printer friendly pagePHYSICS 161: Introduction to Extragalactic Astrophysics and Cosmology (PHYSICS 261)
Big bang theory, cosmic inflation, expansion of space. Composition of the universe. Origin of matter and the elements. The cosmic distance ladder. Observational evidence for dark matter and dark energy. Geometry of space and the standard model of cosmology. Formation of galaxies and large scale structure. Ultimate fate of the universe. Undergraduates register for
Physics 161. Graduates register for
Physics 261. (Graduate student enrollees will be required to complete additional assignments in a format determined by the instructor). Pre or corequisites:
PHYSICS 121
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Roodman, A. (PI)
PHYSICS 261: Introduction to Extragalactic Astrophysics and Cosmology (PHYSICS 161)
Big bang theory, cosmic inflation, expansion of space. Composition of the universe. Origin of matter and the elements. The cosmic distance ladder. Observational evidence for dark matter and dark energy. Geometry of space and the standard model of cosmology. Formation of galaxies and large scale structure. Ultimate fate of the universe. Undergraduates register for
Physics 161. Graduates register for
Physics 261. (Graduate student enrollees will be required to complete additional assignments in a format determined by the instructor). Pre or corequisites:
PHYSICS 121
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Roodman, A. (PI)
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