Via Zoom:What do we know about the life that inhabits the air that we breathe? This course begins by introducing science literacy through the science fiction story “Atmosphaera Cognita” by Neal Stephenson. We will then explore atmospheric life and its strange history. We end by considering how to co-exist with pollen, mildew, bacteria, and more in a temperate humid climate, including practical considerations for indoor air quality and seasonal change, while dispelling myth. This course will be a mix of lecture, discussion, and assigning a quick homework question at the end of first and second lectures. Since this course is based on a book that Dr. Williams is finishing, your feedback will be welcome. 

Recommended Reading:  "Atmosphaera Cognita" by Neal Stephenson

Registration Deadline: Jan. 13