Astronomy 102 Fall 2008

Introduction to the Planets

Paul Eskridge

Time: TR: 3:00 to 4:15 PM

Place: C317 Trafton Science Center

Required Text Book: "Astronomy Today Vol. 1, The Solar System", Chaisson & 
McMillan, 2008 edition

There is a textbook web-page at Prentice-Hall, that you may find useful.

My office is Room 346, Wissink Hall.
Phone: (389)-1840
email: paul.eskridge@mnsu.edu
Office Hours:  M:12-4PM, T:10-11AM, W:11AM-3PM, H:10-11AM
               
Course Web-page:  http://odin.physastro.mnsu.edu/~eskridge/astr102/

Course Syllabus and Class Notes

Comments and Information on Grading

Any student found using a cell-phone during any examination or quiz will receive a zero on that examination or quiz.

Exams: Six quizzes in class : September 9
                              September 23
                              October 9
                              October 23
                              November 13
                              December 2

       Quizzes will total 36% of the final grade (6% each).  A missed quiz can
           be made up by visiting the Observatory five times.  A total of six
           Observatory visits will be accepted for credit.

       Mid-Term exams: on September 30 and November 4, contribute 15% each to 
           the final grade.

       Final exam:  Wednesday, December 10, 2:45--4:45
       Final Exam will count 34% of the final grade.

This course will be graded on a curve.  I expect, but do NOT promise, that
the average grade will be in the C range


Make-up Policy: No make-up for final exam.  No early finals.
                Make-up tests will be offered only with prior arrangement.
                Medical and family emergencies will be the only exceptions.
                In such cases documentation MUST be provided.