At the end of the course, the students present their findings to each other and display their studies in the science building display cases. Time is scheduled to use the astronomical equipment to gather data. A journal is required and is submitted along with write ups of each of the studies selected. As the course proceeds, studies become more and more fine tuned. The students schedule evening observing times in their schedules and are flexible in order to accommodate the weather.
Attendance is taken.
When you are absent, you cannot benefit from my instruction and you cannot contribute to the class discussions. Assigned work still needs to be completed and due dates still apply. Tardiness is very disruptive to me and your classmates. It is also disruptive to you since you have no idea of what occurred before you arrived. Do not be tardy.