Molecular Biogeochemistry OpenCourseWare: A Free MIT Grad-Level Course on Molecular Biosignatures
Explore the molecular records scientists use to determine the presence and nature of life in this free online OpenCourseWare from MIT. 'Molecular Biogeochemistry' teaches students about molecular biosignatures, like molecular fossils, and how they can be used to understand the organisms that leave them. This graduate-level course is well suited to students interested in studying Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Biochemistry or Geochemistry.
Molecular Biogeochemistry: Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Lectures/Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | No |
Molecular Biogeochemistry: Course Description
A biosignature is a marker that indicates the presence of life. MIT's 'Molecular Biogeochemistry' OpenCourseWare explores molecules that indicate specific biosignatures, including fatty acids, lipid chains and similar chemical markers that are unique to particular organisms. The information scientists obtain from molecular biosignatures in the geological record can help them determine the nature of bacteria and other life forms. Students learn about the many characteristics of molecular biosignatures in modern organisms and environments, from lipid biosynthesis to molecular fossils to the occurrence of molecular biosignatures. This graduate-level course is taught by Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professor Roger Summons.
Suggested course readings and student presentations are available for download on the course website. To take this free OpenCourseWare, visit the molecular biogeochemistry course page.
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