Astronomy and Astrophysics for Gifted and Talented, Intellectually
What happens when a sun explodes? What causes the stunning "Northern LIghts"?
What mysterious and powerful force holds the universe together? When did
the universe all start and where is it going? Learn the
answers to these questions and have fun doing hands-on activities that will
stimulate your imagination and curiosity. The class will meet in the modern
Montgomery College Planetarium and use real data collected by spacecrafts
and observatories. Algebra and use of Texas Instruments graphing calculators
is required. Investigate topics in astronomy and learn the physics necessary
to make sense of the universe. This course is designed so
that you could start or continue a meaningful science
fair project in space science using
real data perhaps collected by a spacecraft or earth borne observatory if
you choice. This is a research based course where instead of learning
about science you actually are expected to do science. Science as a
verb not a noun.
The two instructors for the course are
Dr. Harold Williams and
Dr. Nancy Grace Roman we want to be your mentor.
Monday, July 14 through Friday, July 25, 2003 at 9am-noon
in the planetarium at Takoma Park.
Send e-mail to Dr. Harold Williams
Links to Sites we will use during the class:
To register for the course call Sharon Wolfgang 240-567-7264 or
240-567-7917. The course is SCH549 and the section number
is CRN#: 12198. Tuition is $160 + Fee $20 = $180 (Out-of-state fee
Web page by Dr. Harold Williams, last modified May 9, 2003.