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Please check the current timetable for venues.
Astronomy - Gordon Watkin
This will be a structured course in basic astronomy. It will cover such things as finding your way around the night sky, and how to identify stars planets and constellations. We will look at the latest theories on how the universe was created and what the future holds. Special viewing nights will be arranged when clear skies are promised.
11.15am to 12 .45pm, Tuesdays.
Bird Flight and Navigation - Alan Self
For millennia, people have watched birds and tried to understand their ability to fly. More recently, their long migrations have been mapped, raising more questions about their endurance and navigation. This short course covers historical observations and ideas, recent science, and unanswered questions.
9.30 to 11.00am, Tuesdays. For 7 weeks, starting 13th September.
Computing (Introduction) - Arthur Tomlinson
A 6 week course starting October, with a break for Half Term, and for 6 weeks in January with no break. Dates to be confirmed on enrolment. The medium will be Microsoft Word. Weekly fee of £1.50. Maximum 6 people.
3.15 to 4.15pm, Thursdays.
IT Course - Using the Internet
A new course for anyone who would like to feel more confident about using the internet and email. If you know a U3A member who comes into this category, and who is unlikely to see this information (e.g. no computer), please would you tell them about it and encourage them to make further enquiries.
Suitable for absolute beginners or those who have very little experience of the internet or who are nervous about using it.
Topics covered will include: the basics of surfing the web, using e-mail, how to access useful web sites, security online, shopping and banking online. Participants will also be able to tailor the sessions to their own needs, to some extent, as each person will work through the programme independently at their own pace, with tutor support as needed.
"Using the Internet" will take place on Fridays from 9.30 to 11.00am at the Congleton Learning Centre, Riverside, Congleton, CW12 1DY. The Learning Centre will be closed to the general public during that time, with the option for participants who wish to do so, to stay on longer to "practise" at the end of the session, or indeed to drop in at any other time when the centre is open.
There will be 3 successive groups, as shown on the attached schedule, the first one starting on 30 September.
Global Warming - Barry Fox
This is a development of the class I have run before, and covers all aspects of man-made climate change, including causes, effects, prevention, adaptation, ethics and politics. Natural climate changes from the past, and their causes, will also be covered. The science is elementary, and no previous knowledge is necessary.
A one term course starting in September. 1.30 to 3.00pm, Thursdays.
Spotlight on Food – Frances Falla
A light hearted but informative look at today's foods and drinks.
What are proteins, carbohydrates, and fats; additives are they all bad; labels and logos; processed foods; bugs and other nasties; are foods becoming medicines; will five a day keep the doctor away. Plus a look at product groups such as breakfast cereals, spreads, etc. In fact anything connected to food except cookery. Although science based a science background is not required.
11:15am to 12.45pm, Thursdays.
The Jigsaw of Man - Lyndon Murgatroyd
The purpose of the course is to show from a cellular point of view how the human body is structured, how it works under normal conditions and what happens when things go wrong. The course will endeavour to explain structure and function of all the organs in the body and how they relate to each other.
To this end numerous photomicrographs will be shown illustrating all aspects of the body. It will suit people who have been on the History of Medicine course or who have any interest in science. The course will be presented on Powerpoint and much of it will be pictorial. It has been designed to hopefully entertain as well as provide you with helpful information. The course is of necessity littered with scientific language but I will do my best to ensure that everything is clearly explained.
To give you a flavour of what session titles to expect, here are several; The Cell, The Blood, Connective Tissue, Muscle, The Nervous System, The Respiratory System, The Reproductive System and so on.
It would be an advantage if those interested had access to a computer as the notes can be sent direct. The reason for this is that the notes contain a considerable amount of coloured illustrations which would be costly to print out on a multiple basis. There will be a charge for the notes covering the course of £5 if they require printing.
The length of the course will be approximately 12 weeks. 11.15am to 12.45pm, Tuesdays.
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