BIOL/MBB 182

Recommended Study Plan

Students in previous years have some specific advice for you, check it out!

• The web site associated with our book (Sadava), has an outstanding guide to effective studying:
  SURVIVAL SKILLS
• DO THE WEEKLY PROBLEM SETS!
• Try to go through assigned reading before each lecture -- this will provide you with a conceptual framework for each lecture which will allow you to integrate ideas more effectively.
• After the lectures, try the corresponding end-of-chapter problems (Sadava). By actively using your knowledge in problem solving, you will improve your understanding of the materials.
• Try all the resources on Sadava Web site, most chapters have:
  • Flash cards
  • Tutorials
  • Interactive quizzes
  • on-line quizzes
• Attend TA and instructor office hours. Pick your favorite TA and make a point of coming to speak to them every week.
• I will provide practise exam problems. Do those problems in a realistic manner (ie book closed, no interruptions, with time constraint).
• Make up your own "exam" problems based on the lectures.
• Join or create a peer study group- working in groups can be invaluable for clarifying concepts.
• Keep up in 192 lab, and notice how the experiments relate to lecture material.
• Read your e-mail regularly-- when the instructors get good questions from the class by e-mail, we often cc: the answer to the whole class. Previous messages will be posted.
• Don't rely on last-minute cramming!
• ADVICE TO YOU FROM THOSE WHO KNOW.

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