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The tips begin at a different place in each module. The advice moves along with the stages of the course.

AAMC selected their list of MCAT organic mechanisms from those that are most important to biochemistry. However, the list is not complete, and there is another set of mechanisms which are also very important and which often seem to show up in MCAT passages, such as Claisen condensation and Michael addition. These are not on the list. This can be frustrating. What's really the scope of required knowledge and what's out of scope? The truth is that AAMC isn't as brutal about these other reactions, but foreknowledge is still a figure of merit. There are many out of scope elements in the passages in every subject area. Don't panic. They are punching you in the face to see if you can keep your footing.

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Module 13 Science Focus

Light
Geometric Optics
Wave Optics
Nuclear Physics
Molecular Spectroscopy

Suggested Assignments

Science Focus

Study the conceptual materials in your book-set (TBR or Kaplan) within Light, Geometric Optics, Wave Optics, Nuclear Physics, and Molecular Spectroscopy . 

Perform the odd numbered (phase 1 ) practice items in your book-set.

Watch the videos for Module 13 - Light, Geometric Optics, Wave Optics, Nuclear Physics, and Molecular Spectroscopy.

Before moving on to the Integrated Course practice items, work on your physics fundamentals with the Concept and Question Cards.

Integrated Course practice items:

Choose from the resources available within the Topic Pages to reinforce and supplement learning.

Conceptual Integration

Read the Interdisciplinary Notes for Module 13.

Play Catch Blue.

Take the Module 13 Cumulative Quiz. 

Take the Biochemistry & Molecular Comprehensive Quiz #1. 

Biology Cycle

Make progress on the in-depth cycle we began last module working through the materials covering human physiology in your book-set. Study the conceptual materials and perform the odd numbered practice items. Aim to complete this cycle before module 15. 

Psychology

Study the conceptual treatment of Social Behavior in your MCAT book-set and complete the odd numbered problems.

Continue review of the conceptual vocabulary for Social Behavior using the illustrated conceptual primer on this site.

Extend practice using the Essential Concepts ANKI Deck to include the Social Behavior cards. 

Integrated Course practice items:

CARS

Complete Step 2 and Step 3 of the CARS Diagnostic Tool. Pace yourself to complete this resource before module 14.

MCAT Practice

Module 13 MCAT Strategies Strategies for questions.

Continue working through the Section Bank at AAMC. Work at a pace to complete the Section Bank before module 15.