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What is the difference between quizzes and exams? There are two types of tests in this course: Quizzes and the Final Exam. Quizzes are up and available from the start of the term, while the final exam is only available over specific examination period. All are done online and at home.

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What do I need to study? Most importantly - the textbook. This will be the primary source. Next comes the on-line astronomy notes. Finally labs assigned up to the testing period and all discussions from the discussion forum.

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Can we move final exam or quizzes to another day? Exam and quiz dates and times are set before the first day of class and will not be changed or altered throughout the term unless we encounter some natural disaster or some similar event. If such an event causes a change in our testing schedule it will be posted on the forum - so as always, stay active on the forum.

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What type of questions will be on the exams? The exam format may be multiple choice, identification, definitions, short answers, essay, and/or a mixture of these formats. I will not be any more precise at this time, because the emphasis will be on learning the concepts and nature of astronomy - not on the nature of testing.

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Will there be extra credit? There may be (but it is not guaranteed) several opportunities for extra credit work throughout the term. The most likely place will be on the discussion forum. There is a minimum required number of weekly posts to satisfy your attendance requirement. To be eligible for extra credit at the end of the term, you must participate up and beyond the minimum requirements on the forum each and every week. There may be other specific activities for extra credit, and they will generally be posted on the forum with a due date and time. So keep active on the forum so as not to miss any of these.

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What is the Final Exam like? Well, it is cumulative covering all chapters listed on the Weekly Activities page. The format and number of questions will be very similar to the class exams. The exam is structured to see what you have learned from your readings, activities, labs, and postings. So you'll want to review all terms and topics from the term as well as labs and class exams.