Academic Plan
1. Grades
Fall 2013
ANAT 215 (Principles of Human Morphology I) ¿¿ D-
BIOL 205 (Mendelian and Molecular Genetics) ¿¿ A-
CHEM 281 (General Organic Chemistry I) ¿¿ F
Online Assignments (5) ¿¿ 84/100
Midterm (15) ¿¿ 9/15
Laboratory Exam (10) ¿¿ 7/10
Midterm (25) ¿¿ 10.89/25
Final Exam (45) ¿¿ 78/205
PHGY 214 (Mammalian Physiology) ¿¿ NG
PSYC 271 (Brain and Behaviour I) ¿¿ C-
Winter 2014
MICR 221 (Basic Microbiology) ¿¿ F
Midterm (40) ¿¿ 15.33/40
Final Exam (45) ¿¿ 17.95/45
Laboratory (15) ¿¿ 11.78/15
PHAR 230 (Pharmacology for the Health Sciences) ¿¿ D
PHGY 214 (Mammalian Physiology) ¿¿ F
October Midterm (16.7) ¿¿ 58/100
December Exam (33.3) ¿¿ 37/99
March Midterm (16.7) ¿¿ 17/48
April Exam (33.3) ¿¿ 40/98
PHIL 259 (Critical Thinking) ¿¿ C-
PSYC 397 (History of Modern Psychology) ¿¿ B-
2. Academic Plan
Course of Study
Life Sciences ¿¿ General (Science) ¿¿ Bachelor of Science
1. Fall 2014
CHEM 281 ¿¿ General Organic Chemistry I
MUSC 171 ¿¿ Social History of Popular Music
NSCI 323 ¿¿ Cellualr Neuroscience
PHGY 214 ¿¿ Mammalian Physiology
2. Winter 2014
MICR 221 ¿¿ Basic Microbiology
PHGY 214 ¿¿ Mammalian Physiology
PHIL 201 ¿¿ Philosophy and Medicine
PSYC 370 ¿¿ Brain and Behaviour II
Full time versus part time status
¿¿ Interested in taking NSCI 323 and MUSC 171 in the fall term
¿¿ Interested in taking PHIL 201 and PSYC 370 in the winter term
¿¿ Re-taking one 6 unit course (PHGY 214) and two 3 unit courses (CHEM 281 and MICR 221)
Strategies for success
¿¿ Difficulty writing multiple choice exams
o Exams for CHEM 281, MICR 221, and PHGY 214 were all or mostly multiple choice
o I attended final exam tutorials facilitated by professors and/or teaching assistants
o I attended the Effective Writing for First Year Science Students, How to study for Psychology 100, and Studying For and Writing Multiple Choice Exams workshops through Queen¿¿s Learning Commons
o I attended the BIOL 102, BIOL 103, CHEM 112, PHYS 117, PSYC 100, and CHEM 281 Exam Aid Sessions through Students Offering Support
o I consulted both Spring Forsberg and Sue Blake through Student Services to address my difficulty writing multiple choice exams
o I consulted Father Raymond de Souza, adjunct lecturer in the Queen¿¿s Economics Department, to address my difficulty writing multiple choice exams
o I used additional resources provided through my fellow orientation week leaders and professors, especially practice exams and questions, to help in writing multiple choice exams
o When available, I used Exambank for practice multiple choice exams
o With CHEM 281 in particular, I participated in study groups with my fellow orientation week leaders
¿¿ Health, Counseling and Disability Services
o Act upon all given advice to improve the psychological aspect of writing multiple choice exams both immediately and in the future
o Consult a professional to determine precisely why writing multiple choice exams is a psychological challenge
o Establish regular meeting times, focusing especially around midterm and final exam times
o Remain accountable to a professional before and after exams
¿¿ Newman House Catholic Chaplaincy
o Serving as President of the Student Executive
o Use my mentors, Father Raymond J. de Souza and Scott Sanderson, to both remain accountable on a daily basis in building multiple choice exam writing habits and to seek the necessary community and friendship necessary for academic success
Academic Preparation
1. Did you have difficulty with the course content
In and of itself, I did not have difficulty with the course content. I attended lectures, availed of Learning Strategies workshops and other exam preparation resources, consulted peers, professors, and teaching assistants when I had questions. During the exam period, I did not feel an unhealthy amount of physical stress.
Should I be allowed to return to my studies, it is my priority to immediately re-take CHEM 281, MICR 221, and PHGY 214.
