You will also learn many, many new names and will have to be sure of the groups to which the name applies, and the characteristics of that group. Therefore, it is important to keep up with the readings in the text or lab manual , to check out the URLs indicated on the syllabus , and to know what is occurring in the laboratory exercise before you arrive at the laboratory room . It will be your responsibility to be prepared for tests, laboratory events and for quizzes. I take teaching this course seriously, I expect that you will take learning the material seriously as well. I will be available for help and to answer questions at most times when I am not in class or lab.
Questions are to learning as vital signs living.
If you do not have these vital signs, you may not be learning as much as you are able. We can all be serious students and yet have fun. Seriousness does not exclude enjoyment. So I encourage you to explore beyond the laboratory manual and the textbook. Below is a list of useful URLs.