Overview
Astrobiology is the study of the search for life elsewhere in the universe, the origin of life on Earth, and the future of life on Earth. This course has emerged from UNSW's Australian Centre for Astrobiology, which is deeply embedded in the search for life on Mars and the origin … For more content click the Read More button below.
Students will get an overview of the interdisciplinary nature of astrobiology. The science ranges from our origin in the Big Bang at the beginning of the universe to the study of microbes that live in extreme environments on Earth, how life and our planet evolved together and the search for life elsewhere in our solar system and beyond. Astrobiology seeks to answer our most profound question: Are we alone in the universe?
This course addresses astrobiology at an intermediate level from the microbiological, geological and palaeobiological perspectives to the development of life on Earth and the search for life elsewhere in the universe. It is strongly interdisciplinary allow all science majors to view the relevance of other areas of science to their discipline. It also offers a possible pathway for a student to consider pursing their major within the astrobiology context.
Course Attributes
General Education
Delivery
Fully online - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)
Fees
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable) | $1003 |
| Domestic Students | $6090 |
| International Students | $6090 |
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
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