Life on Mars, Earth and Beyond with Dr Louisa Preston provided by FutureLearn is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 15 weeks long, 3 hours worth of material. Life on Mars, Earth and Beyond with Dr Louisa Preston is taught by Louisa Preston. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from FutureLearn. The course is taught in Englishand is Paid Course. Visit the course page at FutureLearn for detailed price information.
15 weeks long, 3 hours worth of material
26th, Oct 2022
Explore the big questions about life, the universe, and the future of humankind
Discover the fascinating field of astrobiology; study life on earth, space exploration, and how they intersect.
Courses under this program:
Course 1: Habitability
-Learn what makes the Earth so special, and why ‘habitable’ doesn’t always mean ‘inhabited’.
Course 2: Earth and Life
-From the beginning to where we are now, explore the formation of the Earth and the history of life on the blue planet.
Course 3: Life on Mars
-Discover our neighbouring planet, Mars, and delve into the missions and mysteries surrounding life on the planet.
Course 4: Icy Moons and Exoplanets
-Explore the potential for life on icy moons, what exoplanets look like, and the role biosignatures play in the search for life.
Course 5: The Future of Life
-Explore the threats facing human civilisation on Earth and discover the possible ways that we could colonise other planets.
