Astrobiology
(1 cr., 2 semesters) Prerequisite: Integrated Science. Astrobiology is the study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and the destiny of life in the Universe. It is relatively new science that brings together biologists, chemists, physicists, geologists and astronomers who seek the answer to a set challenging and intriguing questions. Through a series of inquiry-based activities designed according to the theme of the search for life on other planets, students will develop research skills including modeling, setting up experiments, testing hypothesis, making systematic field observation and doing image and data analysis. At the same time they will be introduced to a field of study that may soon yield some of the most important scientific discoveries of all time. |
