		 Computer Communications
    2
    		 https://www.coursera.org/specializations/computer-communications
    21
    		 Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/cloud-computing?specialization=cloud-computing
    22
    		 Introduction to Linux
    3
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-to-linux
    23
    		 Android app development
    3
    		 https://www.coursera.org/specializations/android-app-development
    24
    		 Game design and development
    3
    		 https://www.coursera.org/specializations/game-development
    25
    		 Responsive website development
    4
    		 https://www.coursera.org/specializations/website-development
    Electrical Engineering
    26
    		 Differential Equations for Engineers
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/differential-equations-engineers
    27
    		 Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/computers-waves-simulations
    28
    		 Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/sensors-circuit-interface
    29
    		 Fundamentals of Audio and Music Engineering: Part 1 Musical Sound & Electronics
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/audio-engineering
    30
    		 Power Electronics
    3
    		 https://www.coursera.org/specializations/power-electronics
    Humanities and Social Sciences
    31
    		 Miracles of human language: an introduction to linguistics
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/human-language?#about
    HSS
    32
    		 Masterpieces of World Literature
    2
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/masterpieces-of-world-literature
    HSS
    33
    		 Communication Skills for Engineers Specialization
    3
    		 https://www.coursera.org/specializations/leadership-communication-engineers
    HSS
    34
    		 Leadership Development for Engineers
    2
    		 https://www.coursera.org/specializations/leadership-development-engineers
    HSS as well as M
    35
    		 Strategic Leadership & Management
    4
    		 https://www.coursera.org/specializations/strategic-leadership
    M
    36
    		 Leadership in 21st Century Organizations
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/leadership-21st-century
    HSS as well as M
    37
    		 The Entreprenurial Mindset
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/the-entrepreneurial-mindset
    M
    38
    		 How to write an essay 
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/how-to-write-an-essay
    HSS
    39
    		 Ethics in Action
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/ethics-in-action
    HSS
    40
    		 Hinduism Through Its Scriptures
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/hinduism-through-its-scriptures
    HSS
    41
    		 Anthropology of Current World Issues
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/anthropology-of-current-world-issues
    HSS
    42
    		 Tangibe things: discovering history through artworks,
    artifacts, scientific specimens and the stuffs around you
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/tangible-things-discovering-history-through-artwor
    HSS
    Material Science and Engineering
    43
    		 Structure of Materials
    4
    		 https://courses.edx.org/courses/course-v1:MITx+3.012Sx+3T2019/course/
    44
    		 Introduction to Computational Thinking and Data Science
    4
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-to-computational-thinking-and-data-4
    45
    		 From Atoms to Materials: Predictive Theory and Simulations
    2
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/from-atoms-to-materials-predictive-theory-and-simu
    46
    		 Question Everything: Scientific Thinking in Real Life
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/question-everything-scientific-thinking-in-real-li
    47
    		 Machine Learning with Python: A Practical Introduction
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/machine-learning-with-python-a-practical-introduct
    Mathematics
    48
    		 Linear Algebra - Foundations to Frontiers
    4
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/linear-algebra-foundations-to-frontiers
    BS
    49
    		 Mathematical Modelling Basics
    2
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/mathematical-modelling-basics
    BS
    50
    		 Calculus Applied!
    2
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/calculus-applied
    BS
    51
    		 Mathematical Methods for Quantitative Finance
    4
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/mathematical-methods-for-quantitative-finance
    BS
    Mechanical Engineering
    52
    		 A Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Simulations
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/a-hands-on-introduction-to-engineering-simulations
    53
    		 The Conquest of Space: Space Exploration and Rocket Science
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/the-conquest-of-space-space-exploration-and-rocket
    54
    		 Urban Sewage Treatment
    2
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/urban-sewage-treatment
    55
    		 Machine Design Part 1
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/machine-design1
    56
    		 Robotics: Capstone
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/robotics-capstone?
    57
    		 Motors and Motor Control Circuits
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/motors-circuits-design
    58
    		 The Science of Well-Being
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being
    HSS
    Physics
    59
    		 Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space
    2
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/astro
    BS
    60
    		 Quantum Mechanics of Molecular Structures
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/quantum-mechanics-of-molecular-structures
    BS
    Earth Sciences
    61
    		 Geoscience: the Earth and its resources
    2
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/geoscience-the-earth-and-its-resources  
    62
    		 Planet Earth and you
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/planet-earth#syllabus  
  2. Course Recommendations for PG students
    Annexure II : Final List of Course Recommendations for PG students
    S.No. Name of the Online Course Equivalent credits at IITGN Link to the course webpage Type of Elective
    [BS: Basic Science
    ES: Engineering Science
    HSS: Humanities and Social Science
    M: Management]
    Biological Engineering
    1
    		 Genomic Data Science 
    3
    		 https://www.coursera.org/specializations/genomic-data-science
    ES
    2
    		 Bioinformatics
    4
    		 https://www.coursera.org/specializations/bioinformatics#about
    ES
    3
    		 Systems Biology and Biotechnology 
    3
    		 https://www.coursera.org/specializations/systems-biology?
