ASTR340

Origin of the Universe

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Prerequisite: ASTR100 or ASTR101; and completion of the CORE Distributive Studies requirement in Mathematics and Sciences or General Education Fundamental Studies requirement in Mathematics. Or permission of CMNS-Astronomy department. Designed primarily for non-science majors. A study of our progression of knowledge about the universe. Topics include: early cosmological models, geocentric vs. heliocentric theory, curvature of space, Hubble's Law, Big Bang Theory, microwave background radiation, evolution of stars and galaxies, dark matter, active galaxies, quasars and the future of the universe.

Fall 2024

Sylvain Veilleux

9 reviews
Average rating: 4.22

Spring 2024

Massimo Ricotti

6 reviews
Average rating: 4.17

Fall 2023

Alberto Bolatto

14 reviews
Average rating: 3.21

Sylvain Veilleux

9 reviews
Average rating: 4.22

Spring 2023

Alberto Bolatto

14 reviews
Average rating: 3.21

Past Semesters

Richard Mushotzky

9 reviews
Average rating: 3.67

Alan Peel

12 reviews
Average rating: 3.50

Christopher Reynolds

6 reviews
Average rating: 4.83

Andrew Harris

4 reviews
Average rating: 3.50

Michael Boylan-Kolchin

0 reviews
Average rating: N/A

Benedikt Diemer

28 reviews
Average rating: 3.29

Alberto Bolatto

14 reviews
Average rating: 3.21

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