Welcome to Human Anatomy Biology 47!  You are about to begin an exciting and wondrous adventure into the structure of the human body.  It will undoubtedly be a journey filled with amazing observations.  There will be much to learn with an investment of a lot of time, energy and effort in this process.  For many of you this course will begin the foundation for your careers in the health care field.  As such, the material will need to be learned, not merely memorized.  Learning requires a high level of understanding and will allow you to not only know information BUT more importantly be able to apply your knowledge.  The ability to do so will extend the value of this course will far beyond the boundaries of your transcript, into your careers and lives. 

In this syllabus you will find descriptions of what you can expect from this course, from me as your instructor, and perhaps most importantly, what is expected of you.  Please read through the following information carefully:

General Course Description: (return to top of page)

Biology 47 is a five unit semester lecture and laboratory course.  It is an in depth study of the microscopic and macroscopic structures of the human body systems.  This course is designed to satisfy the anatomy requirements for degrees in nursing, physician assistant, physical therapy, dental hygiene, dentistry, pharmacy, occupational therapy, and others.   It is acceptable for credit by the University of California and the California State Universities As a transferable course the academic rigor that students will be held accountable for will be comparable to a “university level” undergraduate human anatomy course.

Biology 47 DOES have a PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of college or high school biology  (C or better).  It is in your best interest to take a general biology class prior to enrolling in anatomy if you either do not remember general biology or have not adequately learned the material.  I will be asking students to self administer a competency exam on his or her understanding of general biology concepts (specifically cellular biology).  There will be a downloadable General Biology Quiz that all students can take by downloading it from our Biology 47 course webpage (http://instruct.westvalley.edu/peters/).  Anyone earning less than an 80% on the quiz should seriously question his or her preparedness for this course.  There is a review of general cellular biology in chapter 2 of the textbook.

This class will include 3 hrs of lecture and 6 hrs of lab weekly. The fundamentals of anatomy will be introduced through the lectures and laboratory demonstrations and activities.  The laboratory portion of the class consists of the examination and study of models, histological slides, preserved and unpreserved animal materials (cats and sheep), and human cadavers.

Note: If you have a learning or physical need that will require special accommodations in this class you will need to notify me in writing of your accommodation needs. West Valley College makes reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities. College materials will be available in alternate formats (Braille, audio, electronic format, or large print) upon request. Please contact the Disability and Educational Support Program at (408) 741-2010 (voice) or (408) 741-2658 (TTY) for assistance.

Course Expectations: (return to top of page)

This anatomy course meets for 9 hours per week, 3 hours scheduled for lecture and 6 hours scheduled for lab.  In addition to the scheduled class meetings, plan on spending additional time in the library and in the student study room (SM55F).  To get the most out of this class you should expect to devote as much as 20-25 hours a week in and out of class.  For the average student to earn the average grade they should devote 2 hours outside of class to learn the information presented in one hour of class.  To be good at anything takes practice.  Studying is “practicing” the new knowledge and information in the security of your home rather than on a patient or client!  The amount of time you spend in and outside of class will determine how well you do in the course.  Students are expected to attend and participate in ALL lectures and lab classes.  Any student absent from 6 or more class sessions (10%) of the class (lab &/or lecture) may be dropped from the course by the instructor.  Students are encouraged to remain active participants in both lectures and laboratory classes.  Class involvement will not only make the course more interesting, but will also facilitate student understanding, learning and retention.  All students are expected to arrive to class on time.  You should be prepared for both lecture and lab. If you miss a lecture it is up to you to get the notes from someone in class.  It is not appropriate to simply ask the instructor to email the notes to you.  It is highly recommended to exchange contact information with someone in the class so you can exchange class information is you miss lecture or lab.

Preparation for lecture means;
 1. You have reviewed and feel comfortable with the previous lecture's material and
  have reviewed the study questions at the end of the lecture outline.
 2. You have downloaded, from the course website, the lecture outline for the day.
Preparation for lab means;
 1. You have studied the previous lab material and feel comfortable with the information
 2. You have read and reviewed the material for the day's lab in your lab manual.

 If you do arrive late please sit in the back or side of the room so as not to disrupt the class (your peers or instructor).  DO NOT WALK across the front of the classroom please!!!

