The Science of Effective Study Strategies

1 unit

You have now spent at least 12 years in school, studying for exams and/or tests (for most of you, that's most of your lifetime). What can current research tell us about how well we study, whether we make efficient study decisions, and whether our study strategies are effective? This course offers an overview of current research from cognitive and educational psychology on effective study strategies. Throughout this course, students will be encouraged to develop their understanding of scientific research and evaluate evidence supporting study strategies. PREREQ: Open only to freshmen and sophomores. Credit/no credit only.