This course will introduce students to the interdisciplinary study of exoplanets, a rapidly changing field leading the way to constraining the prevalence of life in our galaxy. Blending concepts from astronomy, physics, and planetary science, we will explore how planets orbiting stars elsewhere in the galaxy are discovered and characterized. We will review the latest theories in how planets form and evolve and examine trends across the exoplanet population. We will tackle the question: “Are we alone?” and compare these strange new worlds to our own Solar System. Throughout we will highlight the latest results from space missions like the James Webb Space Telescope and delve into the critical role of past, present, and future missions in solving open questions in exoplanet science.