Email: I have found that the easiest method of getting in contact with me is through email.  If you have questions or concerns please email at Christine.peters@westvalley.edu.  I try to respond within 48 hours, unless it is over the weekend or a holiday in which case it may take longer.  If your email requires a lot of explanation I may ask you to see me after class instead of writing a lengthy email response.

Required and Recommended Material :

Required Text:
 1. Human Anatomy (8^th Edition) Martini, F.H.,M.J. Timmons and M.P. McKinley.

            Pearson.   

2. Biology 47 - Human Anatomy Laboratory Manual, Fall2016; CHiMPS Publishing; West Valley College Biology Department, C. Peters-Stanton

Recommended Texts:

1. A Photographic Atlas for the Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory (6th) ; Van de Graff and Crawley, Morton Publishing Co., Englewood, CO. ISBN
9781617312779

2. The Human Anatomy Coloring Book, (4th) Kapit, W. and L.M. Elison, Harper Collins Publishing Co., New York, NY. ISBN:
9780321832016

3. Human Anatomy Color Atlas & Text, (5th) Gosling, Harris, Humperson, Whitmore and Wilan, Mosby-Wolfe Publishing Co., London. ISBN: 978-0-7234-3451-1

Note : Any Human Anatomy Book can be substituted for the Martini Text.  However, it is the student's responsibility to make sure that they are reading the appropriate material in preparation for lecture and lab.

Purchasing Course Books: Several options are available to you:

1. Viking Bookstore : West Valley Campus Bookstore: You can Purchase all of the books listed in the syllabus directly from the bookstore located  on West Valley campus. The bookstore also provides an online service (westvalley.bkstore.com/) so that you can reserve books & pick them up later or make arrangements for home delivery.   Unfortunately the laboratory manual can only be ordered from the campus bookstore.  It should be available one week before classes start.

2. Online Ordering : For ordering all materials except the laboratory manual.  Since the prices of texts books is definitely a concern you may want to look into purchasing textbooks from a less expensive internet vendor.  The only concern is how long it will take to deliver the text.  If you choose to order from an internet site and your text does not arrive when classes start you can keep up with the required reading by using the text on reserve in the library.

                           Amazon.com               or            Half.com       or      Biggerbooks.com

If you have knowledge of any other sources please let me know (email:Christine_peters@westvalley.edu)

3. WVC Library (Reserve Desk) : The Library's reserve desk will have one copy of the current text book which can be checked out for 2 hour blocks of time.  Do not wait until the last minute to do your reading since others may also be relying on the reserve text for their reading.  The library is open M - Th 8:00am - 7:30pm , F 8:00 - 12 noon, S noon - 4:00
(408) 741-2028

Supplies:

 1. Test Scantron Forms : Used for Exams  ;   5 (100 question forms) : # 882-E
 2. Quiz Scantron Forms : Used for Quizzes  ;   10-12 (100 question forms) : # 815-EZ
 3. ALL necessary laboratory materials (Dissecting instruments) will be provided
 

Recommended Supplies : (return to top of page)

1. 2 - 3 Ring Binders for organizing lecture and laboratory handouts
2. Laboratory Coat or “Grubby” clothes for laboratory dissections : Lab coats can be
     purchased in the book store or most medical supply stores.
3. “Dust Mask” or respiratory (purchased from Home Depot or OSH) to minimize odor associated with cadavers and other preserved materials
4. Medical Dictionary
5. Set of Colored Pencils
 

Course Website : (return to top of page) This course will have an active internet homepage which will be used throughout the semester.  Students should expect to see course updates, corrections, helpful weblinks, study guides, lecture outlines, quiz and test reminders and grade postings.  You should plan on visiting the website at least once a week.  If you do not have internet access at home you can use the Library or Tech center on campus.  The Anatomy homepage can be accessed directly by using  www.instruct.westvalley.edu/peters  or by going to the West Valley College website www.westvalley.edu/wvc/.  You should plan on checking the website prior to each class meeting.
 

Note: This course is NOT going to be using the ANGEL course management system.

      Course Web Page: http://instruct.westvalley.edu/peters/indexbio47.html

Notes:

    1. Any Human Anatomy Book can be substituted for the Martini Text.  However, it is the student’s responsibility to make sure that they are reading the appropriate material in preparation for lecture and lab.

      2. Computers with internet access are available in the Technology Center for all currently registered West Valley College students. Students wishing to use the Technology Center must bring their West Valley College ID with a current semester's sticker. There is currently no fee for the use of the Technology Center but there is a charge for printing.

