Skills you'll gain

There are 6 modules in this course

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. Materials for this course were developed by Dr. Chris Impey, Professor of Astronomy, Xana Riabokin, Instructional Designer, and Matthew Wenger, Education Program Manager.

Hunting for Exoplanets

Habitability

Life

Emerging Complex Life and Intelligence

SETI and Cosmic Companionship

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