ASTR 3480

Introduction to Cosmology

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Course Description

Discipline(s): Chemical, Mathematical, and Physical Universe

Intended for STEM majors and non-STEM majors who are comfortable with some non-calculus math. Cosmology explores the origin and evolution of the Universe, including cosmic expansion, mapping the Universe, dark matter and dark energy, the birth and evolution of galaxies, the early universe, and the Big Bang. This course strikes a balance between richly illustrated description and a simplified quantitative exploration of the above topics.


  • Mark Whittle

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    2.50

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    1

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

  • Matthew Pryal

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    4.00

     GPA

    3.68

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    Last Taught

    Spring 2021

  • John Hawley

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    3.42

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    3.06

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    Last Taught

    Spring 2019

  • Timothy Pennucci

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    Summer 2011

  • Bin Chen

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    Summer 2012

  • Henry Borish

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    Last Taught

    Summer 2015

  • Dominic Pesce

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    Last Taught

    Summer 2013

  • Rachael Beaton

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    Last Taught

    Summer 2010

  • Kristen Jones

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    Last Taught

    Summer 2014