ASTRO 2201

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ASTRO 2201
The History of the Universe

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

General discussion of how the universe has evolved since the Big Bang era and how our understanding of it has changed from ancient to modern times. Several main themes are covered over the course of the semester: the evolution of our view of the sky from that of ancient cultures to that of space telescopes; the formation and nature of black holes; dark matter and dark energy; and the origin, evolution, and fate of the universe. Presents a nonmathematical introduction to these subjects and discusses uncertainties and unresolved issues in our understanding.


Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP

Distribution Category (PHS-AS) (OPHLS-AG)

When Offered Spring.

Comments No scientific background assumed.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4492 ASTRO 2201   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Kaltenegger, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    A few seats have been saved for each academic level during pre-enrollment.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4493 ASTRO 2201   LEC 002

  •  
    • MWF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Chung, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    A few seats have been saved for each academic level during pre-enrollment.