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Tools for UC Davis life-sciences and pre-health students managing memorization volume, lab writeups, and exam nerves on the quarter system.

Optimized for UC Davis · Students balancing life sciences coursework and labs.

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Anki for biology and physiology decks

intermediate

Spaced-repetition flashcards built the day of each lecture so cumulative quarter finals stay manageable.

Retention toolsFreeFlashcard app20 min daily
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Khan Academy biology and chemistry

beginner

Short explanatory videos to patch a pathway or reaction you missed before building cards on it.

Concept reviewFreeVideo lessons30 min
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Quizlet term sets for fast vocab

beginner

Quick recognition drills for taxonomy, terminology, and definitions when you need broad coverage fast.

Retention toolsFreeFlashcard site15 min
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Blank-diagram drill routine

intermediate

A method for redrawing cycles, structures, and pathways from memory and self-checking against your notes.

Retention toolsFreeRoutine25 min

Lab report structuring guide

intermediate

How to capture raw data at the bench and draft results and discussion straight against the grading rubric.

Lab and writingFreeGuide40 min

UC Davis Student Academic Success Center

beginner

Drop-in tutoring, workshops, and coaching for STEM gateway courses and study strategy.

Campus supportFreeCampus serviceOngoing
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Test anxiety management techniques

beginner

Grounding and timed-rehearsal strategies to blunt the blanking that hits during cumulative exams.

Campus supportFreeArticle20 min

Teach-back study group

intermediate

A standing partner session where you explain pathways aloud to surface gaps memorization hides.

Concept reviewFreeGroup session60 min

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