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Biology 230 Microbiology. Study of Microorganisms Professor Schurman. Studying for the class. Ideas of how we learn 1. Information transplant. Studying for the class. Ideas of how we learn 1. Information transplant. Studying for the class. Ideas of how we learn
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Biology 230 Microbiology Study of Microorganisms Professor Schurman
Studying for the class Ideas of how we learn 1. Information transplant
Studying for the class Ideas of how we learn 1. Information transplant
Studying for the class Ideas of how we learn 2. Study the night before the test
Studying for the class Ideas of how we learn 3. Exercising the brain
Exercising the brain making study time an all important commitment each week
Exercising the brain Scheduling time every week to study
Study committment minimum 8 hours per week
Time committment Taking advantage of available time
Studying for the class Repetition, repetition, repetition
Studying for the class - steps 1. Read text before coming to class - bring text to class
Studying for the class - steps 2. Bring text to class - figures from the book will be used in lecture
Studying for the class 3. After lecture, review notes rewrite notes?
Studying for the class 4. Reread text
Studying for the class 5. Answer study questions
Studying for the class 5. Answer study questions - review material
Studying for the class 5. Answer study questions - working with and thinking about ideas and concepts - applying them to new situations
Studying for the class 5. Answer study questions - basis of test questions
Studying for the class 5. Answer study questions - write out questions and answers on cards - the question on one side and the answer on the other side
Studying for the class 5. Review all answered study questions in that unit each time you study
Studying for the class- other aids Use the CD - ROM in the textbook for review - metabolism - genetics
Studying for the class - other aids Free subscription to The Microbiology Place –see lecture text
Studying for the class - other aids Glossary pg. 845-865
Studying for the class- other aids Tutoring
Studying for the class- other aids - free tutors - help with study and test-taking skills - Go to the Student Success Center - Rm A 307, or call (410) 780-6820
Studying for the class - other aids Office hours F615 Monday and Wednesday 9:00 – 10:30 am Tuesday and Thursday 8:50 – 9:50 am and by appointment
Studying for the class - other aids Form study groups
Studying for the class - other aids Find your learning style and find study skills to help you learn : http://www.metamath.com// lsweb/fourls.htm
Studying for the test - need to know Microbiology in depth and breadth and how to think about and apply your knowledge
Studying for the test - begin at least two weeks in advance - when the date of the test is announced
Studying for the test - review the answers to all study questions
Studying for the test -take the old test on reserve in the library
The old test - use as an indication of how questions will be asked and in what depth and breadth
The old test - use as a “springboard” - what other questions can be asked?
The old test - do not use the old test as a basis for studying