Foundation Astrobiology FAB100

“FOUNDATION ASTROBIOLOGY FAB100” by iMaven Astronomy Academy, has been prepared specifically for absolute beginners in Astrobiology. Following is the tentative course structure.

Week 1: Introduction to Astrobiology for Absolute Beginners

Day 1: Welcome to Astrobiology! What Is It All About?
Day 2: The Fascinating Quest for Life Beyond Earth
Day 3: Exploring Other Worlds: Where Might Life Exist?
Day 4: What Defines Life? The Mystery of Life’s Origins
Day 5: Are We Alone? The Concept of Habitability
Week 2: The Origins of Life Simplified

Day 1: Early Earth: The Cradle of Life
Day 2: Building Blocks of Life: Simple Chemistry
Day 3: A Peek into the RNA World Hypothesis
Day 4: From Simple Molecules to Complex Cells
Day 5: Life’s Extremists: Surviving in Extreme Conditions
Week 3: Life in Our Neighborhood: Our Solar System

Day 1: Mars: Earth’s Neighbor and Its Secrets
Day 2: Ocean Worlds: Europa and Enceladus
Day 3: Titan: A Moon with Methane Lakes
Day 4: Venus: Earth’s “Hot” Twin
Day 5: Searching for Microbial Clues Beyond Earth
Week 4: Distant Worlds: Exoplanets and Habitability Made Simple

Day 1: Exoplanets: What Are They, and Why Are They Exciting?
Day 2: The Habitable Zone: Where Life Might Thrive
Day 3: Detecting Exoplanets: Telescopes and Techniques
Day 4: What’s in an Atmosphere? Looking for Biosignatures
Day 5: Listening for Signals: The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Week 5: Astrobiology’s Impact and the Path Forward for Beginners

Day 1: Space Missions and Astrobiology’s Future
Day 2: The Search for Aliens: The Drake Equation and Fermi Paradox
Day 3: Ethics and Philosophy in Astrobiology
Day 4: How Astrobiology Shapes Our World
Day 5: Present Your Discoveries: Final Projects and Course Review
This beginner-friendly course on “FOUNDATION ASTROBIOLOGY FAB100” ensures a gentle and engaging introduction to astrobiology concepts, preparing students to seamlessly transition to the subsequent “Elementary Astronomy” course also designed for basic learners. It simplifies complex ideas and provides ample opportunities for interactive learning to help students build a strong foundation in astrobiology.