Introduction to Astrophysics II: Galactic Evolution and Cosmology

1 Unit · Undergraduate

The course will explore modern cosmology, including dark matter, the Big Bang, curved space-time, the origin and evolution of the first stars and galaxies, cosmic acceleration, and dark energy. In all cases, the focus will be on the underlying physical processes and the observational techniques used. (Prerequisites: ASTRON 220-1 or all of PHYSICS 135-1 , PHYSICS 135-2 , and PHYSICS 135-3 .)