This course was taught in conjunction with the College of Science’s public lecture series on ‘The Edges of Life’ in Spring 2008.

Similar to the lecture series, the course will discuss (1) what is life, (2) how did life originate here and possibly on other planets, (3) where is evolution going, if anywhere, (4) what differentiates humans from other life, if anything, and (5) how has technology changed what we view as life. We will also discuss the role of science and particularly the life sciences in society. This is a First-Year Colloquium Course.

The public lectures take place in Centennial Hall, on Wednesday evenings at 7pm.

open sections of this course: 195G
Please note that the first class will be on January 23rd (no class on January 16th).

Please email me if you have questions about the course: dornhausemail.arizona.edu

Announcement for the public lectures:
As science and technology advance, fundamental issues central to the concept of life become harder to answer. Today, perspectives are changing on a wide range of issues including the origins of life, how life differentiates itself from its surroundings, what role self-awareness plays in maintaining life, and the discoveries regarding life that will emerge in the near future. UA’s College of Science is proud to present six lectures that will probe these edges of life. Bringing together perspectives that include biology, communications, medicine, technology, and philosophy, these six speakers will help us engage and understand the limits of life, and what might lie beyond.