      3. Your best learning resources are the materials in the lab, your textbooks and your instructor, use them all to your advantage and ask questions!

Course Format (return to top of page) : Lectures will be used to present, clarify, and expand on information which is presented in your book and laboratory manual.  Although we will follow a typical lecture format, class participation and involvement is encouraged.  If, during lecture, you have a question raise your hand and I will try to answer when appropriate.  Otherwise please do not talk during lecture - it is disruptive to me and your fellow students!  You do not need to bring your text to class, however, it will be to your benefit to have it available.  You are required to know all of the information presented in the class lectures (not all material presented in the text).

Lecture Outlines : Lecture outlines will be available on the Course Home page prior to the lecture.  It is the student's responsibility to download and print this material prior to the lecture.  The outlines will be available in two formats 1. Microsoft word (which will be password protected, to access the material you will need to know the password “cranial”) and 2. pdf format with no password protection.  The Microsoft version will have diagrams, pictures, text and study questions from the lecture while the pdf format will only have the lecture text and study questions.  These outlines are designed to help organize student lecture notes and thoughts and are NOT mandatory, only advised.   They are NOT designed to be used in replacement of taking lecture notes in class or reading the text.  Students may also tape lectures if they find them useful in studying.   I may also post the powerpoint presentations on my website, contingent on continued attendance.

Laboratory Format :  The lab is an extremely integral and important part of this course. The principle reason for laboratory work in anatomy, as in other disciplines, is to become personally involved in the subject through hands on experience.  For many of you it will be where many concepts are finally made clear.  Just as it is important to prepare ahead of time for each lecture, it is equally if not more important to prepare for each lab.   It is expected that you read through the lab activities prior to the lab. This will enable you to get the most out of the lab. The activities and materials presented in lab are intended to enhance your understanding of important principles so it is to your advantage to be as thorough as possible. You will need to bring your lab manual to every class. Thoughtful, disciplined hands on work in the lab is often the most effective method for learning anatomy.  Your hands on exposure to materials is an invaluable experience that many of you would not get anywhere else!  Plan on spending a significant amount of time in lab each week (minimum of 6 hours per week).  Working with a group or as an individual you will physically explore the human body through the use of histological slides, models, preserved animals, and human cadavers.  Your experience will depend on your involvement and participation. How much you gain from this depends on your involvement and participation. Inter-table interaction is strongly recommended.  You will be held accountable for all information contained in the laboratory manual.

At the end of the lab please be sure that all materials are clean and put away, and that the tables are wiped down. Please leave the laboratory as clean or cleaner than it was when you came in. The following guidelines may be helpful:

1.     clean, rinse and dry all dissection instruments

2.     clean lab tables with a damp sponge and disinfectant dispose of all waste IN THE APPROPRIATE CONTAINERS

Note: Eating, drinking and smoking within the lab room is strictly prohibited!  No visitors are allowed in the lab.

Study Time (return to top of page): For each hour spent in class, students should expect to spend at least 2 to 3 hours outside of class studying in order to achieve an average grade (C).  Although this is an estimate for the average student to earn an average grade, expect to spend 20 - 25 hours per week studying!  You should find yourself studying, reviewing and preparing for class and lab each day of the week!  (basically eat, breath, and sleep anatomy).  Remember, to be good at anything takes practice.  Studying is “practicing” the new knowledge and information in the security of your home rather than on a patient!  The amount of time you spend in and outside of class will determine how well you do in the course.

Note : Be careful not to confuse quantity studying with quality study.  Simply spending time with your books and materials will not earn you a better grade.  Only hours of directed, motivated studying will work toward earning you a better grade!  As you instructor, I am here to facilitate your learning by presenting the material and assisting in your understanding.  I will do as much as I can to help you, but ultimately it is you who will earn your final grade!

Attendance / Participation: (return to top of page)  Attendance and participation is mandatory for student success.  It is the student’s responsibility to attend and participate in ALL class and lab sessions.  Classes will start on time and will run the entire time; schedule doctor appointments, dental appointments, baby sitters etc. accordingly.  If you are absent for any reason, please notify me as soon as possible.  If a student misses a lecture or lab, it is his/her responsibility to obtain any handouts and information provided.  Again, if a student is absent from more than 10% of the class (or the equivalent of 6 class sessions) he/she may be DROPPED from the course. At the start of every lecture students will be required to sign in on an attendance card as a record of their presence.  The attendance card will be turned in at the completion of lecture. A portion of your grade will be determined by your participation, so it is important that you attend all class sessions to earn all possible points.  Again, if you miss lecture or lab it is up to you to get the missing information from your fellow students.  It is not appropriate to simply email the instructor and ask for the notes.

