Mar 29, 2024  
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PS 222 - Life Beyond Earth


This course will discuss the probability and possibility of extraterrestrial life and details the science behind the search for life. The course will also explore the possibilities for human exploration beyond Earth. Topics may include: star formation, stellar evolution, planetary formation, mass extinctions, evolution and natural selection, radio astronomical techniques to search for signs of intelligent signals, and human spaceflight.

Note: Meets Scientific Reasoning Learning Outcome (SCI)

Four credits.



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