280529 SE The search for extraterrestrial intelligence (2023S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 28 - Erdwissenschaften, Meteorologie - Geophysik und

Continuous assessment of course work

Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Registration is open from We 01.02.2023 00:00 to We 22.02.2023 23:59
Registration is open from Mo 27.02.2023 00:00 to We 15.03.2023 23:59
Deregistration possible until Fr 31.03.2023 23:59

Details

max. 10 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Joao Alves

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Introduction meeting on Friday, March 3rd at 13:15 (SE2)

Friday 03.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Friday 10.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Friday 17.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Friday 24.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Friday 31.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Friday 21.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Friday 28.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Friday 05.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Friday 12.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Friday 19.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Friday 26.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Friday 02.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Friday 09.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Friday 16.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Friday 23.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
Friday 30.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This Seminar is designed to provide an overview of research on the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI). We will explore the history and current methods used to search for extraterrestrial life, as well as the implications of such a discovery. The papers to be covered in the Seminar will include SETI research methods, the Drake equation, and the Fermi Paradox. By the end of the course, students should be able to:

- Describe the history of SETI research
- Explain the various methods used to search for extraterrestrial life
- Evaluate the implications of a potential discovery
- Discuss the Drake equation
- Discuss the Fermi Paradox

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment will be based on paper presentations and participation in the discussion.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Presentation of a paper is a requirement that must be fulfilled for a passing grade. An excellent paper presentation, together with participation in the discussions of papers and attendance, will get a student the top grade.

Examination topics

Reading list

The list of papers to be discussed will be posted on Moodle. A good starting point is:

1. J. Tarter, “The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI)", Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics, vol. 39, 2001, pp. 511-548.

Association in the course directory

PM-Astr

Last modified: Tu 14.03.2023 12:09