First Year Seminar 191CNS56 - FYS- Topics in CNS

First-year (R1ST) Title: The Big Bang and Beyond: The History and Future of the Universe
How did the Universe begin? What is the fate of the Earth? Of our entire Solar System? What will happen millions, billions, and even trillions of years in the future? While it's hard to say for sure, why not see what we can learn by diving into current cosmological theories? In this course, we will consider the history and future of the Universe on the largest and smallest (-ish) scales, all the way from the Big Bang to the death of our Sun. Along the way, we will also learn about how we study the Universe, and how physics can provide us with a unique perspective on the world we live in. Like other First Year Seminars, we will cover resources on campus and learning strategies to help you succeed in your first semester at UMass Amherst.