Optional Final Exam - Can be taken to replace a (one) low exam score, or one exam
missed for any reason (no excuse or documentation needed). This will be a comprehensive
exam (covers the entire semester), in multiple-choice format, which must be taken at the
official time, Sat. May 13, 9 AM - noon.
SCHOLASTIC INTEGRITY: The University of Texas has recently adopted a new honor code relating to
academic integrity and scholastic dishonesty. You are responsible for knowing and following these
standards. For example, cheating during exams will not be tolerated, nor will plagiarism or copying on
homework or other written assignments. While you are allowed and even encouraged to discuss
concepts related to homework problems with your fellow students, TA's, and the instructor, the final
product must be your own work. In cases of exact duplications of homework or other assignments,
neither student will receive credit. For more information, visit:
http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sjs/
and click on the links to "The Standard of Academic Integrity" and "Scholastic Dishonesty." For example, see:
http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sjs/scholdis_whatis.php
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Upon request, the University of Texas at Austin provides appropriate academic adjustments
for qualified students with disabilities. Contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 471-6259, or (TTY) 471-4641, or via
email to ssd@uts.cc.utexas.edu or see
http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/ssd/.
SPECIAL EVENTS: The Astronomy Department offers evening Star Parties (viewing through small telescopes) on
campus. Early in the semester, Star Parties will be held on Friday and Saturday evenings, using the telescope on the roof
of Painter Hall. (Later in the semester we hope to add some Wednesday evening star parties on the roof of RLM.) Star
parties are held only when weather permits, and are cancelled when it's too cloudy to see stars; do not count on
getting all of your Star Party credit in the last week of the semester, since late spring is a usually a pretty rainy season
in Austin! Details of times and locations will be posted at
http://outreach.as.utexas.edu/public/viewing.html.
DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION: If issues arise during the semester that cannot be resolved with the instructor
or TA, you may contact the Chair of the Undergraduate Studies Committee, Prof. Gregory Shields (471-1402 or
shields@astro.as.utexas.edu), or the Chairman of the Department of Astronomy, Prof.
Don Winget (471-3302, chairman@astro.as.utexas.edu). More information
can be found in a separate document, "Memo to Undergraduate Astronomy Students," handed out in class and also posted at
http://outreach.as.utexas.edu/students/memo.html.
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