Origin of Life: A Cosmic Perspective

ASTR-4510

To understand the origin of life is a fundamental goal of science. Discussions include evidence for important prebiotic molecules in the clouds from which new planetary systems are born, and compare cosmic and terrestrial sources of such molecules on the primitive Earth. The course is multidisciplinary, covering topics in physics, astronomy, chemistry, earth sciences, and biology.

3 credits

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2023
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2016
Origins Of Life: Cosmic Persp (3c)
  • Karyn Lynne Rogers
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 6/35
2015
Origins Of Life: Cosmic Persp (3c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
  • Karyn Lynne Rogers
Seats Taken: 12/35
2014
Origins Of Life: Cosmic Persp (3c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 23/35
2013
Origins Of Life: Cosmic Persp (3c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 22/35
2012
Origins Of Life: Cosmic Persp (3c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 12/35
2011
Origins Of Life: Cosmic Persp (3c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 14/35
2010
Origins Of Life: Cosmic Persp (4c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 21/35
2009
Origins Of Life: Cosmic Persp (4c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 21/35
2008
Origins Of Life: Cosmic Persp (4c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 13/30
2007