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Cosmology
ASTRON 130

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Description

The physical model describing the initial conditions, evolution, and ultimate fate of the Universe. Topics include cosmic dynamics; the Robertson-Walker Metric; curvature; estimating cosmological parameters; the accelerating universe; dark matter; gravitational lensing; the cosmic microwave background; nucleosynthesis; inflation and the very early universe; formation of structure. 

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
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Department Astronomy
Course Component Lecture
Subject Astronomy
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
Exam/Final Deadline Dec. 16, 2026
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution Science & Engineering & Applied Science
Course Level For Undergraduate and Graduate Students