ASTR 405

Introduction to Cosmology

Units: 1.5, Hours: 3-0

Observations and theory of the expanding universe; the cosmic microwave background and observations of light nuclear elements; the growth of structure leading to the creation of stars and galaxies; studies of dark matter and dark energy; the impact of galaxy evolution on observational cosmology.

Prerequisites: 200B or 250, and MATH 326 or 346, or permission of the department. ASTR 303 is recommended.

Undergraduate course in Astronomy offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Faculty of Science.