ELEC-A4930 - Astronomical View of the World, Lecture, 10.1.2023-18.4.2023

Topic outline

• L12 - Astrobiology and Life in the Universe
  Astrobiology and Life in the Universe
  

  Date: POSTPONED TO 4.4.2023, 14:15 - 16:00
  

  Location: TU1 Saab Auditorium - 1017, Maarintie 8, Otaniemi
  Guest lecturer: Professor emeritus Esko Valtaoja
  

  Learning outcomes of the week

  After this week, you should be able to:

  • Appreciate how far we have advanced in our understanding life from the cosmic perspective.
  • Understand what is being done and planned for the search of life elsewhere in the universe.
  • Grasp the importance and the implications of life as a cosmic phenomenon for our religion, philosophy, culture, etc.

  Note: Originally this lecture was "Lecture 10"

  • Individual work before the lecture

    
    

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    What is life? Alien life forms? Are we alone? Page

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  • Lecture slides

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    Slides - AVotW 2023 - L12 File

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  • Individual work after the lecture

    
    

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    The Drake equation Assignment

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