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ASTR 5Introductory Astronomy: The Formation and Evolution of the Universe

5 creditsGE MFUndergraduateStudent Option

The universe explained. Fundamental concepts of modern cosmology (Big Bang, dark matter, curved space, black holes, star and galaxy formation), the basic physics underlying them, and their scientific development. Intended for non-science majors. ASTR 3, ASTR 4, and ASTR 5 are independent and may be taken separately.

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When it runs

Winter 2027Open Winter 2027

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm
Thim Lecture 003B. E. RobertsonOpen 0/200

Spring 2026Open Spring 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Mon Wed Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm
Thim Lecture 003R. J. FoleyOpen 172/200

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Brant Robertson2.8 / 53.6 / 540%5
Ryan Foley3.4 / 52.6 / 556%17

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