Bridge the gap between science and society with the BA in Applied Humanities – Astrobiology emphasis. This program integrates fundamental astrobiology and closely associated life and physical sciences with the collaborative, global, intercultural, and future-oriented practices of the humanities to prepare students for careers in the human side of the space sector.
- Key Sectors: Aerospace, Data Science, and Biotechnology.
- Careers: Science Journalism, Space Policy, Museum Education, and Research Admin.
- Graduate Paths: Space Law, Planetary Policy, and Astrobioethics.
Core Courses
- PAH 200 Introduction to Applied Humanities (3 units)
- PAH 201 Applied Humanities Practice: Techniques and Technologies for Public Enrichment (3 units)
- PAH 372 Intercultural Competence: Culture, Identity, Adaptation, and Intercultural Relations (3 units)
- PAH 383 Pre-Internship: Building Career Readiness (3 units)
- PAH 420 Innovation and the Human Condition: Learning How to Improve Life in the Community and Beyond (3 units)
- PAH 493 Internship (3 units)
- PAH 498 Senior Capstone (3 units)
- One elective (3 units) from the approved list
Emphasis Courses
Complete all four of the following courses (12 units):
ASTR/PTYS 170A1: Alien Earths
PTYS 170B2: Universe and Humanity: Exploring Our Place in Space
PTYS 214: Life in the Cosmos
ASTR 320: Philosophy and History of Astronomical Thought
Complete one of the following four biology courses (3 units):
BE 170A2: Formation of a Planetary Biosystem
ECOL 170C2: The Diversity of Life
MCB 170C1: Evolution of Modern Biology
MCB 437: Life in Extreme Environments
Students will complete one of the following elective course options (3 units):
ALC 422: Communicating Knowledge in Agriculture and the Life Sciences
ASTR 325: Science and Science Fiction
ASTR 333: Astronomy and the Arts
GEOS 170C1: Life on Earth
GEOS 478: Global Change
GEOS 497J: Dendroarcheology
PTYS 416: Asteroids, Comets and KBOs
SBS 310: Science of Consciousness
SCI 301: Introduction of Orbital Perspective
SCI 401: Science Communication