Astrobiology, or study of the evolution of life in the universe, is becoming an ever-increasingly popular choice for undergraduates not majoring in science (and even for those who are!). A mix of ecology, evolution and astronomy, many astronomy professors find themselves teaching such a course, or others such as "Life on Other Worlds." Below are links to help you plan your course.

Astrobiology Course Overview

• includes expectations, assignments, quizzes, readings and lab activities

NASA Astrobiology Institute

• Ask an astrobiologist
• Listing of books
• Links to professional societies
• Building bridges with researchers
• Student page

Life in the Universe

• Listing of syllabi of astrobiology courses at over a dozen universities
• Links to sites containing curriculum resources for teaching astrobiology

Astrobiology.com

• News and events in the field of astrobiology

Other Astrobiology links:

• Origins Institute at McMaster University
• CSA Astrobiology projects
• International Journal of Astrobiology
• Astrobiology magazine news
• Planetary Biology

More links to teaching astronomy in Canada:

Teaching Introductory Astronomy
The Importance of Astronomy Outreach
More Online Astronomy Education Resources
Canadian Astronomy
Additional Resources for Instructors

created by the CASCA education Webteam, (2009)