2010-2011 Catalog 
    
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2010-2011 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHSCI 125 - Life in the Universe

Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
IAI Code: P9 900
This course will cover the nature of life as we know it on Earth, where else in our solar system life could possibly exist, whether life could exist on recently discovered planets that orbit other stars, whether we could live and travel in space. It will emphasize the fundamental principles of physics, astronomy, geology, chemistry and biology. It will also cover the philosophical importance of scientific discoveries and the impact of the discovery of life beyond Earth.Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101  or minimum grade “C” in ENG 021  and ENG 099 , or in ENG 095 /ENG 096 ; and placement into MATH 094 , or minimum grade “C” in MATH 090 .