ARU School of Medicine Years 1 to 3 Cheat Sheet
Every block in Phases 1 and 2 (Years 1 to 3) at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), with the SimpleMed articles that cover it. Find your block, open the articles, revise.
- 3 years
- 21 units
- 356 different SimpleMed articles
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Year 1, Phase 1
Year 1 examsPrinciples Block
72 articles
The opening block, before system teaching starts: cells and genes, metabolism, tissues, disease processes, drug action and population health.
Cells, proteins and genes
- Action Potentials
- Autonomic Nervous System Introduction
- Biological Membranes
- Enzyme-linked and Intracellular Receptor Signalling
- Enzymes and Regulation of Protein Function
- G-Protein Coupled Receptors
- Introduction to DNA
- Introduction to the Cell
- Membrane Potentials
- Membrane Transport and Intracellular Calcium Regulation
- Molecular Techniques for Medics
- Post-translational Modification and Collagen Biosynthesis
- Protein Function in Oxygen Transport
- Protein Targeting
- Structure of Proteins
- The Cell Cycle, Checkpoints and Apoptosis
- DNA Repair and Cancer
- Epigenetics, Genomic Imprinting and Mitochondrial Inheritance
- Gene Expression
- Genetic Testing and Counselling
- Genotype, Phenotype, and Inheritance
- Introduction to Gene Mutation
- Mitosis and Meiosis
Metabolism and energy
- Alcohol Metabolism
- Dietary Energy Production
- Energy Reactions in Cells
- Energy Storage
- Glycolysis
- Inborn Errors of Metabolism and Newborn Screening
- Lipid Metabolism and Transport
- Metabolic and Endocrine Regulation
- Nutrition, Diet and Body Weight
- Oxidative Stress
- Oxygen-dependent Pathway
- Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism
- Purine and Pyrimidine Metabolism
- Temperature Regulation
- Vitamins, Cofactors, Minerals and Trace Elements
Tissues and early development
- Anatomical Terms
- How to Read a Histology Slide
- Epithelium, Skin and Exocrine Glands
- Connective Tissue
- Basics of Embryology
- The Lymphatic System
Disease processes
- Acute Inflammation
- An Introduction to Pathology
- Atherosclerosis
- Basics of Pathology
- Behaviour of Neoplasms
- Cellular Adaptations
- Chronic Inflammation
- Haemostasis and Clotting
- Introduction to Neoplasia
- Pathogenesis of Neoplasms
- Regeneration and Repair of Tissues
- Thrombosis and Embolism
- Haemodynamic Shock
Drug action
- Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacodynamics
- Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacogenetics
- Research Methods in Pharmacology
- Cholinergic Pharmacology
- Adrenergic Pharmacology
Health, society and populations
- Beliefs of the Public
- Describing Data and Testing Hypotheses
- Epidemiological Studies
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Health Economics
- Introduction to Population Science
- Models of Health
- Patient Safety and Quality Control
- Population and Social Science Summary
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Cell Physiology and Biology, Genetics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Population and Social Science
Respiratory Block
18 articles
Lung anatomy, ventilation, gas exchange and control of breathing, then asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), infection, lung cancer and respiratory failure. Placement afternoons run alongside the block.
Respiratory System
- Anatomy of the Respiratory System
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis and Cystic Fibrosis
- Carbon Dioxide Transport
- Chemical Control of Breathing and Plasma pH
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Development of the Respiratory System
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Function Testing
- Pneumonia and other Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Pneumothorax and Pleural Effusion
- Properties of Gas Exchange
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Respiratory Failure
- Tuberculosis
- Ventilation and Lung Mechanics
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Respiratory System, Pharmacology
Cardiovascular Block
28 articles
The heart and circulation, from anatomy and conduction to common disease and its drugs. On placement afternoons you perform and interpret a 12-lead ECG.
Cardiovascular System
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
- Artery and Vein Disease
- Cardiac Conduction and Contraction
- Cardiovascular Drugs
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Control of Cardiac Output
- Electrocardiogram Pathology
- Electrocardiograms
- Embryological Development of the CVS
- Haemodynamic Shock
- Heart Failure
- Hypertension
- Murmurs
- Pulses and Pressures
- Special Circulations
- The Cardiac Cycle
Pharmacology
- Hypertension and Heart Failure
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Antiplatelets, Anticoagulants and Thrombolysis
- Hyperlipidaemias
OSCE
- Cardiovascular System OSCE Examination
- Peripheral Vascular OSCE Examination
- Blood Pressure Measurement OSCE Guide
- Varicose Vein OSCE Examination
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) OSCE Examination
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Cardiovascular System, Pharmacology
Gastrointestinal Block
24 articles
The gut from mouth to rectum with the liver, gallbladder and pancreas: how they develop, digest and absorb, and the common diseases and emergencies.
