Cosmology, Astronomy, and Space Exploration in the News
GENINT 721.491
Osher (50+). This course reviews what we already know about the universe, theories about the origin of the universe, and the latest cosmic discoveries and space news.
Understand the basics of Big Bang theory, multi-verses, and space exploration
Analyze current events and news pieces
Analyze implications of cosmology, astronomy, and space exploration
About this course:
Due to advances in technology, what we thought we knew about the fundamentals of cosmology, astronomy, and space exploration is evolving almost daily. In this course, we explore the latest concepts, news, and discoveries regarding multiverses, gravitational waves, black holes, neutron stars, exoplanets, and the beginning of our universe. We also follow the progress of NASA's and ESA's missions to the moon, Mars, and Europa--Jupiter's ice covered moon, and much more.
Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted.
You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in this course. If your membership has expired or if you wish to become a new member, please proceed with enrolling in courses and you will be automatically prompted to add a membership during checkout.
Please download a free version of zoom at https://zoom.us/ to participate in this course.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 14, 2022
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jul 6, 2022
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jul 13, 2022
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jul 20, 2022
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jul 27, 2022
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Aug 3, 2022
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Aug 10, 2022
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Aug 17, 2022
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Aug 24, 2022
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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