Astronomy 226f - Cosmology

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Mount Holyoke College

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Description:

The course introduces cosmological models and the relationship between models and observable parameters. Topics in current astronomy that bear upon cosmological problems will be covered, including background electromagnetic radiation, nucleosynthesis, dating methods, determinations of the mean density of the universe and the Hubble constant, and tests of gravitational theories.We will discuss questions concerning the foundations of cosmology and its future as a science. Does not meet a distribution requirement G. Greenstein Prereq. Mathematics 101 and a physical science course; fall 2008 classes to be held at Amherst; 4 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mtholyoke.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 538-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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