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    Chemistry, Strategic Paths to Understanding
    Chemistry, Strategic Paths to Understanding
    Chemistry, Strategic Paths to Understanding
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    Chemistry, Strategic Paths to Understanding

    By Robert G. Bryant

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    This discussion addresses effective learning practices for chemistry, general chemistry in particular. The approaches are appropriate for any physical science. The strategy is to master the subject as a means to achieving the short term goal of good grades, but more importantly, the long goals of applying the concepts and techniques in a variety of practical contexts well beyond the final examination. We discuss common approaches that do not work and lead to frustration and then suggest strategies that are both effective and satisfying.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisheriUniverse
    Release dateAug 19, 2013
    ISBN9781491703298
    Chemistry, Strategic Paths to Understanding
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    Robert G. Bryant

    Professor Bryant graduated from Colgate University (1965) and Stanford University, (Ph.D. Chemistry, 1969). He has been Professor of Chemistry, University of Minnesota Dean’s Professor of Biophysics, University of Rochester; and Commonwealth Professor of Chemistry, University of Virginia). He has published over 250 scientific papers, has 3 children and 8 grandchildren.

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      Chemistry, Strategic Paths to Understanding - Robert G. Bryant

      CHEMISTRY

      Strategic Paths to Understanding

      Robert G. Bryant

      Commonwealth Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus

      University of Virginia

      iUniverse LLC

      Bloomington

      CHEMISTRY, STRATEGIC PATHS TO UNDERSTANDING

      Copyright © 2013 by Robert G. Bryant.

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced by any means, graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or by any information storage retrieval system without the written permission of the publisher except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

      iUniverse books may be ordered through booksellers or by contacting:

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      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models, and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

      Certain stock imagery © Thinkstock.

      ISBN: 978-1-4917-0328-1 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4917-0329-8 (ebk)

      iUniverse rev. date: 08/15/2013

      CONTENTS

      INTRODUCTION

      WHY ARE YOU HERE?

      THE ROLE OF MEMORY

      AND ITS FAILURE

      PARTICIPATE!

      WHAT TO DO?

      PROBLEMS, PROBLEMS, PROBLEMS, AND THE SOLUTION

      AN EXAMPLE

      ONE MORE EXAMPLE

      SUMMARY

      APPENDIX

      BRYANT BIOGRAPHY

      INTRODUCTION

      This is an essay on how to study effectively for science courses at the college level. Some of the concepts involved are useful in any course; some are more specific to chemistry, the subject I have taught for over 47 years. I am prompted to write this perspective because my experience suggests that there is a need. I have talked with many students who have worked very hard but have been frustrated when their substantial investment is not reflected in their grade, and more importantly, in their understanding that is necessary to progress in the sciences. This summary derives from my collective experience with these students as well as those who have appeared to be much more successful.

      Webster’s 3rd Edition of the New College Dictionary defines study as

      1) the act or process of applying the mind so as to acquire knowledge or understand, as by reading, investigating, etc.

      2) To get or perceive the meaning of, know or grasp what is meant by, comprehend, to know thoroughly, grasp or perceive clearly and fully the nature, character, functioning, etc. of _____________________________.

      The same dictionary defines understanding as

      1) To get or perceive the meaning of, know or grasp what is meant by, comprehend.

      2) to know thoroughly, grasp or perceive clearly and fully the nature, character, functioning, etc. of . . .

      As a student, the challenge is to translate these definitions into useful habits and personal strategies that produce long and short-term benefits. Understanding the target is crucial for success in hitting it.

      WHY ARE YOU HERE?

      To understand the target, you should first ask yourself, Why am I here? Why am I in this course? Why am I in college? Why does it matter? Although it seems too late to ask these questions because you are already

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