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COLL 192 001 (CRN: 14310)
THE UNIVERSE AND US
Long Title: THE UNIVERSE AND US: A CONCEPTUAL APPROACH TO COSMOLOGY (BAKER)
Department: College Courses
Instructor: Wagner, Jonah
Meeting: 5:00PM - 5:59PM T (22-AUG-2022 - 2-DEC-2022)
Part of Term: Full Term - No WL Purge
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 1
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 16
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 23-APR-2024 9:18PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
13-DEC-2022
2:00PM - 5:00PM T
Description: Cosmology: The study of the universe, from its beginning to its end. Our understanding of the universe is constantly changing, with new discoveries and breakthroughs being made. The field of cosmology is filled with such discoveries, and its content and history contain the groundwork for answers to some of humanity’s biggest questions: Where did we come from? ...Why is the universe the way it is? ... How have we, the human race, come to understand the universe in which we live? In this course, we will delve into the history of scientific discovery, using Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time as a guide. Students will explore their own topics of interest and engage in discussions about their favorite concepts. A cross between cosmology, sociology, and science history, this course is a refreshing take on physical science, intended for students of any discipline who want to learn more about the universe in which we live, all without the use of mathematics.