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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 Jonathan K

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Feb 14, 2022

Este curso es simplemente maravilloso, espero que lo actualicen para que pueda seguir teniendo vigencia en cuanto a su contenido. He disfrutado mucho aprendiendo este tema. ¡¡Gracias!!

By Ivana N A

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Aug 24, 2023

Excelente curso, muy buenas explicaciones. Al ser estudiante de Física me encantó poder relacionar temas que veo en mi carrera y las posibles aplicaciones de lo aprendido en mi área

By Piotr

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Jun 30, 2021

Good, comprehensive video material. Good feedback on quizzes, although it felt as some questions referenced material from outside the vids. Assignements were an ok addition too.

By Bryan R

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Oct 25, 2022

very informative, halps me understand the scope of how life works notnonly on Earth but perhaps elsewhere in the iniverse as well. Makes me excited anout discoveries to come.

By Dave S

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Feb 11, 2022

Excellent - I learned a lot. I particularly liked the way that all the course material was available from the start so I could do the lot in the two weeks that I had available

By Alexandre N

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Jan 20, 2022

Dense, clear and well explained content. This course also propose a multi-disciplinary view of the subject that raises a lot of questions, and a lot of interest in side areas.

By Pramodini P

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Aug 24, 2020

Absolutely mind-blowing Course. Professor Chris had done a great job. I admired his teaching from the start to the end. Thank you so much for providing such an amazing course.

By Clare R T

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Mar 5, 2021

I enjoyed this course so much, I'm actually really sad It has ended. I love how well developed it is, the peer marked assignments are a fun way to apply what you've learned.

By Titov D

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Mar 19, 2020

Excellent course! Really useful and interesting materials, as well as very good tasks. After this course I really began to understand the basics of astrobiology.

By Pradipta S

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Sep 19, 2020

Nice course. Glad I enrolled and completed. For those who are interested in aliens and exoplanets beyond stories and movies, the course is highly recommended.

By Rachna D

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Jun 11, 2020

I have absolutely enjoyed this course throughout. It's given me a lot of knowledge and hats off the Prof. Chris Impey for teaching in such an interesting way.

By Ankita S

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Jun 4, 2020

I love this course. This is a great course. From this course, I got a deep knowledge of astrobiology. Now I am interested in advanced courses in this branch.

By Filipe F

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May 24, 2020

Great work by Professor Impey. I definitely learned a lot about this fascinating field and I trust it will be useful for my career. Thank you Professor!

By Charlotte L F

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Jul 1, 2020

As I am a teenager I found this course quite challenging however the easy to follow lectures and constant quizzing really helped me along the way.

By miled h

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May 22, 2020

You can get much more than the basics and yet you will still understand everything is said even without prior knowledge in any scientific domain.

By Pilar R

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May 26, 2020

Incredible experience! I learned a lot, Chris Impey share in this course his great knowledge in a very easy going way. I totally recommend it.

By Antonio L A

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Sep 29, 2021

Excellent course because containts, very good documentation, well balanced tets, and really a superb professor, which y thanks very much.

By SANTHOSH P

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Oct 5, 2020

One word to describe this course is awesome. I enjoyed up to the end. The assignment style was intriguing. Thanks a Lot to the Lecturers.

By Oleksandr R

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Mar 2, 2020

Great course! Very informative, detailed explanation, excellent presentation! Possibility to make projects of your own. Inspiring course!

By sakib a

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May 31, 2020

After completing 'Astronomy: exploring time and universe' I followed up with this course. This course as good as the previous one!

By kushala r

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Aug 10, 2020

It was an amazing course, an amazing experience. I am so thankful to have found this course and complete it, I really enjoyed it.

By Mateen A

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Oct 2, 2023

A very knowledgeable course. Kills a lot of myths and brings a learner to the reality of observation, measurement and analysis.

By Joe B

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Dec 10, 2022

Excellent course. I particularly enjoyed learning the four different ways that astronomers have been able to detect exoplanets.

By SHREYA M

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Oct 21, 2020

Wonderful course. I have enjoyed every thing about it. Highly recommended. Very interesting. I enjoyed the assignments so much.

By Tony G

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Apr 2, 2021

This course was so interesting and I learned so much. I would recommend it to anyone with an interest in astronomy and space.