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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
This course on ‘Moons’ is offered by the online educational platform FutureLearn developed by the open university in the United Kingdom to improve our knowledge about the solar system. The course involving nature and environmental skills is scheduled for eight weeks and three study hours every week.
In this Moons online certification course, the candidates get a detailed understanding of the moon present in our solar system, its nature and the other related geologic characteristics. It is a study about the possible primitive life on the moon, volcanic eruptions that often occur there, the presence of liquid methane and other fundamental details along with its relationship with the planet earth.
The course instruction allows the learners to gain a wholesome experience and know about moon rocks through a virtual microscope and will attempt to answer questions about the potential livelihood, the diversity and the existence of water which develops the scope for further research.
The Highlights
- Online course
- Eight weeks course
- Three hours study per week
- Self-guided course
- Progress tracking
- Certificate
Programme Offerings
- Weekly Sessions
- videos
- Articles
- Practical activities
- Progress Page
- assessments
- Learning Network
- discussions
- Reading
- Bookmarking
- Certificate
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Futurelearn |
Eligibility Criteria
Certificate qualification details
The candidates ought to complete 90% of the course steps and activities with the assessments to receive the course completion certificate provided by FutureLearn which will be validated by the Open University of the United Kingdom.
What you will learn
The Moons online certification programme provided by FutureLearn will provide an opportunity to learn about the solar system and explore the science behind the existence of the moon. After completing the course the candidates will gain expertise with the following aspects,
- The importance of the moon in the solar system and discovering the distinct nature of the moon.
- Explain the emergence of the moon in nature.
- Comprehend the origin of craters on the surface of the moon and identify their importance for the dating surfaces.
- Understand the aspects of the moon's orbit and the consequences of tides.
- Analyse and gain awareness of the subsurface oceans of the moon and the possibilities of life on the moon.
- Study of the lunar samples under the microscope.
- The candidates will be able to assess the surface of the lunar space, its nature and composition along with learning about the volcanic activities.
- Detailed study of the manned and unmanned exploration of the moon’s surface while also considering the other discoveries with regard to the lunar surface.
- Knowledge of the science behind the discovery of water in the moon
- Review the scope for further research that is opened due to the explorations and resources found in the moon
Who it is for
The Moons online certification course provided by FutureLearn is for individuals who would like to gain knowledge based on astronomy and science. The course is beneficial for those willing to learn about the explorations on the Moon and the diverse nature of the lunar body in the solar system. It provides enhanced expertise on the topic of the Moon for solar scientists and those aspiring to study it and astronomy as it gives a wholesome learning experience using a virtual microscope.
Admission Details
The admission to the Moons online course provided by FutureLearn is done by the following steps,
- Open the course page on the official website using the following link- https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/moons
- Select the ‘Email me when I can Join’ button found on the page.
- The registration page opens and fill in the required details to register for the course.
Application Details
The application form is found on the registration page and the candidates can fill in the form to join the course or can sign in using their valid Google ID or Facebook ID.
The Syllabus
The Open University, Milton Keynes Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The Open University in the United Kingdom has developed an online certification programme.
The course instruction is formulated for a period of eight weeks with weekly three study hours.
No, there is no prerequisite required for the course on ‘Moons’, offered by FutureLearn.
The online certification programme is a self-paced learning course and does not require a particular time for the candidates to login for study.
No, the certificate received by the candidate is proof of course completion and is not valid for a professional degree.