Indian Institute of Technology Madras Courses

Introduction to Cultural Studies

Explore cultural identities, politics, and production through interdisciplinary lenses. Examine key thinkers in cultural studies, from Said to Zizek, to understand constructed categories of identity, authority, and knowledge.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Introduction to Database Systems

Learn database systems fundamentals, including ER and relational models, SQL, indexing, query processing, normalization, and transaction handling for modern digital services and e-governance solutions.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Explore fundamental concepts of data analysis, probability, and distributions in this foundational course, preparing you for advanced statistical studies.

• Swayam
• 4 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Literary Criticism (From Plato to Leavis)

Explore foundational texts of Western literary criticism, from classical to contemporary, examining their historical context and impact on modern critical thought through close reading and analysis.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Material and Energy Balances

Learn fundamental principles of material and energy balances in chemical and bioprocess industries. Apply concepts to real-world scenarios, focusing on chemical and biochemical operations and biological systems.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Modern Indian Writing in Translation

Explore diverse modern Indian literature in translation, spanning regional languages and writers from Tagore to Salma. Gain insights into Indian histories, cultures, and societal structures through landmark literary works.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Offshore Structures Under Special Environmental Loads Including Fire Resistance

Comprehensive analysis of offshore structures under special loads, including earthquake, ice, shock, and fire. Covers advanced structural analysis methods and MATLAB programming for environmental load computation.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Pericyclic Reactions and Organic Photochemistry

Explore concerted organic reactions and photochemistry, covering analysis methods, mechanisms, and applications in synthesis. Gain insights into Woodward-Hoffmann rules and organic photochemical processes.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Power Management Integrated Circuits

Develop understanding of power management circuits in VLSI systems, focusing on voltage regulators. Learn to design linear and switching regulators using behavioral and circuit level simulators.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Engineering Mechanics in Hindi

हिंदी में रिजिड बॉडी मैकेनिक्स की मूल अवधारणाओं का अध्ययन। स्थिर और गतिशील विश्लेषण, ट्रस और बीम, घर्षण, आभासी कार्य और स्थिरता शामिल हैं।

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Indian Fiction in English

Explore Indian fiction in English from its 19th-century origins to contemporary trends, examining historical context, literary debates, and themes of nation, identity, and postcolonialism through key novels and critical frameworks.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Appreciating Hindustani Music

Explore Hindustani Music's genres, focusing on Khayal. Learn about ragas, talas, improvisation, and gharanas through demonstrations and guided listening, blending contemporary practice with historical context.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Circuit Analysis for Analog Designers

Gentle introduction to time-varying circuits for analog designers, covering advanced topics like inter-reciprocal networks, noise analysis, transmission lines, and weak nonlinearities. Suitable for graduate students and professionals.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

German - III

German 3 will build upon the courses German 1 and German 2, which are already being offered on the NPTEL platform since two years.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Introduction to Lean Construction (Module 1 - Lean Basics)

Explore Lean Construction principles, tools, and practices to minimize waste and maximize value in project delivery. Learn productivity measurement, work sampling, and collaborative planning.

• Swayam
• 4 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course