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'DISCOVERING
BLACK HOLES' ON-LINE COURSE |
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| The Alliance
for Lifelong Learning (AllLearn) is a not-for-profit
distance learning venture between Oxford,
Stanford, and Yale Universities and was formed
to provide the highest quality, college level
on-line courses and educational offerings
to alumni of these three institutions as well
as to other adult learners. |
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course is taught by an expert instructor skilled
in providing insight into the subject matter
as well as in guiding students through the
on-line educational experience. Students can
read, think, and learn at their own pace and
according to their own schedule, while sharing
a common course-taking experience with other
like-minded individuals. |
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WHAT DOES
THE COURSE COVER? |
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course will examine the nature and formation
of black holes; the new technology that has
allowed scientists to find them and the future
directions of black hole research. Students
will have a chance to work directly with the
raw data recently collected by black hole
researchers.
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DO I NEED
A BACKGROUND IN SCIENCE? |
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specific background in astronomy or general
science is required for this course. Course
materials will include readings, videos, extensive
web-based tutorials and a set of on-line tools
that have been specifically designed to allow
students to explore complex quantitative issues
regardless of their background. |
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WHERE
CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION? |
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If
you would like more information please visit
the ALLEARN
website or contact:
Ms Jeanette McLoughlin
(Project Officer)
Office of Distance and On-Line Learning
University of Oxford
Website:
www.online.ox.ac.uk
Tel: (018652) 86966 |
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ARMAGH
PLANETARIUM, COLLEGE HILL, ARMAGH, BT61
9DB TEL: 028 3752 3689
© 2003 ARMAGH PLANETARIUM
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