Hello Zoology 141 & 142 Lecture Students,

Welcome to the Spring 08 semester at KCC. This promises to be a very interesting course and a step toward a worthwhile profession. The information in the Anatomy and Physiology course is basically the "owner's manual" to the human body. The concepts and knowledge you will learn will help sustain your health, and will always amaze you.

It is important to get ready for the first class. We will be using the WileyPLUS Premium version of Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, by Tortora and Derrickson, 11th edition for the 142 class and 12th edition for the 141 class. The text will be a “binder version”, meaning it is loose-leaf and needs to be put into a three-ring binder. There is a lot of learning support material available online on the Wiley Publishers web site. To get an idea of what is available on the web site go to the following URL, 1st Day of Class for Students, the section titled Register Now (general instructions), and Get Started: An Overview. The “2 minute tutorials” give a quick overview. The Quick Start Guide and Student Manual can be downloaded before you even register, so you can have a complete picture of what may be used in the class. I will also attach two tutorial documents (Student WP guide.pdf, Student WP quick.pdf)

You will be able to access the WileyPLUS Premium information using the registration code that is attached to textbook you buy at the KCC bookstore, and the URL (web site address) below, associated with your specific class section. You may register on the WileyPLUS Premium web site as soon as you have your textbook (use the instructions on the URL above, and go to: 1st Day of Class for Students, the section titled Register Now). If you have any questions about the registration process refer to the two tutorial documents (Student WP guide.pdf, Student WP quick.pdf). Verify exactly which Zoology 141 lecture section you are registered for, before going to the following web site to register on (CRN#, days of week, time of day, instructor/Smith)

ZOOL 142 CRN = 35095

M-R 11:40-1:20, Smith

WileyPLUS access URL:

You will also find it helpful to look over the following web site for ideas on how to increase your success in the class. In particular, under the section on “Self Management”, review the material on “Actions for Success”.

I look forward to seeing you in class.

Michelle Smith