The Secret History of the World of Science

Interested to learn about the role of science in the world? This class will provide a fun discussion of what we know about the history of science and it's future. Learners will get a sense of what science is and does, without any technical theories, equations, or problems found in textbooks.

We will spend 8 weeks covering a different topic each week. The classes provide a historical perspective on where science comes from, how it's used today, and where it might be headed. Learners should have an interest in science, yet no science background is necessary. This is a non-technical course intended to motivate further learning about science. Learner progress will be evaluated based on participation in the class discussions. Your questions are highly welcome! 

There won't be any assigned homework for this fun class. My goal is to motivate your learner to pursue their own line of inquiry based on ideas covered in class.

week 1: From Alchemy to Chemistry over 5000 years
week 2: A Deep History of the Chemical Elements
week 3: The Industrial Revolution from Human Scale to Nanoscale Technology
week 4: Scientists See Waves in Water, Sound, and Your Brain
week 5: Glowing Chemistry Based on Nature
week 6: The History of DNA and How Your Genes are Changing
week 7: Transformation of Raw Materials, in Minecraft and the Real World
week 8: Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and the Quantum Computer