ASTR 405: Space Life Sciences explores the effects of the space environment on living organisms and the scientific investigations conducted to understand the challenges and opportunities of extended space travel. This course combines principles from biology, physiology, and space science to provide a comprehensive understanding of the impacts of microgravity, radiation, and other space-related factors on human health, physiology, and biology. Students will delve into the research conducted aboard space missions and in space analog environments to gain insights into the physiological adaptations, countermeasures, and technological innovations necessary for human space exploration and colonization.