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