Conduct: Disruptive conduct in lecture is unacceptable. This includes late arrivals, disruptive talk, passing notes, ringing cell phones, pagers and ipod use. Disruptive students will be asked to leave and will lose participation points.  Continued disruptive behavior will result in disciplinary action.

Dropping:  If you decide to drop the course it is up to you to fill out the appropriate paperwork and inform the instructor. Do not assume that if you stop coming to class that you will automatically be dropped. Students who fail to attend but do not inform the instructor may receive a failing grade.  The instructor has the right to drop a student that misses the equivalent of 10% of the course (for this class that is 6 meetings).

Use of Animals & Human Cadavers in the Lab: This course uses extensively human cadavers.  If you have a sensitivity to the use of cadavers that would prevent you from handling them or viewing them as part of your academic study, you should look to enroll in another anatomy course.  You will not be able to pass this course if you cannot view or handle cadavers.  We will also be using preserved cats, cow eyes and lamb hearts. Respectful treatment of all of our specimens is mandatory. You will also not be allowed to take photos of any of the preserved specimens, even for study purposes.  Only students enrolled in the course can attend the labs, visitors are not allowed.  If you have strong objections to any of these procedures see me after the first class period.

Academic Dishonesty(return to top of page) : The college policy on cheating is clearly spelled out in the college catalogue and will be strictly enforced. Use of any method other than your knowledge and memory (such as notes, looking on other students papers, communication between students etc.) to answer questions on an exam or quiz constitutes cheating and will result in failure of that exam or quiz and probable failure of the course. Such behavior is disrespectful to other students and more importantly, to yourself. No dictionaries of any kind may be used during the exams or quizzes.

Remember cheating in such an important foundational course only cheats those that will be relying on you in the future!  Due to several incidents of cheating very strict testing procedures will be enforced!

1.     The 7:40 lab section exams is scheduled 8:15am – 10:15 on exam days in the lab room.  The 12:50pm lab section exam is scheduled 1:00pm – 3:00 on exam days in the lab room.

2.     Arrive early to the exam – so you can make sure you start on time.  Once the first person turns in their exam, no one arriving late will be allowed to take the exam.

3.     Bring all items with you that you will need for the exam: pencil, eraser, scantron (882)

4.     Put all belongings out of sight: in cabinet, up front by instructor or leave them in your car

5.     You will not be allowed to leave the room once the exam has been administered until you have finished; use the restroom prior to entering the classroom

6.     Turn off cell phones and all digital devices and put them away or leave them in your car. If, for any reason, you answer a cell phone or text during an exam you must turn in your exam and forfeit your remaining time.

7.     Students will NOT be allowed to leave the room for any reason once the exam has been administered.  If you leave the room you must turn in your exam and forfeit your remaining time.  Only the portion of the exam will be grades, everything incomplete will be a zero.

8.     Absolutely NO talking will be allowed during the exam.

9.     Any form of cheating will result in a zero on the exam. i.e. using any help other than what comes from your own brain and knowledge.

9. Assigned seating will be utilized for examinations.

10. If you have any questions; ASK for clarification from your instructor

Make-Up Policy: (return to top of page) The Lecture Exam and Practical schedule is set and will very likely NOT change.   Students should therefore adjust his/her outside obligations accordingly, so as to not miss any scheduled exam.  Due to the difficulty in setting up material for practical exams, exams will generally not be made up!  Only rarely, under extreme conditions, are make-up exams given. 

To qualify for a make-up exam, you MUST : 1. contact the instructor BEFORE the exam either by phone or email and 2. provide a documented (ie doctor’s note) reason for the absence.  At the instructor’s discretion a make-up exam may be offered.  If a make-up exam is given it may include oral/essay questions. 

Evaluation: (return to top of page)

Homework: There will be homework assigned throughout the semester to help students structure studying and organize material.  Collectively the homework will comprise 65 points.  In addition both the lecture handouts and the lab manual have study questions and worksheets to help gage the student's mastery of the material.  Although these are not collected and graded it is highly recommended that students answer these questions, as many will be incorporated into the exams & quizzes.

