ASTR 201 Assignments

Homeworks

Assignment
Points
Due Date
Homework #1
30
Tuesday, Sep. 10
Homework #2
30
Thursday, Sep. 19
Homework #3
30
Tuesday, Oct. 8
Homework #4
30
Thursday, Oct. 17
Homework #5
30
Tuesday, Nov. 12
Homework #6
30
Tuesday, Dec. 3

There are 6 homeworks with 6 problems worth 5 points each, plus one extra credit problem worth 2 points 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. Neither will there be extra credit, except for the occasional in-class exercise.

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. The point is to demonstrate understanding. Don't just say "42." Succinctly explain why your answer is correct.

Exams

Exam
Points
Date
Time
Place
Exam I
120
Tuesday, Sep. 24
11:30am-12:45pm
Nord 410
Exam II
120
Tuesday, Oct. 29
11:30am-12:45pm
Nord 410
Exam III
120
Thursday, Dec. 5
11:30am-12:45pm
Nord 410

Exams

There will be three 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. 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 shifts to the next lecture date.

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

  1. contact me (by voice or e-mail) before you miss the regularly-scheduled exam and
  2. document a valid excuse for your absence.
Make-up exams must be taken promptly.