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Life in the Universe
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:01
Abstract
Nature of Life and the thermodynamics of living systems; Cosmology and the nature of the Universe; the formation and evolution of stars and the formation of the chemical elements; planet formation and interstellar grain chemistry; searches for extra-solar planets; the possibility of extra-terrestrial Life in the Solar System; searches for extraterrestrial intelligence SETI; Anthropic Principles.
Content
This course is aimed at physics and other science students who would like to understand the astrophysics background to the multi-disciplinary question of ?Life in the Universe?. Topics to be covered will include: the nature of Life and the thermodynamics of living systems; Cosmology and the nature of the Universe; the formation and evolution of stars and the formation of the chemical elements; planet formation and interstellar grain chemistry; searches for extra-solar planets; the possibility of extra-terrestrial Life in the Solar System; searches for extraterrestrial intelligence SETI; Anthropic Principles. The course will be in English.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 20 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Life in the Universe |
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2 h weekly |
| seminar | Life in the Universe |
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1 h weekly |
Offered In
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Mathematics, Computational Science and Engineering (Mathematics, Physics Those who want to register for elective courses in the diploma degree programme im Mathematics, should select these from the range of courses of the Master programme in Mathematics. Those who want to register for core subject and elective courses in the diploma degree programme in Physics, should select these from the range of courses of the Master programme in Physics (Core Courses: Theoretical Physics, Core Courses: Experimental Physics, Electives: Physics and Mathematics). The same holds for seminars and semester projects and papers.)
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