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Surviving Chemistry, Important steps toward a Health Professions Career

Surviving Chemistry, Important steps toward a Health Professions Career. General Chemistry ~ HS Chemistry, but more detailed and more intense Organic Chemistry ~a new language that will be vital for your career

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Surviving Chemistry, Important steps toward a Health Professions Career

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  1. Surviving Chemistry, Important steps toward a Health Professions Career General Chemistry ~ HS Chemistry, but more detailed and more intense Organic Chemistry ~a new language that will be vital for your career Biochemistry ~focus on molecules and mechanisms involved in biological functions. D. Crumrine, Chemistry Dept. 9/3/09

  2. General Chemistry • Attend all lectures, discussion sects, & Labs. • ‘Skim’ the material before lecture. • Discover your learning ‘style’ and work appropriately e.g. • Read, in detail and annotate…soon after lecture. • Work all the suggested problems wo using the answer key. (Yes, it does take more time…) • Ask questions in discussion and with friends. • Ask questions of faculty, TAs, tutors etc. • BTW, Don’t stay up all night before an exam, etc. • REALLY!

  3. Organic Chemistry • Attend all lectures, discussion sects., & Labs. • Review Gen. Chem. material ~first 2 chapters so that you are prepared on the first day of class. • ‘Skim’ the material before each lecture. • View Organic as a new language and work every day! • Depending on your learning style: take notes; make flash cards; annotate book; make graphic organizers; work problems; search the web for material; etc. • Get a model kit to help with 3D perceptions and split it. • For questions, attend discussion section, develop a study-buddy, see a tutor, talk with professor, etc.

  4. Biochemistry • Biological actions explained through use of molecular structure, enzymes, kinetics, reaction mechanisms, thermodynamics, etc. • Cell Biology is a good precursor for the class • Lots of information(~1000 page textbook) in a, currently, v large one semester class. • Former students say ‘..best approx. to med school class.’ • Skim, read, work problems, ask questions...

  5. If you have studied, organic & biochem, this anticancer drug activation mechanism should be understandable. Activation of Adriamycin by AN-9 www.latrobe.edu.au/.../lab/phillips/index.htm

  6. Why do this? • These classes are easier than professional school, so you develop good study habits now (better student)! • Your level of understanding will be tested by national admission tests. Study now and save your money (better student and better consumer). • Competence in these areas will help you better understand details in biomedical classes as well as worldwide environmental, health, and safety issues (better citizen). • Serious study in all three sciences will improve your chance of getting admitted to professional or graduate school. • Research will help you decide if you want to be a healthcare professional or a Ph.D. (clinical practice vs research) or something else.

  7. Research Opportunities • Follow your interests to see if you will enjoy research work. • At LU start asking and sign up early as the opportunities & scholarships are limited. • Check out summer opportunities elsewhere via REU etc. www.netguru.neu.edu • Spend at least two semesters to really get into the work and show your dedication.

  8. Resources – Use them! • Textbook • Study guides • Faculty • Teaching Assistants • Tutors/ Fellow Students • Web (maybe more important for you?) • Best Wishes for your future success!

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