Good overview of the topic. Inspiring lecturer. No need for any complicated math. Having a background in physics on advanced high school level should probably be enoughto pass this course.
Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy
Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy
Instructor: Adam Frank
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Students will be able to summarize foundational principles related to the life of planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe.
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Taught in English
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Reviewed on Jan 25, 2016
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Reviewed on 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
Reviewed on 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!
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