    BS
    4
    		 Vaccines: from smallpox to technologies of the future
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/vaccines-from-smallpox-to-technologies-of-future
    BS
    5
    		 Computational Neuroscience
    2
    		 https://academy.neuromatch.io/
    BS
    Chemical Engineering
    6
    		 Catalytic Conversions for Biobased Chemicals and Products
    3
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/catalytic-conversions-for-biobased-chemicals-and-p
    ES
    Chemistry
    7
    		 Biochemistry: Biomolecules, Methods, and Mechanisms
    2
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/biochemistry-biomolecules-methods-and-mechanisms
    BS
    8
    		 Introduction to Solid State Chemistry
    4
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-to-solid-state-chemistry
    BS
    Cognitive Science
    9
    		 Medical Neuroscience
    2
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/medical-neuroscience
    BS
    10
    		 Robot Development
    2
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/developmental-robotics
    ES
    Computer Science and Engineering
    11
    		 Deep Learning
    3
    		 https://www.coursera.org/specializations/deep-learning
    ES
    12
    		 Probabilistic Graphical Models
    4
    		 https://coursera.org/specialization/probabilistic-graphical-models
    ES
    13
    		 Software Defined Networking
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/sdn
    14
    		 Introduction to Kubernetes
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-to-kubernetes
    Electrical Engineering
    15
    		 Machine Learning
    2
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/machine-learning
    ES
    16
    		 Introduction to Self-Driving Cars
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/intro-self-driving-cars#syllabus
    17
    		 State Estimation and Localization for Self-Driving Cars
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/state-estimation-localization-self-driving-cars#syllabus
    18
    		 Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/visual-perception-self-driving-cars#syllabus
    19
    		 Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/motion-planning-self-driving-cars#syllabus
    20
    		 Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control
    2
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/sensor-manufacturing-process-control#syllabus
    21
    		 Sensor Fusion and Non-linear Filtering for Automotive Systems
    3
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/sensor-fusion-and-non-linear-filtering-for-automot
    22
    		 VLSI CAD Part 1: Logic
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/vlsi-cad-logic#about
    23
    		 VLSI CAD Part 2: Layout
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/vlsi-cad-layout#about
    24
    		 Build a modern computer from first principles: Nand to Tetris Part II
    3
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/nand2tetris2#about
    25
    		 Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/digital#syllabus
    ES
    26
    		 Active Optical Devices Specialization
    3
    		 https://www.coursera.org/specializations/active-optical-devices#courses
    27
    		 Semiconductor Devices Specialization
    2
    		 https://www.coursera.org/specializations/semiconductor-devices
    28
    		 Optical Engineering Specialization
    3
    		 https://www.coursera.org/specializations/optical-engineering
    29
    		 Audio Signal Processing for Music Applications
    2
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/audio-signal-processing
    30
    		 Advanced Machine Learning and Signal Processing
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/advanced-machine-learning-signal-processing
    31
    		 Applied AI with Deep Learning
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/ai
    32
    		 Mathematics for Machine Learning - Specialization
    2
    		 https://www.coursera.org/specializations/mathematics-machine-learning
    Humanities and Social Sciences
    33
    		 Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/transmedia-storytelling#reviews
    HSS
    34
    		 Writing in the Sciences
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/sciwrite
    HSS
    35
    		 Social Psychology
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/social-psychology#syllabus
    HSS
    36
    		 Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life
    2
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/neurobiology#syllabus
    BS
    37
    		 Modern Masterpieces of World Literature
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/modern-masterpieces-of-world-literature
    HSS
    38
    		 Biostatistics in Public Health Specialization
    3
    		 https://www.coursera.org/specializations/biostatistics-public-health#courses
    BS as well as HSS
    39
    		 A Global History of Architecture
    3
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/a-global-history-of-architecture-2
    HSS
    40
    		 Qualitative Research Methods
    2
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/qualitative-methods#about
    HSS
    41
    		 Macroeconomics for a sustainable planet
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/macroeconomics-for-a-sustainable-planet
    HSS
    42
    		 Visualizing Japan: Westernization, Protest, Modernity
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/visualizing-japan-1850s-1930s-westernization-prote
    HSS
    43
    		 The Modern World, Part II
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/modern-world-2#about
    HSS
    44
    		 Hypotheses Testing in Econometrics
    2
    		 https://in.coursera.org/learn/hypotheses-testing-in-econometric#syllabus
    HSS
    45
    		 Topics in Applied Econometrics
    1
    		 https://in.coursera.org/learn/topics-in-applied-econometrics
    HSS
    46
    		 Game Theory
    2
    		 https://in.coursera.org/learn/game-theory-1
    HSS
    47
    		 Inequality and Democracy
    2
    		 https://in.coursera.org/learn/inequality-and-democracy
    HSS
    48
    		 Political Economy of Institutions and Development
    2
    		 https://in.coursera.org/learn/political-economy#syllabus
    HSS
    49
    		 Local Economic Development
    2
    		 https://in.coursera.org/learn/local-economic-development#syllabus
    HSS
    50
    		 From Poverty to Prosperity: Understanding Economic Development
    2
