Black Holes: The Edge of Space
Explore the science of black holes in this self-paced class. Dive into the unknown and learn what makes these cosmic space giants so awesome!
Arwen Hubbard
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4.9
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What's included
5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. 1-2 per weekAssessment
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In this class, we explore one of the most fascinating phenomena in the universe: black holes. We delve into the basics of gravity and general relativity, the anatomy of black holes, and the incredible forces at play. Students will learn about how black holes form, the different types of black holes, and concepts like spaghettification and time dilation. Through clear explanations and real-life examples, learners will gain a deeper understanding of these mysterious cosmic objects and their importance in the universe. In five highly visual lessons, we will explore topics such as: Gravity and General Relativity Density, Mass, and Volume Parts of a Black Hole Types of Black Holes Formation and Life Cycle of Stars Spaghettification Time-dilation Each lesson includes a video lecture and optional extra videos. A vocabulary list, optional homework questions, and quiz and answer keys are provided.
Learning Goals
Understand the basic concepts of gravity and general relativity.Be able to explain what black holes are and how they form.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction and Gravity
Topics: Gravity, spacetime curvature, and general relativity.
Content: Explanation of gravity, spacetime, and Einstein’s theory of general relativity using the couch cushion analogy. 1 assignment
8 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Density and Escape Velocity
Topics: Density, neutron stars, escape velocity, and black hole formation.
Content: Comparison between sun, neutron stars, and black holes in terms of density and their effect on spacetime curvature.
Explanation of escape velocity, how black holes form, and the concept of the event horizon. 1 assignment
10 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Anatomy and Types of Black Holes
Topics: Singularity, event horizon, accretion disk, stellar black holes, supermassive black holes, and hypothetical black holes.
Content: Detailed discussion on the parts of a black hole including the singularity, event horizon, accretion disks, and jets.
Discussion on stellar and supermassive black holes, and the potential existence of primordial and intermediate black holes. 1 assignment
12 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Life Cycle of Stars and Black Hole Formation
Topics: Star formation, lifecycle, and black hole formation.
Content: Detailed description of how stars form, evolve, and some turn into black holes through supernovae. 1 assignment
9 mins of video lessons
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Joined December, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from American Military University
I have a masters in space science. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
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