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Academic Year 2003/2004

Astrobiology
E&ES 302 SP

Life imparts unique chemical "fingerprints" in ancient and modern environments on Earth. This course will develop the background and methodology that will be used to search for the chemical and physical evidence of life on Mars, Europa, and elsewhere in our solar system and will serve as a primer in astrobiology. Topics will include the origin of the elements, meteorites, stable and radiogenic isotopes, geochemistry, mineralogy, planetary geology, early Earth, and life in extreme environments.

MAJOR READINGS

Selected readings from current literature
Text: TBA

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Midterm, Final, Problem sets

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: (CHEM141 AND CHEM142 AND E&ES101) OR (CHEM143 AND CHEM144 AND E&ES101) Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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