*Tips for Success in Bio 250* or How to not only survive
Bio 250 but also thrive and do well (i.e. learn more biology and
accomplish the course objectives):
1. Know your syllabus: Use it to keep track of the topics as we
discuss them in the indicated sequence. Refer to the text to read
assigned pages before coming to the lecture discussions (the
reading assignments will be announced in class and summarized on the Web-site syllabus, or WSS, and on the first slide of each slide set ). See especially the CRAaP page for assignments. Other reading assignments from
Scientific American articles will also be posted on the WSS.
2. Prepare for class: Check the WSS or slide set for any reading (handouts, text pages, articles) or problem
assignments, any OOPAs to do or YouTube videos to view, before coming to class; I will always remind you of these assignments at the end of each class period. Do not expect to understand perfectluy any reading assignment or
lecture the first time you read/hear it; in other words, do not expect instant comprehension of all the topics read/discussed all the tme. Think about the content, and learn to take
effective notes. My task is to help you learn "how to
learn" by challenging you to think about new knowledge and ideas;
my task is to help you understand and apply new concepts and knowledge
through the use of relevant discussions, examples and problems.
To summarize, effective class preparation includes any 'homework' (see point #2 above), reviewing your previous notes, adding new notes, and then reviewing the revised notes. Do this on a regular, daily
basis. Be sure to ask questions whenever you do not understand the
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