Mel's Academic Collections

Public Speaking This course is a nightmare for people with anxiety and stage-fright, but it can be a productive nightmare if you (and your meds) allow it to be.  Speeches are, unfortunately, part of life. Wedding speeches, informal holiday speeches, academic speeches, workforce presentations...it's horrendous, really.  I took this as part of my associates degree, and it not only got me out of a performance credit at my four-year university, but it also gave me the ability to speak to a group larger than five people without blacking out. The professor I had was incredible. Timothy Wommack, I miss your class every day, despite the psychological torture.  Obviously, for a speech class, there's only so much to be gleaned from the notes, but here they are:  Unit 1 Chapter 1 & Preface Chapter 2 Chapters 6 & 7   Unit 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 9 Unit 3 Chapter 10 Chapter 12 Unit 4 Chapter 9 & 8 Chapter 13

  Studying For Real Life People As a broke CNA and a mother of a rambunctious toddler, I've done my absolute best to maximize my time and minimize my costs to study for this godforsaken test. This is what I did as someone with not a ton of time nor energy.  Overview of the Graduate Record Examination's Structure To start any conversation about the GRE, we have to start with the fact that it is an adaptive test. Think of it like a video game. Imagine that Level 1 is the easiest, and Level 2 is the most difficult. The first section you'll do will be a mix of Level 3-4 problems with some Level 2 and Level 5 problems mixed in. The test will see how you do with problems, and it takes into account the levels of said problems. Level 5 questions are harder, but they unlock better score bonuses. Level 1 questions are easier, but they have no bonuses.  Note that the GRE was updated September 22, 2023. The old version was longer, had more sections, and included breaks. image sourced...

Medical Terminology (KINE 240) Course Content  All Medical Terms Flashcard Folder Medical Terminology Spreadsheet Chapter 1 PowerPoint Chapter 2 PowerPoint Chapter 3  PowerPoint Chapter 4 PowerPoint Chapter 5 PowerPoint Chapter 6 PowerPoint Chapter 7 PowerPoint Chapter 8 PowerPoint Chapter 9  PowerPoint Chapter 10 PowerPoint Chapter 11 PowerPoint Chapter 12 PowerPoint Chapter 13 PowerPoint

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, Bio...

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...