Quizzes: Quizzes will given in lab and will cover both lecture and laboratory material since the previous quiz.  The quizzes will usually start at the beginning of lab.  Expect to take a quiz every week or every other week.  Quizzes may include true/false, multiple choice, fill-in and identification questions. Be sure to attend regularly, quizzes cannot be made up under any circumstance, however the lowest two quizzes will be dropped from your average.  Quizzes will be worth 20 points and will account for approximately 30% of your final grade.  Please bring 815-E quiz forms.

 Note that quizzes will allow you to determine how well you understand the material before the exam is given. If you are doing poorly on the quizzes be sure to request help before the exam.

Exams: There will be four non-comprehensive exams given during the lab and one comprehensive final exam.  The dates of these exams are listed in the lab schedule. The exams will be only 2 hours long, so they will run from 8:15 – 10:15am for the first lab and from 1:00 – 3:00pm for the second lab.  The exams will consist of true/false, multiple choice, short answer, fill-in and identification questions (with displays at multiple stations that you will need to be able to identify, name, describe lab materials / dissections) and will cover all material from both the lecture and the lab.

There will be four non-comprehensive exams given during the lab and one comprehensive final exam.  The dates of these exams are listed in the lab schedule. The exams will be only 2 hours long, so they will run from 8:30 – 10:30am for the first lab and from 1:00 – 3:00pm for the second lab.  The exams will consist of true/false, multiple choice, short answer, fill-in and identification questions (with displays at multiple stations that you will need to be able to identify, name, describe lab materials / dissections) and will cover all material from both the lecture and the lab.

 Please bring a scantron (form #882), an eraser and #2 pencils to each exam. They can be purchased at the Bookstore.  No exams will be dropped.

Extra Credit: Extra credit assignments are not offered.  If you are not performing as well as you would like, increasing your workload with extra credit assignments will not help. If you are having trouble please come see me and we can discuss possible alterations in your current study practices that may help.

Participation: Participation will be evaluated through attendance records and participation  & performance during lab activities. Some ways in which to lose participation points are 1) missing class, 2) arriving late or leaving early, 3) violation of lab procedures, 4) leaving the lab work area in disarray or dirty, 5) demonstration of continued lack of preparation for lab, and 6) failure to complete lab activities.

Grading : (return to top of page) You are not in competition with other students.  Your course grade will be determined by the total number of points you earn divided by the points possible.

 Point Breakdown:

•  Homework (5 points each – scaled to 60 pts)  = 60 pts
• Quizzes (Microscope Quiz: 5pts, Syllabus Quiz 10pts, Weekly quizzes: 20 pts each; Lowest 2 quizzes dropped & adjusted to ~30% of final grade) = 250 pts
• Practical Exams (4 @ 125 pts) = 500 pts
• Attendance / Participation   =      15 pts
• Final Exam (150 points, comprehensive) = 150 pts
• Total Points Possible : = 975 pts

      Your final course grade will be based on the following scale:

Remember, you will be graded based on how well you do, not on how hard you work. Effort is expected, not rewarded.

Note:  Because of the importance of the lab, credit by examination is not possible. If unforeseen circumstances prevent your completion of the course an incomplete grade may be given by arrangement with the instructor (be aware that this means repeating the entire course). In accordance with school policy, the incomplete must be made up by the end of one year following the semester in which the incomplete is given. This course may be taken again if the final grade is a D or an F.

Miscellaneous Notes : (return to top of page)

NON-SMOKING POLICY: West Valley College is a Smoke Free Campus and we thank you for honoring the college policy and supporting a healthy campus! Smoking is prohibited on campus with the exception of the numbered parking lots around the perimeter of College Circle. FREE and Confidential Smoking Cessation Support, including Nicotine patches and gum, is available in Student Health Services, No Butts About It! http://westvalley.edu/services/health/smoking.html

Due to the disruptive nature of cell phones and pagers all cell phones and pagers must be turned off while in lecture and lab. If for some reason you must leave your cell phone or pager on please switch it to silent mode and leave the room before answering it.

Ringing cell phones and/or pagers during exams may result  in failure of the exam. If you must leave your phone on during an exam please switch it to silent mode. If, for any reason, you answer a cell phone or pager during an exam you must turn in your exam and forfeit your remaining time.

