Block 2

This block is worthless. Biochem and genetics are extremely interesting subjects that warrant study but the manner in which they are tought is totally ineffective. I think that these two classes alone illustrate the need for a more integrated educational strategy. All of the important transcription factors, G-proteins, kinases, etc will be taught again in physiology, cell, pathology, and neuro. But, for now you still have to learn them. To do well is not that hard if you can just motivate yourself to study. The material is pretty boring and requires some time to memorize it all. You really need to understand all of the concepts in genetics (as opposed to just memorizing the details) to get some of the more poorly worded test questions correct. Class is helpful to some but it had the lowest attendance rate (for both biochem and gen) this year.