Mel's Academic Collections

General Biology  Dr. Hogan remains one of the best teachers/professors I've ever had.  In terms of the course itself, I don't believe the importance of this foundation can be overstated for anyone interested in any kind of biological science. These concepts have followed me from my high school sophomore biology class dissecting frogs to the biochemistry class I took at the College of William & Mary.  Biology 101 Chapter 1: The Study of Life Chapter 2: The Chemical Foundation of Life Chapter 3: Biological Macromolecules Chapter 4: Cell Structure  Chapter 5: Membrane Transport  Chapter 6: Metabolism Chapter 7: Photosynthesis     The Complete Process   Chapter 8: Cellular Respiration      The Complete Process Chapter 9: DNA Replication     The Complete Process    Chapter 10: Genes and Proteins       Translation & Transcription Chapter 11: Gene Expression   Chapter 12: Mendel's Experiments...

Microbiology for Health Science This course is ongoing.  Textbook The professor for this class does now use a textbook.  However, if you are interested in a free resource for the subject, check out OpenStax. You can use this source for general microbiology concepts. Use your VCCS email (or any email) to create a free account, and you can view the free textbook online or as a PDF.  Microbiology OpenStax You may also try the Allied Health Microbiology textbook with LibreTexts. This one is a little more specific to the health aspect of the course.  Allied Health Microbiology LibreTexts Notes Content for Test 1: Introduction, Cell Biology, Factors Affecting Microbial Growth Knowt Flashcards Biology OpenStax: Cell Structure (Chapter 4) Microbiology OpenStax: Microbial Growth (Chapter 9) Content for Test 2: Antimicrobial Therapy, Genetics, & Metabolism Knowt Flashcards Biology OpenStax: DNA (Chapter 14) Allied Health Microbiology: Antibiotics   Lab Bacterial Speci...

Introduction to Medical Terminology  This is your ticket to memorizing less...by memorizing all of this.  Listen, I get it. Memorizing sucks. Just remember that Knowt is your friend. I also recommend listing the word, the definition, and creating a little doodle.  Now that I've started working in the hospital, I can say that my med term class has come in handy. Sorry!  Notes Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6  Chapter 7  Chapter 8: Female System  Chapter 8: Male System Chapter 9: Endocrine System  Chapter 9: Nervous System  Chapter 10 Chapter 11: Eyes Chapter 11: Ears

Public Speaking This course is a nightmare for people with anxiety and stage-fright, but it can be a productive nightmare if you (and your meds) allow it to be.  Speeches are, unfortunately, part of life. Wedding speeches, informal holiday speeches, academic speeches, workforce presentations...it's horrendous, really.  I took this as part of my associates degree, and it not only got me out of a performance credit at my four-year university, but it also gave me the ability to speak to a group larger than five people without blacking out. The professor I had was incredible. Timothy Wommack, I miss your class every day, despite the psychological torture.  Obviously, for a speech class, there's only so much to be gleaned from the notes, but here they are:  Unit 1 Chapter 1 & Preface Chapter 2 Chapters 6 & 7   Unit 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 9 Unit 3 Chapter 10 Chapter 12 Unit 4 Chapter 9 & 8 Chapter 13