USNA 217 - Astrobiology

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Case Western Reserve University

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Description:

This course will explore the possibilities for the existence of life on other planets in our solar system and galaxy. Using current understandings of the development of life on Earth we will discuss what habitats mights be suitable for life on other worlds and the strategies scientists have developed to identify those habitats. Lastly, we will discuss the implication of the results for these ongoing searches. Students may receive credit for ASTR 206 or USNA 217---Astrobiology, but not for both Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSNA, FSCC, FSSO, FSSY or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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