| Class Id | 8865 |
| Days | MW |
| Start time | 01:30 PM |
| End time | 02:50 PM |
| Building | GUYOT |
| Room | 220 |
| Course Id | 3943 |
| Dept and Number | AST 255 |
| Dept and Number | CHM 255 |
| Dept and Number | EEB 255 |
| Dept and Number | GEO 255 |
| Area | QR |
| Title | Life in the Universe |
| Description | This course introduces students to a new field, Astrobiology, where scientists trained in biology, chemistry, astronomy and geology combine their skills to discover life's origins and to seek extraterrestrial life. Topics include: the origin of life on Earth, the prospects of life beneath the surfaces of Mars and Europa, a moon of Jupiter; extra-solar planets nearby that offer targets for NASA space telescopes searching for life. |
| Prerequisites | At least one course (but two is recommended) in Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Geology is required. In the case of freshmen, an advanced placement score of 4 or 5 in Chemistry, Biology or Physics is required. |
| Professor | Edwin L. Turner |
| Professor | Laura F. Landweber |
| Professor | Tullis C. Onstott |