Lecture Dates August 19 - September 9
Sky Motions, Orbital Motions, and Their Effects

Deadline to Drop Class and Receive Refund: Sunday, August 30
Deadline to Drop Class Without a W: Monday, September 7
Deadline to Register With Permit Number: Monday, September 7
Labor Day Holiday: Monday, September 7

Wednesday, September 16
Midterm 1; essay question 1 or 2 (test ends 7:30 pm, no lecture afterwards)
(90 'lost' minutes to be divided between second midterm and Final)

Deadline to File for P/NP Grading: Monday, September 28
Deadline to File for December Graduation: Thursday, October 1

Lecture Dates September 9 - November 4
Survey of the Solar System
The Origin and Evolution of the Solar System
The Planets as Physical Bodies
Planetary Atmospheres and Surface Conditions
Moons, Asteroids, Comets, Meteorites & Meteors

Flex Day (No Class): Wednesday, October 28

Wednesday, November 11
Midterm 2: two essays, taken from essay questions 3 - 8
Also, Makeup Midterm 1 (after Midterm 2, but must finish by 9:15 pm)

Deadline to Drop Class With a W: Sunday, November 22

Lecture Dates October 21 - December 9
The Sun and Stars
Galaxies and the Structure of the Universe
The Origin and Evolution of the Universe
Stellar Birth and Death

Wednesday, December 16
Final Exam: three essays, taken from essay questions 9 - 15
Also, Makeup Midterm 2 (after Final, but must finish by 9:15 pm)