Life in the Universe
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Overview
Subject area
AST
Catalog Number
110
Course Title
Life in the Universe
Department(s)
Description
An introduction to Astrobiology. Topics: life beyond the Earth, Matter and Energy, Life on Earth: (basic building blocks of life, cells, DNA, the origins of life and evolution), life in our solar system, Mars, Jovian Moons, the habitable Zone around stars, the search for extra terrestrial Intelligence, and Interstellar Travel, A Term paper, Field trips and/or day and evening astronomical observation sessions will be required. (scientific analysis) (FSWR) Pre-Requisite: MTH 020 or appropriate math placement. Co-Requisite: AST 111
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Requirement Designation
FSW - Flexible Core - Scientific World
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
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