Gastrointestinal System
- Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Canal
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Foregut
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Hindgut
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Midgut
- Development of the Gastrointestinal Tract
- Distal Gastrointestinal Tract Pathology
- Gastroenteritis and Enterocolitis
- Gastrointestinal Emergencies
- Gastrointestinal Malignancy
- Gastrointestinal Motility and the Enteric Nervous System
- Gastrointestinal Secretion, Digestion and Absorption
- Hepatic, Biliary and Pancreatic Pathology
- Intestinal Pathology
- Liver, Biliary and Exocrine Pancreatic Physiology
- Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Pathology
OSCE
From other subjects
- Hepatitis
- Nutrition, Diet and Body Weight
- Alcohol Metabolism
- Drugs Affecting Acid Secretion
- Antiemetics and Laxatives
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Gastrointestinal System, Metabolism
Year 2, Phase 2
Year 2 examsMusculoskeletal Block
52 articles
Bones, joints, muscles and nerves of the limbs and spine, learnt through the injuries and the inflammatory or degenerative (wear-and-tear) conditions seen in clinic.
Musculoskeletal System
- Anatomical Terms
- Basics of Bone Anatomy
- Bones of the Foot
- Bones of the Hand
- Bones of the Lower Limb
- Bones of the Upper Limb
- Cartilage: Structure, Growth and Repair
- Conditions of the Ankle
- Conditions of the Arm
- Conditions of the Back and Neck
- Conditions of the Elbow
- Conditions of the Foot
- Conditions of the Hand
- Conditions of the Hip
- Conditions of the Knee
- Conditions of the Lower Back
- Conditions of the Lower Leg
- Conditions of the Shoulder and Clavicle
- Conditions of the Thigh
- Conditions of the Wrist
- Connective Tissue
- Dermatomes and Myotomes
- Joints
- Key Areas of the Lower Limb
- Key Areas of the Upper Limb
- Muscles in Action
- Muscles of the Forearm
- Muscles of the Gluteal Region
- Muscles of the Lower Leg
- Muscles of the Shoulder
- Muscles of the Thigh
- Muscles of the Upper Arm
- Structure of Bones
- Structure of the Muscles
- The Brachial Plexus
- The Lumbar Plexus
- The Sacral Plexus
- The Spine
Pharmacology
OSCE
- Ankle and Foot OSCE Examination
- Elbow OSCE Examination
- GALS Screening OSCE Examination
- Hand and Wrist OSCE Examination
- Hip OSCE Examination
- Knee OSCE Examination
- Shoulder OSCE Examination
- Spine OSCE Examination
From other subjects
Endocrine Block
16 articles
The hormone glands and their control, with diabetes at the centre, plus thyroid, adrenal, pituitary and calcium disorders.
Endocrinology
- An Introduction to Endocrinology
- Calcium Metabolism
- Control of Appetite
- Diabetes Mellitus
- HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary axis) and Growth Hormone
- Pituitary Disorders
- The Adrenal Glands and Adrenal Disorders
- The Endocrine Pancreas
- The Thyroid Gland
OSCE
- Diabetic Foot OSCE Examination
- Cushing's Syndrome OSCE Examination
- Acromegaly OSCE Examination
- Thyroid Status OSCE Examination
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Endocrinology, Metabolism
Child and Family Block
15 articles
Growth and development from birth to adolescence, childhood illness, immunisation and safeguarding, and how inherited conditions affect families.
Patient-Centred Care
From other subjects
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Teratology and Congenital Malformations
- Inborn Errors of Metabolism and Newborn Screening
- Puberty
- Physiology of the Fetus
- Development of the Nervous System
- Haemoglobinopathies
- Bronchiectasis and Cystic Fibrosis
- Asthma
- Genetic Testing and Counselling
- Genotype, Phenotype, and Inheritance
- Gastroenteritis and Enterocolitis
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Patient-Centred Care, Embryology, Genetics
ENT Block
22 articles
ENT stands for ear, nose and throat. The block covers the ear, nose, mouth, throat and neck: anatomy, hearing and balance, common infections, neck lumps and head and neck cancers.
