Class Id: 8865
Days: MW
Start Time: 01:30 PM
End Time: 02:50 PM
Building: GUYOT
Room: 220
Course Id: 3943
Departments and Numbers: AST 255, CHM 255, EEB 255, 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.
Professors: Edwin L. Turner, Laura F. Landweber, Tullis C. Onstott
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