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ASTR 301. Searching for Life in the Universe

Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 012099

A study of the search for life in the universe, with emphasis on teacher preparation. Topics include how life on earth can guide the search, conditions for life within our solar system, extrasolar planets that may be conducive to life, possible radio communications with other civilizations and technologies necessary for search. Significant time is spent developing student lesson plans. Prerequisite: ISCI 171  and ISCI 172 .