I think you misunderstood my post. I am currently in gen chem, I have yet to take any bio and I'm trying to make some comparisons so I know what to expect from bio type classes. I did not take any chem in highschool but I usually get one of the highest grades on exams in my lecture 🙂.
very subjective question
I guess but I'm sure I can get some good opinions.
And the professor at the school. The material in introductory courses most likely isn't going to be of the weeder magnitude, but you can have a disinterested professor who is only there to do research, or one who you can't understand half the time, or a nut ball. If the professor stinks, you just have to teach yourself, or find a good TA.
There is a lots and lots and lots of big annoying names. I've only taken Bio 2 which is mostly evolution. Bio 2 is easy to me and to the majority of my class, but I heard a lot of bad things about bio 1.
what is your textbook? our book is Chemistry:molecular approach and it has it's own website. It's pretty helpful in solving problems. As for understanding materials, use Youtube. There is no specific channel, just search whatever material you are trying to understand and you'll find awesome people. Khan academy is great, but sometimes he only talk about the fundamental concepts instead of solving problems. There is a lot of great videos from small channels that gives you the idea straightforward.
Mine is Chemistry by Zumdahl. I just want to make sure to go over everything that would be tested on the final since it's like a common final for all colleges, I think. Also to prepare for the DAT of course, but I will use Chads Videos for that.
Of course you should go over everything. You kinda remind me of myself last semester when I was taking gen chem I. I used to go over the whole chapter and memorize tons of info that did not appear on exam or was discussed in lecture. My suggestion is that you understand everything your professor go through in lecture, and fill in the gaps with the necessary info only. If you really want to prepare for DAT, just constantly highlight the main things on your book that you think will be helpful in DAT. When the time comes and you have to take the DAT, you got your highlighted text book and only need to review. Honestly, I wouldn't waste time trying to master gen chem chapters for DAT because most likely you'll end up having to review stuff during your dat studies. For now, focus on passing your exams with A's.
