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ASTR 113Introduction to Cosmology

5 creditsUndergraduateStudent Option

Physical examination of our evolving universe: the Big Bang model; simple aspects of general relativity; particle physics in the early universe; production of various background radiations; production of elements; tests of geometry of the universe; dark energy and dark matter; and formation and evolution of galaxies and large-scale structure.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): MATH 22 or MATH 23A, PHYS 5B or PHYS 6B, and PHYS 102.

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When it runs

Winter 2027Open Winter 2027

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01LectureAsynchronousStaffOpen 0/40

Winter 2026Open Winter 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm
Earth&Marine B210P. MadauOpen 16/40

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