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402-0384-00L 4 Credits MSC D-PHYS
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Life in the Universe

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Simon Lilly
Does not take place this semester.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:36

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
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Life in the Universe
Does not take place this semester.
No time listed 2 h weekly
seminar Life in the Universe
Does not take place this semester.
  • By Appointment None-None
1 h weekly

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