Prof. Pieter van Dokkum


Overview of cosmic history, from the "dark ages" to the present day, with a focus on direct observations of the high-redshift universe.

Prerequisites: MATH 120a or b, PHYS 210b, and one astronomy course numbered above 200.
Not Cr/D/F - Group IV(N) - QR - Sc (34)
Will meet during reading period. No book will be used; journal articles etc. will accompany the notes you take in class.

Options for background reading, for those with limited Astro background:

Less physics:
- Kaufmann & Friedman, Universe
- Comins, Discovering the Universe

More physics:
- Kutner, Astronomy: A physical perspective

Specifically about galaxies:
- Sparke & Gallagher, Galaxies in the Universe

Online:
- www.astronomynotes.com (basic but useful)

NOTE: NO CLASS JANUARY 22