The [course_title] is designed to provide a broad survey to the cutting edge methods astronomers and planetary scientist’s practice, to explore the solar system and other stellar systems in the galaxy. Through this comprehensive course, you’ll discover topics that include the exploration of planets done by telescopes, orbiters, and rovers, following with the origins of life on Earth, discovery of planets around other stars, an evolution of stars and their planets, search for life on Mars, etc.
Assessment
This course does not involve any written exams. Students need to answer 5 assignment questions to complete the course, the answers will be in the form of written work in pdf or word. Students can write the answers in their own time. Each answer needs to be 200 words (1 Page). Once the answers are submitted, the tutor will check and assess the work.
Certification
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Course Credit: Open Culture
Course Curriculum
Module: 1 | |||
From Astrochemistry to Astrobiology | 01:10:00 | ||
The Search for other Earths and Life in the Universe | 01:24:00 | ||
What is Life? | 00:33:00 | ||
Evolution | 01:02:00 | ||
Life in Extreme Environments | 01:32:00 | ||
How Predictable Is Evolution? | 01:20:00 | ||
Catastrophic Impacts in Earth’s History | 01:20:00 | ||
Module: 2 | |||
The Search for Life on Mars | 01:12:00 | ||
Darwin’s Birthday | 01:00:00 | ||
Life Beyond It’s Planet of Origin | 01:18:00 | ||
Biologically Reversible Exploration | 01:16:00 | ||
Advanced Life Support Systems | 01:21:00 | ||
A Human Place in Outer Space | 01:13:00 | ||
A Life with SETI | 01:49:00 | ||
Assessment | |||
Submit Your Assignment | 00:00:00 | ||
Certification | 00:00:00 |
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