First of all, as with any college science class, there is no “easy” way to get through
Geology 101. The bottom line is that, unless you are gifted at science, you will have to
devote a certain amount of time to achieve success in this class. And that is one of the
most critical aspects to college success, spending the time with each subject. But as with
many activities such as sports, it is not just how much time you spend studying, but how
you study and how efficient you are at studying. So, I have put together this list of study
tips that have worked for me and many others and I want you to take a look and use them
to help you achieve success in this class and throughout your college experience.
Re-read your syllabus once again, just so you are aware of what’s expected and when it’s
expected during the quarter. It will take 5 minutes but save you problems during the
quarter. Keep your syllabus handy throughout the quarter!
Time: study time is critical and the rule of thumb for college science classes is one hour
studying each night per hour of lecture. This does not include the time needed to read the
text chapters. If you are weak at science, you may have to devote 1.5 hours. But this
should be time in which you are systematic and focused on your studying (reviewing)
your notes otherwise it just doesn’t work. I recommend using the method of rewriting
each days notes in the evening. You have to put in the time otherwise do not expect
significant results. My method helps you utilize your time efficiently, so give it a try but
be consistent.
Attendance: don’t miss class! If you are missing 3 or more days a quarter, class is
obviously not your top priority. So, don’t expect high success if you are not attending
everyday.
Note Taking: take excellent notes! In my opinion, this is the second most important
aspect behind devoting time to your studies. Again, look at my website on note taking
and use this proven method. It works but only if you do it everyday.
Stay organized! Being organized helps increase your study efficiency. If your notes are a
mess and you mix your lab materials in with your lecture notes, you will likely be
wasting precious study time, i.e., being inefficient. NEVER mix notes from two different
classes into the same folder or notebook. Keep each class separate and be sure to organize
your lab materials from your lecture materials.
Read Your Text and Lab Manual: always try and read the chapter before coming to
lecture or lab. You do not need to understand the whole chapter word for word. You just
need to read the material so when it is being discussed in class, you have seen the words
and diagrams, and been introduced to the concepts. Some students will take several hours
to read a chapter and they go over a sentence or paragraph three or more times to try and
understand it. Don’t do that. Get through the chapter and read all figure and table
descriptions to get a general idea. In class we will discuss concepts in detail and that is
when things will begin to click.
Geology 101. The bottom line is that, unless you are gifted at science, you will have to
devote a certain amount of time to achieve success in this class. And that is one of the
most critical aspects to college success, spending the time with each subject. But as with
many activities such as sports, it is not just how much time you spend studying, but how
you study and how efficient you are at studying. So, I have put together this list of study
tips that have worked for me and many others and I want you to take a look and use them
to help you achieve success in this class and throughout your college experience.
Re-read your syllabus once again, just so you are aware of what’s expected and when it’s
expected during the quarter. It will take 5 minutes but save you problems during the
quarter. Keep your syllabus handy throughout the quarter!
Time: study time is critical and the rule of thumb for college science classes is one hour
studying each night per hour of lecture. This does not include the time needed to read the
text chapters. If you are weak at science, you may have to devote 1.5 hours. But this
should be time in which you are systematic and focused on your studying (reviewing)
your notes otherwise it just doesn’t work. I recommend using the method of rewriting
each days notes in the evening. You have to put in the time otherwise do not expect
significant results. My method helps you utilize your time efficiently, so give it a try but
be consistent.
Attendance: don’t miss class! If you are missing 3 or more days a quarter, class is
obviously not your top priority. So, don’t expect high success if you are not attending
everyday.
Note Taking: take excellent notes! In my opinion, this is the second most important
aspect behind devoting time to your studies. Again, look at my website on note taking
and use this proven method. It works but only if you do it everyday.
Stay organized! Being organized helps increase your study efficiency. If your notes are a
mess and you mix your lab materials in with your lecture notes, you will likely be
wasting precious study time, i.e., being inefficient. NEVER mix notes from two different
classes into the same folder or notebook. Keep each class separate and be sure to organize
your lab materials from your lecture materials.
Read Your Text and Lab Manual: always try and read the chapter before coming to
lecture or lab. You do not need to understand the whole chapter word for word. You just
need to read the material so when it is being discussed in class, you have seen the words
and diagrams, and been introduced to the concepts. Some students will take several hours
to read a chapter and they go over a sentence or paragraph three or more times to try and
understand it. Don’t do that. Get through the chapter and read all figure and table
descriptions to get a general idea. In class we will discuss concepts in detail and that is
when things will begin to click.
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