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R – Physical Sciences and Math
Online | February 4, 2025-April 22, 2025
Tuesday: 12:45 PM-2:00 PM
Part 2 of this course explores popular scientific topics and their misconceptions based on the Great Course lecture series by Dr. Don Lincoln, a physicist from Fermi National Accelerator Lab. Supplemental material is provided in the form of lectures for in-depth coverage. Topics include radiation health risks, misuse of statistical data, entropy of evolution, fundamentals of relativity and cosmology, defining speed of light, untangling quantum mechanics and the significance of the theory of everything.
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This offering meets for a total of 11 session(s).
INSTRUCTOR: Howard Barth
BARTH, HOWARD G.–B.A. and Ph.D., chemistry, Northeastern University. After a postdoctoral fellowship at Hahnemann Hospital, held research positions at Hercules and DuPont. Although retired, continues to publish scientific papers. Previously taught OLLI quantum mechanics and thermodynamics courses.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware
OLLI is an academic cooperative for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and socialize together, with no exams or educational requirements for participation. OLLI welcomes you.
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