Astronomy

College of Arts & Sciences

• Cosmology

  CAS AS 109
  

  The evolution of cosmological thought from prehistory to the present: Greek astronomy, Copernicus, Galileo, Newton, and Einstein. Motion, gravity, and the nature of space-time. The expanding universe. The early universe and Big Bang. Carries natural science divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Critical Thinking, Quantitative Reasoning 1, Scientific Inquiry 1. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380

  Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)

  B1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9:30-11:30 am

  Must register for Lec (B1) & Dis (B2).Note for summer 2026: CAS AS 101, CAS AS 102, and CAS AS 109 do not need to be taken in a specific sequence. They can be taken in any order during the summer.

  B2 (DIS) Tues./Thurs. 11:30 am-12:30 pm

  Celeste Berenbaum

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