EARS 136 Astrobiology
This course will explore the nascent field of astrobiology—study of life in the universe. Students will be introduced to the various research aspects in the fields of biology, chemistry, geology, planetary science, and astronomy that contribute to our current understanding of astrobiology. Scientific hypothesis testing and evolution will be a course focus as technological innovation continues to shape the field. Together we will work to address the questions: How does life begin and evolve? Is there life beyond Earth and, if so, how can we detect it?