2. Do you think your choice of academic programs is the problem
In and of itself, the course content of the Life Sciences academic program is not the problem, but rather the form of testing. It is inevitable that in a large academic program, multiple choice exams will be used because of ease of marking. However, after availing of various resources, it will be necessary for me to seek professional help in determining precisely why writing multiple choice exams is such a psychological challenge.
3. Have you acquired the learning strategies that will allow you to be an effective student
I have used resources on and off campus to acquire the learning strategies that will allow me to be an effective student, as mentioned above.
Motivation
1. Was the material sufficiently interesting, so that working on your academic subjects was generally rewarding Did you make sufficient effort at your academics relative to your nonacademic activities Or did you tend to miss classes, avoid your readings and fail to complete your coursework
The material in all of my courses was more than sufficiently interesting ¿¿ I enjoyed attending lectures and absorbing the wealth of information that my professors had to offer. Effort-wise, I dedicated non-lecture hours each day to thoroughly reviewing the lecture notes that I wrote, completing any given readings, and completing any given assignments punctually. I was on the executive for a club, but having executive duties actually helped me to focus more on academics because I had to organize my time well in order to complete my course work. If I did miss a lecture, I made sure to either watch the recorded lecture or obtain the notes from a peer in a timely fashion.
Personal and Financial Resources
1. Do you have the physical and mental health needed to be a successful student Do you have the life skills needed to cope with everyday interpersonal and practical demands
I have an extremely supportive group of family and friends on and off campus that fully encourage my academic endeavours. Off campus, my mother at home maintains frequent contact to make sure that I am doing well. On campus, I have a close group of friends, particularly within the Newman House Catholic Chaplaincy, and excellent mentors in Father Raymond J. de Souza and Scott Sanderson.
I realize, however, that my psychological challenge with writing multiple choice requires professional help. Therefore, on top of the measures I have already attempted, I fully intend to consult with Health, Counseling and Disability Services to determine precisely why my psychological exam writing difficulties are continuing despite the measures I have taken.
Situational Demands
1. Were you subject to extraordinary situational demands that prevented you from succeeding
I was not subject to any extraordinary situational demands beyond the psychological challenge of writing multiple choice exams which continues to make academic success difficult due to the testing nature of my academic program.
Fall 2013
ANAT 215 (Principles of Human Morphology I) ¿¿ D-
BIOL 205 (Mendelian and Molecular Genetics) ¿¿ A-
CHEM 281 (General Organic Chemistry I) ¿¿ F
Online Assignments (5) ¿¿ 84/100
Midterm (15) ¿¿ 9/15
Laboratory Exam (10) ¿¿ 7/10
Midterm (25) ¿¿ 10.89/25
Final Exam (45) ¿¿ 78/205
PHGY 214 (Mammalian Physiology) ¿¿ NG
PSYC 271 (Brain and Behaviour I) ¿¿ C-
Winter 2014
MICR 221 (Basic Microbiology) ¿¿ F
Midterm (40) ¿¿ 15.33/40
Final Exam (45) ¿¿ 17.95/45
Laboratory (15) ¿¿ 11.78/15
PHAR 230 (Pharmacology for the Health Sciences) ¿¿ D
PHGY 214 (Mammalian Physiology) ¿¿ F
October Midterm (16.7) ¿¿ 58/100
December Exam (33.3) ¿¿ 37/99
March Midterm (16.7) ¿¿ 17/48
April Exam (33.3) ¿¿ 40/98
PHIL 259 (Critical Thinking) ¿¿ C-
PSYC 397 (History of Modern Psychology) ¿¿ B-
2. Academic Plan
Course of Study
Life Sciences ¿¿ General (Science) ¿¿ Bachelor of Science
1. Fall 2014
CHEM 281 ¿¿ General Organic Chemistry I
MUSC 171 ¿¿ Social History of Popular Music
NSCI 323 ¿¿ Cellualr Neuroscience
PHGY 214 ¿¿ Mammalian Physiology
2. Winter 2014
MICR 221 ¿¿ Basic Microbiology
PHGY 214 ¿¿ Mammalian Physiology
PHIL 201 ¿¿ Philosophy and Medicine
PSYC 370 ¿¿ Brain and Behaviour II
Full time versus part time status
¿¿ Interested in taking NSCI 323 and MUSC 171 in the fall term
¿¿ Interested in taking PHIL 201 and PSYC 370 in the winter term
¿¿ Re-taking one 6 unit course (PHGY 214) and two 3 unit courses (CHEM 281 and MICR 221)
Strategies for success
¿¿ Difficulty writing multiple choice exams
o Exams for CHEM 281, MICR 221, and PHGY 214 were all or mostly multiple choice
o I attended final exam tutorials facilitated by professors and/or teaching assistants
o I attended the Effective Writing for First Year Science Students, How to study for Psychology 100, and Studying For and Writing Multiple Choice Exams workshops through Queen¿¿s Learning Commons
o I attended the BIOL 102, BIOL 103, CHEM 112, PHYS 117, PSYC 100, and CHEM 281 Exam Aid Sessions through Students Offering Support
