Are study habits the same in Biology at Western as at High School and Community College?
Answer #4: NO! Every biology major will tell you that the science/math classes at Western are more rigorous than they had expected. Successful Biology majors plan to study 3-4 hours per week for every math/science credit that they take. We recommend that students take no more than 10 credits of Math/Science classes and 5 credits of non-science classes in any one quarter. This means about 30-40 hours study per week for math/science plus 5-10 hours per week of study for non-science to earn the good grades that you are accustom. New students need to identify and refine their learning styles; improve their study and time management skills; along with their critical thinking skills. Western offers a lot of support both in the Biology Department and university-wide to help you achieve good grades. The Tutorial Center is not just a place that you go when you are in academic trouble, but a valuable resource for all students. Use this center to improve your study skills. Check it out at: http:/
