Lecture Dates August 18 ~ September 18
Sky Motions, Orbital Motions, and Their Effects

Deadline to Drop Class and Receive Refund: Saturday, August 30
Deadline to Add Class With a Permit Number: Saturday, August 30 (some exceptions)
Labor Day Holiday: Monday, September 1
Deadline to Drop Class Without a W: Friday, September 5

Wednesday, September 24 / Thursday, September 25
Midterm 1 (time limit = 90 minutes; essay question 1 or 2)

Deadline to File for CR/NC Grading: Friday, September 26

Lecture Dates September 17 - October ??
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

Deadline to File for December Graduation: Thursday, October 2
Flex Day (no classes): Thursday, October 30

Wednesday, November 5 / Thursday, November 6
Midterm 2 (time limit = 120 minutes; two essays, taken from essay questions 3 - 8)

Lecture Dates October ?? - December 10
The Sun and Stars
Galaxies and the Structure of the Universe
The Origin and Evolution of the Universe
Stellar Birth and Death

Veteran's Day Holiday: Monday, November 10
Deadline to Drop Class With a W: Friday, November 21
Thanksgiving Holiday: Thursday, November 27

Thursday, December 11 - Wednesday, December 17
Final Exam(s) (time limit = 150 minutes)
Required Final: three essays, taken from essay questions 9 - 15
Makeup Final: two essays, taken from essay questions 1 - 8