We made it to the last week of classes with spring break almost here! Remember to practice good study habits as finals near: 1) find a quite place where you can effectively study; 2) study in groups only if you can keep focused; 3) know what material you need to study-- ask your instructors for guidance; 4) make a prioritized list of what you need to study and stick to it; and 5) get plenty of sleep before your exams.
Phys 321/ASTR 480 conflict: It has come to our attention that there is a time conflict with Physics 321 and Astronomy 480 this spring. For those of your registered for both, please stay registered for both. I am attempting to work out this conflict with the Physics Department and will keep you updated on the progress.
Extrasolar Planets Course Spring: Consider taking Extrasolar Planets this spring! This course is listed as ASTR 497A (sln 10597) is 3 credits and meets WF 3:00-4:20. For thousands of years, humanity has pondered the possible existence of planets and life beyond our own Solar System. Yet is has only been the last decade that we been able to find evidence that extrasolar planets, planets found around stars other than our Sun, do exist. This course will cover extrasolar planet detection techniques, characteristics of the known population, and how studies of extrasolar planets have changed our views of planetary system formation and evolution. This course will also focus on the science behind the planned searches for Earth-like planets and life beyond our Solar System.
Academic Planning: Registration for the next quarter is always a good reminder of how important having an academic plan is. I recommend to have at least a year's worth of classes planned out so you know what to take but can be flexible if classes are not offered. Please stop in to see me or send me an email if you need help planning out your classes. Be sure to use the resources found here: http://staff.washington.edu/sterrs/YearTS.htm. Keep in mind that late April and early May is the best time to talk about autumn quarter class schedules!
Colloquium: Join us on Thursday at 4pm in Phys/Astr A102 for Ian Dobbs-Dixon's (UW) talk on "Weather Forecasts for Irradiated Exoplanets". Coffee, tea and cookies will be served at 3:45pm in the foyer.
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Have a great week,
Sarah
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