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)