Cosmology Courses

Inflationary Cosmology

4 reviews

Breakthrough Prize and Kavli Prize Laureate, Alan Guth is renowned for his discovery of inflationary cosmology, which for decades has been the dominant paradigm for the origin of the universe.

• World Science U
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Knocking on Heaven's Door - Exploring Fundamental Physics and Cosmology

Explore the frontiers of physics with Lisa Randall as she discusses fundamental particles, extra dimensions, dark matter, and the Large Hadron Collider, bridging theoretical insights with experimental possibilities.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Australian National University

Astrophysics: Cosmology

10 reviews

Exploring the origin, fate and nature of our universe.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Dante's Paradise XXVII-XXIX - Cosmology, Creation, and Theological Themes

Exploración profunda de los cantos XXVII-XXIX del Paraíso de Dante, analizando temas como la crítica al papado, la cosmología y la creación, con conexiones a personajes del Infierno y reflexiones teológicas.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Frontiers and Controversies in Astrophysics - Introduction to Exoplanets, Black Holes, and Cosmology

Explore exoplanets, black holes, and cosmology in this astrophysics lecture. Learn about planetary orbits and the historical progression of astronomical understanding from Ptolemy to Newton.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Open University

Unsolved problems in cosmology

4 ratings at OpenLearn

Explore major unsolved mysteries in modern cosmology, from dark matter and dark energy to cosmic inflation, while examining current theories and potential future solutions.

• OpenLearn
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

NPTEL;  IIT Kharagpur

Astrophysics & Cosmology

2 reviews

Explore the wonders of the universe through comprehensive lectures on celestial bodies, cosmic phenomena, and the fundamental laws governing our cosmos.

• YouTube
• 1 day 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Understanding Modern Physics I: Relativity and Cosmology

146 ratings at Coursera

Explore relativity and cosmology, unraveling spacetime, gravity, and universe evolution. Gain insights into modern physics concepts that revolutionized our understanding of reality.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Astronomy: Cosmology

1 review

Explore the universe's origins, structure, and future in this comprehensive cosmology overview, covering topics from the Big Bang to multiverse theories.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL;  IIT Kharagpur

Astrophysics & Cosmology

Explore the wonders of the universe through comprehensive lectures on celestial bodies, cosmic phenomena, and the origins and evolution of our cosmos.

• YouTube
• 1 day 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Khan Academy

Scale of the Solar System - Scale of the Universe - Cosmology & Astronomy

Explore the vast scale of our Solar System with Sal Khan, gaining perspective on Earth's place in the cosmos and the immense distances between celestial bodies.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Cosmology in the 21st Century

Explore the expanding universe, from the big bang to dark matter, with cosmologist Kendrick Smith. Gain insights into cosmic phenomena and our current understanding of the universe's composition and evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Unzicker's Real Physics

Big Bang or Steady State? Wrong Question! - Variable Speed of Light Cosmology

Explore variable speed of light cosmology as an alternative to Big Bang and Steady State theories, examining its implications for the universe's origin and structure formation.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

World Science Festival

The Biggest Questions of Cosmology - Pondering the Imponderables

Leading cosmologists explore profound questions about the universe's origins, nature, and existence, discussing topics like infinity, the Big Bang, inflation theory, and quantum mechanics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Statistics and Data Analysis for Cosmology - Lecture 1

Explore probability concepts in cosmology, including joint and conditional probability, PDFs, independence, Bayes' theorem, and data modeling for analyzing cosmic phenomena.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video