You must obtain your articles from the library or some other non-Internet source. The term paper will be due on November 20. There will be a handout with guidelines for writing these papers. I introduce a lot of material during class that is not in your textbook. In addition, I use visual aids that will help you process the information covered in the text.
Science classes are hard work.
To be successful you must spend 2 to 3 hours studying outside of class for every hour in class, more if science is difficult for you. This will help you avoid having to cram for tests. Read the assigned chapters before class so that you will know a little about the topic. Take detailed notes during class, then re-read the chapter in detail, using the study guides to help you pick out the most important topics. Use the study guides along with the self-test described below to prepare for exams.