Lecture Topics

Introduction
The Rock Cycle
Geologic Time
The Origin of Earth
Abiogenesis
Evolution I
What is Life?
Chemical Evolution
Monomers
Polymerization
The genetic code
Cell theory
Cell metabolism
Self-assembly
Darwinian Evolution
Biodiversity
Precambrian Life
Stromatolites
Phanerozoic Diversity
Origin of Plants
The atmosphere
Extreme environments
Artificial Life
Exobiology
The Gaia Hypothesis
Course Summary

Syllabus

Homepage