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About the Course

Learn about the science behind the current exploration of the solar system in this free class. Use principles from physics, chemistry, biology, and geology to understand the latest from Mars, comprehend the outer solar system, ponder planets outside our solar system, and search for habitability in our neighborhood and beyond. This course is generally taught at an advanced level assuming a prior knowledge of undergraduate math and physics, but the majority of the concepts and lectures can be understood without these prerequisites. The quizzes and final exam are designed to make you think critically about the material you have learned rather than to simply make you memorize facts. The class is expected to be challenging but rewarding....

Top reviews

CE

Mar 3, 2020

Learning facilitated by good lecturing, well prepared lectures and excellent quizzes.

Lecturer Mike Brown, enthusiastic about his subject, generous in sharing his knowledge, humorous, and honest.

PK

May 24, 2019

The lectures are engaging and replete with thought provoking material. Professor Brown's in depth knowledge of the field and his passion for planetary science aroused an everlasting curiosity.

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By Michael G

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May 15, 2021

Very interesting, well prepared, and informative material.

By Elif P T

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Aug 25, 2020

thanks for the knowledge about solar system that you share

By Fernando T

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Nov 26, 2020

Complete, rigorous, and updated course. Really enjoyable.

By Peter A

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Jun 11, 2021

Exceptional professor. I learnt a great deal. Thank you

By Ken B

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Jun 4, 2022

This is an exceptional course, taught exceptionally.

By ralph r

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Jul 29, 2021

it would be nice to have an update due to new probes

By Robert J B

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Oct 27, 2020

Very informative, great learning, thank you dr Brown

By Nut b

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Jun 29, 2016

I really liked it.Interesting and thought provoking.

By Nitin S

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Jul 5, 2023

thank you mr mike brown for this amazing adventure

By Plamena

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May 30, 2021

Excellent course. I really enjoyed it. Thank you!

By Javier R

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Jun 11, 2018

Outstanding! Great course and excellent professor

By Paul G

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Jun 8, 2017

Great course! I learned a ton. Very worthwhile.

By Kostas P

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Aug 31, 2022

Excellent tutor and a very interesting subject.

By Fátima C C P

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Dec 21, 2016

Shame I didn't get to see the updated lessons..

By Michal D

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Aug 25, 2021

Excellent course, lecturer with true passion.

By Eoin P

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Jul 9, 2017

simply amazing. The pluto Killer is a genius

By Mark H

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Jun 1, 2020

Superb introduction got me looking for more

By Timo R

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Jan 27, 2020

Wonderful course with outstanding lecturer!

By Anne S

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Jan 2, 2023

Really interesting and really well taught

By Selina M H

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Sep 8, 2021

Amazing but need new research to be added

By Sarp K

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Mar 8, 2024

Mike Brown is an excellent instructor!!!

By Richard H

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Aug 10, 2016

Very happy with the Mars unit above all.

By Matthew F

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Jul 8, 2021

I learned a lot about our solar system.

By John L

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May 13, 2018

Really enjoying it. Thank you so much

By Kristina Å 

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Mar 29, 2016

The best MOOC out of 60 I have passed.