o I consulted both Spring Forsberg and Sue Blake through Student Services to address my difficulty writing multiple choice exams
o I consulted Father Raymond de Souza, adjunct lecturer in the Queen¿¿s Economics Department, to address my difficulty writing multiple choice exams
o I used additional resources provided through my fellow orientation week leaders and professors, especially practice exams and questions, to help in writing multiple choice exams
o When available, I used Exambank for practice multiple choice exams
o With CHEM 281 in particular, I participated in study groups with my fellow orientation week leaders
¿¿ Health, Counseling and Disability Services
o Act upon all given advice to improve the psychological aspect of writing multiple choice exams both immediately and in the future
o Consult a professional to determine precisely why writing multiple choice exams is a psychological challenge
o Establish regular meeting times, focusing especially around midterm and final exam times
o Remain accountable to a professional before and after exams
¿¿ Newman House Catholic Chaplaincy
o Serving as President of the Student Executive
o Use my mentors, Father Raymond J. de Souza and Scott Sanderson, to both remain accountable on a daily basis in building multiple choice exam writing habits and to seek the necessary community and friendship necessary for academic success
Academic Preparation
1. Did you have difficulty with the course content
In and of itself, I did not have difficulty with the course content. I attended lectures, availed of Learning Strategies workshops and other exam preparation resources, consulted peers, professors, and teaching assistants when I had questions. During the exam period, I did not feel an unhealthy amount of physical stress.
Should I be allowed to return to my studies, it is my priority to immediately re-take CHEM 281, MICR 221, and PHGY 214.
2. Do you think your choice of academic programs is the problem
In and of itself, the course content of the Life Sciences academic program is not the problem, but rather the form of testing. It is inevitable that in a large academic program, multiple choice exams will be used because of ease of marking. However, after availing of various resources, it will be necessary for me to seek professional help in determining precisely why writing multiple choice exams is such a psychological challenge.
3. Have you acquired the learning strategies that will allow you to be an effective student
I have used resources on and off campus to acquire the learning strategies that will allow me to be an effective student, as mentioned above.
Motivation
1. Was the material sufficiently interesting, so that working on your academic subjects was generally rewarding Did you make sufficient effort at your academics relative to your nonacademic activities Or did you tend to miss classes, avoid your readings and fail to complete your coursework
The material in all of my courses was more than sufficiently interesting ¿¿ I enjoyed attending lectures and absorbing the wealth of information that my professors had to offer. Effort-wise, I dedicated non-lecture hours each day to thoroughly reviewing the lecture notes that I wrote, completing any given readings, and completing any given assignments punctually. I was on the executive for a club, but having executive duties actually helped me to focus more on academics because I had to organize my time well in order to complete my course work. If I did miss a lecture, I made sure to either watch the recorded lecture or obtain the notes from a peer in a timely fashion.
Personal and Financial Resources
1. Do you have the physical and mental health needed to be a successful student Do you have the life skills needed to cope with everyday interpersonal and practical demands
I have an extremely supportive group of family and friends on and off campus that fully encourage my academic endeavours. Off campus, my mother at home maintains frequent contact to make sure that I am doing well. On campus, I have a close group of friends, particularly within the Newman House Catholic Chaplaincy, and excellent mentors in Father Raymond J. de Souza and Scott Sanderson.
I realize, however, that my psychological challenge with writing multiple choice requires professional help. Therefore, on top of the measures I have already attempted, I fully intend to consult with Health, Counseling and Disability Services to determine precisely why my psychological exam writing difficulties are continuing despite the measures I have taken.
Situational Demands
1. Were you subject to extraordinary situational demands that prevented you from succeeding
I was not subject to any extraordinary situational demands beyond the psychological challenge of writing multiple choice exams which continues to make academic success difficult due to the testing nature of my academic program.