Alien Worlds - 03
UCPC 0003 - 03
Course Description
Alien Worlds focuses on the search (and study of) extraterrestrial worlds, some of which may harbor life. We will embark on an examination of our solar system, and the discovery and characterization of the more than 6000 confirmed planets orbiting other stars. This seminar will examine alien worlds we can touch, alien worlds on which we can land (or have landed), alien worlds that are studied from a great distance, and the question of how common life is in the Universe. Students will be exposed to the myriad discoveries coming from current studies of extrasolar planets, including recent results that indicate planets around other stars appear to be common.
In Person: This is an in-person course that follows the published schedule of course meetings and requires attendance at all sessions. Tufts courses are designed to provide high-quality and interactive courses to Tufts and visiting students. For more information about course policies and expectations, please visit https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/policies#University-Policies
This section is reserved for high school students who are rising 10th, 11th or 12th grade students. High School students will be prompted to submit an additional application after enrollment including: a high school transcript, letter of recommendation, parental permission, and other required consent forms.
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