Astronomy: Astrobiology - Conditions and Possibilities for Life in the Universe

Education facts

Code: ASTC11

<p>This multi-disciplinary course treats the question of life in the Universe. Where can life have developed? Must it be on a planet similar to Earth? How does life on a planet develop and evolve? Under what extreme circumstances can life persist? We discuss these and similar questions from physical, biological and social perspectives.<br /> In the course we also treat methods to find and explore planets around other stars (exoplanets) and the search for intelligent life in the Universe as well as possible philosophical and other consequences of its possible discovery.</p><p>https://canvas.education.lu.se/courses/6599</p>

Entry requirements

The prerequisites required for admission to the course are: at least 60 credits of approved courses within the faculties of either science, technology and/or medicine. Earlier studies in astronomy or biology are not presumed.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Astronomy: Astrobiology - Conditions and Possibilities for Life in the Universe

  Lund University

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %