Astronomy

College of Arts & Sciences

Please note: CAS AS 109 B1: Cosmology is FULL.

  • 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 Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateMonday, June 29, 2026
    Last day to addMonday, July 6, 2026
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeMonday, July 6, 2026
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeWednesday, July 22, 2026
    Course End DateFriday, August 7, 2026
    Location: CAS 502     
    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 and can be taken independent of each other.
    B2 (DIS) Tues./Thurs. 11:30 am-12:30 pm
    Celeste Berenbaum

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