Life in the Universe: The Drake Equation

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Life in the Universe: The Drake Equation

Url:

http://astronomy.nmsu.edu/cwc/Teaching/ASTR305/DrakeEq/

Creator:

Churchill, Christopher

Publisher:

Pennsylvania State University

Description: This set of lecture slides, authored by Christopher Churchill of Pennsylvania State University, provides images, pictures, information, and graphs that guide students through the variables involved in the Drake Equation. Stellar formation, planetary information, ecospheres, the formation of life, the possibility of intelligent life, and the technology that is needed to communicate with other civilizations are are discussed in these slides. The Drake Equation provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the possibilities of communicating with intelligent life in the universe.

LC Classification:

Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Solar system -- Planets. Planetology
Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Stars
Science -- Astronomy -- Study and teaching. Research
Science -- Astronomy -- Study and teaching. Research -- Outlines, syllabi

GEM Subject:

Science -- Astronomy

Key Concept:

Astronomy -- Planets
Astronomy -- Stars

Resource Type:

Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Access Rights:

Free access

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