Science

Tutoring in science occurs through structured Study Groups, Study Hall, and Appointments. A trained tutor, with a strong knowledge of the material, ability to solve problems, and training in facilitating tutorial groups, will be present at each type of session. All of the sessions are designed to clarify ideas you learned in class, not to be a substitute for the learning you missed when you were absent from class.

Any group of students from any ESSP class may form a study group and request a tutor by contacting jdetka@csumb.edu. I will make every effort to meet this need.

Study Groups

Students in Anatomy, Chemistry, Biology and Physics can sign up for a study group designed to accompany these courses. Study groups are a small group of students (3-6) who meet at a structured place and time to discuss ideas and solve problems related to material in their common class. This meeting is facilitated by a tutor proficient in the subject and trained in tutorial facilitation. By meeting together each week, students in study groups develop a comfortable, efficient environment for augmenting their learning in the classroom, and are guaranteed close guidance by a tutor throughout the semester.

Science Study Hall

Study hall is available for all ESSP courses. Study Hall is a block of time when a tutor is available and a space is scheduled for students from a particular class to meet. Students are encouraged to drop in any time during Study Hall and work on sample problems or assignments with other students in their class. The tutor is available to guide this interaction and answer questions. The tutor on duty during Study Hall is a general purpose tutor, available for questions in most science classes.

Appointment Hours

Some tutors have scheduled appointment hours. These are hours when they are available to meet with students one-on-one. The tutor assigned to your course will let you know the best way to schedule an appointment for one-on-one tutoring. Students who feel they have a particular learning need, can request a one-on-one, semester-long appointment with a tutor by contacting ASAP.

Fall 2011 Courses Supported

CHEM - 109 Chemistry & the Environment
CHEM - 110 Chemistry I
CHEM - 111 Chemistry II
CHEM - 210 Survey of Organic Chemistry
CHEM - 312 Organic Chemistry II
BIO 204 - Introduction to Life Sciences
BIO 240 - Ecology,Evol, Biodiversity
BIO 241 - Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 242 - Plant & Animal Form & Function
BIO 310 - Biochemistry
BIO 414 - Molecular Cell Biology
KIN 370 - Anatomy & Physiology I
KIN 371 - Anatomy & Physiology II
KIN 420 - Essential of Exercise Science
PHYS 121 - Integrated Physical Science
PHYS 150 - Physics for Biologists
PHYS 220 - Physics I
PHYS 221 - Physics II

For more information:
• Call ASAP at 831-582-4104
• Call or e-mail the Science Coordinator, Jon Detka - jdetka@csumb.edu