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- Level Foundation
- Duration 11 hours
- Course by University of Rochester
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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.Modules
Course Overview
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8
Readings
8
Readings
- General Overview
- Grading and Logistics
- Syllabus
- About the Professor
- About the Teaching Assistant
- Optional Readings
- Exercises and Activities
- Lecture Notes
Lesson 1 - Introduction
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3
Videos
3
Videos
- Introduction
- Scientific Notation
- Our Place in the Cosmos
Lesson 2 - Our Solar System
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5
Videos
5
Videos
- Comparative Planetology
- Terrestrial Planets
- Giant Planets
- Gas Vs Ice Giants
- Construction Debris
Lesson 3 - Exoplanets
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6
Videos
6
Videos
- Exoplanets
- Understanding Ellipses
- Radial Velocities and the Doppler Shift
- Transiting Planets
- The Habitable Zone
- What Exoplanets Have Taught Us
Lesson 4 - Origins of Planets and Life
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6
Videos
6
Videos
- Condensation Theory
- Planet Formation
- Basic Chemistry
- DNA and RNA
- Appearance of Life
- Are We Alone?
Review Questions for Week 1
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Week 1 Quiz
Lesson 1 - Observing Stars
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4
Videos
4
Videos
- Stars - Introduction
- Nuclear Fusion
- The Nature of Light
- Quantum Physics
Lesson 2 - Star Formation
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2
Videos
2
Videos
- Measuring Stars
- Forming a Protostar
Lesson 3 - The Main Sequence
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3
Videos
3
Videos
- Brown Dwarfs And Very Low Mass Stars
- The Structure of a G2 Main Sequence Star
- Solar Magnetic Features
Lesson 4 - The End of a Stars Life
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3
Videos
3
Videos
- Red Giants and Planetary Nebulae
- White Dwarfs
- Supernovas and Neutron Stars
Lesson 5 - Relativity
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3
Videos
3
Videos
- Frames of Reference
- Special Relativity
- General Relativity
Lesson 6 - Black Holes
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4
Videos
4
Videos
- Escape Velocity
- Black Holes
- Journey into a Black Hole
- Answering the Question
Review Questions for Week 2
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Week 2 Quiz
Lesson 1 - Observing Galaxies
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6
Videos
6
Videos
- Galaxies Introduction
- Interstellar Medium
- Galactic Distances
- Climbing the Cosmic Distance Ladder
- Type Ia Supernovae
- Metallicity
Lesson 2 - Spiral Galaxies
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4
Videos
4
Videos
- The Milky Way
- The Galactic Disk
- The Stellar Halo and the Bulgy Bar
- The Galactic Center
Lesson 3 - Other Galaxies
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7
Videos
7
Videos
- Galactic Zoology
- Introduction to Dark Matter
- Types of Active Galactic Nuclei
- Unified Model for AGN
- Galaxy Groups and Clusters
- Superclusters
- Answering the Question
Review Questions for Week 3
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Week 3 Quiz
Lesson 1 - The Structure of the Universe
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5
Videos
5
Videos
- Introduction
- Hubble’s Law and the Big Bang
- Space-Time and Quantum Fields
- The Standard Model of Particle Physics
- Dark Matter
Lesson 2 - The Evolution of the Universe
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6
Videos
6
Videos
- In the Beginning
- Phase Transitions in the Early Universe
- BBN and Recombination
- Observational Evidence
- The Beginning of Large Scale Structure
- The Era of Quasars
Lesson 3 - The Fate of the Universe
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4
Videos
4
Videos
- Dark Energy and Cosmic Destiny
- The Multiverse
- Recap-History of the Cosmos
- Answering the Question
Review Questions for Week 4
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Week 4 Quiz
Auto Summary
Embark on an enlightening journey through the cosmos with "Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy," a foundational course designed for those eager to explore the universe's most profound mysteries. Delivered by Coursera, this course delves into the pivotal questions of modern astronomy, structured into four comprehensive sections: Planets and Life in the Universe, The Life of Stars, Galaxies and Their Environments, and The History of The Universe. Over 660 minutes of captivating content, participants will uncover the secrets of celestial phenomena and the evolution of the cosmos. Suitable for beginners, the course offers flexible subscription options, including Starter, Professional, and Paid plans, making it accessible to a wide audience. Whether you're an aspiring astronomer or simply fascinated by the wonders of space, this course promises to expand your horizons and deepen your understanding of the universe.
Adam Frank