1. Homework
Assignment #2 on DNA, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of Sex
is due to Blake or in Blake's box in EBS 212 (the Biology Office)
no later than 5 pm on Thursday, February 9.
Homework
Assignment #1 on Basic Biomolecules and Cell Structure and Function
was due to Blake or in Blake's box in EBS 212 (the Biology Office) no later than 5 pm on Thursday, February 2. Complete this assignment and turn it in late if you have not already.
2. You should regularly review your lecture notes in preparation for a potential upcoming pop quiz in lecture. This quiz will be on basic concepts of physiology as covered in lecture.
3. The Biomed 136 Tutors are:
Kristine Q. will have a tutor hour on:
Tuesday, February 7 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm in EBS 125 to help you study for Exam #1
Christine M. - Teaching Assistant in the computer lab on the second floor, EBS 215 on
Tuesdays from 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm and Thursdays from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Blake will have a review session for Exam #1 on Wednesday, February 15 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm in EBS 209.
4. You should be reviewing the lecture notes indicated under Lecture Notes above for the first exam which will be on Thursday, February 16.
5. Over the next few weeks, you should be reading the following chapters in the texts as per the syllabus for the first exam: Note that depending on the edition of the text you have the page numbers and chapters may be slightly different. Most of these you will probably figure out based on the topic but please let me know if you have any questions.
READING ASSIGNMENTS FOR FIRST LECTURE EXAM:
CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, 13 in the Biology of Human Sexuality textbook for SBCC.
6. We will be discussing the literature search paper requirements and homework assignments more next week in class.
7. Tutor hours for Biomed 136 are being determined this week.
I highly encourage to study with the tutors on a regular basis.
The Biomed 136 Tutors are:
Kristine Q. will have a tutor hour on:
Tuesday, February 7 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm in EBS 125 to help you study for Exam #1
Christine M. - Teaching Assistant in the computer lab on the second floor, EBS 215 on
Tuesdays from 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm and Thursdays from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
8. The Biological Sciences Computer Lab open hours are:
Monday - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Tuesday - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Wednesday - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Thursday - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
The computer lab is closed on the weekends.
Feel free to e-mail me, Blake Barron, anytime regarding anything about
the course at:
biosex@biosciweb.net
Click Here for the SBCC Seek Help Contact List
PERTINENT CAMPUS EVENTS:
1. There is a seminar presentation Friday, February 10 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
in EBS 309 for the Biology 291 Seminar. All are welcome to attend, you need not be enrolled in the Bio 291 class. The seminar will be by Peter Aguilar from SBCC's own Department of Biological Sciences on Kinesiology.
2. Internships in Nanosystems Science, Engineering and Technology (INSET)
applications are due by Monday, February 27th. Click here for an info flyer about INSET.
Many Biology students have received this internship in the past.
3. Financial Aid Office Campus Scholarship Applications are due by early March. You must submit this application online to the Financial Aid Office by the deadline to be considered for ALL Biological Sciences Departmental Scholarships (except for the Olivarius Scholarship). Click here for a link to the SBCC scholarship website (www.sbcc.edu/scholarships).
4. Click here for a link to a flyer about the Spring 2012 Learning Skills Workshop Series
@ the Gateway Center (ECC 33). All workshops are in the Gateway Center (ECC 33) on
Fridays from 1:10 -2 p.m.
5. Click here for a link to a flyer about the Spring 2012 Learning Skills Workshop Series
@ the Learning Resource Center (CAI Lab 2). All workshops are in the LRC (CAI Lab 2) on
Thursdays from 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
6. Click here for a link to a flyer about the Spring 2011 Writing Skills Workshop Series
@ the Cartwright Learning Resource Center. All workshops are in the Cartwright Learning Resource Center near the library on Thursdays from 1:00–2:00 pm.
7. Come meet new friends and have fun with the Biology Club...
Join the Biology Club
Come to a meeting -- there are no requirements for membership
other than a curiosity about the natural world
Next Meeting is
Monday, February 6 at 5:30 pm
EBS 209 - Animal Biology Lab
Majors and Non-Majors Students Welcome!
We will be planning for activities such as fundraising, field trips, meetings, and community outreach including:
- Elementary school biology education presentations
- Carwash and Bake Sale fundraisers for upcoming activities
- Volunteer activities with the s'Cool Gardens Program
- Excursions to the SB and LA Natural History Museum and SB Zoo
- An adventurous camping trip in the spring to the Monterey Area & Aquarium
- Tidepooling and Whale Watching fieldtrips
- Club hikes on local trails to examine flora and fauna
- Upcoming diving certification classes
