Indian Astrobiology Research Centre
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DIPLOMA IN ASTROBIOLOGY
Syllabus for the Three Months Distance Learning & Web-based Course Study
Module I –LIFE
Scientific
Method & Basics
Scientific Method & Scientific Evidence
The Standard Model of Particle Physics
Building Blocks of Life; Urey-Miller Experiment
Evolution of Life
Overview of Genetics; the DNA and RNA molecule
Kingdoms and Domains of Life
Classification of
Life
Life at Extremes; Types of Extremophiles
Module II –ASTROBIOLOGY
The Scope and Definition of Astrobiology
Astrobiology
Extraterrestrial life
Circumstellar Habitable Zone
Habitable Zones
Habitable Zone of the Solar System
Methods to Detect Extrasolar Planets
Extrasolar
Planets
Space Missions to Search for Extrasolar Planets
Biomarkers in Space
Signatures
of Life
Vegetation Red Edge (VRE)
Module III – EXTRATERRESTRIAL LIFE IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
Life on Mercury
Rocky Planets
Life on Venus
Life on Jupiter and Saturn
Gaseous Planets
Life on Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto
Module IV –SEARCH FOR EXTRATERRESTRIAL INTELLIGENCE
Basics and History of SETI
SETI
SETI Searches; Radio SETI, Optical SETI, Dysonian SETI
The Rare Earth Hypothesis and Equation
Are We Alone?
The UFO Phenomenon
HOW IT WORKS
Enrollment
Month 1
Dispatch
Month 2
Assignments
Final Exams
Month 3
Certification
Units of Distance
Electromagnetic Spectrum & Spectroscopy
Theories about the Origin of Life
Evolution & Natural Selection
Tree of Life
Biological Classification
The Astrobiology Roadmap
Astrobiology Resources
Continuous Habitable Zone
Galactic Habitable Zone
Super Earths and Earth-like Planets
Overview of Extrasolar Systems
The Transpermia Hypothesis
Extraterrestrial liquid water
Life on Mars
Life on Earth’s Moon
Life on Galilean Moons
Life on Titan and Enceladus
Contact Protocol
The Water-Hole Frequency
The Drake Equation
The Fermi Paradox
Send duly filled enrollment form & fees by post / email (details on form).
1 book + 1 booklet (over 200 pages in total), 1 CD (videos, ppt & ebooks), 1 Wristband and
2 Posters will be sent by courier. Note, dispatch happens in the first week of each month.
There will be four assignments (descriptive). To answer the assignments; study of modules
+ reference work will be needed. Assignments to be submitted online.
Web-based Final Assessment will be made available after the assignments are submitted.
On successful completion of assignments & assessments; Diploma certificate will be
awarded. Significant assignment work will get ‘plus’ certification.
FOR DETAILS
Please see the Diploma Courses PDF on website – it explains in detail about the content of
the course, eligibility, benefits, exams and online access.
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Indian Astrobiology Research Centre
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Diploma in Astrobiology
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Diploma in Astrobiology
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