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Astrobiology (6-8)

This is a 6-week, asynchronous, flexibly paced course within the Online Enrichment Program. Students should expect 2-5 hours of course work per week. Session dates: January 31 - March 13, 2024.

Come explore the universe! Learn about types of stars and habitable zones, how extrasolar planets are discovered, and how volcanoes are a positive sign for life on a planet. Examine extreme forms of life on earth and question the possibility of life on other planets or moons from our solar system or beyond. 

See a Sample Syllabus.

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Math and Verbal

This is a 6-week, asynchronous, flexibly paced course within the Online Enrichment Program. Students should expect 2-5 hours of course work per week. Session dates: January 31 - March 13, 2024.

Come explore the universe! Learn about types of stars and habitable zones, how extrasolar planets are discovered, and how volcanoes are a positive sign for life on a planet. Examine extreme forms of life on earth and question the possibility of life on other planets or moons from our solar system or beyond. 

See a Sample Syllabus.

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Math and Verbal

Course ID
22222
Division
Course Number
OEN242-120
Course Type
CTD Site
Credit Semesters
0
Program Name
Subject Areas
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
00:00:00
Meeting Type
End Time
00:00:00
Min Grade
6
Max Grade
8
Grade Level
Max Enrollment
30
Has Prerequisites
Off
Is Open For Registration
Off
Is Wait List
Off
Is Cancelled
Off
Requires Writing Sample
Off
Requires Student Statement
Off
Requires Essay
Off
Application Fee
0.00
Lab Fee
0.00
Late Fee
25.00
Residential Fee
0.00
Tuition Fee
600.00
Course Apply URL
http://my.ctd.northwestern.edu/
Residential Option
Off
Weekend Only
Off
Program Type Ref
Course Season Ref
Course Level Ref
Course Tier Ref
Application Open Date
Application Close Date
Course Number Days
0
CTD Program ID
26

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