Final MSU Wonderlust courses of semester begin late March 2018
MSU Wonderlust The physics of green energy is a six-week course that runs on Tuesday afternoons beginning March 20th
From MSU News Service
Montana State University’s Wonderlust lifelong learning program offers three non-credit courses to finish off the spring semester: The physics of green energy, religion and politics, and five big ideas in psychology.
The physics of green energy is a six-week course that runs on Tuesday afternoons beginning March 20th. The course outlines the advantages and disadvantages of several types of green energy, including hydropower, geothermal, solar, wind, biofuels and more. Instructor William Dietsch will bring a no-hype-and-no-politics approach, outlining the science and economics of each energy source in an easy-to-understand format.
Religion and politics in the contemporary United States is a six-week course that runs on Wednesday afternoons beginning March 21st. In a lecture and discussion format, instructor Karen deVries will explore questions such as the relationship of religion to American democracy; whether the U.S. is a Christian nation, a secular nation or something else; and why faith and science have so often been in conflict (or have they?).
Five big ideas in psychology runs on Tuesday afternoons beginning April 3rd. Each week of the four-week class, instructor Chris O’Connor will lead the class in tackling questions such as how peers and neighborhood influence children’s outcomes; the impacts of birth order and personality traits; and the power of placebos, among others. Participants will also be invited to suggest their own topics to explore.
Wonderlust is a lifelong learning program of MSU Continuing, Professional and Lifelong Learning. Courses are designed for adults who want to learn for learning’s sake; there are no grades or homework, although some courses offer suggested readings to expand participants’ knowledge of the topic.
All courses are open to the public. MSU Wonderlust members receive a $35 discount on each course (membership costs $35), and are also able to attend the side trips special lecture series and other members-only opportunities.
To enroll in courses or purchase an MSU Wonderlust membership, visit www.montana.edu/wonderlust. •
