ASTR 207 - Life in the Universe

3 Credit(s)

This course is designed for students in any major who are interested in the nature of life, especially the current intriguing possibility of the existence of extraterrestrial life. The course provides an introductory coverage of topics in the fields of astronomy, biology, chemistry, and geology to explore profound scientific questions about astrobiology, including “How did life begin on Earth?” “What are the most extreme forms of life currently known?” and “Is it reasonable to imagine life beyond Earth?”
Prerequisite(s): one introductory science course in ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ESSC, ENVR, or PHYS, or permission of the instructor.