ASTR 6
Cosmology: Origin, History, and Fate of Universe
Astronomy · 4 units · Undergraduate lower division (0-99)
No special mathematical preparation required beyond that necessary for admission to UCLA in freshman standing. Course for general UCLA students, normally not intended to majors in physical sciences. Cosmology is study of large-scale properties of universe. Consideration of origin, fate, composition, and shape of universe, and origin and evolution of structure seen in universe today. Addresses these questions through study of Big Bang, dark matter, dark energy, expansion of universe, and other cosmic phenomena.
P/NP or letter grading.
Requisites
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Requires
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