AST 3040 - Modern Cosmology

Institution:

Metropolitan State University of Denver

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Description:

3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: AST 1040 or PHY 1000 or equivalent, and satisfaction of Level I General Studies requirements This course is designed for non-majors. It covers the large-scale structure of the universe and such topics as gravitational theories, neutron stars, pulsars, black holes, big bang universe, steady state theory, cosmological tests, dark matter, age of the universe, inflationary models, recent data, and fate of the universe. (General Studies-Level II, Natural Science)

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.msudenver.edu/

Phone Number:

(303) 556-3058

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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