I. Gilmour & M. A. Sephton: “An Introduction to Astrobiology”- Cambridge University Press.
Learning Objectives
Knowledge acquired:
Basic knowledge on: 1) how life can begin and evolve on a habitable planet such as the Earth; and 2) the conditions under which life can exist in other parts (habitable zones) of the Universe.
Competence acquired:
Possible astrobiological applications to current and future researches on planetary sciences and space missions.
Skills acquired (at the end of the course):
Possibility to establish useful relationships between different areas of Astrobiology (from Space Sciences to Life Sciences, Earth’s Sciences, etc.)
Prerequisites
Courses recommended: Fundaments of Astronomy and Astrophysics
Teaching Methods
Total hours of the course (including the time spent in attending lectures, seminars, private study, examinations, etc...):
75
Hours reserved to private study and other individual formative activities:
50
Contact hours for: Lectures (hours): 25
Further information
Office hours:
Monday: 9.00-12.00
Type of Assessment
Oral examination
Course program
The origin of the Universe. The origin of biogenic elements. The interstellar medium. Meteorites, micrometeorites, and comets as vectors of organic materials in the Universe. The early Earth.