ASTR 201 Assignments
Homeworks
There are 6 homeworks with 7 problems worth 5 points each, plus one
extra credit problem for each homework assignment.
We will drop your lowest homework score so that your grade will be
based on the best 5 out of 6 homework assignments.
There will be no make-ups nor other form of extra credit.
All homeworks are due at the beginning of lecture on the
date specified. Homeworks are late (and suffer a 5 point penalty)
after lecture begins.
The end of lecture is the last opportunity to turn in homeworks
with a 5 point late penalty.
After that, homeworks will no longer be accepted.
Always put your name on your homework.
Be sure to type or write neatly - we can not give credit for things we can
not read. For things like multiple choice questions,
it is necessary to demonstrate understanding.
Succinctly explain why the answer you chose is correct.
It isn't good enough to get the right answer; you need to understand
why it is the right answer.
Exams
| Exam |
Points |
Date |
Time |
Place |
| Exam I |
75 |
Tuesday, Feb. 17 |
10:00-11:15am |
Sears 480 |
| Exam II |
100 |
Tuesday, Mar. 31 |
10:00-10:45am |
Sears 480 |
| Final Exam |
150 |
Wednesday, May 6 |
12:30-3:30pm |
Sears 480 |
Midterm Exams
There will be two in-class examinations during the semester as noted above.
These exams are closed book with no notes, calculators,
cell phones, ipods, or implants allowed. Each
exam will consist of multiple choice questions,
essay questions, and problem solving questions.
Just your brain and the writing instrument of your choice.
If for whatever reason, the University is officially closed on the
exam date, the exam date shifts to the next lecture date.
Final Exam
The final exam is cumulative; it will cover all
material discussed in this course. Some extra emphasis will be given
covered after the second midterm.
The final will include multiple choice, essay, and
problem solving questions, greatly resembling a longer version of
the midterms.
Missed Exams
The first rule of missing exams is:
DON'T
If you are not able to take an exam due to illness or some other legitimate
reason and you wish to take a make-up exam, you must
- contact me (by voice or e-mail) before you miss the
regularly-scheduled exam and
- document a valid excuse for your absence.
Make-up exams must be taken promptly. Note that in the case of the final exam,
there is an extremely narrow window before final grades must be submitted.