International Advanced Certificate Course in Space Sciences

How it Works

Step 1

Fee Payment
Option 1 – Fill the online form and pay the fee online through our payment gateway here.
Option 2 – (Overseas participants only) – Fill the online form and pay the fee via paypal

Note:  Institute Fee Refund Policy – If a participant chooses to withdraw from the course within 7 calendar days of getting access then the paid fee will be refunded.

Step 2

Access
The access to online program platform and the virtual classroom will be made available within 3 working days of paying the fee.

Step 3

Assessments
1. Online Assessment can be taken within 6 months of date of access to the content
2. The overall Assessment consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) & Assignment Work

Grading
Grades A+, A and B will be awarded

Step 4

Certification
1. On successful completion of assessment, certificate will be awarded.
2. Rewards like medallions (if applicable) will be dispatched along with certificates. Participants outside of India will get e-certificates.

Course Syllabus

Module 1 – Astrobiology

1. The Scope and Definition of Astrobiology
2. Theories about the Origin of Life
3. Panspermia Hypothesis
4. The Fermi Paradox

Module 2 – The Large Universe

1. Beyond the Big Bang
2. Theories about the Origin of Universe
3. Black Holes and Dark Matter
4. The New Frontier of Gravitational Waves

Module 3 – The Small Universe

1. Quantum Field Theories
2. The God Particle Tales
3. The Promise of String Theory
4. The Theory of Everything

Module 4 – The Close-by Universe

1. Formation of Solar System
2. The Mysterious Oort Cloud
3. Terraforming of Mars
4. Habitable Zones

Module 5 – The Unknown Universe

1. Exploring Potential Life Worlds
2. The Strange Tabby’s Star
3. The Arrival of Oumuamua
4. The Multiverse

Module 6 – Space Exploration

1. The Starshot Interstellar Adventure
2. Space Mining for Real

Module 7 – Space Work

1. Space Missions of the Future
2. Joining Space Agencies