ASTR A365 - Astrobiology

Institution:

Prince William Sound College - Valdez

Subject:

Astronomy

Description:

A comprehensive examination of the possibility of the existence of life (microbial and advanced) outside of the Earth, the probability of discovery of extraterrestrial life (methods of planet detection, chemical signatures of microbial life, and contact with advanced life), and the scientific and cultural implications of such a discovery. Includes the study of star and planet formation rates, habitability zones, origin of life, evolution, and formation of intelligence. Registration Restrictions: Junior standing; completion of all GER Tier 1 (basic college-level skills) courses. Crosslisted with BIOL A365

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BIOL A108 UA D (AND PHYS A123 UA D OR PHYS A211 UA D )

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pwsc.alaska.edu

Phone Number:

(907) 834-1600

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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