Examines the origin and evolution of life using astronomy, biology, and geology, covering the search for extraterrestrial life and life's history in the solar system.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 2.89 GPA, 30.3% A/AB (n=66 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.17 GPA, 44.4% A/AB (n=54 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.06 GPA, 39.5% A/AB (n=43 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
Supervised research course where students exhibit broad understanding of chemical principles, conduct independent research, and collaborate with investigators.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.64 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.50 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.75 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
Advanced Topics in Geology covers special topics in Geoscience, focusing on evaluating research, assessing scientific information, and communicating results to peers.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.