Duration
15h Th, 5h Pr
Number of credits
| Master in space sciences, research focus | 2 crédits | |||
| Master in space sciences, professional focus | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Cosmology examines the universe as a unified physical system. We will analyze its key evolutionary epochs, including baryogenesis and the formation of the first elements. The course covers how the cosmic microwave background and baryon acoustic oscillations provide crucial observational constraints on early universe conditions.
We will examine structure formation processes that shaped the present-day universe. Through detailed study of the ?CDM cosmological model, we will have a brief overview of other theoretical model and examine their relative ability explaining observations.
The course addresses the nature of dark energy and dark matter, examining how gravitational lensing observations constrain models of these dominant cosmic components.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Understand the development of the Universe and describe its key evolutionary epochs
Detail the creation of the CMB and identify factors that affect its signal during propagation to Earth
Understand the concept of structure freeze-out and explain why specific scales emerge
Comprehend the role of dark matter in current cosmology and describe detection methods
Explain baryon acoustic oscillations and their cosmological significance
Understand and be able to explain the challenges and the link between the dark energy, the Hubble constant, and the accelerated expansion of the universe
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
In-person lecture
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Face-to-face course
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Course materials posted weekly on eCampus
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Further information:
Exam solely in session
The final exam consists of an individual oral examination. Students will be asked questions to assess their understanding of the lecture material.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
None
Contacts
Guillaume Mahler: guillaume.mahler@uliege.be - B5c 1/11