ASTR 150 - Life in the Universe

Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)

An introduction to the possibility of life beyond Earth is presented from an astronomical point of view. The course reviews stellar and planetary formation and evolution, star properties and planetary atmospheres necessary for a habitable world, possibilities for other life in our Solar system, detection of extrasolar planets, the SETI project, and the Drake equation. Open to Freshmen only. Satisfies requirement for a Freshman Writing Seminar. Ms. Elmegreen.

Prerequisite(s): high school physics and calculus.