Due Dates (and Exam Dates)

Last updated: 11/5/09

(Due dates for homework will be announced in class when paper copies of the homework assignments are distributed.)

Exams (Exams I and II will be in class, 3:00 – 4:15PM, in PHYS 112; Exam III will be during Finals Week.

Exam I Tuesday, September 29

Exam II Tuesday, November 10

Exam III Finals Week, Friday, Dec. 18, 3:20 – 5:20 PM,

PHYS 112*

* Some alternate times will be available earlier in finals week for the final exam for those people with schedule conflicts, etc.

Term Paper Prospectus Thursday, October 15

(Prospectus is not graded, it is returned to you with feedback on your term paper topic choice. It is not necessary to submit on the due date but it is recommended that you submit before any substantial effort on your term paper.)

Term Paper Tuesday, December 1

Note: * * * J Revised Term Paper Due Date:

Tuesday, December 1 J * * *

Term Paper Reviewer and

Author’s Response forms Tuesday, December 1

* Note that you will need time before the due date (at least one week recommended) to perform the review and make changes in your paper based on a fellow student’s review of your term paper.

Homework (Note: Late homework is accepted; points will be deducted for late homework; if you do not turn in homework during class, you may deliver it to CIVL 2271):

Homework assignments 1, 2, 3 and 5 are worth 10 points each. Homework assignments 4 and 6 are worth 20 points each. In-class activities and quizzes are worth 10 points each.

Homework 1 – Radioactive Decay Thursday, Sept. 17

Homework 2 – Hawaii Hotspot Tuesday, Oct. 6

Homework 3 – Ocean Profile Tuesday, Nov. 3

Homework 4 – Hurricane Hugo TBA

Homework 5 – Air Pollution TBA

Homework 6 – Geoscience Letter Thursday, Nov. 12

or Geoscience Career Report