ASTR 350 - Cosmology

Unit(s): 3

Lecture: 3 hours
A survey of what we know about the Universe and how scientists have learned it. Topics include the Big Bang, cosmic inflation, surveys of galaxies, the origin and evolution of structure in the Universe, dark matter, and dark energy.

Prerequisite(s): ASTR 100 or ASTR 150, and completion of GE Golden Four (A1, A2, A3, B4) with a C- or better and completion of B1, B2 and at least 45 units.
GE Category: Upper Division B
Typically Offered Spring Only
Teaching Mode: Face-to-Face, Hybrid & Online Grading: Student Option