how to deal with microbiology and human anatomy physiology

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i am no that good in science, how can i enjoy anatomy and physiology and microbiology? learn it to where i can memorize things and use for future reference. its just so much information

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I'm currently taking both of those classes and I will say, it is not easy. You have to devote A LOT of time to studying these subjects. I like to outline the chapters and then I spend a lot of time going over practice questions that our professor provides for us. I also make sure to read my chapter outline multiple times, literally memorizing it.

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i am no that good in science, how can i enjoy anatomy and physiology and microbiology? learn it to where i can memorize things and use for future reference. its just so much information

Hi! I would recommend recording the lectures. You indicated that you're not great at science. If you're able to listen to the lectures multiple times, it can help the info sink in. Good luck!

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Knowing your learning style may help. These should get you started...

http://people.usd.edu/~bwjames/tut/learning-style/

http://www.engin.umich.edu/~cre/course/lectures/two/learners.htm

http://www.clubtnt.org/my_collegian/learning_styles.htm

Then you can tailor the way you study so it works for you.

These websites ony do a little about how to study once you know what styles you are but you can google your particular style for lots more ideas.

I'd better add that it is usually best to use a little of the other styles along with your strengths.

:) ps, I'd say Philadelphial is more on the visual/global side and momuv4qtz is more on the auditory side.:)

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Everything I learn, I have to write down :eek:

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:) Yep. What I hear just kind of swims around and floats out. Sometimes, I can remember than the prof said something cool, but I don't usually remember what it was unless I doodle something down while he is talking. Sometimes it doesn't even have to be words but it consistantly has to be something besides just hearing it.

I know people that feel that way about what they read: that it just kind of swims around and floats out but if they hear it some how, even just say it while they read it, it sticks.

How the mind works is fascinating. Frustrating at times when you haven't found the keys yet but very cool.

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Everything I learn, I have to write down :eek:

I'm the same. For me just reading or listening is not enough for the information to sink in. I have to write notes. What works for me is to first write notes from the lecture notes and text books (googling for extra information if I don't quite understand). After I've done that, I write sentences or definitions for everything, trying not to look at my notes to test my knowledge. I draw diagrams or maps (e.g for the path the blood takes in and out of the heart). Saying things out loud or explaining them to other people really helps for me too. For some things I have to do this several times until I've memorised it. Practice questions are also very valuable.

By now you probably know how you learn best, so tailor your study to that.

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There is also all that goes with taking care of yourself: eat right, exercise, get enough sleep.

Also, develop good habits like study early/often rather than trying to cram.

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I love it. Most of my previous degree was in biology. There are elements of it, particularly anatomy, that you'll have/need to memorize. Microbiology is basically take it, soak it in, and finish it. You shouldn't have to draw on it too much in the future in all honesty. Now the physiology is the part that requires understanding. I enjoy it so I never had a problem with it. What you'll have to do, and I can say this because I've taught it, is read it to understand it. You simply can't memorize and then apply. You've got to stop and think about it. I realize in a first time course that when it's new you don't know enough to apply it. Just slow down and absorb it.

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It really helped me to record lectures. I then typed up a complete set of notes using the recording, powerpoints, and any extra relevant info from the book that helped me better understand the material. This is time consuming but worked for me. I also studied everywhere.....recordings in the car, notecards on hand always, study guides in the bathroom, etc..... I immersed myself in the classes.

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If your books have cd's or codes with online access to reviews and questions that would help. I took micro & A&P I at the same time a couple semesters ago and I found the website provided for each text with practice questions helped me tons!!

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Recording lectures and making my own study guides! Also YouTube videos are helpful! :)

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