Astrobiology Course

Description

Astrobiology Diploma 

Astrobiology is among the freshest and most versatile scientific fields, and this Astrobiology Diploma course is a golden opportunity to develop fundamental knowledge about the current developments in the discipline. With investigations ranging from biological studies from a molecular level to the quest for finding extra-terrestrial life, the influence of astrobiology spans a wide array of academic fields. This Astrobiology Diploma course explores the field of astrobiology and how its methods and tools are utilized to find if life exists beyond Planet Earth. The discipline is also young and quickly expanding, focusing on essential topics such as life on Mars and exoplanets. Astrobiology is a multidisciplinary science that studies life's distribution, origin, future, and evolution across the Universe. Aspects that fall under Astrobiological studies include the emergence of stars and planets, how habitable conditions develop on planets, how life originates, how life evolves, the limits of life in extreme conditions, and the possibility of life's existence on various planets. The Astrobiology Diploma course offers a foundation for a broad understanding of Astrobiology and its related disciplines.

The idea of life's existence beyond Planet Earth has always fascinated scientists and commoners alike. The ancient Greek astrologers argued that the Planet Earth is the only celestial body with energy. However, they lacked the technological prowess to support their ideas. Humanity has come a long way since ancient civilizations, with drastic scientific advancements in recent centuries. Towards the end of the 20th century, numerous scientific expeditions discovered the potential existence of bacteria in a meteorite on Planet Mars. Following this discovery, the focus on finding life beyond Earth gained more prominence. The possible threat to humanity's existence on Earth has also fuelled the search for a second home in the recent past. The newly formed discipline of astrobiology hopes to find an answer to this baffling question of 'Are we alone in this Universe?' with the help of required scientific and technological capability.

Astrobiology studies many areas as the quest to find life beyond Planet Earth requires a deep perception of life and the conditions that allow it to exist. The study also looks at stellar processes, interactions, and planetary systems. Astrobiologists use tools and expertise from various domains to investigate these questions.

This multidisciplinary scientific subject studies life's adaptation to severe conditions in space and on Earth.

With the Astrobiology Diploma course, one can boost their career and improve their employability by uncovering their talents, interests, and skills. This course is meant to help students advance their careers in Astrobiology.

What you will learn  

1:What is Astrobiology 

2:Life 

3:The Universe 

4:The solar system 

5:Origin of life 

6:To the sublime 

7:Genomes 

8:Life in the Solar System 

9:Far off worlds 

10:Controversies and prospects 

Course Outcomes

After completing the course, you will receive a diploma certificate and an academic transcript from Elearn college.

Assessment

Each unit concludes with a multiple-choice examination. This exercise will help you recall the major aspects covered in the unit and help you ensure that you have not missed anything important in the unit. The results are readily available, which will help you see your mistakes and look at the topic once again. If the result is satisfactory, it is a green light for you to proceed to the next chapter.

Accreditation

Elearn College is a registered Ed-tech company under the UK Register of Learning( Ref No:10062668). After completing a course, you will be able to download the certificate and the transcript of the course from the website. For the learners who require a hard copy of the certificate and transcript, we will post it for them for an additional charge.