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ASTR 305 - The Dark Mysteries of the Universe

ASTR 305: The Dark Mysteries of the Universe (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing. Counts toward General Education (2026-27), Astronomy Minor (2026-27).

3 units
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning or Physical and Biological Sciences
  • Explorations of Human Experience
  • Upper Division Units
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)

Counts toward

Ancient theories of cosmology; their relation to the development of science; our modern understanding of the origin, size, contents, and evolution of the universe; the Big Bang, dark matter, dark energy, and the universe’s ultimate fate.
Prerequisites
Junior or Senior standing
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From the catalog

Who can take it
Junior or Senior standing
Counts as
GE Explorations Phys, Bio, Math/Quant Reasoning [UD 2/5]
Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Typically offered
Spring
Catalog notes
Does not count toward the Astronomy B.S. degree. Can count toward the Astronomy B.A. degree or the Astronomy minor.

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #11048· Format not listed · Open · Letter or CR/NC
70 of 70 seats open
Tue, Thu 12:30 PM-1:45 PM

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