ASTRO 2201

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  • Schedule of Classes - October 31, 2025 7:07PM EDT

ASTRO 2201
The History of the Universe

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course explores the evolution of the universe since the Big Bang and how our understanding has developed from ancient to modern times. Topics include the changing views of the sky, the formation of black holes, dark matter and dark energy, and the origin, evolution, and fate of the universe. The course provides a nonmathematical introduction to these subjects and addresses uncertainties and unresolved questions in cosmology.


Distribution Requirements (OPHLS-AG), (PHS-AS), (SCT-IL)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  1469 ASTRO 2201   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Battaglia, N

      Chung, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    A few seats have been saved for each academic level during pre-enrollment.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  1470 ASTRO 2201   LEC 002

  •  
    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Battaglia, N

      Chung, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    A few seats have been saved for each academic level during pre-enrollment.