The courses below were offered in summer 2026. They are listed here to indicate what is typically available during Summer Term. Please check back on December 17, when the full summer 2027 course schedule will be available.
Astronomy
College of Arts & Sciences
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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.