Module #1 Introduction to Exoplanets Overview of the course, definition of exoplanets, and historical background
Module #2 Detection Methods Overview of techniques used to detect exoplanets, including transit method and radial velocity method
Module #3 Exoplanet Statistics Overview of exoplanet demographics, including size, mass, and orbital distributions
Module #4 Planetary Formation Theories Overview of theories on how planets form, including core accretion and disk instability
Module #5 Exoplanet Migration Discussion of how exoplanets migrate through their planetary systems
Module #6 Exoplanet Atmosphere Evolution Overview of how exoplanet atmospheres change over time, including atmospheric escape and photochemistry
Module #7 Definition of Habitability Discussion of what makes a planet habitable, including temperature, atmosphere, and water
Module #8 The Habitable Zone Overview of the habitable zone and its importance for life
Module #9 Biosignatures Discussion of signs of life, including atmospheric gases, spectral features, and transit spectroscopy
Module #10 Atmospheric Properties Overview of exoplanet atmospheric compositions, including hot Jupiters and mini-Neptunes
Module #11 Surface Properties Discussion of exoplanet surface characteristics, including temperature, pressure, and geology
Module #12 Magnetic Fields and Radiation Overview of exoplanet magnetic fields and their impact on habitability
Module #13 Hot Jupiters:Case Study In-depth analysis of a hot Jupiter exoplanet, including its atmosphere and habitability
Module #14 Super-Earths:Case Study In-depth analysis of a super-Earth exoplanet, including its surface properties and habitability
Module #15 Exoplanet Systems:Case Study In-depth analysis of an exoplanet system, including its dynamics and habitability
Module #16 Current and Future Missions Overview of current and future space missions dedicated to exoplanet hunting and characterizing habitability
Module #17 Biosignature Detection Methods Discussion of techniques used to detect biosignatures, including transit spectroscopy and direct imaging
Module #18 The Future of Exoplanet Research Overview of future directions in exoplanet research, including the search for life and habitability
Module #19 Exoplanet-Host Star Interactions Discussion of interactions between exoplanets and their host stars, including tidal forces and star-planet interactions
Module #20 Exoplanet Moons and Rings Overview of exoplanet moons and rings, including their detection and habitability implications
Module #21 The Role of Astrobiology in Exoplanet Research Discussion of the intersection of astrobiology and exoplanet research, including the search for life beyond Earth
Module #22 The Implications of Exoplanet Habitability Discussion of the implications of finding habitable exoplanets, including the search for life and humanitys place in the universe
Module #23 Exoplanets and the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Overview of the connection between exoplanets and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Exoplanets and Habitability career
