The Buildup and Development of Galaxies throughout Cosmic History

Daniel McIntosh, Ph.D., Distinguished Associate Professor
Department of Astronomy and Physics
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. – noon
March 31 and April 7, 14, and 21
UMKC Administrative Center, Plaza Room
$50 ($70 with parking permit)

This course will focus on understanding galaxies within the context of a brief introduction to cosmic history, from Big Bang to initial formation of basic atoms, to first stars, first galaxies and up to the present. We will explain basic tools used by astrophysicists, such as images, spectra and super computer simulations. This will lead us into understanding extragalactic research and several big physical processes and concepts, such as dark matter, dark energy, black holes, our cosmic origins, and a cosmic inventory of stars and galaxies.

 

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The 2020 Race for the White House

Steve Kraske, associate teaching professor
Department of Communication Studies, and
Dave Helling, The Kansas City Star
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Jan. 29 and Feb. 5, 19 and 26
UMKC Administrative Center, Plaza Room
$50 ($70 with parking permit)

Veteran political reporters Dave Helling and Steve Kraske are back to dissect the early stages of the 2020 race. They will focus on the intense Democratic primary race by leading class sessions right before the first four contests in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina. Those states within four different regions of the country could well determine the Democratic nominee. Come ready to share in the conversation with your own thoughts on an incredibly important set of elections.

 

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