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ASTR 670 - Foundations of Modern Cosmology

ASTR 670: Foundations of Modern Cosmology (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: ASTR 680. Counts toward Astronomy, M.S. (2026-27), Astronomy, M.S. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Complete the 12-Unit Core Course Curriculum
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)

Counts toward

Big Bang nucleosynthesis, cosmic microwave background, early universe, expansion dynamics, extragalactic distance scale, largescale structure, Newtonian and relativistic cosmology. Observational constraints on cosmological parameters and equation of state.
Prerequisites
ASTR 680.
See the full prerequisite chain

From the catalog

Grading
LTR: Letter Graded. The class will be offered for letter grade with no option to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #11049· In-person · Open · Letter · Graduate
30 of 30 seats open
Tue, Thu 3:30 PM-4:45 PM · PS 256
To be Announced