This class is taught in English.

Students will learn about the four fundamental forces of the Universe and some of the attempts that have been made at their unification. We will cover gravity, electromagnetism, the strong nuclear force, the weak nuclear force, grand unified theory, and briefly discuss some of the theories of everything. Students will also learn about the Standard Model of particle physics, the nuclear fusion process in the Sun, and how to read Feynman diagrams. This course is purposely information dense to give students an idea of what they might encounter in some higher education STEM classes. 

I have a bachelor of science degree in astronomy & astrophysics from Penn State University with 3 years of experience as a planetarium presenter where I taught primarily high school groups in my live presentations. I am a scientific content partner with the Africa Space Institute where I create and present online classes for high school students in Africa. I have also been an astronomy tutor for high school students since 2019. 

Homework Offered
After each class, there will be an accompanying quiz to test student comprehension. Students will be expected to complete these individually. The amount of time the worksheets take for completion will vary (there is no time limit) but generally, they should take around 10-30 minutes each. The course also has a cumulative final exam after the last video lecture which is 20 questions long and should take around 15-45 minutes. 
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will receive a passing grade if they can complete the 4 quizzes and a final exam with an average score of at least 60%. A 10% penalty will be deducted for each new attempt beyond the first to encourage students to try their best on the first go. 
Grades Offered