Moons
Explore the many moons of our Solar System. Find out what makes them special and ask whether we send humans to our Moon again._x000D_
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What You'll Learn in This Course
Master key concepts and practical skills through structured learning modules. By completing this curriculum, you'll gain valuable expertise applicable to real-world scenarios.
Learning Outcome 1
There are lots of moons in our Solar System. The Earth is the only planet with just a single moon. Some are bigger than ours. Many are much smaller. Some moons have ongoing volcanic eruptions. Others have rivers of liquid methane. A small handful may even be home to primitive life.
Learning Outcome 2
This online course will allow you to explore the rich diversity of moons in our Solar System. With experts from The Open University, you’ll explore the fundamental processes that have shaped them, and the relationship between our Moon and the Earth.
Learning Outcome 3
The course was produced with the kind support of Dangoor Education.
Skills You'll Develop
This comprehensive Moons curriculum is designed to take you from foundational concepts to advanced implementation. Each module builds upon the previous, ensuring a structured learning path that maximizes knowledge retention and practical application.
Course Requirements & Target Audience
Understand what you need to succeed in this course and determine if it's the right fit for your learning goals
Prerequisites & Requirements
What you need before starting this Moons course:
- Develop an awareness of the nature and diversity of moons in our Solar System, and their significance
- Explain and understand the general nature of moons’ orbits and the effects of tides
- Describe some of the possible origins of moons
- Describe the compositions and nature of the surfaces and interiors of moons
- Calculate and understand how impact craters are formed and recognise their significance for dating surfaces
Who This Course Is For
This course is perfect for:
- Motivated learners at any level
- Self-paced students
- Anyone interested in the subject
This course might not be suitable if:
- • You're looking for a quick tutorial rather than comprehensive learning
- • You prefer learning without structured curriculum
- • You need highly specialized or niche content
Course Information & Details
Everything you need to know about this online course, from duration to certification
Course Instructor
Exploring other moons:
Expert instructor with industry experience
Subject Category
Nature & Environment, Science, Engineering & Maths, Earth Science
Part of our Nature & Environment, Science, Engineering & Maths, Earth Science curriculum
Course Language
English
All materials in English
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What's Included
- What are moons?
- Moons and what they are made of; craters and cratering
- Volcanism on moons, Europa, small moons
- Our Moon and how it has been explored
- What we have learned from the Moon
- Water on the Moon, and the future of lunar exploration
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