An Exploration of Time Keeping
On Time - An Exploration of Time Keeping Time is at once familiar and confounding. After eighteen years (568 million seconds) of existence, you know it intimately. But what is time, really? The truth is, we don’t know; the fundamental laws of physics are essentially indifferent to the arrow of time. In this course we will use lectures, discussions, homework exercises, papers, and presentations to explore the history of time keeping, from astronomical observations to atomic clocks, learning how data collection and analysis spur advancements in science. Along the way we will explore Einstein’s theory of relativity, where pure logic and deductive reasoning lead to perplexing conclusions about time.
On Time - An Exploration of Time Keeping Time is at once familiar and confounding. After eighteen years (568 million seconds) of existence, you know it intimately. But what is time, really? The truth is, we don’t know; the fundamental laws of physics are essentially indifferent to the arrow of time. In this course we will use lectures, discussions, homework exercises, papers, and presentations to explore the history of time keeping, from astronomical observations to atomic clocks, learning how data collection and analysis spur advancements in science. Along the way we will explore Einstein’s t …Read more
Watson knows a lot about what she is teaching, and it shows in her enthusiasm. The class is literally sci credit for humanities and its not very hard. there are readings but yoy could get away with not doing them
I think she has a deep interest in what she teaches and a genuine care for her students. She leads meditational "resets" at the start of every class which didn't necessarily help me forget that i was about to learn about lattitude and longitude for an hour but were a nice way to help us relax. The exams were a little frustrating because they felt as though they were graded a little harsh and it didn't always feel clear what we were being tested on.
I think she has a deep interest in what she teaches and a genuine care for her students. She leads meditational "resets" at the start of every class which didn't necessarily help me forget that i was about to learn about lattitude and longitude for an hour but were a nice way to help us relax. The exams were a little frustrating beca …Read more
I enjoyed this class. Specifically it was easy to follow and not physics heavy. The instructor makes sure everyone is understanding the topic. I do homework maybe once a week or in one sitting. The tests are a little ambiguous at times but it’s something that can be figured out after the first exam.