The development process began with extensive research and vigorous peer review, to ensure the quality of the content and the level of instruction. Field testing was conducted at Sonoma State University to evaluate the effectiveness of the publication’s methods and pedagogy, which revealed high levels of engagement and comprehension for science and non-science majors alike.
Now available through Great River Learning, Big Ideas in Cosmology focuses on basic Introductory Astronomy concepts. The material is presented through interactive exercises, animations, and videos- allowing students of all learning modalities to internalize the content in the method that is easiest and most efficient for them.
Main Topics
- Review of Mathematics
- Size and Scope
- Light
- Telescopes
- Moving through Space
- Moving through Time
- Measuring Cosmic Distances
- Classical Physics
- Dark Matter
- Special Relativity
- General Relativity
- Black Holes
- Gravitational Lensing
- The Expansion of the Universe
- Large Scale Structure
- The Cosmic Microwave Background
- The Early Universe
- Dark Energy and the Fate of the Universe
Authors
- Kim Coble, CSU
- Kevin McLin, SSU
- Janelle M. Bailey, Temple
- Anne J. Metevier, SSU
- Carolyn C, Peruta, SSU
- Lynn Cominsky, SSU
SCHOOLS
- Chicago State University
- Guilford College
- Sonoma State University