What should you do after the first lecture?

1. Go over the study guide 1 handed out in class. Make sure all questions are answered. If not, be prepared to ask about them in the discussion.
2. Familiarize yourself with this website.
3. Read the following files and note any questions or concerns.
   • How to succeed in Bio 100A
   • Syllabus Spring 2012 (first day handout)
   • Assignments Spring 2012
4. Print out the print package and prepare for the upcoming chapters with the included study guides.
5. Register for BioPortal, the textbook companion site. If you need help registering, check out this pdf: Register for BioPortal, familiarize yourself with the site and do the first posted survey/quiz by 1/24..
6. Buy an iclicker (used and new iclickers are available at the CCSF bookstore annex).
7. Register your iclicker using your CCSF student ID and bring it to the next lecture.
8. Note that the print package also includes the first lab exercises. Bring the printouts to lab. Your lab instructor will give you more detailed information on how to prepare for lab.

The print package includes the following files:

• Study guides for chapter 2 (includes pp. 35-39) and chapter 3. Note that you will find later study guides here.
• Lab 2 - Model cell 1, Lab 3 - Model cell 2, and Lab 4 - Data collection. Note that you will find later lab exercises and additional reading assignments here.
• Grade tracker
  

In addition, you might find the following information useful:

• Lecture/Lab schedule Spring 2012 - 1st day handout
• Key concepts - 1st day handout
• Information on final and final due dates
• Information on honors credit
• Information on extra credit, and new Spring extra credit dates. Sign up at the Golden Gate National Conservancy's City College program web site. For those working on weekends - you can go to any of these SF Rec and Parks volunteer dates, have the coordinator sign your hours and write his/her phone number.