Origin Of The Universe

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Fundamental concepts of the evolution of the universe from a scientific viewpoint will be studied. Using basic mathematics skills, Big Bang theory, Black Holes, Particle Accelerators, and the essential principle of physics will be investigated. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. General Education: Natural Sciences Course Learning Outcomes 1. Explain how the universe was created and the physics principles involved. 2. Understand the concept of large and small numbers and their everyday usage. 3. Evaluate success of physical theories within their range of validity and constraints. 4. Learn the re-creation of Big Bang conditions in big accelerators like the Large Hadron Collider at the European Laboratory for Particle Physics in Geneva, Switzerland. View Class Schedule