Module: Astrobiology (1301-400)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Henry Strasdeit (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Earth System Science (Master, since 01.10.2013)
  2. Semester, elective
• Earth and Climate System Science (Master, since 01.10.2017)
  2. Semester, elective

Prerequisites for Attendance:

-

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every summer semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Compulsory assignment:

Regular attendance, excursion, preparing and presenting a report

Length of the examination:

90 minutes

Workload:

56 h attendance + 124 h independent study = 180 h workload

Professional competences:

The students understand how laboratory experiments, field studies, astronomical observations and space missions expand our knowledge about the origin and evolution of life. They realize that life on Earth is and always was strongly influenced by cosmic phenomena and that life itself could be a cosmic phenomenon, that is life may also exists on other planets and moons. The students know how to access the diverse astrobiological literature and to present and discuss results from relevant publications. During an excursion, they acquire practical skills in recognizing the traces of an ancient asteroid impact.

Key competences:

After having completed the module, the students should be able to deal with highly interdisciplinary problems by combining the methods and ways of thinking of various scientific disciplines.

Comments:

Places available: 14
Registration via ILIAS starting in January/February for the following summer semesterrn
Places are assigned by the order of incoming registrations.

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