ASTRONOM 2022A/B

THE ORIGIN OF THE UNIVERSE

0.50 credits

This course is designed as an introduction to current ideas about the universe. It is suitable for non-science students. Topics include the Big Bang, cosmic microwave background, origin of elements, and origin of galaxies, stars, and planetary systems.

Prerequisites & course information

Antirequisite(s): Astronomy 4602A/B, Earth Sciences 1086A/B . Extra Information: 2 lecture hours. This course cannot be used for credit in any Physics and Astronomy module other than the Minor in Conceptual Astronomy. Course Weight: 0.50

Sources

Course catalogue ↗2026-2027