Head and Neck
- Anatomy of the Ear
- Ear Pathology
- The Nose
- The Oral Cavity and Pharynx
- The Larynx
- The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
- Lymph Nodes and Neck Lumps
- Head and Neck Cancers
- Cranial Nerves I-VI
- Cranial Nerves VII-XII
- Introduction to Head & Neck Anatomy
- The Skull
- Fascial Planes, Muscles and Triangles
- Blood Supply to the Head and Neck
- Autonomics of the Head and Neck
- Development of the Head and Neck
- Imaging of the Head and Neck
OSCE
- Ear, Otoscopy and Hearing OSCE Examination
- Nasal OSCE Examination
- Neck Lump OSCE Examination
- Thyroid Status OSCE Examination
From other subjects
Dermatology Block
9 articles
The skin: its structure, repair after injury, common inflammatory and allergic conditions, and how skin lesions (any abnormal patch or spot) are examined. Both pigmented lesions (brown or black, such as moles) and non-pigmented ones are covered.
Pathology
Immunology
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Pathology, Immunology
Ophthalmology Block
8 articles
The eye and the visual pathway, vision testing and the examination of the front and back of the eye.
OSCE
- Eye and Vision OSCE Examination
- Visual Acuity OSCE Assessment
- Fundoscopy (Ophthalmoscopy) OSCE Examination
- Anterior Segment Eye OSCE Examination
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Head and Neck, Neuroanatomy and Psychiatry
Renal Block
23 articles
How the kidneys filter blood and balance water, salt and acid, how kidney function is measured, and diseases of the kidneys, bladder and prostate.
Urinary System
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Anatomy of the Kidneys, Bladder and Urethra
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Control of Plasma Osmolarity
- Control of Plasma Volume
- Control of Potassium
- Development of the Urinary System
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Diuretics
- Glomerular Disease
- Glomerular Filtration Rate and the Measurement of Kidney Function
- Hyponatraemia
- Male Urological Conditions
- Micturition
- Prostate Pathology
- The Glomerulus: Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion
- The Nephron
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Urinary Tract Obstruction
- Urological Malignancy
From other subjects
Year 3, Phase 2
Year 3 examsNeurology
32 articles
Neuroanatomy (the structure of the brain and nerves) and function, stroke and other brain and nerve disease, and the drugs used for them.
Neuroanatomy and Psychiatry
- Arterial Supply to the Brain
- Auditory and Vestibular Systems
- Basics of Neuroanatomy
- Cells and Components of the Nervous System
- Development of the Nervous System
- Headaches
- Higher Cortical Function
- Infections of the Central Nervous System
- Motor System
- Movement Disorders
- Production and Circulation of CSF and Related Disorders
- Raised Intracranial Pressure
- Reticular Formation
- Somatosensory System
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
- The Cerebellum: Circuits, Coordination and Clinical Signs
- The Hypothalamus and Limbic System
- Visual System
- Dementia
- Delirium
Pharmacology
Cell Physiology and Biology
OSCE
- Upper Limb Neurological OSCE Examination
- Lower Limb Neurological OSCE Examination
- Cerebellar OSCE Examination
- Cranial Nerve OSCE Examination
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Neuroanatomy and Psychiatry, Pharmacology
Psychiatry
9 articles
The common mental health conditions, how they are recognised and treated, and the drugs used in psychiatry.
Neuroanatomy and Psychiatry
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders
- Psychosis
- Dementia
- Delirium
- The Hypothalamus and Limbic System
- Higher Cortical Function
From other subjects
Practice Neuroanatomy and Psychiatry questions on SimpleMed+
Haematology
12 articles
How blood is made and goes wrong: anaemia, clotting, blood cancers and transfusion.
Haematology
- Anaemia
- Blood Groups, Crossmatching and Transfusion Reactions
- Full Blood Count
- Haematology in Systemic Disease
- Haematopoiesis and the Spleen
- Haemoglobinopathies
- Iron Metabolism
- Vitamin B12 and Folate
- When Haematopoiesis Goes Wrong
From other subjects
Reproduction and Sexual Health
26 articles
Male and female reproductive anatomy, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, birth and the menopause, plus breast disease and sexually transmitted infection.
Reproductive System
- Anatomy of the Man
- Anatomy of the Woman
- Benign Conditions of the Breast
- Development of the Reproductive System
- Diseases of the Mother in Pregnancy
- Gametogenesis
- Infections of the Reproductive Tract
- Introduction to the Breast
- Labour and Delivery
- Malignancies of the Reproductive Tract
- Malignant Breast Disease
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Physiology of the Fetus
- Physiology of the Mother
- Puberty
- Sex, Infertility and Contraception
- The Menopause
- The Menstrual Cycle and Menstrual Abnormalities
- The Pelvic Floor
- The Placenta
- The Postpartum Period
From other subjects
- Teratology and Congenital Malformations
- Reproductive and Post-reproductive Health
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Breast OSCE Examination
- Testicular OSCE Examination
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Reproductive System, Embryology
Throughout Years 1 to 3
Anatomy and physiology
74 articles
A theme through the whole course, with anatomy spot exams (practical tests in which you identify marked structures). These articles cover structure and function across most body systems.
