PTYS342
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PTYS342 - Life on Mars in Fact and Fiction
Course ID
037895
Course Description
This course will combine an exploration of the scientific searches for life on Mars, from the 19th Century to present, with an exploration of science fiction based on Mars. As well as providing a background for students to understand past, present and future searches for life on Mars, this course will also provide a framework for students to understand how science fiction about Mars fits in with both the science of the day and with previous science fiction. PTYS 342 may not be used to satisfy requirements for the PTYS undergraduate minor.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No