Lectures start on the hour. Give yourself time to arrive and get seated prior to the start of lecture.
Late arrivals can be very distracting to both the lecturer and other students.
The text in this book is relatively concise and relatively up to date. The Figures and Plates are very helpful when reviewing lecture material. The micrographs in this Atlas resemble more of our lab slides than any other Atlas we have used in the past. Lecturers will assume you have read the lecture syllabus prior to the lecture. Doing so will enhance the effectiveness of the lecture, and reduce your net time investment.