Astronomy and Astrophysics

ASTR 233 Galaxies and Cosmology I

Advanced survey of topics in cosmology and galaxy formation. Appropriate for graduate students and undergraduates with a significant background in physics and astronomy. Topics include modern physical cosmology, curved space-times, observational tests of cosmology, the early universe, dark matter, the emergence of cosmic structure and the formation and evolution of galaxies. Enrollment is by permission of the instructor.

Credits

5

Quarter offered

Winter

Instructor

Piero Madau