Biology 101
GENERAL CLASS PROCEDURES
and important advice


  • WEEKLY CLASS MEETINGS:     CLICK HERE for details.
        NOTE:   Students who repeatedly miss class meetings always do poorly.
  • SNOWSTORMS WILL NOT AFFECT OUR CLASS MEETINGS, even if Campus is closed.
  • Each online class is repeated.  If you cannot attend one section, you are always welcome to attend the other.
  • Before each meeting, please read the relevant chapters, listed in this shade of green on the syllabus.
  • KEEPING UP with class and lab work:
    For an online course especially, keeping up with the class and with the labs is most important!   (This includes reading all Class Notices, too!)
    In an online course, students who do not keep up with the class fall behind quickly and do poorly.
    MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE NOT SUCH A STUDENT!


  • Students are expected to read Class NOTICES several times each week, especially in the week before any exam.
  • Online classes put more responsibility on YOU to keep up with the work.
  • Remember that all plans are subject to change, so you need to check Class Notices frequently.

  • Please email me at any time if you have a question or a problem.     SUGGESTIONS are always welcome.


  • HOMEWORK, STUDY HABITS, etc.:
    • Assigned chapter readings are essential homework assignments.     You should study them well in order to do well in the course.
    • Click here (now) for good advice on how to study.     Start now, and don't put it off for the last week before exams!


  • IF YOU MISS some or all of ANY CLASS:
  • 1. Remember that each class is repeated:   If you cannot attend one section, you are always welcome to attend the other.
  • 2. Please go over (carefully, repeatedly) everything in the textbook (the Syllabus will show which chapters).
  • 3. The visuals for each class are posted online at http://abacus.bates.edu/acad/depts/biobook/BT-pix.htm
          Please go over them slowly and carefully, preferably with the book nearby so that you can compare the visuals with the explanations in the book.
  • 4. The Publisher's WebSite (CLICK HERE) has a list of very helpful "Student resources" at the top of the page.
    The review questions in each chapter will help you identify what you should know and what to study.
    The open response study questions will help you prepare for exams on this material.
  • 5. All of the above is good advice if you miss any class, or if you simply wish to review for any exam.

  • Preparing and using ZOOM:     You need to follow THIS link and become familiar with ZOOM.
    Do this in advance, so that you are prepared to use Zoom on the first day of class.

  • Help with computer issues:
    1. For all computer problems, you may contact the IT Help Desk at 508-929-8856 or helpdesk@worcester.edu
    They are located on the Third floor of the Library Building on the WSU campus.
    2. For help with the Lockdown Browser, please try again, making sure that you have turned off ALL OTHER applications (or shut
    your computer completely, then start it up WITHOUT turning on any browser except the Lockdown Browser).



  • Click here for other course expectations.

  • REMEMBER:   Individual help is available for those who need it, and exceptions can be arranged if circumstances warrant.

  • To contact Dr. Minkoff: please e-mail me at eminkoffbates.edu     I am here to help.