CURR 5562 - Astronomy Principles: The Universe and the Search for Life

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Covers a broad spectrum of cosmological and astrobiology concepts including: electromagnetic spectrum, black holes, dark energy, branes, formation of the universe, extremophile organisms, origin of life theories, Drake equation, and search for life in the solar system. Prer., Teaching experience. Graduate students only. Meets with PHYS 5010.