Much debate exists, however, over to what degree the lack of any unequivocal evidence of extraterrestrial life reflects the limits of current technology or the likelihood that the evolution of life has been limited to Earth. In this seminar you have been commissioned by Congress to review NASA's budget for space research and the search for extraterrestrial life in light of whether the current budget should be increased, decreased or shifted towards privatization. This seminar will focus primarily on 'process' rather than 'content'. In the process you will learn to 'problem solve' through team work - an approach commonly utilized in corporate settings. In addition, you will refine your oral and written presentation skills through webpage building, and oral powerpoint and poster presentations.
Participation requires attendance.
Attendance at Convocation is also mandatory - no exceptions unless they are medically related. Palaios, v. 10, no. Science, V. 273, p. 924-930. Astrobiology, v. 1, p. 15-24. Astrobiology, v. 1, p. 3-13.