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Spring 2009

Professor Amy Kiger

 
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WELCOME TO BILD1!

BILD1 is an introductory course on the molecular and cellular biology of microbes, plants and animals for Biology majors. The course focuses on structures and mechanisms required for the smallest unit of life – the cell.

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Please familiarize yourself with the class website.

All important links are to the left, brief announcements are to the right. Please be aware that you are responsible for following the syllabus and any updates provided in class, and I do not guarantee that all information will be posted online (although I do my best!).

Through the links, you will find the syllabus and class information. Many questions regarding the course content, exams, grading, etc. are explained in detail here, so please review carefully now at the beginning of the course.

There is also a page posting the TA-led Discussion Sections and Office Hours. As explained in course information, you are not obligated but stongly encouraged to attend Section. There is no enrollment for Sections, but consider attending the same one repeatedly to get to know your helpful TAs. Please check frequently for any revised schedules.

There is a link to where I will post a .pdf copy of my lecture slides and sometimes note outlines. As a courtesy, I will try to post them at least several hours before, but this should not be an expectation.

Another link takes you to the posted problem sets. I will post these throughout the course, and they will serve as a guideline for material to be covered in Discussion Sections. Answers to Problem Sets will be posted at a later date, as you need to work through them first and learn the material!

Finally, I've provided a few tips and policies to help you do well in the class. I and the TAs are here to help, so please use your valuable resources.

I'm looking forward to seeing you (bright and early) in class!

First Midterm this week! Wednesday, April 15 in class (Chapters 2-7).

Must Bring Photo ID to Class the Day of Exam!!!

  • TAs will hold EXTRA Office Hours the week of Wed. April 8 - Tues. April 14.
  • Exam Review Session held Monday, April 13, 7-9 PM YORK 2722.
  • Practice Exam now posted on website with Problem Sets.
  • Must Bring Photo ID to Class Day of Exam!!!
  • Please follow exam and regrade policies (take in pen, etc., see Course Information).

 

  • Midterm Exam #1
    • Regraded exams available at the end of class Monday, May 4th. All unclaimed and regraded exams available for pick-up outside the office of Ria del Rosario, NSB 4119.
    • Exam Answer Key posted first floor of UREY HALL. Exam key will NOT be distributed.
    • Regraded exams available at the end of class Monday, May 4th.
    • A projected midterm grade distribution is posted on the "problem sets" page (see link at left). Remember, your class grade is determined by normalized total points (600 possible).
    • Review and learn from the midterm! This material will reappear on the comprehensive Final Exam! Ask questions now in TA Sections and OHs, and Instructor OHs.
    • Don't slow down now! Keep up with the reading and Problem Sets...Midterm 2 is just around the corner!

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