INTRODUCTIONWhy take this class??But seriously…Who am I??Texts and such…etcHow to Use the SyllabusStudy techniquesThe BrainPowerPoint PresentationA Little “Experiment”Try it again!Jigsaw puzzleHow to use this stuff?MotivationGrades…Grades…Grades!!!Study HabitsClass/Lecture ExperienceListening SkillsHow to take & use notesThe Art of Reading…?Using a TextbookSummaryQuizINTRODUCTIONWhy take this class?Who am I?Texts & suchHow to use the syllabusHow to studyWhy take this class??You really like slugs?Nobel prize in stem cell research?Prerequisite for med school?Graduation requirement!But seriously…Health aspectsBetter citizenPossible career??…Enjoy/save our environmentMake money??Grad prereq!Who am I??Zoologist…study hummingbirds…Animal behaviormarine ecologyYOUR GUIDE THROUGH THIS BIOLOGY JUNGLE!Texts and such…etcStarr…”Biology Concepts and Applications”…but…Any recent text will doSyllabusExamsLaboratoryPaper? More laterHow to Use the SyllabusNote requirements for grade/class behavior/etcPlan/Read aheadPlan ahead for exams and paperStudy groupsContact the teacher!!WHAT ARE MY OFFICE HOURS??Study techniquesWhat do we know about the brain?Competitive athletics modelWhat do we know about learning?How can you apply this knowledge?Success…different for each of usThe BrainSpecialized areas“Plastic”Adapted for growthRecognizes ‘abnormal’Higher functions/cortex *memory/learning *abstract thought *language *sentienceA Little “Experiment”G t L A b A eA u E H t m YD oMemorize the following list of lettersTry it again!A blue dog ate my hatA blue dog ate my hatJigsaw puzzleWhere do you start?Why does it go faster as you progress?How is KNOWLEDGE is like a puzzle?Knowledge is different from information!!HOW CAN WE USE THIS?How to use this stuff?OrganizeNotesReviewsEtc…brainpower?Look for patterns!!MotivationAthletic modelInternal or external??Be realistic…why do you want the grade?Build on successLike sports you need practice…practice…Grades…Grades…Grades!!!What do you want??What is necessary to get the grade you want?Be realistic…Plan…Plan…PlanStudy Groups!!Study HabitsSchedulePreview/planWhere?What?How long?NO TV!!!Class/Lecture ExperienceDon’t be passivePreread materialLook for patternsMain Points?Think of questionsReview before leaving lecture!!!Listening SkillsAttitude…?Preread materialLook for answers to questionsWhat are main points?Be active not passive!How to take & use notesThe five R’sRecordReduceReciteReflectionReview…re…etcThe Art of Reading…?How did we learn?Fast vs. …?Skim/surveyKeywords??Main ideas?Details?EvaluateReading is a.. DISCUSSION???Using a TextbookSurveyQuestionReadReciteReviewSummaryPlan AheadDisciplineBite size studyingStudy groupsInteractive participationSUCCESS!!QuizOffice hours???Where??When/where should you do reading for class?Is the final cumulative?Knowledge vs information??5 pm before classLS 101 LBefore!!! No TV!!Yes“Puzzle vs
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