Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds
Learn about the fundamental aspects of astrobiology in the modern world through the Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds Course.
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3 Weeks
2,699 INR Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds Online Course offered on the Coursera platform explores in detail one of the significant multidisciplinary fields in the modern era, astrobiology. The 100% online course delivered by experts provides insights into the universal ingredients for life.
The Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds Certification Course is a beginner-level course that has flexible deadlines. The course is administered by distinguished professor Chris Impey from the Astronomy Department at the University of Arizona.
The Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds Live Course will require approximately 3 weeks to complete. After imbibing valuable knowledge from the video lectures, practice exercises, and assessment steps, learners will receive a shareable certificate of completion.
The Highlights
- Shareable certificate
- Flexible deadlines
- 100% online
- 3 weeks course
- Video lectures
- Practice exercises
- Graded assignments
- Peer feedback
- English medium
- Financial aid
- Subtitles in English, Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, Spanish
Programme Offerings
- Digital Shareable Certificate
- Flexible Deadlines
- 100% Online
- English medium
- English Subtitles
- financial aid
- video lectures
- Practice Exercises
- Graded Assignments
- peer feedback.
- 3 weeks
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
The fees for the course Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds is -
| Head | Amount in INR |
| Course fees | Rs. 2,699 |
What you will learn
After completing the Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds Classes, you will learn about the following topics:
- Introduction to astrobiology
- Solar system and planet formation
- Exoplanets, stars and planet composition
- Biological life and habitability
- Exoplanet habitability
- Habitability of Mars
- Cosmic chemistry
- DNA and genetics
- Interstellar travel and communication
- Scientific revolution
- Search for extraterrestrial intelligence
Who it is for
The course is suitable for anyone interested in the field of astrology, biology, and astrobiology.
Admission Details
Follow the steps given below to enroll in Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds Training Course:
Step 1: Click on the URL given below -
https://www.coursera.org/learn/astrobiology-exploring-other-worlds
Step 2: Click on the “Enroll for Free” option and choose the desired option.
Step 3: Fill in the required details and complete the process.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Welcome to Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds
- Introduction to Week 1 - Planets in the Solar System and Beyond
- Exoplanets
- Planet Formation
- Planets and Moons
- Our Solar System
- Hot Jupiters and Planet Migration
- Water Worlds
- Census of Exoplanets in the Milky Way
Assignments
- Exoplanets
- Planet Formation
- Planets and Moons
- Our Solar System
- Hot Jupiters and Planet Migration
- Water Worlds
- Census of Exoplanets in the Milky Way
Reading
- Course Participation and Motivation Survey
Videos
- Introduction to Week 2 - Hunting for Exoplanets
- Gravity and the Doppler shift
- The Radial Velocity Method
- The Transit Method
- Learning from Observations
- Planet Composition
- Microlensing, Imaging & Selection Effects
Assignments
- Gravity and the Doppler shift
- Radial Velocity Method
- The Transit Method
- Learning from Observations
- Planet Composition
- Microlensing, Imaging & Selection Effects
Peer Review
- Week 2 Writing Assignment - Discovering New Worlds
Videos
- Introduction to Week 3 - Habitability
- Cosmic Chemistry
- Essentials of Biological Life
- Defining the Habitable Zone
- The Lifetime of Stars
- Stars & Exoplanets
- Exoplanet Habitability
Assignments
- Cosmic Chemistry
- Essentials of Biological Life
- Defining the Habitable Zone
- The Lifetime of Stars
- Stars & Exoplanets
- Exoplanet Habitability
Peer Review
- Week 3 Writing Assignment - Identifying Habitable Worlds
Videos
- Introduction to Week 4 - Life
- The Early Earth
- The Atmosphere and Oceans
- Defining Life
- Early Life on Earth
- Life at the Extreme
- Habitable Moons
- The Habitability of Mars
Assignments
- The Early Earth
- The Atmosphere and Oceans
- Defining Life
- Early Life on Earth
- Life at the Extreme
- Habitable Moons
- The Habitability of Mars
Videos
- Introduction to Week 5 - Emerging Complex Life and Intelligence
- The Emergence of Cellular Life
- DNA & Genetics
- Life in the Phanerozoic Eon
- Evolution
- Life on Earth
- Genus Homo
Assignments
- The Emergence of Cellular Life
- DNA & Genetics
- Life in the Phanerozoic Eon
- Evolution
- Life on Earth
- Genus Homo
Peer Review
- Week 5 Writing Assignment - Imagining Extra-Terrestrial Life
Videos
- Introduction to Module 6 - SETI and Cosmic Companionship
- Civilizations & Culture
- Scientific Revolution
- Interstellar Communication
- SETI
- The Drake Equation
- Interstellar Travel
- Life as Computation
- Exoplanet Mission Proposal - Overview
Assignments
- Civilizations & Culture
- Scientific Revolution
- Interstellar Communication
- SETI
- The Drake Equation
- Interstellar Travel
- Life as Computation
- Exoplanet Candidate Maya-186
- Exoplanet Candidate Shishen-4
- Exoplanet Candidate Tusi-1250
- Exoplanet Candidate Lockyer-2
- Exoplanet Candidate Cannon-01
- Exoplanet Candidate Rubin-70
- Exoplanet Candidate Samos-270
Peer Review
- Week 6 Final Project - Exoplanet Mission Proposal
Instructors
The University of Arizona, Tucson Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The course will require a total of 3 weeks for completion.
You will be notified if your application is approved.
No, the Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds Online Course does not provide any placement support.
The course is offered by the Astronomy Department of the University of Arizona.
Yes, learners who complete the assessments in the paid version of the course will receive a shareable course certificate.