MASTER STUDY CALENDAR

Day

Histology

Biochem Exam 2

Biochem Make-up Exam 1

Tue Jun 23

Integumentary (2 hrs)

RNA Structure (1 hr)

DNA Review (15 min)

Wed Jun 24

Endocrine (2 hrs)

Genetic Code (1 hr)

DNA Review (15 min)

Thu Jun 25

Respiratory Lab (2 hrs)

Translation Overview (1 hr)

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Fri Jun 26

Cardiovascular Lab (3 hrs)

Translation Practice (1 hr)

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Sat Jun 27

Histology Comprehensive Review (4 hrs)

Protein Processing (1 hr)

Transcription (30 min)

Sun Jun 28

Histology Mock Quiz (3 hrs)

Gene Regulation (1 hr)

DNA Replication (30 min)

Mon Jun 29

Quiz Day (45 min review only)

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Day

Biochem Exam 2

Histology Exam 2

Jun 30

RNA + Genetic Code (2 hrs)

Integumentary + Endocrine Review (1 hr)

Jul 1

Translation (2 hrs)

Respiratory Review (1 hr)

Jul 2

Protein Processing (2 hrs)

Eye (1.5 hrs)

Jul 3

Gene Regulation (2 hrs)

Eye Identification (1.5 hrs)

Jul 4

Practice Quizzes (3 hrs)

Ear (1.5 hrs)

Jul 5

Weak Areas (3 hrs)

Blood Cells (1.5 hrs)

Jul 6

Full Review (3 hrs)

Hemopoiesis (1 hr)

Day

Focus

Jul 7

BIOCHEM EXAM 2 + Eye/Ear/Blood Review (2 hrs)

Jul 8

Histology Comprehensive Review (3 hrs)

Jul 9

Histology Mock Exam (3–4 hrs)

Jul 10

HISTOLOGY EXAM 2

Week

Topic

Hours

Jul 11–17

DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, Genomes

4 hrs

Jul 18–24

DNA Replication

4 hrs

Jul 25–29

DNA Repair + Transcription + Final Review

4–6 hrs

Jul 30

MAKE-UP EXAM 1

HOW TO STUDY EACH SUBJECT

Histology Lecture

45–60 min

  • 15 min review

  • 30–45 min active recall

  • Draw/write everything from memory

Histology Lab

45–60 min

  • Image flashcards

  • Ask:

    1. Organ?

    2. Tissue?

    3. 3 identifying features?

    4. Function?

Biochem

60 min

  • 20 min active recall

  • 30 min practice quizzes

  • 10 min mistake sheet

Golden Rule

For every hour:

  • 10% reading

  • 40% active recall

  • 50% quizzes/flashcards

This is probably the most efficient schedule for your June 29, July 7, July 10, and July 30 deadlines without overloading you.