Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life
From the Big Bang through the evolution of life on Earth. Learn about cosmic origins, planetary formation, and biological evolution.
From the Big Bang through the evolution of life on Earth. Learn about cosmic origins, planetary formation, and biological evolution.
This comprehensive course tracks the origin and evolution of everything from the Big Bang to present life forms. Students explore the formation of elements, solar system development, Earth's early history, and the emergence and evolution of life. Through 12 detailed modules, the course covers cosmic evolution, planetary science, geological processes, biological development, and modern biodiversity. Expert instructors from the University of Copenhagen guide learners through key concepts in astronomy, geology, biology, and evolutionary science, providing a thorough understanding of our universe's history.
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What you'll learn
Understand the formation of elements and solar system development
Explore Earth's early geological history and conditions
Trace the evolution of life from simple cells to complex organisms
Analyze major evolutionary events and mass extinctions
Examine the emergence of modern biodiversity
Study human origins and evolution
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This course includes:
15.5 Hours PreRecorded video
12 quizzes
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There are 12 modules in this course
The course provides a comprehensive journey through the history of our universe and life itself. Starting with the Big Bang and element formation, it progresses through solar system development, Earth's early history, and the evolution of life. Students learn about key events like the emergence of multicellular life, mass extinctions, and human evolution. The curriculum combines astronomical, geological, and biological perspectives to create a complete picture of our cosmic and evolutionary history.
Origin of the Elements, the Solar System and the Planets
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
The early Earth and origin of life
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Origin of the microbial world / The Cambrian Explosion and Exceptional Preservation
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Transition from Microbial to Macrobial Life: Snowball Earth and the Ediacara Biota
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Oxygenation and Animals
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Origins and Early Development of Plants
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
Origins and Early Development of Plants
Module 8 · 1 Hours to complete
Colonization of the continents and the Origin of the Dinosaurs and Birds
Module 9 · 2 Hours to complete
Origin of Recent Climate Change / The Molecular Clock
Module 10 · 2 Hours to complete
Primate Origins and Evolution / Human Origins and Evolution
Module 11 · 1 Hours to complete
Modern Diversity
Module 12 · 2 Hours to complete
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Associate Professor Specializing in Cosmic and Planetary Origins
Arne Thorshøj Nielsen is an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in the origins and formation of the universe, solar system, Earth, and life. He teaches a course titled Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life, which explores the evolution of these fundamental concepts from the Big Bang to contemporary life forms.
Curator Specializing in Cosmic and Planetary Origins
Bent Erik Kramer Lindow is a Curator at the University of Copenhagen, where he teaches the course Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life. This course explores the evolution of the universe from the Big Bang through the formation of the solar system and the development of life on Earth.
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