Astronomy 1 (Lecture Class) Information
Astronomy 1 Class Calendar, Spring 2010 (January 13 - May 19)
I have partially retired, and will only teach the lab classes for the foreseeable future
As a result, this page has not been updated and may be deleted in late 2010
All meetings are in the planetarium classroom (room D326) at LAC
See Visiting the Long Beach City College Planetarium for directions

Lecture Dates January 13 - February 3
Sky Motions, Orbital Motions, and Their Effects

Deadline to Drop Class and Receive Refund: Friday, January 22
Deadline to Drop Class Without a W: Sunday, January 31
Deadline to Register With Permit Number: Sunday, January 31


Wednesday, February 10
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: Sunday, February 14
Deadline to File for May Graduation: Thursday, February 25


Lecture Dates February 3 - March 17
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, March 24

Wednesday, March 31
Midterm 2
: two essays, taken from essay questions 3 - 8
Also, Makeup Midterm 1 (after Midterm 2, but must finish by 9:15 pm)


Spring Break: April 4 - 10

Lecture Dates April 14 - May 12
The Sun and Stars
Galaxies and the Structure of the Universe
The Origin and Evolution of the Universe
Stellar Birth and Death

Deadline to Drop Class With a W: Sunday, April 25

Wednesday, May 19
Final Exam
: three essays, taken from essay questions 9 - 15
Also, Makeup Midterm 2 (after Final, but must finish by 9:15 pm)