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Atmospheric Chemistry

Planets and Life Beyond Earth

Julia Lehman and Martin McPhillie

Topics Covered

Planetary observation using active and passive space missions.
How scientists analyse the composition of planetary atmospheres.
How atmospheres are created and evolve.
The factors needed to support life.
The search for habitable planets outside our solar system.

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Engaging course in planetary chemistry

The "Atmospheric Chemistry: Planets and Life Beyond Earth" course is highly acclaimed by students, receiving perfect 5-star ratings from the majority of reviewers. Students appreciate the course's comprehensive and detailed content, which is presented in an easy-to-understand manner. The course's use of a variety of learning materials, including videos, text, and exercises, helps to maintain student engagement throughout the course. Students also find the course to be very interesting and enjoyable, particularly those with a background in science.

Engaging and informative

"A very interesting and enjoyable MOOC ..."

"very interesting course. Helps to understand the atmospheric chemistry and the conditions for life as we know it."

Mix of videos, text, and exercises

"The mix of video, text and exercises maintained interest throughout."

Complex ideas made understandable

"Complex ideas were explained in an understandable way."

Excellent, detailed content

"Excellent, complete course, very detailed and easy to read."

Prefer more scientific information

"Personally, I would have preferred more scientific information rather writing a blog."

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Time

4 hours

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FutureLearn

Institution

University of Leeds

Instructors

Julia Lehman

Martin McPhillie

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