Teaching Documents by Gary A Stilwell

Research paper thumbnail of Cosmic Evolution; Nine Turning Points - Synopsis
Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points is a course that explains the main science behind each of t... more Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points is a course that explains the main science behind each of the major turning points in the evolution of the world.  They are:
Creation              Quantum Physics
Matter                Atomic Physics
Stars and
  Galaxies            Chemistry
Solar System      Astronomy
Earth                    Geology
Life                        Biology
Hominids            Anthropology
Human Culture  Sociology 
Dissolution          Physical Sciences

Course Description: This course will trace the evolution from creation to culture using the sciences to address each of the turning points in the development of the cosmos and of our human species. Science provides a common culture where scientists everywhere hold the same truths that are based on observation and rigorous testing until a consensus is reached and universally accepted theories are fashioned. In this course will discuss those theories by looking at the science behind the key turning points in the evolution of the entire cosmos. The classes will start with the physics, chemistry, and astronomy associated with creation, stars, galaxies, and our solar system. Moving closer to home, we'll discuss geology and the biological development of life, then on to humanity with anthropology and sociology. Finally, we'll finish by attempting to understand our possible fate in the near and far future. You will see a lot of science here, but this is not specifically a science class. It is, rather, an opportunity to define and explore concepts that tie the universe all together.

Research paper thumbnail of Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points - Dissolution
Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points is a course that explains the main science behind each of t... more Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points is a course that explains the main science behind each of the major turning points in the evolution of the world.  They are:
Creation              Quantum Physics
Matter                Atomic Physics
Stars and
  Galaxies            Chemistry
Solar System      Astronomy
Earth                    Geology
Life                        Biology
Hominids            Anthropology
Human Culture  Sociology 
Dissolution          Physical Sciences

Course Description: This course will trace the evolution from creation to culture using the sciences to address each of the turning points in the development of the cosmos and of our human species. Science provides a common culture where scientists everywhere hold the same truths that are based on observation and rigorous testing until a consensus is reached and universally accepted theories are fashioned. In this course will discuss those theories by looking at the science behind the key turning points in the evolution of the entire cosmos. The classes will start with the physics, chemistry, and astronomy associated with creation, stars, galaxies, and our solar system. Moving closer to home, we'll discuss geology and the biological development of life, then on to humanity with anthropology and sociology. Finally, we'll finish by attempting to understand our possible fate in the near and far future. You will see a lot of science here, but this is not specifically a science class. It is, rather, an opportunity to define and explore concepts that tie the universe all together.

Research paper thumbnail of Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points - Human Culture
Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points is a course that explains the main science behind each of t... more Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points is a course that explains the main science behind each of the major turning points in the evolution of the world.  They are:
Creation              Quantum Physics
Matter                Atomic Physics
Stars and
  Galaxies            Chemistry
Solar System      Astronomy
Earth                    Geology
Life                        Biology
Hominids            Anthropology
Human Culture  Sociology 
Dissolution          Physical Sciences

Course Description: This course will trace the evolution from creation to culture using the sciences to address each of the turning points in the development of the cosmos and of our human species. Science provides a common culture where scientists everywhere hold the same truths that are based on observation and rigorous testing until a consensus is reached and universally accepted theories are fashioned. In this course will discuss those theories by looking at the science behind the key turning points in the evolution of the entire cosmos. The classes will start with the physics, chemistry, and astronomy associated with creation, stars, galaxies, and our solar system. Moving closer to home, we'll discuss geology and the biological development of life, then on to humanity with anthropology and sociology. Finally, we'll finish by attempting to understand our possible fate in the near and far future. You will see a lot of science here, but this is not specifically a science class. It is, rather, an opportunity to define and explore concepts that tie the universe all together.