Musculoskeletal System
- Anatomical Terms
- Basics of Bone Anatomy
- Bones of the Foot
- Bones of the Hand
- Bones of the Lower Limb
- Bones of the Upper Limb
- Cartilage: Structure, Growth and Repair
- Conditions of the Ankle
- Conditions of the Arm
- Conditions of the Back and Neck
- Conditions of the Elbow
- Conditions of the Foot
- Conditions of the Hand
- Conditions of the Hip
- Conditions of the Knee
- Conditions of the Lower Back
- Conditions of the Lower Leg
- Conditions of the Shoulder and Clavicle
- Conditions of the Thigh
- Conditions of the Wrist
- Connective Tissue
- Dermatomes and Myotomes
- Joints
- Key Areas of the Lower Limb
- Key Areas of the Upper Limb
- Muscles in Action
- Muscles of the Forearm
- Muscles of the Gluteal Region
- Muscles of the Lower Leg
- Muscles of the Shoulder
- Muscles of the Thigh
- Muscles of the Upper Arm
- Structure of Bones
- Structure of the Muscles
- The Brachial Plexus
- The Lumbar Plexus
- The Sacral Plexus
- The Spine
Head and Neck
- Anatomy of the Ear
- Autonomics of the Head and Neck
- Blood Supply to the Head and Neck
- Cranial Nerves I-VI
- Cranial Nerves VII-XII
- Development of the Head and Neck
- Ear Pathology
- Fascial Planes, Muscles and Triangles
- Head and Neck Cancers
- Imaging of the Head and Neck
- Introduction to Head & Neck Anatomy
- Lymph Nodes and Neck Lumps
- The Eye
- The Larynx
- The Meninges
- The Nose
- The Oral Cavity and Pharynx
- The Skull
- The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
Gastrointestinal System
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Foregut
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Midgut
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Hindgut
- Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Canal
- Gastrointestinal Motility and the Enteric Nervous System
Reproductive System
From other subjects
- Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
- The Cardiac Cycle
- Anatomy of the Respiratory System
- Ventilation and Lung Mechanics
- Anatomy of the Kidneys, Bladder and Urethra
- The Nephron
- Basics of Neuroanatomy
- Arterial Supply to the Brain
- Temperature Regulation
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Musculoskeletal System, Head and Neck, Cell Physiology and Biology
Microbiology and infection
34 articles
One of ARU's themes through the course. These articles cover the organisms, the immune response and treatment.
Infection
- Adaptive Immunity
- An Introduction to Infection
- Antibiotics
- Bacterial Structure, Classification and Growth
- Biofilms
- Fungi and Parasites: The Eukaryotic Pathogens
- Gram Staining and Infection Investigations
- Gram-negative Bacteria: Structure, Entry Routes and Endotoxin
- Hepatitis
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Innate Immunity
- Principles of Medical Virology
- Sepsis
- Staphylococci and Other Gram-positive Bacteria
- Streptococci
- The Immunocompromised Host
- The Infection Model
- The Organisms Gram Staining Misses
- Travel-related Infections
Immunology
- Food Allergy
- Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Immunological Therapies
- Introduction to Autoimmunity
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Type 1 Hypersensitivity
From other subjects
- Tuberculosis
- Pneumonia and other Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Antivirals
- Antibiotics
- Infections of the Central Nervous System
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Infections of the Reproductive Tract
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Infection, Immunology, Pharmacology
Public health and palliative care
18 articles
How disease is measured and prevented across populations, health inequalities, and care for people with long-term illness, ageing and the end of life.
Population and Social Science
- Beliefs of the Public
- Describing Data and Testing Hypotheses
- Epidemiological Studies
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Health Economics
- Introduction to Population Science
- Models of Health
- Patient Safety and Quality Control
- Population and Social Science Summary
Patient-Centred Care
- Ageing
- Child Immunisations
- Child Safeguarding
- Falls
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Men's Health
- Palliative Care
- Sepsis in Paediatrics
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Population and Social Science, Patient-Centred Care
Professionalism, ethics and evidence-based medicine
9 articles
Safe, honest practice, the ethical and legal side of care, and reading evidence critically.
