Our Place in the Cosmos
Come aboard! If you decide to take this course, you will expand your horizon of what is possible for you in the cosmos. In Course 1 (Our Place in the Cosmos) of this four course specialization, there are 39 learning objectives spread out over 4 weeks and 10 lessons. Week 1 - You will learn about the course and the specialization as a whole as well as the method used to guide you through the material. You will also get to meet the crew of the USS Pathway to Space.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 20 hours
- Course by University of Colorado Boulder
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Come aboard! If you decide to take this course, you will expand your horizon of what is possible for you in the cosmos. In Course 1 (Our Place in the Cosmos) of this four course specialization, there are 39 learning objectives spread out over 4 weeks and 10 lessons. Week 1 - You will learn about the course and the specialization as a whole as well as the method used to guide you through the material. You will also get to meet the crew of the USS Pathway to Space. As your instructor and captain, I will create a unique and hopefully fun learning environment full of surprises and moments of connection with the material. We will also discuss how wonder started it all with our first guest, Dr. Valerio Ferme with Space and Wonder. Week 2 - We have two topics and two guests this week. In A Tour of the Cosmos, with Dr. Erica Ellingson, we will guide you through all the grandeur of the cosmos from the size and scale to the timeline of its existence. In Astrophysics, with Dr. Kevin France, we will explore concept and merger of two great fields of study: Astronomy and Physics. The tools used by an astrophysicists are key to unlocking the cosmos. At the end of this week, you will have a better understanding of the cosmos and your place in it. Week 3 - Space exploration can happen in two ways. By viewing there and going there. This week we will explore both methods. Our first lesson is with Dr. Paul Hayne and Dr. Carolyn Crow on Space Exploration-Going There. We will look at the stages of exploration and how the science changes at each point. Next, we will meet Dr. Kristy Tiampo as we discuss Space Exploration-Viewing There. We will dive deep into remote sensing work around Earth and how that technique of viewing can be applied throughout the cosmos. Week 4 - This week, we will discuss some of the great science being conducted in the cosmos as well as our species search life elsewhere in the universe. We have three lessons this week. The first two are in two parts. Extending Science Beyond Earth. In Part 1, we meet Dr. Nick Schneider and discuss how the different wavelengths of light have allowed us to understand other planets like Mars but also Earth. In Part 2, we meet Dr. Dave Brain and discuss what we have learned about other planets in our solar system and compare those discoveries with our home planet. We will end with the Search for Life Elsewhere where our guest, Dr. Bruce Jakosky, and I discuss what is needed for life in the cosmos and where we might find it. In these lessons, you will become a member of the crew of the USS Pathway to Space and together we will make the unknown, known. Your journey to discovering your pathway to space begins now.Modules
Specialization and Course Overview
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6
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Lesson 1 Quiz
6
Videos
- Instructor Introduction
- Pathway to Space Introduction
- Message from the Captain
- Lesson Format Walk-thru
- Meet the Crew
- Wrap Up
Space and Wonder
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10
Videos
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Lesson 2 Quiz
1
Discussions
- What do you wonder the most about and why?
10
Videos
- Lesson 2 Overview
- Video Capsule Introduction
- Video Capsule
- Discussion Prompt
- Your Path
- Connections
- Crew Questions
- Transporter
- The Future
- Wrap Up
A Tour of the Cosmos
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10
Videos
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Lesson 3 Quiz
1
Discussions
- How Many Galaxies Do You Believe Are in the Universe?
10
Videos
- Lesson 3 Overview
- Video Capsule Introduction
- Video Capsule
- Discussion Prompt
- Your Path
- Connections
- Crew Questions
- Transporter
- The Future
- Wrap Up
Astrophysics
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10
Videos
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Lesson 4 Quiz
1
Discussions
- What Big Picture Question Would You Like to See Astrophysicists Answer?
10
Videos
- Lesson 4 Overview
- Video Capsule Introduction
- Video Capsule
- Discussion Prompt
- Your Path
- Connections
- Crew Questions
- Transporter
- The Future
- Wrap Up
Space Exploration: Going There
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10
Videos
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Lesson 5 Quiz
1
Discussions
- Robotic or Humans? Which Do You Think is the Best Way to Explore the Cosmos?
10
Videos
- Lesson 5 Overview
- Video Capsule Introduction
- Video Capsule
- Discussion Prompt
- Your Path
- Connections
- Crew Questions
- Transporter
- The Future
- Wrap Up
Space Exploration: Viewing There
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10
Videos
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Lesson 6 Quiz
1
Discussions
- Give an Example of Remote Sensing that You Likely Use Every Day of Your Life?
10
Videos
- Lesson 6 Overview
- Video Capsule Introduction
- Video Capsule
- Discussion Prompt
- Your Path
- Connections
- Crew Questions
- Transporter
- The Future
- Wrap Up
Extending Science Beyond Earth - Part 1
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10
Videos
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Lesson 7 Quiz
1
Discussions
- Which Additional Wavelengths Would you Add to your Eyesight?
10
Videos
- Lesson 7 Overview
- Video Capsule Introduction
- Video Capsule
- Discussion Prompt
- Your Path
- Connections
- Crew Questions
- Transporter
- The Future
- Wrap Up
Extending Science Beyond Earth - Part 2
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10
Videos
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Lesson 8 Quiz
1
Discussions
- What Do You Think is the Biggest Influence on Our Planet’s Atmosphere?
10
Videos
- Lesson 8 Overview
- Video Capsule Introduction
- Video Capsule
- Discussion Prompt
- Your Path
- Connections
- Crew Questions
- Transporter
- The Future
- Wrap Up
The Search for Life Elsewhere
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10
Videos
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1
Discussion
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Assignment
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Assignment
- Lesson 9 Quiz
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Discussions
- Do you Believe that Life Exists Somewhere Else in Universe and Why?
10
Videos
- Lesson 9 Overview
- Video Capsule Introduction
- Video Capsule
- Discussion Prompt
- Your Path
- Connections
- Crew Questions
- Transporter
- The Future
- Wrap Up
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Embark on an extraordinary journey with "Our Place in the Cosmos," a captivating course within the Science & Engineering domain, designed to ignite your curiosity about the universe. Guided by an expert instructor, you will join the crew of the USS Pathway to Space for an engaging and immersive learning experience spread over four weeks. ### Course Highlights: - **Week 1: Introduction & Wonder** - Meet the crew and understand the course methodology. - Special guest Dr. Valerio Ferme discusses the inception of cosmic wonder. - **Week 2: Cosmic Grandeur & Astrophysics** - Explore the vastness and history of the cosmos with Dr. Erica Ellingson. - Delve into the fusion of Astronomy and Physics with Dr. Kevin France. - **Week 3: Space Exploration** - Understand the stages of space exploration with Dr. Paul Hayne and Dr. Carolyn Crow. - Learn about remote sensing techniques with Dr. Kristy Tiampo. - **Week 4: Advanced Science & Search for Life** - Investigate scientific discoveries beyond Earth with Dr. Nick Schneider and Dr. Dave Brain. - Discuss the search for extraterrestrial life with Dr. Bruce Jakosky. ### Course Structure: - **Duration:** Approximately 1200 minutes of content. - **Subscription Options:** Available in Starter and Professional plans. - **Level:** Foundational, suitable for beginners and enthusiasts eager to explore space science. ### Target Audience: This course is perfect for anyone fascinated by the cosmos, whether you're a curious learner, a budding scientist, or simply someone who dreams of exploring the universe. Join us and transform the unknown into the known, as your pathway to space begins here.
Chris Koehler