Instructions:
Be sure to check the syllabus and see emails from your instructor for the date of the exam on this unit. Unit 4 Essay Assignment - Worth 2% of the Course Grade 

Now that you have completed all of the Unit 4 Parts and Interludes, a drop box labeled "Drop Box for Unit 4 Essay" will be accessible at the bottom of the Unit 4 table of contents. Pay close attention to the due date on the drop box, as no late essays will be accepted. 

Your assignment: 
Write an essay to summarize your thoughts about the philosophical aspects of the formation and evolution of the universe. Specifically, consider how you think our story about Thomasin should end. Put yourself in her shoes. What do you think Thomasin will choose to major in? You must mention one or more specific ideas about astronomy content and how it influences her decision. However, you should not feel compelled to argue that she should major in astronomy. That was not my intent when writing the story. Each of the Parts of the Unit mentions a philosophy that the aliens developed because of knowledge of some concept about galaxies, particles, expansion of the universe, etc. So please refer back to these and say what the concept is and how it led to their philosophy. 

Your essay should be about 1 page (2-4 paragraphs) long. I don't care whether it is single or double spaced. Use as much room as it takes for you to fully answer the question. Remember, there is no 'right' or 'wrong' answer, but you should give the