Laboratory Sessions:

Labs begin the week of August 30th. The first lab will be on Metric Measurement and Microscopy and is based on Mader's "Laboratory Manual for Inquiry Into Life". Please read over the exercise ahead of time and bring the manual to lab.

There are NO labs the week of September 6th because of the Labor Day holiday.

If you miss your regular lab session (due to illness or College-sponsored activities) you must check with your instructor ahead of time (if possible) and attend a session later in that week. The last lab is at 1:00 pm on Thursday. If you miss the week entirely you must arrange to make up the material with your lab instructor.

There are NO labs during the week of Fall Break, or Thanksgiving Break.

The final lab session during the week of December 6th will be the lab practical test. Tests will be given during the regular lab period but will be staggered in time to accomodate all lab groups. Your lab instructor will tell you what time you will take the test.

Extra help:

• Kit Muma is available during office hours or by appointment (Monday & Wed. 11:00 am - noon, Thursday 3:00 - 4:00 pm).

If these times conflict with your class schedule then I can arrange to meet you some other time. You can drop by my office but it is always best to sign up for an appointment to get my undivided attention. A schedule will be posted on my office door (CNS 158) - pencil your name in during any free slot at least 24 hours in advance and I will be happy to meet with you.

• Your laboratory instructor is an excellent resource. Take questions with you to lab and make connections between the lecture and the laboratory sessions. They are willing to meet with you outside lab time to help you with lab or lecture material.

• Fundamentals of Biology Teaching Assistants: Rebekah Weck: rweck1@ithaca.edu, 375- 2562 AND Anthony Santoriello: Anthony_Santoriello@hotmail.com (please indicate subject = Biology)

Rebekah is a Biology major ('06) and will have office hours Tuesday from 6-9 pm in the Biology conference room (CNS 163). Anthony ('05) will have office hours on Mondays from 2-3 pm also in the CNS 163.

There will also be evening review sessions prior to lecture tests. These sessions are free of charge! They will be announced in class or you can contact Rebekah or Anthony directly.

• Need more help or can't make it to free tutorials? - Here is a list of Biology majors who are willing to give private tutorials (for a fee).

• Support Services on Campus: Your academic advisor has a list of study-skills services available on campus. They include:

1. The Writing Center: 228 Park 274-3315 (tutoring to improve reading, writing and study skills and writing and reading assessments)
2. The Counseling Center: Hammond Health Center 274-3136 (time management and test anxiety workshops, health-related issues)
3. Academic Support Services for Students with Disabilities 322A Smiddy Hall 264-1005 (special accomodation for test writing, note-taking support, special parking permits and other assistance)
4. Intercollegiate Athletics - support for students participating on a college athletic team (check with your coach)

Final exam:

The final exam is on Friday, December 17th at 1:30 pm in the gym (Hill Center) and will include all the material covered in class with an emphasis on the last few chapters. Review questions will be posted prior to the final.

Do not book your travel home for the holidays prior to that date. We do not allow students to take the exam early. If you miss the final due to illness or a family emergency there will be a makeup exam given in January at the discretion of the instructor.

Last modified: August 24, 2004