MCAT Preparation Workshop Summer 2014 University of Oregon Teaching and Learning Center Instructors •
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Julie Mueller, Chemistry (jmueller@uoregon.edu) Stan Micklavzina, Physics (stanm@uoregon.edu) Amy Nuetzman, Verbal Reasoning (nuetzman@uoregon.edu) Jon Runyeon, Biology (jrunyeon@uoregon.edu) •
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Examkrackers MCAT Complete Study Package (8th Edition) AAMC online practice MCAT exams Course Materials (provided) Schedule All sessions meet 1:00 – 4:00pm Mon Wed 6/23 Verbal Reasoning 6/25 General Chemistry 6/30 Physics 7/2 Physics 7/7 Biology 7/9 General Chemistry 7/14 Organic Chemistry 7/16 Biology Workshop Objectives Fri* (one holiday exception) 6/27 General Chemistry *7/3 Physics 7/11 Organic Chemistry 7/18 Biology By the end of the workshop, participants should be able to: • Comprehend basic science from introductory physics, chemistry, organic chemistry, and biology courses at the level presented in Examkrackers materials. • Identify content in each subject area where additional individual review is needed. • Summarize main points from MCAT exam passages. • Interpret passages (written word, figures, graphs, equations) in all subject areas, relate the passages to basic science/reading skills, and predict correct answers. • Answer exam questions with confidence (passages, stand-­‐alone science). MCAT Information To register for exams, go to the MCAT website. https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/mcat/reserving/ 68 PLC, 541-­‐346-­‐3226 University of Oregon http://tlc.uoregon.edu