This course aims to introduce some of the current topics in particle physics, cosmology and astrophysics.
It is possible for highly motivated students to pick up some special topics for future research.

Prerequisite：Particle Physics I.

Contents
1. The Big-Bang Model for Cosmology
2. The Standard Model of Electroweak and Strong Interactions
3. The Inflation Theory
4. Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation
5. Big-Bang Nucleosynthesis
6. Baryon Number Asymmetry in the Universe
7. Dark Matter in the Universe

Books
The Early Universe, by E. Kolb and M. Turner

Assessment
The final grade will be determined from performences in the class and a study report.