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.

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What you can learn.

  • Understand basic cosmology
  • 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 more.

Fall 2024 Schedule

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Wednesday 6:30PM - 8:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Shelley R. Bonus
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$135.00
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Notes

Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Please download a free version of zoom at https://zoom.us/ to participate in this course.

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. 

 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 03, 2024
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Wed Sep 25, 2024
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Wed Oct 2, 2024
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Wed Oct 9, 2024
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Wed Oct 16, 2024
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Wed Oct 23, 2024
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Wed Oct 30, 2024
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Wed Nov 6, 2024
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Wed Nov 13, 2024
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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