Welcome to the Life in the Universe lab course. In this class, we will discuss and learn about the origin and evolution of life and the search for life in the Universe. We will carry out field trips to locations of astrobiological interest. We will also have in-class labs and out-of-class labs, both of which will help illuminate various aspects of the study of astrobiology. I'm looking forward to our adventure together!

NEW! Thanks, everyone, for a very enjoyable semester. (16 Dec 2009)

NEW! The final distribution of scores is now available. (16 Dec 2009)

NEW! Distribution of scores for the "big test" is now available. Final grades for the semester coming soon. In the meantime, please fill out the online, 100% anonymous course evaluation for this course. Please do this! It helps me a lot, it helps your future fellow students, and it is a great way for you to give feedback that is totally, 100% anonymous. (24 Nov 2009)

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