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Hace 1 día · Introduction to Astronomy. In the 17th century, Galileo looked into the sky with a simple pair of lenses and saw the moons of Jupiter. Modern times have had similarly profound discoveries. This course investigates light, optics, and other areas of physics used in the study of modern astronomy. We’ll tour the universe, learning about planets ...
Hace 4 días · CTY Program delivers academic excellence and transformational experiences to advanced learners in grades 2-12.It is a summer program established by the JHU) ...
Hace 6 días · As you move on to deductive reasoning, you’ll learn to use a system of logic to draw conclusions from statements that are accepted as true. Explore fun approaches to this style of reasoning, such as symbolic logic, truth tables, and syllogisms, while learning how to construct valid arguments to reach conclusions. Typical Class Size: 14-16.
Hace 1 día · If a woman travels to a nearby star system at close to the speed of light, she will return much younger than her twin sister, who stayed home. This is just one of the discoveries revealed by Albert Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity, which revolutionized physics. Perhaps the most famous equation in science, E = mc2, revealed that matter and energy are equivalent, setting the stage for ...
Hace 5 días · Mathematics plays an indispensable part in answering these questions. This course will give you a strong foundation in central concepts of business and finance, like the mathematics of buying and selling, how simple and compound interest affect the value of loans, mortgages, and interest-bearing accounts; and the impact of taxes on personal and ...
Hace 1 día · The Mathematics of Competitive Behavior. IBM founder Thomas J. Watson once said, “Business is a game—the greatest game in the world if you know how to play it.”. In today’s global economy and the international political arena, the study of games and strategy continues to be a vital field for historians, economists, and politicians to ...
Hace 1 día · Global Politics: Human Rights and Justice. More than 920 million people are undernourished worldwide, despite the fact that there is more than enough food for everyone. Numerous countries rank national interests above global concerns, leading to heavy pollution or overuse of nonrenewable resources.
