Course Description
Humans have always wondered if we were alone in the universe. We were fascinated with the unknown and what creatures lurked in the far away corners of the map and beyond the stars. It was not until recently that we, as a species, had the technology to really intensify and standardize our search. In this course, we will be exploring both the real and fictional search for aliens by humans. From popular television shows to NASA’s real life exploratory missions, students will learn the methodology and the science behind searching for alien life as well as the philosophical implications and other ramifications of being successful in our search.
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