Population and Social Science
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Describing Data and Testing Hypotheses
- Epidemiological Studies
- Patient Safety and Quality Control
- Models of Health
- Beliefs of the Public
- Health Economics
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Population and Social Science, Patient-Centred Care
Prescribing and pharmacology
28 articles
ARU lists no pharmacology block but requires the Prescribing Safety Assessment (a pass or fail exam on prescribing medicines safely), so drug articles are gathered here, mostly by drug class (a group of similar drugs).
Pharmacology
- Adrenergic Pharmacology
- Anaesthetics
- Antibiotics
- Antiemetics and Laxatives
- Antiplatelets, Anticoagulants and Thrombolysis
- Antivirals
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cholinergic Pharmacology
- Diuretics and Renal Pharmacology
- Drugs Affecting Acid Secretion
- Epilepsy and Anti-epileptic Drugs
- Hyperlipidaemias
- Hypertension and Heart Failure
- Immunosuppression and Disease-modifying Therapy
- Introduction to Psychopharmacology
- NSAIDs
- Opioids
- Parkinson's Disease and Myasthenia Gravis
- Pharmacodynamics
- Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacology of Airway Control
- Pharmacology of Insulin
- Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacogenetics
- Poisoning and STOPP/START
- Reproductive and Post-reproductive Health
- Research Methods in Pharmacology
- Safe Prescribing
Clinical skills and core clinical placements
50 articles
Clinical skills and placements, with history taking, examination and procedures. The guides below are grouped by body system.
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Start here
- Index Conditions for OSCE exams
- Blood Pressure Measurement OSCE Guide
- Venepuncture and Blood Cultures OSCE Guide
Heart, lungs and circulation
- Cardiovascular System OSCE Examination
- Respiratory System OSCE Examination
- Peripheral Vascular OSCE Examination
- Varicose Vein OSCE Examination
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) OSCE Examination
Abdomen and groin
- Abdominal OSCE Examination
- Rectal (PR) OSCE Examination
- Stoma OSCE Examination
- Hernia OSCE Examination
- Testicular OSCE Examination
Nervous system
- Cranial Nerve OSCE Examination
- Upper Limb Neurological OSCE Examination
- Lower Limb Neurological OSCE Examination
- Cerebellar OSCE Examination
Joints and spine
- GALS Screening OSCE Examination
- Shoulder OSCE Examination
- Elbow OSCE Examination
- Hand and Wrist OSCE Examination
- Hip OSCE Examination
- Knee OSCE Examination
- Ankle and Foot OSCE Examination
- Spine OSCE Examination
Endocrine
- Thyroid Status OSCE Examination
- Diabetic Foot OSCE Examination
- Cushing's Syndrome OSCE Examination
- Acromegaly OSCE Examination
Eyes, ears, nose and neck
- Eye and Vision OSCE Examination
- Visual Acuity OSCE Assessment
- Fundoscopy (Ophthalmoscopy) OSCE Examination
- Anterior Segment Eye OSCE Examination
- Ear, Otoscopy and Hearing OSCE Examination
- Nasal OSCE Examination
- Neck Lump OSCE Examination
Skin, breast and lymph nodes
- Pigmented Skin Lesion OSCE Examination
- Rash and Non-Pigmented Skin Lesion OSCE Examination
- Breast OSCE Examination
- Lymphoreticular OSCE Examination
Surface anatomy
The wider consultation
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: OSCE, Patient-Centred Care
How ARU assesses Phases 1 and 2
- ARU assesses with exams at the end of each year and a portfolio built through the course. Exams are single best answer (SBA) papers, OSCEs and anatomy spot exams.
- Before graduating you sit the national Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA, a two-part test of the knowledge and skills needed to practise in the UK) and a Prescribing Safety Assessment.
- ARU does not publish block timetables or exam names. Blocks follow the order of its course pages, the exam labels are ours, and Year 3 is included because its system blocks belong to Phase 2.
- Your own course materials give the official dates and formats, so always check them there.
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Getting ready for clinical
Phase 3 is the clinical phase. It starts with induction (an introduction to clinical work), then moves through rotations (spells of placement in different specialties) and blocks. It ends with a foundation assistantship (a final placement that prepares you to work as a junior doctor).
This is an independent revision guide written by SimpleMed. It is not endorsed by, or affiliated with, ARU School of Medicine or Anglia Ruskin University. Block names follow ARU's published curriculum pages. ARU lists no topics for these blocks, so the topics in each block, including the Principles Block, are SimpleMed's own grouping. Many articles sit under more than one block, so the block counts add up to more than the 356 in the header, which counts each article once. Always check your official course materials. Last updated November 2026.
