AST 1160 Cosmology: GT-SC2

Explores the birth, large scale structure and eventual fate of the universe. The course will examine the evidence for, and science behind, the Big Bang and inflation, the expanding universe, dark matter and dark energy, and the possible futures of the universe as a whole. The rise of complex life in our universe, the anthropic principle and the theory of multiple universes will also be included. Unification theories may be covered. This course is approved as part of the Colorado Statewide Guaranteed Transfer curriculum: GT-SC2.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Equivalent testing score (e.g., ENG 1021 or higher,) or enrollment in or completion of ENG 0092 or ENG 0093 or ENG 0094. Any of these courses may be taken at the same time with this course.

GT Code

*(GT-SC2)

Old Course

AST 160