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ASTR UN3105 Extrasolar Planets and Astrobiology. 3 points.
Prerequisites: One year of calculus-based physics.
The emerging field of extrasolar planets and astrobiology will be covered at a quantitative level, with a major emphasis on astrophysical phenomenae and techniques. The subject will be introduced through an investigation of current planetary formation theories and approaches to planet detection, including what we currently know about extrasolar planets and detailed reference to state-of-the-art studies. An astronomer's view of the origin of life and extreme biology will be developed and applied to questions of cosmo-chemistry, observable life-signatures, habitable zones and other astrophysical constraints on the development of organisms.
Fall 2022: ASTR UN3105
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Course Number | Section/Call Number | Times/Location | Instructor | Points | Enrollment |
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ASTR 3105 | 001/13637 | M W 10:10am - 11:25am Room TBA |
Caleb Scharf | 3 | 35/35 |