PHYS 441 Space Physics
This course is an introduction to cosmology. In this course we will probe the origins, structure, and
evolution of the Universe - and how we came to know these details by understanding the techniques used
in cosmology. We will explore the Astrophysical tools and techniques used to learn about the Universe.
We will learn topics such the Thermal history of the Universe, the origin of all matter and the elements,
cosmological distances and times, the expansion of space, dark matter and dark energy, the underlying
structure of the universe and why it exists, and introduce some open questions in cosmology.