I completed this course about a month ago with a B+ while managing a full-time job, two part-time jobs, a couple of other classes, and went flying to visit family several times. I had to use an extension, but it was worth it (otherwise I would've failed. I was about 4 weeks behind my completion date haha). They offer you the extension when you are nearing your 16 week limit. If you need it, TAKE IT!
What the recent posts have said. Yes the course does require dedication, but it is certainly doable. There are still 16 quizzes (20%), 2 non-proctored tests (10% each), and 2 proctored tests (30% each). I will say that while the book is pretty handy, I think that almost all of the answers to the questions can be found through her lecture videos. The objectives are pretty overboard and I normally ignored them. If you are in a jam, you can always seek guidance on quizlet or studyblue (and I heavily advise that you do that).
In terms of difficulty, I would have to say Unit 1 is the most difficult due to it containing the most amount of material. The next difficult unit would be 2 due to it being your first proctored test, followed by Unit 4, and finally Unit 3. Once you get pass Unit 1, the class does become more manageable.
Here's how I tackled the class every week:
-Watch the videos slowly and jot down notes as you go by. I'm not talking about a little tid bit here and there; I'm talking about writing down every important detail she says in her video (ie stuff that she repeats over and over).
-Go do the practice quizzes. If you can answer them all off the top of your head without looking at your notes, go on ahead and take the quiz. If not, read over your notes.
*When I first started the class, I diligently answered all of the objectives every week. I felt that I was wasting my time after finding out that, again, 95% of the answers can be found in her videos. If you're the person that likes to answer them, well...the growth of the human mind is the greatest journey of this world.
How I prepared for the tests:
-Read over your detailed notes slowly. The first time takes the longest time.
-Print out study guide for unit and look over it.
-Read over the notes a 2nd time, only except try to explain the pathways. Draw some diagrams (or purchase a whiteboard; I brought mine back from college and it's been a life saver) and go along with the guide in order to cover the most important details.
-Read over the notes a 3rd time, but this time with the videos and with the guide in hand. If you can predict what she's about to say in her videos, I'd say you're good. By now, the material should become second nature and you will have some confidence.
-Go through the practice tests. Try to get 20/20 at least 5 times in a row without looking at your notes. Only look at them (or on the internet) if you don't understand the question.
-Go over the old quizzes and understand them. I believe she take a lot of questions (or material surrounding them) from the practice tests and old quizzes, so be able to explain them backwards and forwards.
-If you want to, look over the notes a 4th time.
-pass the tests with flying colors
-It's slow, but it took me about 4 days to get a ready for the mid term and final
Best of luck to future biochem class takers!
What the recent posts have said. Yes the course does require dedication, but it is certainly doable. There are still 16 quizzes (20%), 2 non-proctored tests (10% each), and 2 proctored tests (30% each). I will say that while the book is pretty handy, I think that almost all of the answers to the questions can be found through her lecture videos. The objectives are pretty overboard and I normally ignored them. If you are in a jam, you can always seek guidance on quizlet or studyblue (and I heavily advise that you do that).
In terms of difficulty, I would have to say Unit 1 is the most difficult due to it containing the most amount of material. The next difficult unit would be 2 due to it being your first proctored test, followed by Unit 4, and finally Unit 3. Once you get pass Unit 1, the class does become more manageable.
Here's how I tackled the class every week:
-Watch the videos slowly and jot down notes as you go by. I'm not talking about a little tid bit here and there; I'm talking about writing down every important detail she says in her video (ie stuff that she repeats over and over).
-Go do the practice quizzes. If you can answer them all off the top of your head without looking at your notes, go on ahead and take the quiz. If not, read over your notes.
*When I first started the class, I diligently answered all of the objectives every week. I felt that I was wasting my time after finding out that, again, 95% of the answers can be found in her videos. If you're the person that likes to answer them, well...the growth of the human mind is the greatest journey of this world.
How I prepared for the tests:
-Read over your detailed notes slowly. The first time takes the longest time.
-Print out study guide for unit and look over it.
-Read over the notes a 2nd time, only except try to explain the pathways. Draw some diagrams (or purchase a whiteboard; I brought mine back from college and it's been a life saver) and go along with the guide in order to cover the most important details.
-Read over the notes a 3rd time, but this time with the videos and with the guide in hand. If you can predict what she's about to say in her videos, I'd say you're good. By now, the material should become second nature and you will have some confidence.
-Go through the practice tests. Try to get 20/20 at least 5 times in a row without looking at your notes. Only look at them (or on the internet) if you don't understand the question.
-Go over the old quizzes and understand them. I believe she take a lot of questions (or material surrounding them) from the practice tests and old quizzes, so be able to explain them backwards and forwards.
-If you want to, look over the notes a 4th time.
-pass the tests with flying colors
-It's slow, but it took me about 4 days to get a ready for the mid term and final
Best of luck to future biochem class takers!
