Syllabus - Astro 251 Space Physics Laboratory 2 (credit - P/F)  

Prerequisite: Requires passing grade in AST 250 to enroll
Grading: Class participation (30%), Final Project and Presentation (70%)
NOTE – The order and scheduling of some topics may change, depending on the ongoing work in the laboratory at the time.

Week 1: Space Physics Laboratory & Safety Review 1
•    Review of Astro 250 course with Q&A
•    Ensure still up to date on Princeton University General Laboratory Safety
Week 2: Space Physics Laboratory & Safety Review 2
•    In-the-lab safety quiz
•    Review/Demo of the parts-cleaning process with a hands-on activity
Week 3: Review of submitted Project Proposal
•    Examination and feedback on prior semester’s proposal
•    Identification of issues and fine-tuning
•    Team assignments
Week 4: Project work 1
•    Develop plan and schedule
•    Design work specific to project
Week 5: Project work 2
•    Design work and implementation specific to the project
Week 6: Project work 3
•    Design work and implementation specific to the project
Week 7: Mid-project review presentation by group(s)
•    Project presentations
•    Identification of issues and solutions
Week 8: Project work 4
•    Design work and implementation specific to the project
Week 9: Project work 5
•    Implementation work specific to project
Week 10: Project work 6
•    Implementation work specific to project
Week 11: Project Presentation Draft and Preview
•    Prepare project presentation
•    Feedback and fine-tuning
Week 12: Present Final Project