MCB 150
The Molecular and Cellular Basis of Life
School of Molecular and Cellular Biology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
murray@illinois.edu | mehrtens@illinois.edu
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Announcements

The most recent announcements are at the top.

  • The Answer Key to Exam III will be available on the course web site in the Examinations section at 2 PM today (11/13/09).

    MCB 150 will be having lecture and discussion as planned next week (Week of November 16).

  • Exam III is Thursday, November 12, 2009 from 7-9 PM. If you need a conflict exam, the deadline to submit your request is 5 PM on Tuesday (November 10).

  • Please bring your lecture notes and textbook to discussion next week (week of November 2) to complete the Lecture Review 2 worksheet. It is worth 20 points and is due during your discusssion period next week.

  • Please note the timeline for the remainder of the semester. Lecture Review 2 (week of November 2) worth 20 points, Exam III (Thursday, November 12; 7-9 PM), Final Exam (Tuesday, December 15 1:30-4:30 PM).

  • Practice Exam II is now available on the Practice Exams page of the web site.

  • Please bring your lecture notes and Brooker textbook to discussion next week. They will be useful in completing the Lecture Review Worksheet (20 points).

  • Weekly Review Assignment 4 is due today (October 2, 2009) at 5 PM.

  • The Answer Key to Exam I is now available on the course web site in the Examinations section.

  • Exam I scores are now in the WebGradebook. If you have questions about the grading of your exam (i.e. your scantron or the score that was entered in the WebGradebook) please contact Melissa Reedy. If you have questions about the content covered on the exam, please see Professor Mehrtens during his office hours (Tuesdays from 12-2 PM or Wednesday from 3-5 PM)

  • As mentioned several times in lecture, individual emails or LON-CAPA messages about lecture content or homework problems will not be answered, and generally not even acknowledged. Please use the discussion forums--and make sure you check the FAQ first--so the question can be asked and answered once for the entire class.

  • Several students have graciously provided notes from our "Tips for Success" meeting. They are available on the Lecture Presentations and Required Readings page. If you use these notes, make sure you tell your classmates who provided them thanks.

  • Weekly Review Assignment 2 was assigned today (September 8) and is due by 5 PM on Friday, September 11.

  • There are no discussion next week due to the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 7.

  • Weekly Review Assignment 1 was assigned today (August 31) and is due by 5 PM on Friday, September 4.

  • If you purchased the 5th Edition Cooper E-book and opened your Subscription Card to find no access code, you need to return the empty card to the bookstore you purchased it from (with your receipt) in order to be given an access code from the store management.

  • Lecture begins on Monday, August 24 at 1:00 PM in Smith Memorial Hall.

  • Discussions begin the week of August 24 in 422 (or 308) Natural History Building.

  • The staff members supporting MCB 150 are more than happy to assist students in whatever ways that we can. As a student, please remember that when you email a staff member, it's important to include all pertinent information so that we can assist you in the most efficient and effective manner possible. This information includes:

    • Name
    • NetID (the first part of your uiuc.edu email account)
    • UIN (9 digit number that you use to register for classes)
    • The course that you're concerned about (the staff members often work with multiple courses)
    • Your section letter/number
    • The previous email "thread" or previous communicated information pertinent to the situation
    • Lastly, please use your illinois.edu (or uiuc.edu) account. Messages from gmail, hotmail, etc. are often not received and will generally not be acknowledged or replied to.

    Your cooperation will help us respond much more quickly to your concerns. Thank you!