Research paper thumbnail of Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points - Hominids
Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points is a course that explains the main science behind each of t... more Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points is a course that explains the main science behind each of the major turning points in the evolution of the world.  They are:
Creation              Quantum Physics
Matter                Atomic Physics
Stars and
  Galaxies            Chemistry
Solar System      Astronomy
Earth                    Geology
Life                        Biology
Hominids            Anthropology
Human Culture  Sociology 
Dissolution          Physical Sciences

Course Description: This course will trace the evolution from creation to culture using the sciences to address each of the turning points in the development of the cosmos and of our human species. Science provides a common culture where scientists everywhere hold the same truths that are based on observation and rigorous testing until a consensus is reached and universally accepted theories are fashioned. In this course will discuss those theories by looking at the science behind the key turning points in the evolution of the entire cosmos. The classes will start with the physics, chemistry, and astronomy associated with creation, stars, galaxies, and our solar system. Moving closer to home, we'll discuss geology and the biological development of life, then on to humanity with anthropology and sociology. Finally, we'll finish by attempting to understand our possible fate in the near and far future. You will see a lot of science here, but this is not specifically a science class. It is, rather, an opportunity to define and explore concepts that tie the universe all together.

Research paper thumbnail of Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points - Life
Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points is a course that explains the main science behind each of t... more Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points is a course that explains the main science behind each of the major turning points in the evolution of the world.  They are:
Creation              Quantum Physics
Matter                Atomic Physics
Stars and
  Galaxies            Chemistry
Solar System      Astronomy
Earth                    Geology
Life                        Biology
Hominids            Anthropology
Human Culture  Sociology 
Dissolution          Physical Sciences

Course Description: This course will trace the evolution from creation to culture using the sciences to address each of the turning points in the development of the cosmos and of our human species. Science provides a common culture where scientists everywhere hold the same truths that are based on observation and rigorous testing until a consensus is reached and universally accepted theories are fashioned. In this course will discuss those theories by looking at the science behind the key turning points in the evolution of the entire cosmos. The classes will start with the physics, chemistry, and astronomy associated with creation, stars, galaxies, and our solar system. Moving closer to home, we'll discuss geology and the biological development of life, then on to humanity with anthropology and sociology. Finally, we'll finish by attempting to understand our possible fate in the near and far future. You will see a lot of science here, but this is not specifically a science class. It is, rather, an opportunity to define and explore concepts that tie the universe all together.

Research paper thumbnail of Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points - Earth
Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points is a course that explains the main science behind each of t... more Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points is a course that explains the main science behind each of the major turning points in the evolution of the world.  They are:
Creation              Quantum Physics
Matter                Atomic Physics
Stars and
  Galaxies            Chemistry
Solar System      Astronomy
Earth                    Geology
Life                        Biology
Hominids            Anthropology
Human Culture  Sociology 
Dissolution          Physical Sciences

Course Description: This course will trace the evolution from creation to culture using the sciences to address each of the turning points in the development of the cosmos and of our human species. Science provides a common culture where scientists everywhere hold the same truths that are based on observation and rigorous testing until a consensus is reached and universally accepted theories are fashioned. In this course will discuss those theories by looking at the science behind the key turning points in the evolution of the entire cosmos. The classes will start with the physics, chemistry, and astronomy associated with creation, stars, galaxies, and our solar system. Moving closer to home, we'll discuss geology and the biological development of life, then on to humanity with anthropology and sociology. Finally, we'll finish by attempting to understand our possible fate in the near and far future. You will see a lot of science here, but this is not specifically a science class. It is, rather, an opportunity to define and explore concepts that tie the universe all together.

Research paper thumbnail of Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points - Solar System
Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points is a course that explains the main science behind each of t... more Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points is a course that explains the main science behind each of the major turning points in the evolution of the world.  They are:
Creation              Quantum Physics
Matter                Atomic Physics
Stars and
  Galaxies            Chemistry
Solar System      Astronomy
Earth                    Geology
Life                        Biology
Hominids            Anthropology
Human Culture  Sociology 
Dissolution          Physical Sciences

Course Description: This course will trace the evolution from creation to culture using the sciences to address each of the turning points in the development of the cosmos and of our human species. Science provides a common culture where scientists everywhere hold the same truths that are based on observation and rigorous testing until a consensus is reached and universally accepted theories are fashioned. In this course will discuss those theories by looking at the science behind the key turning points in the evolution of the entire cosmos. The classes will start with the physics, chemistry, and astronomy associated with creation, stars, galaxies, and our solar system. Moving closer to home, we'll discuss geology and the biological development of life, then on to humanity with anthropology and sociology. Finally, we'll finish by attempting to understand our possible fate in the near and far future. You will see a lot of science here, but this is not specifically a science class. It is, rather, an opportunity to define and explore concepts that tie the universe all together.

