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Cosmology (MATH0079)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department
Mathematics
Credit value
15
Restrictions
This module is normally taken by (i) fourth year students on single or combined Mathematics or Physics degrees who have taken MATH0025 General Relativity (ii) students on the MSc in Mathematical Modelling.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Cosmology studies the history and the structure of the universe. Observations show the homogeneity and isotropy of the universe on large scales. For the homogenous and isotropic spacetimes, the equations of general relativity reduce to two ordinary differential equations. These cosmological equations govern the evolution of the universe. We study these equations in detail, and show how observations are affected by the expansion and curvature of the universe. The course covers the astronomical methods used to determine the expansion rate (i.e., the Hubble constant) and the mass density of the universe. Physical processes in the early universe such as nucleosynthesis, the formation of the microwave background, and galaxy formation will also be studied. The course begins with a concise introduction to the differential-geometricmethods and ends with advanced topics including inflation and cosmological perturbations. A good working knowledge of General Relativity is essential for many parts of this course.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
70% Exam
20% Coursework
10% In-class activity
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
4
Module leader
Dr Betti Hartmann
Who to contact for more information
math.ugteaching@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
70% Exam
20% Coursework
10% In-class activity
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
35
Module leader
Dr Betti Hartmann
Who to contact for more information
math.ugteaching@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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