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Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

The University of Edinburgh

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Learn about the origin and evolution of life and the search for life beyond the Earth.

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Approx. 11 hours to complete

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Biology
Solar Systems
Microbiology
Astrobiology

Flexible deadlines

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Approx. 11 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

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Charles Cockell

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The University of Edinburgh

Since 1583 the University of Edinburgh has been influencing the world, from Nobel laureates and Olympic champions to space explorers and prime ministers. As a world-leading, research-intensive university, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. We do so with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships - both locally and globally.

Ranked in the top 50 universities in the world, the University of Edinburgh has been a leader in digital education since the earliest days of online learning. Embracing the technological and pedagogical opportunities of our digital age, the University provides an outstanding online distance learning experience as part of our commitment to making learning accessible to all. We offer free short online courses in a variety of subjects, all designed to build the skills of the global community, as well as degree-level education through our online masters programmes. Visit our website to browse our catalogue of online courses, and join our global network of 4 million learners to upskill and gain academic accreditation to boost your career. https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/online-learning

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Content Rating97%(6,242 ratings)

Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Life and Its Origins

4 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 132 min)

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Life on Earth

2 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 82 min)

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Habitable Environments Elsewhere in our Solar System?

2 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 71 min)

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

The Search for Habitable Exoplanets

2 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 36 min)

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TOP REVIEWS FROM ASTROBIOLOGY AND THE SEARCH FOR EXTRATERRESTRIAL LIFE

by SGJul 14, 2020

This course is fascinating, accessible, and well-paced. It is short but packs a huge punch of information into that time. It does not require any technical skills or previous knowledge base.

by KGJul 24, 2020

A great opportunity to learn a lot of things especially in terms of seeking the origin of life here on our planet Earth and beyond in the vast universe. Thank you for the knowledge and everything.

by JGMay 2, 2020

It is a very good, well-structured course. I have learnt so much with it. However, it is designed for beginners, in terms of biology and science. Nevertheless, it has been very useful.

by RMNov 14, 2015

I developed a keen interest in Astrobiology after reading one of Dan Brown's books and this course has nurtured my interest. It has made me sure of what I want to pursue in the future.

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