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Tips
on Studying for BIO 1007/1008
- Read the Chapter
either before or immediately after the class period in
which that material was discussed (check the course schedule
ahead of time for the chapters and the dates in which
topics will be discussed). Pay attention to the words in
bold, especially if they are discussed in class!
- Take notes
during lecture and seminar. You will be given an
instructor outline of the material to be covered for each
unit. Take notes on this outline or on a separate piece
of paper. Add to sections that are elaborated upon. Draw
pictures and write out definitions. Know your
notes backwards and forwards!!
- Participate fully in class
activities. These activities tend to be designed for
"hands-on" learners. If you are asked to provide an explanation to
your classmate, don't expect perfection, just do your best. You learn
more when you try to teach others.
- Use the technology. Multimedia
CDs used in class and interactive Web sites should be visited on a regular
basis when they are used by your instructor and when they come with your
textbook.
- Highlight
things the instructor seemed to repeat or spend a lot of
time on during class. Pay attention to things the
instructor took time to draw out or go through in a step-wise manner
(such as a physiological process).
- Bring colored
pencils to make drawings with during class.
These diagrams will stand out in you notes and make
studying more interesting!
- Read through
your lecture and seminar notes at least once a day!
Make it a post-class time or pre-bed time ritual!
- Make note cards for things like
definitions. Take these cards with
you everywhere (grocery shopping, the bank...). Use them when you're standing in line with nothing to
do.
- Find a study
partner! You are more likely to
remember things when you have to explain something to
another person. It also makes studying more fun and you
may make a lifetime friend in the process.
- See your
instructor outside of class when you need additional
help. That is what faculty office hours are for. Ideally, have your questions written out ahead
of time. This will make the extra time with your
instructor more productive.
- Try to make up
catchy little phrases or mnemonics to remember difficult things in
class. If you come up with a good one,
share it with your classmates and instructor.
- After each unit,
read the outline at the end of each chapter.
If there are things you are still uncomfortable
with, reread that section of the chapter.
- Try to think of
possible test questions concerning the material you will
be tested on. Quiz yourself and try to
answer the questions without looking at your notes.
- Seek tutoring if
you have difficulty reading the material or taking the
exams This is a wonderful resource free to students offered
by IVCC. Take advantage of it!
- DO NOT WAIT
UNTIL THE NIGHT BEFORE TO STUDY FOR AN EXAM!!
Also, do not study while listening to music (unless it
has no lyrics) or while watching TV Find a nice, quiet
place to study.
- Rewrite you
notes, if time permits, after each class
period.
Last Updated
08/13/06