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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo 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 24 study hours 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
  • 24 study hours
  • 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
  • 24 Study Hours
  • financial aid
  • video lectures
  • Practice Exercises
  • Graded Assignments
  • peer feedback.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 2436yesCoursera

The fees for the course Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds is -

HeadAmount in INR
Certificate feesRs. 2436

What you will learn

Knowledge of historyKnowledge of Astronomy

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
Practice Exercises
  • 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
Practice Exercises
  • Gravity and the Doppler shift
  • Radial Velocity Method
  • The Transit Method
  • Learning from Observations
  • Planet Composition
  • Microlensing, Imaging & Selection Effects

Videos
  • Introduction to Week 3 - Habitability
  • Cosmic Chemistry
  • Essentials of Biological Life
  • Defining the Habitable Zone
  • The Lifetime of Stars
  • Stars & Exoplanets
  • Exoplanet Habitability
Practice Exercises
  • Cosmic Chemistry
  • Essentials of Biological Life
  • Defining the Habitable Zone
  • The Lifetime of Stars
  • Stars & Exoplanets
  • Exoplanet Habitability

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
Practice Exercises
  • 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
Practice Exercises
  • The Emergence of Cellular Life
  • DNA & Genetics
  • Life in the Phanerozoic Eon
  • Evolution
  • Life on Earth
  • Genus Homo

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
Practice Exercises
  • 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

Instructors

The University of Arizona, Tucson Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the total duration of the Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds Course?

The course will require a total of 24 hours for completion.

2: How will I know whether my application for financial aid is accepted?

You will be notified if your application is approved.

3: Is there any placement support offered by the Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds Live Course?

No, the Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds Online Course does not provide any placement support.

4: Which institution is offering the Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds Course?

The course is offered by the Astronomy Department of the University of Arizona.

5: Do all learners get a certificate after completing the Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds Certification Course?

Yes, learners who complete the assessments in the paid version of the course will receive a shareable course certificate.

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