An introduction to exoplanets

Awarded to Mark Healey
Issued 18 April 2022, 8:38 PM
Course: An introduction to exoplanets

This badge has been issued for participating in the free non-accredited course An introduction to exoplanets. This course supported demonstration of the following learning outcomes: discuss planets, exoplanets, stars, galaxies and the Universe; describe the various types of planets in terms of their size and comparison; understand how astronomers detect and study exoplanets, and appreciate the limitations to the knowledge we have; describe the characteristics of some particularly interesting exoplanets, and know a little about the Galaxy’s history of planet formation; summarise the current ideas about the likelihood of life and complex life elsewhere in the Galaxy. You can review the course at the following link: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/introduction-exoplanets/content-section-overview This badge does not represent formal credit or award from The Open University. It does demonstrate participation in informal learning activity.

Criteria

  • Users must complete the course"An introduction to exoplanets"