Presented By: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+)
Cosmology
The History and Nature of Our Universe
This course is based on Great Courses DVDs by Prof. Mark Whittle. Restricted to those 50 and over, the course covers the structure of the universe including stars, dark matter and dark energy; the big bang and early history of the universe; the cosmic microwave background; galaxies and their evolution; supernovae; black holes; inflation and anthropic arguments about the universe.
A minimum of mathematics is used, though some knowledge of high school physics will be helpful.
Instructor Craig Stephan is a retired Ford physicist.
This class will meet at the North Campus Research Complex for two hours on Tuesdays from January 24 through June 27, with no class on April 11, April 25 through May 9 and June 6. Visitor parking is $1.60 per hour; there is also free public transportation.
A minimum of mathematics is used, though some knowledge of high school physics will be helpful.
Instructor Craig Stephan is a retired Ford physicist.
This class will meet at the North Campus Research Complex for two hours on Tuesdays from January 24 through June 27, with no class on April 11, April 25 through May 9 and June 6. Visitor parking is $1.60 per hour; there is also free public transportation.
Cost
- $50
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