ASTR 240 - Astrobiology

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: PHYS 203 or PHYS 221
We will begin our study of the new science of astrobiology with general topics such as current theories of the rise of habitability and life on Earth, distribution of complex organic molecules in the universe and definition of habitability as regards other planets and star systems. We will then move into specialized topics relating to current research themes in astrobiology: potentially habitable zones in the Solar System