ASTR 303 - Life in the Universe

Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours

An appraisal of possibilities and prospects for life in the Universe. Topics covered: nature of life, habitability of Earth and other Solar System worlds, detection of exoplanets, the search for life beyond Earth, space travel. Emphasis on the scientific method, especially the development of theories founded in observations and evidence.

Prerequisite(s): ASTR 100 or another course in Astronomy.
GE Category: Satisfies GE, category B3 (Specific Emphasis in Natural Sciences).
Typically Offered Fall Only
Grading: OPT