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/from-poverty-to-prosperity-understanding-economic?index=product
    HSS
    51
    		 Understanding Poverty and Inequality
    2
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/understanding-poverty-and-inequality?index=product
    HSS
    52
    		 Behavioral Economics and Public Policy
    2
    		 https://www.edx.org/learn/behavioral-economics/indian-institute-of-management-bangalore-behavioral-economics-and-public-policy?index=product&objectID=course-51d9f899-ef8d-4024-9ac4-
    HSS
    53
    		 Evaluating Impact in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
    4
    		 https://www.edx.org/learn/economics/world-bank-group-evaluating-impact-in-low-and-middle-income-countries?index=product&queryID=224792561df10ee9700e37dd8998ebc9&position=13&results_level=second-level-results&term=&objectID=course-45a0f892-75f0-4b7f-b349-bd94c5e3d515&campaign=Evaluating+Impact+in+Low-+and+Middle-Income+Countries&source=edX&product_category=course&placement_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.edx.org%2Fsearch
    HSS
    Material Science and Engineering
    54
    		 Introduction to advanced tomography
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/cinemaxe#syllabus
    55
    		 Synchrotrons and x-ray free electron lasers
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/synchrotrons-and-x-ray-free-electron-lasers
    56
    		 Micro and Nanofabrication (MEMS)
    1
    		 https://courses.edx.org/courses/course-v1:EPFLx+memsX+3T2018/course/
    Mathematics
    57
    		 Game Theory
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/game-theory-1
    BS
    58
    		 Introduction to Probability and Data
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/probability-intro
    BS
    59
    		 Inferential Statistics
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/inferential-statistics-intro
    BS
    60
    		 Fundamentals of Statistics
    4
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/fundamentals-of-statistics
    BS
    Mechanical Engineering
    61
    		 Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/sensors-circuit-interface
    62
    		 Pressure, Force, Motion, and Humidity sensors
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/pressure-force-motion-humidity-sensors
    63
    		 Statistical Learning
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/statistical-learning
    BS
    64
    		 Fundamentals of Fluid Power
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/fluid-power
    65
    		 Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/fluid-solid-interaction?
    66
    		 Introduction to Solar Cells
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/solar-cells?
    67
    		 Wind Energy
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/wind-energy
    68
    		 Understanding Nuclear Energy
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/understanding-nuclear-energy
    69
    		 Fundamentals of Waves and Vibrations
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/fundamentals-waves-vibrations
    70
    		 Model-Based Automotive Systems Engineering
    4
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/model-based-automotive-systems-engineering
    71
    		 Robotics: Aerial Robotics
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/robotics-flight?specialization=robotics
    72
    		 Robotics: Computational Motion Planning
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/robotics-motion-planning?specialization=robotics
    73
    		 Robotics: Mobility
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/robotics-mobility?specialization=robotics
    74
    		 Robotics: Perception
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/robotics-perception?specialization=robotics
    75
    		 Robotics: Estimation and Learning
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/robotics-learning
    76
    		 Introduction to Self-Driving Cars
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/intro-self-driving-cars#syllabus
    77
    		 State Estimation and Localization for Self-Driving Cars
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/intro-self-driving-cars?
    78
    		 Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/visual-perception-self-driving-cars?
    79
    		 Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/motion-planning-self-driving-cars?
    80
    		 Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control
    2
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/sensor-manufacturing-process-control?
    81
    		 Manufacturing Systems I
    3
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/manufacturing-systems-i
    82
    		 Manufacturing Systems II
    3
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/manufacturing-systems-ii
    83
    		 Manufacturing Process Control I
    3
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/manufacturing-process-control-i
    84
    		 Manufacturing Process Control II
    3
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/manufacturing-process-control-ii
    Physics
    85
    		 Fundamentals of Biomedical Imaging
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/fundamentals-of-biomedical-imaging-magnetic-resona
    BS as well as ES
    86
    		 Intro to Machine Learning with TensorFlow
    4
    		 https://www.udacity.com/course/intro-to-machine-learning-with-tensorflow-nanodegree--nd230
    87
    		 Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Energy Conversion
    4
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/solar-energy-photovoltaic-pv-energy-conversion
    88
    		 Statistical Thermodynamics
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/specializations/statistical-thermodynamics-engineering
    BS
    Earth Sciences
    89
    		 Natural Attenuation of groundwater contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies and Applications.
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/natural-attenuation-of-groundwater-contaminants
    90
    		 Planetary Boundaries
    1
    		 https://www.edx.org/course/planetary-boundaries
    91
    		 emergence of life
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/oceanography#reviews
    92
    		 Global Warming I: The Science and Modelling of Climate Change
    2
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/global-warming#syllabus
    93
    		 Global Warming II: Create your own models in Python
    1
    		 https://www.coursera.org/learn/global-warming-model#syllabus