BIOL 4340 Astrobiology
An introduction to the field of Astrobiology, which studies the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the Universe. Astrobiology is centered on investigating the past and future of life on Earth by looking beyond Earth to get the answers. We will cover a wide range of topics, including: How are the materials for life distributed in the Universe? How did life emerge on Earth? How has life persisted on Earth for over three billion years? Is there life elsewhere in the Universe? Which techniques we use to look for life beyond Earth? What is the future of life on Earth? In summary, you will gain insights on the fabric of life from biological, chemical, physical, and planetary sciences perspectives.
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