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

Mnemonic devices are memory techniques to help your brain better encode and recall important information. Mnemonic devices are especially useful in MCAT review for the biological sciences and psychology. These subjects have an aspect which is, basically, rote memory work. Techniques such as peg-word method or method of loci may seem strange and ridiculous, but they are uncannily effective. MCAT review is a good opportunity to learn these techniques. Skill with mnemonic devices will become a big asset in medical school.

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Module 4 Science Focus

2nd Law of Thermodynamics
Chemical Thermodynamics
Solutions
Acids & Bases

Suggested Assignments

Science Focus

Study the conceptual materials in your book-set (TBR or Kaplan) within 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, Chemical Thermodynamics, Solutions, and Acids & Bases. 

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

Watch the videos for Module 4 - 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, Chemical Thermodynamics, Solutions, and Acids & Bases.

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

Our work in previous modules has given us a comprehensive familiarity with the structure of the knowledge base. In the light of this understanding, carefully read the AAMC publication What's on the MCAT exam? 

Read the Interdisciplinary Notes for Module 4.

Play Catch Blue.

Begin working through MCAT Official Prep Online Flashcards at AAMC. Try to get through this assignment before module 6. 

Biology Cycle

Read Ch. 6 - The Eukaryotic Genome and Ch. 7 - DNA Replication in Lippincott - Cell & Molecular Biology. 

Continue Cell & Molecular Biology Cycle work in your MCAT bookset (TBR or Kaplan).

Psychology

Review the conceptual vocabulary for Research Methods using the illustrated conceptual primer on this site.

Extend practice using the Essential Concepts ANKI Deck to include the Research Methods cards. 

Integrated Course practice items:

CARS

Module 4 CARS Lesson Pacing yourself.

Complete the last 11 passages (questions 66-120) from CARS Question Pack, Vol. 1 at AAMC Prep Hub under timed conditions (100 minutes).