Caltech

The Evolving Universe

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.6

(807 reviews)

65 hours to complete
3 weeks at 21 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
95%
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.6

(807 reviews)

65 hours to complete
3 weeks at 21 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
95%
Most learners liked this course

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There are 10 modules in this course

Welcome to The Evolving Universe!

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7 videos2 readings7 assignments

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10 videos2 readings11 assignments

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7 videos2 readings8 assignments

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8 videos2 readings9 assignments

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8 videos2 readings9 assignments

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8 videos2 readings9 assignments

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11 videos2 readings12 assignments

What's included

11 videos2 readings12 assignments

What's included

7 videos2 readings8 assignments

What's included

10 videos2 readings11 assignments

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4.6 (151 ratings)
S. George Djorgovski
Caltech
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