PHYS1911W

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PHYS 1911W - How Likely is Extraterrestrial Life? (2 Cr.) Writing Intensive, Freshman Seminar

School of Physics & Astronomy (11140) TIOT - College of Science and Engineering

Course description

The goal of this course is to familiarize students with the main available scientific facts and arguments which bear on the question of the likelihood of extraterrestrial life. A second goal is to familiarize students with aspects of the various relevant disciplines early in their university careers when they may still be selecting a major. The third goal is to provide familiarity with information resources at the university, particularly through the library, as well as improved reasoning, writing, and speaking skills.

Minimum credits

2

Maximum credits

2

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

AFV - A-F or Audit

Lecture

Requirements

001475

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

Yes

Typically offered term(s)

Periodic Fall & Spring