[AstroNet] Useful astronomy course

[Kevin Govender]

a useful and highly recommended course for those interested in astronomy...


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Subject: 	announcement for Astronet
Date: 	Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:17:37 +0200
From: 	Janet Small <Janet.Small at uct.ac.za>
To: 	<kg at saao.ac.za>



STUDY ASTRONOMY AT YOUR OWN TIME AND PACE

 

/The cosmos: an introduction to our universe/

/An 11-week course in basic astronomy/

 

The Centre for Open Learning is offering an 11-week course in astronomy 
led by renowned UCT scientist Emeritus Distinguished Professor Brian 
Warner. /The Cosmos/ was designed by the late Professor Tony Fairall in 
collaboration with Professor Brian Warner in 2006 and draws on the 
material from the UCT first-year semester course, but it is not a UCT 
credit-bearing course.

 

The course focuses on our understanding of planets, stars, galaxies and 
cosmology, and touches on broader issues such as ancient beliefs and the 
development of life.  It is aimed at those with an interest in astronomy 
and physics who wish to gain more detailed knowledge about the universe.

  

It offers a unique opportunity to learn at your own pace and time by 
using a mixed mode form of delivery which includes five contact 
sessions, interspersed with e-learning and an on-line discussion forum. 
Please note that support is provided for participants new to on-line 
learning. You will need to be able to access the internet on a regular 
basis to enrol for this course. 

 

There is no formal assessment on this course.

 

Starting date: Thursday 26 March 2009

For more information about schedule and course fee: 021-650 2888; 
e-mail: ems at uct.ac.za or visit http://www.ems.uct.ac.za 
<http://www.ems.uct.ac.za/>.

/Closing date: 13 March 2009/

 

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Janet Small
Course development officer
Centre for Open Learning
University of Cape Town
Ph 021 - 650 4088 or 021 - 650 2888
Fax 021 - 650 2893
e-mail: Janet.Small at uct.ac.za <mailto:Janet.Small at uct.ac.za>
 
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