ASTR 133: The Search for Life in the Universe

Course Description

A one-semester course on the scientific search for life throughout the Universe. The range of environments hospitable for life form an organizing principle by which to examine several aspects of modern Astronomy including, but not limited to: habitats in the Solar System; physical constraints on life and unusual chemistry; the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence and the Fermi Paradox. Two years of high school math or its equivalent is recommended. Four hours lecture. (F, W).