ASTR 180 - LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE
- Recent Professors
- S. Rao Sudhakar
- Recent Semesters
- Spring 2027
- Class Size
- 35 students
- Difficulty
- 7.7Heavyout of 10
- Credits
- 3
- Spring 2027 Sections
- View Spring 2027 sections of ASTR 180
- Transfers To
- UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
- Description
- Explores how the universe evolved from a mix of subatomic particles into intelligent life itself. Examines the probability that extraterrestrial intelligence exists and the possibility of communication. Topics include: origin and evolution of the universe; birth, aging, and death of stars; chemical enrichment of the galaxy; and comets and the origin of life. [D; CSU; UC]
- Usually Held
- Mon Wed 1:20pm–2:45pm