University of Leeds - Discovering Science: Atmospheric Chemistry
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Discovering Science: Atmospheric Chemistry at FutureLearn Overview
Duration | 2 weeks |
Total fee | ₹4,450 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Go to Website |
Credential | Certificate |
Discovering Science: Atmospheric Chemistry at FutureLearn Highlights
- Earn a certificate from University of Leeds
Discovering Science: Atmospheric Chemistry at FutureLearn Course details
The course is suitable for anyone with a general interest in chemistry; no previous knowledge or experience is required
Discovering Science: Atmospheric Chemistry at FutureLearn Curriculum
The chemistry of atmospheric pollution.
The role that radiation and greenhouse gases play in atmospheric chemistry.
The role of chemical feedbacks.
An introduction to the FAGE container.
The research conducted using the FAGE container to predict climate and air quality.
Chemical solutions for reducing the amount of Carbon Dioxide in our atmosphere.
The influence of humans on recent climate change.
Assignment: prepare interview questions to demonstrate an understanding of lowering CO2 emissions.
The role of chemistry in understanding the atmospheres in the solar system.
Space exploration in the media.
The evolution of technology in aiding knowledge of planetary atmospheres.
The Cassini-Huygens space mission.
Similarities and differences between Titan’s and Earth’s atmospheres.
The search for life or a habitable planet.
Assignment: a peer-reviewed task to write a press release about a space mission.