Astrobiology: Life in the Universe

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

An examination of the prospects for extraterrestrial life, based primarily on material from astronomy, biology, and planetary science. Topics include the origin and evolution of life on Earth, extremophiles, the habitability of Mars and Jovian moons, the nature and habitability of exoplanets, SETI, the Drake equation, and the Fermi paradox. Prerequisite: 5.0 university credits including at least one of BIOL 1020H, BIOL 1030H, BIOM 1000H, PHYS 1510H, or PHYS 1520H. Not for credit toward a major or minor in Physics.