Studying for Chem 1250 and "How to learn/study" meetings

[robert zellmer]

I suggest you look at my home page for two important links:

*Studying Methods - 1250* 
<http://cbc-wb01x.chemistry.ohio-state.edu/%7Erzellmer/studying/studying_1250.txt> 


"Some Ways College and High School are Different"

*Some Ways College and High School are Different* 
<http://cbc-wb01x.chemistry.ohio-state.edu/%7Erzellmer/studying/college_highsc.pdf>

Both will be very helpful.   This class moves quickly and is very
different than most high school classes and even those you may
have had so far in college.   Studying for this class is different
than what you may have had to do for most of your other
classes.   Please read the material in the above links and pay close
attention to what is stated there and in my original e-mail. Due to
the speed of the class you may actually have to put in about 18
hours outside of class for the lecture material, particularly if you
have never taken chemistry or it's been more than a couple of
years or your high school chemistry course wasn't very good.
Also, don't forget you will need to spend 3-4 hours for lab prep
and reports.

Also, do you want to get some guidance on how to study?
I have the link above but sometimes it's better to hear things
and get some specifics.  In the past I waited until after the
first exam.  I now do this at the start of the semester since it
can make a big difference for many people.  Even if you did
well in high school chemistry, this course is very different in
terms of the depth of understanding expected.  Students often
tell me afterwards it helps them in terms of time management
and overall reduces the time they have to spend.  Some students
will spend 25 or more hours per week and still not do well because
they aren't working efficiently.

I strongly suggest if you got less than 50% on the pre-assessment
quiz you really should come to one of these.  Even if you scored
100% you might consider coming.  It's certainly up to you whether
or not to come. I will be there. I know what I will tell you will be
useful and students have told me in the past it has really helped them
become better learners.

As of now, I'm holding 4 talks.  They will be the same so you don't
have to come to all of them.  They will be held at the following dates,
times and locations,

*Tue.             Jan 9     5**:25-6:15 1008 EL
Wed.           Jan 10***   4**:10-5:00 *****1008 EL**
Thur**. **Jan 11    5**:25-6:15 **1008 EL*
*Fri**.****Jan 12    5**:25-6:15 **1008 EL*

If you absolutely can't make one of these you can come speak to me
in my office.  Try to do this as soon as possible.

Dr. Zellmer
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