ED352 - ORIGINES / module 6 'Search for life outside the solar system : exoplanets', A.SANTERNE/S. SULIS

The training is organized in eight modules of 2 to 5 hours
(2x2.5h — including break) each. The student has the
possibility to select modules individually or in total.

Learn about extrasolar planets, how to detect them, and the search for traces of life on theses
planets.

1. Introduction to historical and philosophical considerations to the quest of life in the Universe.
2. Technical methods to detect planets outside the solar system
3. Review of the major discoveries in the field of exoplanets
4. Expected conditions to host life and corresponding exoplanets
5. Future projects to search for life outside the solar system
6. The SETI programme

MASTER

Be able to discuss about recent planetary system formation
theory and origin of life. Be able to read specialized literature.
Participate and conceive research projects in the astrobiology
field.