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Course Description

The scientific method of investigation will be applied to an in-depth presentation of contemporary astronomical research on cosmology, parallel universes, white dwarfs, neutron stars, black holes, wormholes, Dark Matter, galaxy formation and evolution, Dark Energy, exobiology, the Drake equation and related topics.

Notes

On-campus exam requirement for online offerings: For online sections of this course, your midterm and final exam will be written in person at the Toronto Metropolitan University campus. If you live more than 100 km from the TMU campus, you may arrange to write your exam off-campus using an approved off-campus invigilation service. Details on your exam date and how to arrange off-campus invigilation can be found on the Exams for Online Courses webpage.

Requisites

Prerequisites: CPCS 181 or PCS 510; Not available to students in the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science.

Relevant Programs

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Course Sections

Class Number
5970
Type
LEC
Days
M
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Sep 14, 2026 to Oct 26, 2026
Type
LEC
Days
Sa
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Nov 07, 2026
Type
LEC
Days
M
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Nov 09, 2026 to Dec 07, 2026
Type
LEC
Days
Sa
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Dec 12, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $620.78 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
1508
Type
LEC
Days
M, W
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jun 28, 2027 to Aug 11, 2027
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $620.78 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information