Astrobiology Seminar

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Astrobiology is a multidisciplinary field of science encompassing astronomy, biology, biochemistry, genomics, chemistry, atmospheric chemistry, geochemistry, paleontology, geology, and many other fields of science and technology. Astrobiology includes the study of the origin of life, the connections between the evolution of life and of environments, the potential for life and life's actual distribution in our solar system and beyond, and future of life on Earth and in space. The main focus of lectures, discussions, and projects will be on new and important research developments within the interdisciplinary field of Astrobiology. Additionally, classic literature relevant to each topic will be covered to provide students with important context and principles.