Eckerd College - on Florida's Gulf Coast
Spring, 2008 Astrobiology Students
This photograph is of the spring semester 2008 class for Astrobiology and Life in the Universe.  The students are holding the world's largest solar spectrum, assembled at Eckerd College.  Click on the picture to enlarge it.
Pre-Quiz


After reading this course's Web pages, you should be able to answer these questions.

  1. Is it astrology, astronomy, or astrobiology?
  2. Do I have to use college-level math in this class?
  3. How many class cuts are allowed?
  4. How many quizzes, tests, and exams will there be?
  5. Will any of the quizzes, tests, and exams be comprehensive?
  6. Can I take quizzes, tests, and exams late or early?
  7. Should I take notes during class?
  8. Is a term paper required for this class?
  9. How can I earn cash in this course?
  10. Do I have to go out at night, in the cold in Florida?
  11. Will this course help me find north?
  12. Has this course ever saved anyone's life? (Okay, this one you'll have to ask about.)
  13. Am I alone in not knowing much about science and math? (No!! See below.)

"Here's my reason for taking this course!"
Listen to the sound file.

Homer Simpson

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