Note that the 'estimated time on task' for each assessment item listed above is an estimate of the additional time needed to complete each assessment outside of all scheduled learning activities. These estimates assume that you actively engage with all scheduled learning activities and spend an additional 56 hours of self-led study during the session. 

Assignment 1 - Short Questions

This assignment will consist of short-answer questions. Assignments must be submitted on iLearn. The due date is 5pm Friday 3^rd April 2020.

Assignment 2 - Observations

This assignment will require observing the sky at night. Assignments must be submitted on iLearn. The due date is 5pm Friday 29^th May 2020.

Assignment 3 - Quiz

This assignment will be an online multiple-choice quiz. The assignments must be submitted on iLearn. The due date is 5pm Friday 5^th of June 2020.

Labs

Due: See below 

This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)

Each student must attend five (5) practical sessions and complete five (5) laboratory exercises starting in Week 5. The lab assessment is based on in-lab work only. The lab schedule is presented below (see 'Delivery and Resources').

Attendance at labs is a hurdle requirement. You must attend at least 5 lab sessions to have the potential to pass the unit.  

Exam

A two-hour final exam consisting of multiple-choice and short-answer questions will take place in the university examination period. No material will be allowed in the exam room.

If you receive special consideration for the final exam, a supplementary exam will be scheduled after the end of the normal examination period. By making a special consideration application for the final exam you are declaring yourself available for a resit during the supplementary examination period and you will not be eligible for a second special consideration approval based on pre-existing commitments. Please ensure you are familiar with the policy prior to submitting an application. Approved applicants will receive an individual notification one week prior to the exam with the exact date and time of their supplementary examination.

Lectures:

• Monday 4-5 PM - 23 Wallys Walk - P. G. Price Theatre
• Friday  12-2 PM - 23 Wallys Walk - P. G. Price Theatre

Lectures are automatically recorded and will be available on iLearn, along with the lecture slides. Lectures will also be live streamed.  The following link provides all information on lecture recordings and live streaming.

https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/tools-and-resources/ilearn/ilearn-quick-guides-for-students/lecture-recordings

Labs:

The labs will be held in 14 SCO (formerly known as E7B) rooms 213 and 209 (enter through 213). Students are required to do 5 labs, but have the option of doing a 6th (which they can do in the extra week). Only marks from the best 5 labs will be counted. The lab schedule is as follows - note that this schedule is subject to change, and will be updated as necessary on iLearn:

A mandatory lab notebook will be available from the bookstore after Week 3.

Please note that health and safety regulations specify that fully-enclosed footwear must be worn in the labs. (i.e., you will not be admitted if you are wearing sandals, thongs, open-toed shoes, etc.)

Textbook:

The lectures are based upon the following textbook, which is not absolutely required for the course, but is strongly recommended to enhance the learning process:

• Foundations of Astronomy, 14th Edition Michael A. Seeds and Dana Backman           ISBN-10: 1337399922  /  ISBN-13: 978-1337399920

Several copies of the textbook are on reserve at the University Library. Earlier editions of the textbook are acceptable, although please be aware that chapter numbers and some content may be different.

N.B. This schedule is flexible, and subject to change.