2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook

ASTR 305 Big Bang and Beyond; Modern Cosmology

Still have questions about the Universe? In this course, we will consider some of the broadest scientific questions imaginable. Topics include the Big Bang, the Cosmic Microwave Background, the formation of structure within the Universe, dark matter, dark energy, and the future prospects for our Universe, trillions of years from now. This course is appropriate for all interested students.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Complete ASTR 105

Distribution

Scientific Inquiry/No Lab