Exam #1 - Study Guide - Fall 2011

Exam Date & Start Times:	13 Sep 2011
	7:40AM Lab section - Exam begins at 8:30am (please arrive 5 minutes prior)
	12:50PM Lab section - Exam begins at 12:55pm (please arrive 5 minutes prior)

Bring to each lab exam:

1. #2 pencils,
2. large eraser,
3. scantron #882

All other materials must be put away (i.e. in cabinets or at the front or side of the room).  Test forms and other materials will be provided as necessary.

Exam Format:

The exam is worth 100 points and consists of a mix of true/false, multiple choice, short answer and fill-in identification questions (with displays at multiple stations that you will need to be able to identify, name, describe and/or explain). Remember that the exam will cover all material from BOTH the lecture and the lab. You will have up to 2 hours (if needed) to complete the exam so their should not be any time pressure. Note that once the exam begins you will not be able to leave and return (please visit the rest room prior to test time).

How to study:

Identification of microscope slides (tissues and skin) will be emphasized at the stations but you should also be prepared to answer questions about the microscope, the cell (structure and function), tissues (i.e. general characteristics) etc. Use your notes and handouts as your guide to the material you need to know. Terms that are underlined are particularly important and you should be able to identify, describe, explain and/or define them.

Although you should have a clear understanding of all the material covered in all lectures and labs the exam will be more heavily weighted towards certain topics. Below is a partial list of topics that are sure to be on the test (use this list with caution, the italicized  lists are intended as a general guide only).

I. General Anatomy / Terminology  (~15%)

• identify the different body cavities and membranes
• define and use correct directional anatomic terminolgy
• describe the different sectional planes

II. Microscope  (~5%)

• identify all of the parts of a microscope
• describe the function of each part of the microscope
• describe the correct handling and use protocol for the microscope

III. Cytology  (~25%)

• identify all of the structures of the cell
• describe the function of all of the structures of the cell

IV. Histology  (~30%)

• describe the characteristics of each tissue class
• identify selected tissues under the microscope

V. Integument  ( ~25%)

• describe the different types of membranes
• identify the different layers of the skin

Note:  The amount of time you spend in the lab working hands on with the material will directly effect your understanding of anatomy. Rooms are available in the SM building (SM 55F - biology study room, SM 5 - math resource center), the library and in the Fox building for group study. Use your lecture and lab notes along with your handouts as your guide. Use the text and other resources (i.e. study guide, web links, coloring books, video etc.) as references, and practice by answering the questions in the lab manual and in the text. There is a lot to learn in this class, take advantage of the resources available to you, do all your reading, review your notes, form a study group, and ask questions. Remember, studying is work, but it should also be interesting. I hope you are enjoying what you are learning. You will learn a lot in this course!