You must be logged in to take this course → LOGIN | REGISTER NOW
The [course_title] is designed to provide a broad introduction to Astrobiology. In this course, you’ll explore topics cover the interfaces between Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, and the Earth and Planetary Sciences. Additionally, you’ll learn about scientist’s ongoing search for answers to some of the most fundamental human questions about life and explore the history of life on the planet and the possibility for life elsewhere.
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
Edukite courses are free to study. To successfully complete a course you must submit all the assignment of the course as part of the assessment. Upon successful completion of a course, you can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your Certificate at a cost of £49.
Having an Official Edukite Certification is a great way to celebrate and share your success. You can:
- Add the certificate to your CV or resume and brighten up your career
- Show it to prove your success
Course Credit: UCI Open
Course Curriculum
Module: 1 | |||
Physics 20E. Life in the Universe. Lec. 1: Motivations, Imaginings and the Meaning of ‘Life’ | 01:03:00 | ||
Physics 20E. Life in the Universe. Lec. 2: Defining Life and Our Place in the Universe | 01:07:00 | ||
Physics 20E. Life in the Universe. Lec.3: Revolutions in Matter and Earth | 01:13:00 | ||
Physics 20E. Life in the Universe. Lec. 4: Deep Time and the Biological Revolution | 01:08:00 | ||
Physics 20E. Life in the Universe. Lec. 5. Sky Above and Earth Below | 01:06:00 | ||
Physics 20E. Life in the Universe. Lec. 6: Earth’s Atmosphere and Climate | 01:03:00 | ||
Physics 20E. Life in the Universe. Lec. 7: The Rise of Oxygen | 01:04:00 | ||
Physics 20E. Life in the Universe. Lec. 8: DNA and the Origin of Life | 01:06:00 | ||
Module: 2 | |||
Physics 20E. Life in the Universe. Lec. 9: Asteroids, Impacts, and Extinction | 01:06:00 | ||
Physics 20E. Life in the Universe. Lec. 10: The Solar System | 01:02:00 | ||
Physics 20E. Life in the Universe. Lec. 11: Water & Life on Mars | 00:54:00 | ||
Physics 20E. Life in the Universe. Lec. 12: Life in the Outer Solar System | 00:50:00 | ||
Physics 20E. Life in the Universe. Lec. 13: Stars | 01:12:00 | ||
Physics 20E. Life in the Universe. Lec. 14: Searching for Earth 2.0 | 01:09:00 | ||
Physics 20E. Life in the Universe. Lec. 15: Intelligent Life: Where is Everybody? | 01:12:00 | ||
Physics 20E. Life in the Universe. Lec. 16: The Search for Life | 01:14:00 | ||
Assessment | |||
Submit Your Assignment | 00:00:00 | ||
Certification | 00:00:00 |
Course Reviews
No Reviews found for this course.