Research paper thumbnail of Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points -  Stars and Galaxies
Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points is a course that explains the main science behind each of t... more Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points is a course that explains the main science behind each of the major turning points in the evolution of the world.  They are:
Creation              Quantum Physics
Matter                Atomic Physics
Stars and
  Galaxies            Chemistry
Solar System      Astronomy
Earth                    Geology
Life                        Biology
Hominids            Anthropology
Human Culture  Sociology 
Dissolution          Physical Sciences

Course Description: This course will trace the evolution from creation to culture using the sciences to address each of the turning points in the development of the cosmos and of our human species. Science provides a common culture where scientists everywhere hold the same truths that are based on observation and rigorous testing until a consensus is reached and universally accepted theories are fashioned. In this course will discuss those theories by looking at the science behind the key turning points in the evolution of the entire cosmos. The classes will start with the physics, chemistry, and astronomy associated with creation, stars, galaxies, and our solar system. Moving closer to home, we'll discuss geology and the biological development of life, then on to humanity with anthropology and sociology. Finally, we'll finish by attempting to understand our possible fate in the near and far future. You will see a lot of science here, but this is not specifically a science class. It is, rather, an opportunity to define and explore concepts that tie the universe all together.

Research paper thumbnail of Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points - Matter
This course will trace the evolution from creation to culture using the sciences to address each ... more This course will trace the evolution from creation to culture using the sciences to address each of the turning points in the development of the cosmos and of our human species. Science provides a common culture where scientists everywhere hold the same truths that are based on observation and rigorous testing until a consensus is reached and universally accepted theories are fashioned. In this course will discuss those theories by looking at the science behind the key turning points in the evolution of the entire cosmos. The classes will start with the physics, chemistry, and astronomy associated with creation, stars, galaxies, and our solar system. Moving closer to home, we'll discuss geology and the biological development of life, then on to humanity with anthropology and sociology. Finally, we'll finish by attempting to understand our possible fate in the near and far future. You will see a lot of science here, but this is not specifically a science class. It is, rather, an opportunity to define and explore concepts that tie the universe all together.

Research paper thumbnail of Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points - Outline
Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points is a course that explains the main science behind each of t... more Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points is a course that explains the main science behind each of the major turning points in the evolution of the world.  They are:
Creation              Quantum Physics
Matter                Atomic Physics
Stars and
  Galaxies            Chemistry
Solar System      Astronomy
Earth                    Geology
Life                        Biology
Hominids            Anthropology
Human Culture  Sociology 
Dissolution          Physical Sciences

Course Description: This course will trace the evolution from creation to culture using the sciences to address each of the turning points in the development of the cosmos and of our human species. Science provides a common culture where scientists everywhere hold the same truths that are based on observation and rigorous testing until a consensus is reached and universally accepted theories are fashioned. In this course will discuss those theories by looking at the science behind the key turning points in the evolution of the entire cosmos. The classes will start with the physics, chemistry, and astronomy associated with creation, stars, galaxies, and our solar system. Moving closer to home, we'll discuss geology and the biological development of life, then on to humanity with anthropology and sociology. Finally, we'll finish by attempting to understand our possible fate in the near and far future. You will see a lot of science here, but this is not specifically a science class. It is, rather, an opportunity to define and explore concepts that tie the universe all together.

