MSL F218 - Astrobiology: Plnts, Ocns, Lfe

Institution:

UAF Community and Technical College - Fairbanks

Subject:

Marine Science & Limnology

Description:

Study of life in the universe from a transdisciplinary perspective, bringing together insights from physics, astronomy, geology, chemistry and biology. Topics include the evolution of the universe, planets, oceans and life. Past and present oceans found in the Solar System provide case studies from which to examine the potential for life on and off Earth. Societal questions related to the origins of life, global climate change and the possibility of extraterrestrial life will be discussed. Prerequisites: WRTG F111X; BIOL F103X or CHEM F103X or GEOS F101X or PHYS F102X. Offered Spring

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(ENGL F111X UF C- OR WRTG F111X UF C- OR WRTG F1X UF C- OR ENGL F1X UF C- OR EACE 60 OR SATE 1340 OR CORE F1 UF T T OR CORE F1AA UF T T OR CORE F1AS UF T T ) (AND BIOL F103X UF C- OR CHEM F103X UF C- OR GEOS F101X UF C- OR PHYS F102X UF C- )

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ctc.uaf.edu

Phone Number:

(907) 455-2800

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