• Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology

    Astro C228 | Physics C228

    CCN: 13415

    Instructor: Uros Seljak

    Time & Location:

    TuTh 2-330P, Campbell 233

    Units:

    3

    A survey of physical cosmology – the study of the origin, evolution, and fate of the universe. Topics include the Friedmann-Robertson-Walker model, thermal history and big bang nucleosynthesis, evidence and nature of dark matter and dark energy, the formation and growth of galaxies and large scale structure, the anisotropy of the cosmic microwave radiation, inflation in the early universe, tests of cosmological models, and current research areas. The course complements the material of Astronomy 218.