ASTRO 5050: Astrophysical Cosmology
(Dual-listed with ASTRO 4050).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
Introduction to modern cosmology and large-scale structure; mathematical and observational fundamentals associated with the origin, structure, and evolution of the Universe. Scale of the Universe, Hubble's Law, the cosmic microwave background, Big Bang nucleosynthesis, the origin of elements, dark energy and the accelerating universe, and dark matter. For senior undergraduates and graduate students in all areas of physics. Previous coursework equivalent to ASTRO 3460 (Introduction to Astrophysics) is necessary for success in this course.
(Typically Offered: Spring)