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About the Course

How are astronomers approaching their search for life in the universe? What have we learned from the surge of exoplanets discoveries? How likely is it that Earth does not host the only life in the Universe? In this course we explore the field of astrobiology, an emerging multidisciplinary field. Progress in astrobiology is driven by telescopes on the ground and in space, and by new insights on how life emerged on Earth and its diversity. The topics in this course range from the science of how exoplanets are detected, to the chemistry that supports the argument that the ingredients for life are common in the Universe. We will follow the analyses of experts in chemistry, astronomy, geology and archaeology to build a strong foundation of understanding. By the final assignment, students will be equipped with the knowledge necessary to identify what makes a planet habitable, and how likely it is that life exists there. Students will graduate from this course informed about one of the most exciting fields in all of science, and ready to discuss the current exoplanet news stories and discoveries....

Top reviews

BP

Jul 2, 2020

This is my first course in coursera. The material and explanation given by the instructor was awesome. I really learned a lot. Peer graded assingments really helped me to knew the concept very well.

DW

Sep 11, 2021

Excellent teaching style, easy to digest sometimes-difficult information, tests got to the main points of the sections, instructor has a nice, easy to follow style of delivering info. Great Course!

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By Francis S

Oct 27, 2020

Great course for beginners and the life Q&A imparted by professor Impey really made you take it up a notch, really enjoyed it!

By darsana r

Jul 10, 2020

one of the best courses for a beginner in astrobiology. It is so detailed and has been explained by the professor pretty well!

By Uxue U G

Mar 16, 2020

Very interesting! Good for people with a basic understanding of physics and biology and a great interest in the subject.

By David M

Nov 10, 2021

Excellent course. I learned a lot about the processes in the search for exoplanets. Chris Impey made it fun to learn.

By Frederic T

Jul 30, 2022

Just excellent complet program in astronomy join a lot of different elements together to understand what's around us.

By Achyuth C S

Sep 19, 2020

The course was very informative and the Professor's way of teaching made it very easy to grasp the topics. Thank you.

By TEJAS T

Mar 9, 2021

course is fantastic for students who have interest in astrobiology and astronomy . course instructor is good person

By Lars E

Feb 22, 2023

Comprrehensive view on the top of exobiology and exoplanets in gerneral. I enjoyed each and every week of it.

By Carlos M

Jan 24, 2022

very interesting and fun. I would recommend the series alien worlds on netflix, if one enjoyed the course

By Наталля В Л

May 23, 2021

Excellent course! I am grateful very much for the Professor Chris Impey and all developers of the course!

By Nav B

Feb 4, 2024

An excellent, interesting and fun course. Really enjoyed how it was presented and the course material.

By GEETA N

Jun 19, 2020

Excellent course. Well planned and logically executed.

Thank you sir for this excellent opportunity.

By Abel T

Dec 31, 2020

A very good, interesting course full of useful information, also understandable for lay people.

By Antti T

Mar 3, 2020

Good balance, interesting. Does not need degree in physics and most people propably can do.

By Rahul J

Dec 11, 2020

One of the best courses I've taken so far. Chris Impey is cool at teaching astrobiology!!!

By Sophia A

Dec 6, 2022

Dear Chris, Many thanks for your course and your dedication. Kind regards, Sophia Ader

By Vicente L R

Dec 17, 2021

Great contents and a special way of lecturing them by Professor Impey that I like a lot.

By Juan S

Nov 2, 2022

De los mejores cursos, muy entretenido y didactico, con muy buen manejo de información

By HADASSA S R D C

Oct 26, 2022

um curso maravilhoso, aprendi bastante e o professor Chris Impey explica muito bem.

By Ad v d W

Jun 18, 2022

Lectures are clear and easy to follow. I like the assigmnent and the peer reviewing.

By Kaustav S

Sep 1, 2020

One of the best courses I've ever attended. I really didn't want this journey to end

By antonio b

May 17, 2020

short but extremely insightful and full of state of the art astrophysics concepts

By Almudena M

Feb 1, 2021

The best course i have done on coursera. Very interesting and useful. Loved it!

By EDWARD K

Aug 13, 2021

Dr. Chris Impey is a great presenter. He really makes this course worthwhile.

By Radu T

Jun 30, 2020

Great introductory course. Very interesting! I highly recommend it. Loved it.