Mel's Academic Collections

Biochemistry (CHEM314) Biochemistry is when chemistry finally meets organic life—even organic chemistry is more about memorizing reactions than understanding the biological processes that work together to create a living thing.  Make no mistake; biochemistry is not easier than organic chemistry. It is inevitable that you will memorize every amino acid, the biological process of breaking down sugar into energy, storing energy, and several other metabolic processes. However, for students that have issues memorizing a great volume of small factoids that don't seem to fit together, this kind of study will be a tad easier.  The trick is to use the big picture.  This class was taught by Dr. Isabelle Taylor during 2023's spring semester.  Course Content  Textbook  Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life , 7th Edition   Week 1: Water & Noncovalent Bonds, Part I " What is Biochemistry? " Part I Lecture Notes " Biomacromolecules, Cell Composition, Biochemical Reactio

Introduction to Psychology  Psychology is the study of the mind, taught at CVCC during the spring of 2021.  Course Content  Textbook  Essentials of Psychology (5th Edition) Chapter 1: The Science of Psychology  Notes Chapter 2: Biological Foundations of Behavior   Notes Chapter 4: Consciousness  Notes Chapter 5: Learning   Notes Chapter 6: Memory   Notes Chapter 8: Motivation & Emotion  Notes Chapter 9: Human Development  Notes Chapter 10: Psychology & Health   Notes Chapter 11: Personality  Notes Chapter 12: Social Psychology  Notes Chapter 13: Psychological Disorders  Notes Chapter 14: Methods of Therapy  Notes

Introduction to Sociology  During the fall of 2020, CVCC transitioned all of its class online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was taught by Professor Ann R. Shupe.  "Sociology is a social science that focuses on society, human social behavior, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and aspects of culture associated with everyday life. In simple words sociology is the scientific study of society. ( Wikipedia )" Course Content  Textbook Introduction to Sociology (3rd Edition)   Chapter 1: An Introduction to Sociology Notes   Chapter 2: Sociological Research  Notes   Chapter 3: Culture  Notes   Chapter 4: Society & Social Interaction  Notes   Chapter 5: Socialization  Notes   Chapter 6: Groups & Organization  Notes   Chapter 7: Deviance, Crime, & Social Control  Notes   Chapter 8: Media & Technology  Notes   Chapter 9: Social Stratification in the United States  Notes   Chapter 10: Global Inequality  Notes   Chapter 11: Race & Ethnicity  Note

Introduction to Criminology (SOCL302) Criminology is the interdisciplinary study of crime and deviant behavior ( Wikipedia ). This class was during the spring of 2021. It was taught remotely and online.  Course Content  Textbook  Introduction to Criminology (3rd Edition)   Chapter 1: Introduction to Criminology  Notes Chapter 2: Measuring Crime  Notes Chapter 3: The Classical School of Criminological Thought Notes Chapter 4: Contemporary Classical & Deterrence Research   Notes   Chapter 5: Early Positivism Notes   Chapter 8: Social Structure Theory of Crime, Part I Notes   Chapter 9: Social Structure Theory of Crime, Part II  Notes   Chapter 10: Social Process & Control Theories of Crime  Notes  Chapter 11: Labelling Theory & Conflict, Marxist, and Radical Theories of Crime Notes   Chapter 12: Feminist Theories of Crime  Notes   Chapter 13: Developmental Life-Course Perspectives of Criminality  Notes  

Intermediate Chinese (CHIN202)  The following content is from the spring semester of 2023.  Chinese is a difficult language, but it is also a fulfilling challenge. Be prepared to dedicate a significant amount of time to vocabulary practice and drilling. Su 老师 (Teacher Su) is an excellent professor as well. She accepts print-outs of the Student Activities Manual, so you can save a little money by printing the pages instead of buying the book.  No student enjoys being cold-called, but it's also an invaluable and inevitable part of Chinese class.  The best way to study for exams in the William & Mary Chinese department is to study Language in Use. Additionally, utilize the practice sheets; they're not just homework! Spending time to develop muscle memory when writing out characters can be the make-or-break points on an exam.  The worksheet generators tend to fill in their own PinYin, so you should double check before you practice! Course Content  Textbook  Chinese Link Level 2

Intermediate Chinese (CHIN201)  The following content is from the fall semester of 2022.  Chinese is a difficult language, but it is also a fulfilling challenge. Be prepared to dedicate a significant amount of time to vocabulary practice and drilling. Su 老师 (Teacher Su) is an excellent professor as well. She accepts print-outs of the Student Activities Manual, so you can save a little money by printing the pages instead of buying the book.  No student enjoys being cold-called, but it's also an invaluable and inevitable part of Chinese class.  The best way to study for exams in the William & Mary Chinese department is to study Language in Use. Additionally, utilize the practice sheets; they're not just homework! Spending time to develop muscle memory when writing out characters can be the make-or-break points on an exam.  The worksheet generators tend to fill in their own PinYin, so you should double check before you practice! Course Content  Textbook  Chinese Link Level 2 P