Campbell vs Schaum's bio

[RDH]

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I was woundering if one is better than the other. I have Schuam outlines, I like the questions at the end of each chapter but I find the chapters to be extremely borning to read. Is Campbell any better.

 

[marscole]

i would choose Schuam outlines you wont regret!!! campbell... too thick for me... lol

 

[jamminjimmy21]

Campbell's is great and easy to follow but you might not have time to go through every chapter. Take some practice tests and figure out your weak points, then use Campbell's to review those weaker areas. Campbell's also has some great review questions.

 

[123dental]

I used Schaum's outline to study for the DAT but I found that it did not help me much at all for the test...If I redo the exam I will definitely not be using this book again!

 

[bigstix808]

when people mention this "cambell's book", are they referring to the text book with the spiral thing on the front?? if so, that is the book my students used last year i have like 3 copies of it😀, but if not, what is that referring to - a study aide of some sort??

 

[rose786]

I never understood why people insist on reading that thick Campbell book. By the time you got to the end, you'd forget what you read in the beginning.

Read a review book: cliffs, schaum's (pick your poison) and know it cold. Repetition and practice are the key. I would only reference a text when something wasn't clear.

 

[TheWiredNerv]

I never understood why people insist on reading that thick Campbell book. By the time you got to the end, you'd forget what you read in the beginning.

Read a review book: cliffs, schaum's (pick your poison) and know it cold. Repetition and practice are the key. I would only reference a text when something wasn't clear.

Couldn't agree more 👍

 

[Chga]

Both of the books contain the similar information.. Campbell really goes all out with the evolution crap.
But as another poster suggested i would do some practice tests. Find out your weaknesses and use a review book to study those subjects (NOT campbell, way too long).
🙂

 

[RDH]

thank you, back to studying now🙂

 

[biocmp]

evolution crap?

Do you mean the foundation behind biological sciences?

 

[bigstix808]

evolution crap?

Do you mean the foundation behind biological sciences?

i'm sure they meant it metaphorically with "crap"=lots of stuff they will never use except for the DAT. do the " " make you feel better??

not to poke fun, but i'm sure, as a scientist, they understand that evolution is the least controversial theory in the realm of science... give em a break

 

[TheWiredNerv]

evolution crap?

Do you mean the foundation behind biological sciences?

Biologist categorized everything before evolution was brought up.

 

[Montserrat]

Schaum's - hands down. It's complete, it's verbose, and it was invaluable. I never looked at Campbell's, but heck, if you have the free time, gun through the book. If you're not strong in the memorization department though, compartmentalize your materials and skip the textbooks (except for clarification in hazy topics.) Wikipedia + dense review material worked awesomely well in tandem.

 

[TheWiredNerv]

Schaum's - hands down. It's complete, it's verbose, and it was invaluable. I never looked at Campbell's, but heck, if you have the free time, gun through the book. If you're not strong in the memorization department though, compartmentalize your materials and skip the textbooks (except for clarification in hazy topics.) Wikipedia + dense review material worked awesomely well in tandem.

The power of wikipedia is incredible!

 

[biocmp]

Biologist categorized everything before evolution was brought up.

This may be true, but does this make evolution any less true? Just curious where some people stand on this. I try not to be die-hard, so sorry if I offended.

 

[Montserrat]

The power of wikipedia is incredible!

 

[I-Baby]

Is the second edition the newest one?