AST 160 - Cosmology: Origin and Evolution of the Universe: GT-SC2

3 Credits

Explores the birth, large-scale structure, and eventual fate of the universe. Evidence for, and science behind, the Big Bang and inflation, the expanding universe, dark matter and dark energy, and the possible futures of the universe as a whole are presented. Unification theories may be covered. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC2 category.

Prerequisite(s): Demonstrate college readiness in English; see ACC College-Level English Placement Guide and MAT 050/MAT 055 or equivalent.

Corequisite(s): CCR 094; not required if demonstrate college readiness in English