Spring 2024 Astronomy BC1753 section 001

LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE

Call Number 00347
Day & Time
Location
TR 2:40pm-3:55pm
202 Altschul Hall (Barnard)
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Nicholas M Luber
Type LECTURE
Course Description

An introductory course intended primarily for nonscience majors. This interdisciplinary course focuses on the subject of LIfe in the Universe. We will study historical astronomy, gravitation and planetary orbits, the origin of the chemical elements, the discoveries of extrasolar planets, the origin of life on Earth, the evolution and exploration of the Solar Systen, global climate change on Venus, Mars and Earth, and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life (SETI).

You cannot receive credit for this course and for ASTR UN1403 or ASTR UN1453.

Can be paired with the optional Lab class ASTR UN1903.

Web Site Vergil
Department Physics and Astronomy @Barnard
Enrollment 128 students (120 max) as of 9:05AM Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Status Full
Subject Astronomy
Number BC1753
Section 001
Division Barnard College
Open To Barnard College, Columbia College, General Studies
Section key 20241ASTR1753X001