Atmospheric Chemistry: Planets and Life Beyond Earth
Atmospheric Chemistry: Planets and Life Beyond Earth is part of the University of Leed's Going to University Collection, which is a set of online courses designed to introduce high school students to first-year undergraduate subjects.
This course will teach you about the atmospheres of planets in our solar system and beyond. You will learn what an atmosphere is, how it is formed, and how data collected from space missions is used to determine the atmosphere of a planet. You'll also investigate the factors required for life to exist, investigate the possibility of life beyond Earth, and begin the search for habitable planets. You'll learn how atmospheric chemistry is communicated in the media and get a taste of one of the most fascinating subjects studied during a Chemistry undergraduate degree.
The course is divided into three levels: free, upgrade ($49), and unlimited ($279.99). You must pay for the Upgrade tier to receive a certificate of completion; however, the free tier still provides access to all course materials.
- Pros:
- Prepares students for transition to university
- Self-paced schedule
- Cons:
- Limited start dates
- Price:
- Free
- Upgrade: $49
- Unlimited: $279.99
- Time to complete: 2 weeks
- Prerequisites required: None
- Flexible schedule: Yes
- Includes verified certificate of participation: Yes
- Who should take this course? Students getting ready to pursue a degree in chemistry will benefit most from the preparatory nature of this course.
- Enroll here: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/atmospheric-chemistry-planets-and-life-beyond-earth
