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University of Rochester

Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

An introduction to modern astronomy's most important questions. The four sections of the course are Planets and Life in The Universe; The Life of Stars; Galaxies and Their Environments; The History of The Universe.

Status: Biology
Status: Physical Science
BeginnerCourse11 hours

Featured reviews

AM

5.0Reviewed Apr 11, 2018

The is the first time I have rated a course with 5 stars, but this one is worth it. I audited and did not take the exams, but I thoroughly enjoyed the lectures and I learned a lot.

S

5.0Reviewed Apr 20, 2020

I like this course very much. Special about this course was the Mr. Adam Frank, his skills of teaching are one of the best in the world. Thank you for this.

NP

5.0Reviewed Aug 7, 2017

Outstanding. Nuanced, yet accessible. Love the professor's infectious passion about the subject, and also his rather lovely choice of words at times!

DJ

4.0Reviewed May 23, 2020

The course was very informative and helpful.But some of questions in the quizes where not in the videos and hence quizes appeared to be difficult.

UD

5.0Reviewed May 2, 2024

More explaination can be provided in the quiz feedback. The simulator on stellar evolution is not working hence the quiz questions related to it should be updated

E

5.0Reviewed Jul 8, 2018

such an amazing course by amazing professor. quiz was superb and you will be able to make use of virtual simulations. worth doing

KN

5.0Reviewed Apr 5, 2017

A really nice course for someone pursuing astronomy or likes to know more about the cosmos. Really expands one's knowledge of the universe.

BT

4.0Reviewed Mar 30, 2019

Very good overview. I thought that some of the questions given were not covered in the lectures, e.g., that all valid combinations of color charge have to be colorless.

EB

4.0Reviewed Sep 7, 2022

I​ enjoyed the lectures -- raised interesting questions to ponder. May try another astronomy course to get more of the background and explanations. Found the assignments challenging.

CN

5.0Reviewed Dec 18, 2016

Easy to follow. Anyone who is interested in Astronomy should take this course. This course is better than the course (Astronomy - Big Questions) that I took at my University.

MY

5.0Reviewed Feb 27, 2016

Thank you!! Very organized and easy to follow. The questions at the end of the week encouraged me to explore more about the subject matter.

DS

5.0Reviewed Aug 20, 2023

Amazing course, definitely recommend!Adam Frank does a great job at keeping you engage and learning more. Test was really demanding and certificate felt well deserved!