Tips for Success :

There is a lot of information to be learned in this course and how you utilize your time will greatly influence how well you do.  Everyone can succeed in this course.  However, to do so you must make the effort.  You must be willing to work hard and make the necessary time to succeed.  This includes attending regularly, coming to class prepared, asking questions when you don't understand, taking good notes... in general, developing good study habits.  If you don't have these skills, they can be developed, your instructor may be able to help. Set yourself up for success by not being disillusioned, it will take time, energy and a lot of effort, but the benefits are the enjoyment and knowledge you will gain.

Stay on top of the material by reading your assignments prior to class so that you may get the most out of the time you have in class.  In addition to studying the material on your own I suggest that you form small study groups to review the material.  Once you feel comfortable with the material get together with your study group and go over it (the library and room SM 26 are available for group study).  Answer the questions at the end of the chapters, lecture handouts and labs.  Make sure that you are not just memorizing the material, you should be able to understand and apply the facts and concepts presented in lecture & lab.  If you can, you should be well prepared for the quizzes & exams.  And also important : don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it.  I will do everything I can to help facilitate your learning.  I want you to be successful in this course. But it is up to you to come for help.

In addition to what is available in the lab some selected lab materials will be available for study outside of scheduled class hours in SM 26.

Note: This is a difficult class.  You are not entitled to a passing grade, you must earn it.  Those of you who do not put in the effort to study hard and attend class regularly most likely will not pass.  You are responsible for meeting the requirements of the course and therefore for your own success.  Remember, as your instructor, I am here to facilitate your education by presenting you with the material that you need to learn, and by assisting you with your understanding.  I will try to make it fun and I will do everything I can to help you, however, I cannot learn it for you - that is your responsibility.  If you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask.  With effort you will learn and be successful - the effort, however, is up to you. Remember, learning is work!

Any student who feels that he/she is not performing to his/her expectations should feel free to come talk with me.  I am available to discuss lecture or laboratory material which may be confusing, study skills, test taking strategies, etc.  Come see me in my office hours.  If this time is not convenient, I would be happy to make any other arrangements if possible.  DO NOT procrastinate and think things will get better on their own.  Seek help ASAP.

A very effective study tool are your peers.  I highly recommend STUDY GROUPS to help facilitate your learning and retention.

Accommodations for a Disability: West Valley College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you anticipate or experience academic barriers based on your disability (including  permanent disabilities or chronic or temporary medical conditions), please let me know immediately so that we can privately discuss options.  You are also welcome to register with the Disability and Educational Support Program to establish reasonable accommodations.  After registration, DESP will notify me of your approved accommodations.

Places to seek Additional Help : (return to top of page)

1. Office Hours: TTh 7:15am– 7:40, Th 4:15-5:30pm

2. Tutorial Services:  All students are eligible for free on campus tutoring. Contact tutorial services @ 741-2038.  Tutorial services is located to the right of the library.

3. Student study room (SM55F): In addition to what is available in the lab some selected lab materials may be available for study outside of scheduled class hours in SM 55F.  The room also has apple computers with internet access for students to use and two white boards for studying.  The hours will be posted on the door, but generally it is form 8am – 5pm M-Th and Fridays 9am – 12:30pm.  Tuesday and Thursday mornings I can also make the room available at 7:00am. 

Note : The study room will only be made available if it is left clean and orderly.  Please CLEAN UP when you are finished.  If the material s are mishandled or the room is misused, the class may forfeit their privilege to use the facilities.

Mastering on A & P: Textbook resources (Access)

Online textbook resources are available with the textbook Access code.  This course has a specific course ID number to access the online resources (MAPSTANTON17386).  I have not used the Mastering A & P before so I have not fully vetted the questions and activities.  Thus I will not be officially assigning any of the Mastering activities.  There may also be activities assigned that do not directly relate to what we have covered in lecture or lab.  The activities are entirely optional but may be very helpful if you choose to use them.

Study Tools : Everyone learns differently, it is therefore important to understand how you as an individual can best learn and retain information.  Ultimately your academic success is your responsibility.  If you haven't already done so, you should take the following self assessment test to better understand your specific way of learning.  In addition are some helpful study tips websites.

• Learning Styles Self Test: http://www.learning-styles-online.com/inventory/
• How to Study: http://www.howtostudy.org/
• How to Study: http://www.how-to-study.com/
• Study Skills Self Help information: http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/stdyhlp.html
• Study Tips: http://www.studytips.org

Study tips: http://www.studyguidezone.com/resource_tips.htm

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