This
exam will consist of 50 questions and is worth 200 points total. The exam
covers all 5 units in this class. The exam itself can be found in the same
folder you found the unit tests (administered online through blackboard using
the Respondus LockDown Browser). There will be a
1½ hour time limit. As an aid
you may use five (8½" x 11") sheets of hand written
notes (both sides). Concentrate on the central ideas.
I suggest you look over all your unit tests as a great way to
review for the exam. To review your tests on blackboard, you
need to use the LockDown browser. Go to My Grades,
then click on the test number (ex, Test 3 - Requires LockDown Browser) ... and
then click on the score that appears on the right.
The final exam is proctored by your instructor and requires an ID check!
This means prior to taking the exam, your instructor will check your
identity as well as making sure you are taking the exam alone with
your notes. You may take the exam one of the following ways:
ONLINE:
You will need:
Make sure you let your instructor know (at least 24 hours in advance) that you will be using this option. Students receive an invite to join a conference video meeting. Basically you place your fully charged phone off to the side with you and your computer in view as you take the exam. This has worked very well with students in the past but technical issues can happen, so please be patient. I suggest you arrange a quick "mock" video conference with your instructor (in advance) just to make sure you are comfortable with the technology. It is actually very simple. Many have already done this when I evaluated your Stellarium assignment.
IN PERSON:
You will need:
Option 1: Early I'm most flexible with early birds. If you wish to take the exam in April or the first week in May, simply contact your instructor and schedule a time that works best for both parties. The exam will be taken individually via the online procedure. Your smart phone can have Skype or Google Hangouts installed.
Option 2: Late
If you wait until the last week of class (most students), you must take the exam in a group online setting or in person. Please pick the time/option that works best for you and notify your instructor at least 24 hours in advance so he can make the necessary arrangements.
MAY 9th 2 pm - In Person South Campus I will be there to view the rare transit of Mercury which ends at 1:30 pm. You can witness that and then take the exam at 2 pm in the academic support center (A208).
MAY 11th 10 am - Online using Google Hangouts group setting
MAY 12th 8 pm - Online using Skype group setting
MAY 13th 10 am - In Person South Campus academic support center (A208)
MAY 14th 10 am - Online using Skype group setting
MAY 14th 7 pm - Online using Google Hangouts group setting
Option 3: Special Arrangements
Call your instructor if none of the times/options work for you. I am very flexible, but I do require advanced notification (>24 hour) to arrange an agreeable solution.