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Astrobiology Courses

Astrobiology courses can help you learn about the origins of life, extremophiles, planetary habitability, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. You can build skills in analyzing biological data, understanding chemical processes in extreme environments, and applying scientific methods to evaluate astrobiological hypotheses.


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Education and Training, Psychology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Business Economics, Clinical Trials

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Spacecraft Dynamics Capstone: Mars Mission

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Torque (Physics), Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling

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    Caltech

    The Science of the Solar System

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Physics, Water Resources, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Environment, Biology

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Biotech — From Science to Business

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Business Modeling, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Feasibility Studies, Business Valuation, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Product Development, Team Building, Regulatory Requirements

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    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology II

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cell Biology, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pathology

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Algae

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Design, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Process Engineering, Laboratory Testing

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Space Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Accident Prevention, Safety and Security, Infrastructure Security, Medical Science and Research, Threat Management, Physical Science, Environmental Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Risk Analysis, Physics

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Network Analysis, Biology, Biotechnology, Data Integration, Systems Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Bioinformatics, Systems Integration, Research, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    How to Start a Biotech Venture

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Team Building, Biotechnology, Team Management, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, New Business Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Market Intelligence, Regulatory Requirements, Business Development, Strategic Partnership, Innovation

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    University of California San Diego

    Algae Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Regulatory Requirements, Sustainability Standards, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Product Development, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Observing Earth From Space

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environment, Global Positioning Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Climate Change Programs, Image Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Forecasting, Data Access, Data Collection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular astrobiology courses

  • Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Spacecraft Dynamics Capstone: Mars Mission: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Science of the Solar System: Caltech
  • Biotech — From Science to Business: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Advanced Neurobiology II: Peking University
  • Introduction to Algae: University of California San Diego
  • Space Safety: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • How to Start a Biotech Venture: Technical University of Munich (TUM)

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