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Summer 2018 Courses
ILR423 Summer Science Series
4 sessions, 8 hours
Keep calm and love science! Science helps people understand the world around them using evidence and observations. Help your
brain grow this summer with the Summer Science Series. Each topic begins with a video and ends with a lively discussion. Pick just one
of these intriguing topics or be super smart and take the entire series for a discount.
5-Digit Number: 15465
Mon, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 7/9– 7/30
Location: Student Center - H Building/H206
Tuition: $12 Fee: $69 Total: $81
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only
ILR877 Superstrings and Dark Energy
1 session, 2 hours
Examine two of the most exciting and strange ideas of modern
cosmology - string theory and dark energy. One may hold the
secret to the Theory of Everything and the other makes up 70% of
the Universe and is responsible for the accelerating expansion of
the universe.
5-Digit Number: 15759
Mon, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 7/9
Fee: $22
ILR878 The Real Future of
Space Exploration
1 session, 2 hours
The 1970’s were the golden years for the US space program. We
had moon landings and plans for Mars. None of these are planned
now. What’s the future of NASA and private ventures?
5-Digit Number: 15760
Mon, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 7/16
Fee: $22
ILR879 Design of the Universe
1 session, 2 hours
We live in a very special time in the development of the universe
- from Big Bang to the end of time. Is it a coincidence? No and find
out why.
5-Digit Number: 15761
Mon, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 7/23
Fee: $22
ILR880 Why Earth May Someday
Look Like Mars
1 session, 2 hours
Earth has the right amount of water and oxygen and has
temperate climates and seasons making it ideal for life. Mars has
none of the above. Will Earth stay this way forever? No and here’s
why.
5-Digit Number: 15762
Mon, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 7/30
Fee: $22
Instructor: Robert Rubock graduated with a BS in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer and an MSEE from the University of
Connecticut. He began his career in electronic warfare at United Aircraft but eventually turned to design of spacecraft for humanitarian
purposes at NASA. Bob likes to say; “Engineering made the dough, Cosmology makes me go.” His courses require no math or formal
scientific training, but a good sense of humor is mandatory. Bob believes that starting a class with good jokes improves the learning
process. Bob’s other passion is rock climbing, having traveled around the U.S. and Europe in its pursuit.
Summer ’18