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ASTRO 1105
The Universe

When civilization was young, Seneca wrote, "A single lifetime, even entirely devoted to the sky, would not be enough for the investigation of so vast a subject. Our descendants will be amazed that we did ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Six Week Summer.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1190 ASTRO 1105   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
    This Online Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=457

  •  1191 ASTRO 1105   DIS 201

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
    This Online Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=457

ASTRO 1106
Relativity, Cosmology, and Black Holes

Explanation of Einstein's theory of Special Relativity, which brought about a fundamental change in our conceptual understanding of space and time. The consequences of the theory: the relativity ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Six Week Summer. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1189 ASTRO 1106   LEC 001

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    • MTWRF Online Meeting
    • Jun 20 - Jul 28, 2023

    • Brazier, A

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Instructor will work with students from different time zones. Students watch 2-3 recorded lectures every day, averaging 35-40 minutes of commitment, plus a 45-minute daily Zoom session. Students also asynchronously do 18 homeworks, 2 prelims and a final project. This Online Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=458

ASTRO 1107
The Universe

Identical to ASTRO 1105 except for the addition of the afternoon laboratory that emphasizes mathematical problem-solving. This option is recommended for potential majors in science and engineering. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Six Week Summer.  Choose one lecture, one discussion, and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1186 ASTRO 1107   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
    This Online Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=459

  •  1187 ASTRO 1107   DIS 201

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
    This Online Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=459

  •  1188 ASTRO 1107   LAB 401

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
    This Online Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=459

ASTRO 1199
Are We Alone in the Universe?

This course surveys the possibilities for life in the universe and the search for it, against the backdrop of our modern understanding of the cosmos.  It covers ideas about the origin of the universe and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Six Week Summer. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1185 ASTRO 1199   LEC 001

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    • MTWRF Online Meeting
    • Jun 20 - Jul 28, 2023

    • El Moutamid, M

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
    This Online Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=3223