GEOS 105 Introduction to Astronomy
Fall 2009
Revised Course Syllabus
Misc. course info
GEOS 105 Fall 2009 Exam dates
In-class midterms will be held in Ayers 120 at the normal lecture time on the following dates:
Midterm no. 1 Oct. 8 (Wed.) and Oct. 9 (Thurs.)
Midterm no. 2 Nov. 18 (Wed.) and Nov. 19 (Thurs.)
Final Exam schedule:
The Fall 2009 final exam schedule is posted on the
University web site. For GEOS 105:
Lecture section 1 meets MW 1-1:50: final is Wednesday 12/16 from 2-3:50 in Ayers 120
Lecture section 2 meets T TH 10-10:50: final is Friday 12/18 from 10-11:50 in Ayers 120
NOTE: Final exams are not administered at times other than officially scheduled for your lecture section except in
extenuating circumstances. Convenient holiday travel arrangements are not considered an extenuating
circumstance.
Holiday and SBCD Lab cancellations and home assignments:
Week of Sept. 7 - All labs cancelled (Labor Day and SBCD) Assignment: Read lab 1 in lab manual and chapter 2 in text
Week of Oct. 12 - All labs cancelled (SBCD) Assignment: Read chapter 5 sections 1 and 2 in text. Turn in review questions 1,2,
4 and 8 (end of chapter 5) in lab instructor's mailbox (PHSC 217) next week.
Week of Nov. 2 - All labs cancelled (SBCD) Assignment: Review chapters 11 and 12 in text. Turn in review questions CH.11 - 2,4,13;
CH 12 - 6, 8, and 17 in lab instructor's mailbox next week.
Week of Nov. 9 - All labs cancelled (Veteran's Day) Assignment: Review chapters 12 and 13 in text. Turn in review questions CH. 12 - 11,14,
and 15; CH. 13 - 1,13, and 19 in lab instructor's mailbox next week.
Other Important Lab info:
Midterm exam weeks: There are no labs. Lab instructors will be available during scheduled lab times Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for
questions and review.
Holiday and SBCD Lecture cancellations
Week of Sept. 7 - Monday 9/7, Tuesday 9/8
Week of Oct. 12 - Wednesday 10/14, Thursday 10/15
Week of November 2 - Monday 11/2, Tuesday 11/3
Week of November 9 - Wednesday 11/11, Thursday 11/12
Ancient Astronomy Article
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