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A Grand Tour of the Cosmos Fall 2007

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Type: Course Related Materials
Subject: Science and Technology
Collection: Webcast UC Berkeley Course Lectures
Grade Level: Post-secondary

Abstract: A Grand Tour of the Cosmos. From Astro 10: Introduction to General Astronomy - Fall 2007. A description of modern astronomy with emphasis on the structure and evolution of stars, galaxies, and the Universe.

A Grand Tour of the Cosmos from the course Introduction to General Astronomy

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Type: Course Related Materials
Subject: Science and Technology, Humanities, Social Sciences
Collection: Webcast UC Berkeley Course Lectures
Grade Level: Post-secondary

Abstract: Astro 10: General Astronomy - Fall 2006. A description of modern astronomy with emphasis on the structure and evolution of stars, galaxies, and the Universe. Additional topics optionally discussed include quasars, pulsars, black holes, and extraterrestrial communication, etc. Individual instructor's ... More »

Cool Cosmos

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Type: Course Related Materials
Subject: Science and Technology
Collection: free.ed.gov
Grade Level: Primary, Secondary, Post-secondary

Abstract: invites students to learn about infrared light and step into the world of infrared astronomy. Teachers and students may discover light outside the visible spectrum with these classroom activities, experiments, and lessons. The site provides FAQs, ask-an-astronomer videos, an infrared astronomy timeline, ... More »

Engineering Design and Rapid Prototyping, January (IAP) 2004

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Type: Course Related Materials
Subject: Science and Technology
Collection: MIT OpenCourseWare
Grade Level: Post-secondary

Abstract: This course provides students with an opportunity to conceive, design and implement a product, using rapid protyping methods and computer-aid tools. The first of two phases challenges each student team to meet a set of design requirements and constraints for a structural component. A course of iteration, ... More »

Engineering Design and Rapid Prototyping, January (IAP) 2005

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Type: Course Related Materials
Subject: Science and Technology
Collection: MIT OpenCourseWare
Grade Level: Post-secondary

Abstract: This course provides students with an opportunity to conceive, design and implement a product, using rapid prototyping methods and computer-aid tools. The first of two phases challenges each student team to meet a set of design requirements and constraints for a structural component. A course of iteration, ... More »

Engineering Design and Rapid Prototyping, January (IAP) 2007

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Type: Course Related Materials
Subject: Science and Technology
Collection: MIT OpenCourseWare
Grade Level: Post-secondary

Abstract: This course provides students with an opportunity to conceive, design and implement a product, using rapid prototyping methods and computer-aid tools. The first of two phases challenges each student team to meet a set of design requirements and constraints for a structural component. A course of iteration, ... More »

Exploring Black Holes: General Relativity and Astrophysics, Spring 2003

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Type: Course Related Materials
Subject: Science and Technology
Collection: MIT OpenCourseWare
Grade Level: Post-secondary

Abstract: Study of physical effects in the vicinity of a black hole as the basis for understanding general relativity, astrophysics, and elements of cosmology. Extension to current developments in theory and observation. Energy and momentum in flat spacetime; the metric; curvature or spacetime near rotating and ... More »

Prototyping Avionics, Spring 2006

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Type: Course Related Materials
Subject: Science and Technology
Collection: MIT OpenCourseWare
Grade Level: Post-secondary

Abstract: In the past building prototypes of electronic components for new projects/products was limited to using protoboards and wirewrap. Manufacturing a printed-circuit-board was limited to final production, where mistakes in the implementation meant physically cutting traces on the board and adding wire jumpers ... More »

Relativity and the Cosmos

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Type: Course Related Materials
Subject: Science and Technology
Collection: WGBH Educational Foundation
Grade Level: Primary

Abstract: This illustrated essay from the NOVA Web site introduces the basic concepts of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity and what we know about cosmology as a result.