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How to Survive on Mars

the Science Behind the Human Exploration of Mars

Tina Overton, Jasmina Lazendic-Galloway, and Kate Henkel

Topics Covered

Water: the properties of water, and how to extract water on Mars
Energy: solar energy, wind energy and energy from other sources
Oxygen: the Martian atmosphere, oxygen on Mars, and how to recycle oxygen
Food: nutrients for life, the challenge of growing food on Mars
Concept Maps: how to create them to synthesise and organise knowledge

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Mars exploration science for beginners

This course is generally well-received for its clear presentation of the science behind the ideas of survival on Mars. It is beginner friendly but also suitable for those who are not strong with math. It's a great option for those interested in the topic but do not have a background in it. However, if you are looking for a course with higher rigor, you may want to choose a different one.

Not a lot of challenging math.

"Personally, I found it relaxing to have a course that contains real science but doesn't baffle me with maths."

Focuses on science without going into complicated details.

"This course was very thought-provoking and included stuff that they definitely didn't teach me at primary school."

Accessible to non-experts on the subject.

"Really interesting and revealing for a person like me, who's not an expert on the matter."

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12 hours

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Monash University

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Tina Overton

Jasmina Lazendic-Galloway

Kate Henkel

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