YoVDO

Life in the Universe

Offered By: City College of San Francisco via California Community Colleges System

Tags

Astrobiology Courses Astronomy Courses Biology Courses Evolution Courses Extraterrestrial Life Courses Exoplanets Courses Planetary Science Courses Extremophiles Courses SETI Courses

Course Description

Overview

The origin and evolution of life on Earth and the possibility of life elsewhere in the Universe. Applying the disciplines of astronomy, biology, and planetary science, students study the chemical and biological basis for life, limits of life on Earth, and techniques used to search for life beyond Earth.

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