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Biology / Chemistry
We combine the two for a better you.
- The science of Melanin
- Biochemistry, basic chemistry, metabolism, enzymes, (Ngolo) energy, &
catalysis, large molecules, photosynthesis, pH & pKa, clinical correlates of
pH, vitamins B12 and Folate, and regulation of carbohydrate metabolism.
- Chemistry of Amino Acids: learn the structure and chemistry of the amino
acids that are found within proteins.
- Cell Biology studying cells, mitosis, meiosis, the cell cycle,
prokaryotes, eukaryotes, & viruses
- The Periodic Table of Elements, Chemical Bonds
- Chemicals & Human Health basic toxicology, lung toxicology,
milk poisoning, environmental
radiation and toxic waste dump toxicology, tobacco smoke & lung development,
kidneys & metals (Excerpts from The Science of
Environmental Racism)
- Developmental Biology developmental mechanisms
Human Biology DNA forensics, karyotyping, genetics, blood types,
reproduction, sexually transmitted diseases
- Immunology, HIV, "Cultural Aids"
- Mendelian Genetics monohybrid cross, dihybrid cross, sex-linked
inheritance
- Molecular Biology nucleic acids, genetics of prokaryotes, genetics of
eukaryotes, recombinant DNA.
Friday - Sunday online chemistry labs and peer meetings
required.
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Day - Class
12:30-12 Noon
Mondays and Wednesday
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Note: Why Students fail Chemistry?
From Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D
Are you taking a
chemistry class? Are you worried you
might not pass?
Chemistry is a subject many students
prefer to avoid, even if they have an interest
in science, because of its reputation for
lowering grade point averages. However, it isn't
as bad as it seems, especially if you avoid
these common mistakes.
1) Procrastinating
Never do today what you can put off
until tomorrow, right? Wrong! The first
few days in a
chemistry class may be very easy
and could lull you into a false sense of
security. Don't put off doing homework
or studying until halfway through the
class. Mastering
chemistry requires you to build
concept upon concept. If you miss the
basics, you'll get yourself into
trouble. Pace yourself. Set aside a
small segment of time each day for
chemistry. It will help you to
gain long-term mastery. Don't cram.
2) Insufficient Math Preparation
Don't go into
chemistry until you understand
the basics of algebra. Geometry helps,
too. You will need to be able to perform
unit conversions. Expect to work
chemistry problems on a daily
basis. Don't rely too much on a
calculator.
Chemistry and physics use math as
an essential tool.
3) Not Getting or
Reading the Text
Yes, there are classes
in which the text is
optional or completely
useless. This isn't one
of those classes. Get
the text. Read it! Ditto
for any required lab
manuals. Even if the
lectures are fantastic,
you'll need the book for
the homework
assignments. A study
guide may be of limited
use, but the basic text
is a must-have.
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4) Psyching Yourself Out
I think I can, I think I
can... you have to have
a positive attitude
toward
chemistry. If you
truly believe you will
fail you may be setting
yourself up for a
self-fulfilling
prophecy. If you have
prepared yourself for
the class, you have to
believe that you can be
successful. Also, it's
easier to study a topic
you like than one you
hate. Don't hate
chemistry. Make
your peace with it and
master it.
5) Not Doing Your Own
Work
Study guides and books
with worked answers in
the back are great,
right? Yes, but only if
you use them for help
and not as an easy way
to get your homework
done. Don't let a book
or classmates do your
work for you. They won't
be available during the
tests, which will count
for a big portion of
your grade.
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