ASTRO 2201

Last Updated

  • Schedule of Classes - September 9, 2021 7:14PM EDT
  • Course Catalog - September 9, 2021 7:15PM EDT

ASTRO 2201
The History of the Universe

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

General discussion of how the universe has evolved since the Big Bang era and how our understanding of it has changed from ancient to modern times. Several main themes are covered over the course of the semester: the evolution of our view of the sky from that of ancient cultures to that of space telescopes; the formation and nature of black holes; dark matter and dark energy; and the origin, evolution, and fate of the universe. Presents a nonmathematical introduction to these subjects and discusses uncertainties and unresolved issues in our understanding.

When Offered Spring.

Distribution Category (PBS-AS, PHS-AS)

Comments No scientific background assumed.

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6272 ASTRO 2201   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR Ives Hall 305
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Battaglia, N

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
    Hybrid: rotational in person attendance to be determined by instructor.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6273 ASTRO 2201   LEC 002

  •  
    • MWF Ives Hall 215
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Haynes, M

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
    Hybrid: rotational in person attendance to be determined by instructor.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 18104 ASTRO 2201   LEC 003

  •  
    • TR Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Battaglia, N

  • Instruction Mode: Online

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 18105 ASTRO 2201   LEC 004

    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Haynes, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

    Department Consent Required (Add)