1. Professor’s eyes only… You may be surprised to learn… … that over 25% of all undergraduate students do not utilize their required course material. … student retention is dropping nationwide and while the higher education community has done a remarkable job of opening the doors of college to more and more students, we have not seen equal strides in the number of students who actually complete four-year degrees. (Education Trust, 2004) See the next slide on what you can do… Chapter two slides begin on slide 17 Professor: Course/Section:

3. James Kalat’s Biological Psychology, 9e Professor: Course/Section: This is your required course material You will need this material for: - tests and quizzes - homework and reading assignments

8. vMentor Online Tutoring

9. vMentor Online Tutoring

10. vMentor Online Tutoring

12. HOW TO SEARCH THE DATABASE There are 3 ways to search: Subject Guide Keyword Search Advanced Search There is also a Limit Search function, which limits the search by date, journal, or keyword.

14. Student Companion Website

16. Students Please Read… If your textbook doesn’t already come with the helpful study aids we’ve discussed, go to your local college bookstore or go on-line to the textbook URL … http://www. thomsonedu . com/psychology/kalat Professor: Course/Section:

17. Chapter 2 Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

19. Fig. 2-1, p. 30

20. Fig. 2-4, p. 32

23. Fig. 2-2, p. 31

25. Fig. 2-3, p. 32

27. Fig. 2-5, p. 32

28. Fig. 2-6, p. 33

31. Fig. 2-7, p. 33

36. Fig. 2-8, p. 34

38. Fig. 2-9, p. 34

40. Fig. 2-10, p. 35

41. Fig. 2-11, p. 36

44. Fig. 2-12, p. 37

48. Fig. 2-13, p. 40

51. Fig. 2-14, p. 40

53. Fig. 2-15, p. 41

57. Fig. 2-16, p. 43

63. Fig. 2-17, p. 45

65. Fig. 2-18, p. 46

67. Fig. 2-19, p. 46