Research paper thumbnail of Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points - Creation
Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points is a course that explains the main science behind each of t... more Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points is a course that explains the main science behind each of the major turning points in the evolution of the world.  They are:
Creation              Quantum Physics
Matter                Atomic Physics
Stars and
  Galaxies            Chemistry
Solar System      Astronomy
Earth                    Geology
Life                        Biology
Hominids            Anthropology
Human Culture  Sociology 
Dissolution          Physical Sciences

Course Description: This course will trace the evolution from creation to culture using the sciences to address each of the turning points in the development of the cosmos and of our human species. Science provides a common culture where scientists everywhere hold the same truths that are based on observation and rigorous testing until a consensus is reached and universally accepted theories are fashioned. In this course will discuss those theories by looking at the science behind the key turning points in the evolution of the entire cosmos. The classes will start with the physics, chemistry, and astronomy associated with creation, stars, galaxies, and our solar system. Moving closer to home, we'll discuss geology and the biological development of life, then on to humanity with anthropology and sociology. Finally, we'll finish by attempting to understand our possible fate in the near and far future. You will see a lot of science here, but this is not specifically a science class. It is, rather, an opportunity to define and explore concepts that tie the universe all together.

Research paper thumbnail of Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points - Introduction
Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points is a course that explains the main science behind each of t... more Cosmic Evolution: Nine Turning Points is a course that explains the main science behind each of the major turning points in the evolution of the world.  They are:
Creation              Quantum Physics
Matter                Atomic Physics
Stars and
  Galaxies            Chemistry
Solar System      Astronomy
Earth                    Geology
Life                        Biology
Hominids            Anthropology
Human Culture  Sociology 
Dissolution          Physical Sciences

Course Description: This course will trace the evolution from creation to culture using the sciences to address each of the turning points in the development of the cosmos and of our human species. Science provides a common culture where scientists everywhere hold the same truths that are based on observation and rigorous testing until a consensus is reached and universally accepted theories are fashioned. In this course will discuss those theories by looking at the science behind the key turning points in the evolution of the entire cosmos. The classes will start with the physics, chemistry, and astronomy associated with creation, stars, galaxies, and our solar system. Moving closer to home, we'll discuss geology and the biological development of life, then on to humanity with anthropology and sociology. Finally, we'll finish by attempting to understand our possible fate in the near and far future. You will see a lot of science here, but this is not specifically a science class. It is, rather, an opportunity to define and explore concepts that tie the universe all together.

A Course on origins and the evolution of religion from the Paleolithic to the Post-Theistic philo... more A Course on origins and the evolution of religion from the Paleolithic to the Post-Theistic philosophies of the current age.
The Course is based on many sciences, anthropology being the main one.  However, there will also be archeology, sociology, biology, plus philosophy, history, and even a bit of the physical sciences.
This is a Florida State University OLLI Course for Fall 2020

A Course on origins and the evolution of religion from the Paleolithic to the Post-Theistic philo... more A Course on origins and the evolution of religion from the Paleolithic to the Post-Theistic philosophies of the current age.
The Course is based on many sciences, anthropology being the main one.  However, there will also be archeology, sociology, biology, plus philosophy, history, and even a bit of the physical sciences.
This is a Florida State University OLLI Course for Fall 2020

A Course on origins and the evolution of religion from the Paleolithic to the Post-Theistic philo... more A Course on origins and the evolution of religion from the Paleolithic to the Post-Theistic philosophies of the current age.
The Course is based on many sciences, anthropology being the main one.  However, there will also be archeology, sociology, biology, plus philosophy, history, and even a bit of the physical sciences.
This is a Florida State University OLLI Course for Fall 2020

A Course on origins and the evolution of religion from the Paleolithic to the Post-Theistic philo... more A Course on origins and the evolution of religion from the Paleolithic to the Post-Theistic philosophies of the current age.
The Course is based on many sciences, anthropology being the main one.  However, there will also be archeology, sociology, biology, plus philosophy, history, and even a bit of the physical sciences.
This is a Florida State University OLLI Course for Fall 2020

A Course on origins and the evolution of religion from the Paleolithic to the Post-Theistic philo... more A Course on origins and the evolution of religion from the Paleolithic to the Post-Theistic philosophies of the current age.
The Course is based on many sciences, anthropology being the main one.  However, there will also be archeology, sociology, biology, plus philosophy, history, and even a bit of the physical sciences.
This is a Florida State University OLLI Course for Fall 2020.