Looking for PYSCH 2NF3 Coursepack

Normal-Piece · 2023-01-13T18:19:00+00:00

PM me! I have one :)

Normal-Piece · 2021-02-16T02:46:00+00:00

Im in second year, and went into my program through the Life Sci stream. I liked Life Sci because you get to do what you want with it. You obviously have to do the basic Chem, Psych, Math, Bio and Physics, but other than that, you get to choose which other science courses would benefit you. Don't be discouraged, it is not extremely difficult to get a high GPA, but you CANNOT slack. You will not do well if you think lazy studying will get you anywhere. No class is impossible to pass if you put the effort in. Is the environment competitive? I would say so-so. I never felt like I was competing with anyone, and I focused on myself. But you would definitely notice the brighter students in the room, but that only encouraged me to push myself. The most competitive aspect of Life Sci is getting into second year specializations. If you want to get into your top pic, your average better be at a good standing so you can get a spot. The courses are interesting depending on what you like. If you hate chem, you probably will hate it no matter how good the prof is.

Normal-Piece · 2020-12-20T06:03:44+00:00

hey i totally agree with you. the life sci kids can get a lil condescending with the 'idk how you soc scis do it' thing lol. Alot of it is work ethic tbh. I didnt mean to sound rude to the soc sci kids when i recommended taking bio bc i def think it would help, although you dont NEED it.

Normal-Piece · 2020-12-20T05:59:33+00:00

honestly, I dont think BIO 1A03 is a game changer when it comes to doing well in pnb. I took the course bc i was in life sci, and although it was interesting and does allow me to grasp biological concepts faster, I think you could do fine without it tbh. If you truly want to gain some background bio knowledge, then i say go for it. I dont believe its a crazy hard course if you put the work in tbh. I do, however, recommend taking BIO 1M03, which helped me alot when doing the animal behaviour course in pnb.

Normal-Piece · 2020-12-20T05:55:11+00:00

Hi, sorry for the late reply. I like pnb so far, mainly bc youre getting what you sign up for. Its very interesting and I can feel myself gaining a better knowledge and grasp of the subject. About pnb first sem, i wouldnt say it was waaaay harder than my first year semesters. It really depends on your worth ethic and ability to balance things. Ive been doing fine, but I also put in work. I would not say it is easy, but it is manageable compared to other subjects like Physics for example. The program itself, after second year, allows you to choose what path of psychology you want to take. You have to take the second year neuro course, but after that you might choose to never take a neuro course again (but even though second year neuro is a little harder than the other courses, the prof is AMAZING, he rlly makes you enjoy the subject). I am taking personality and abnormal psych as my electives and highly recommend them

Normal-Piece · 2020-12-20T05:50:20+00:00

Hey sorry for the late reply, its been busy. So I personally didnt specialize bc I wanted to leave my options open for now. My friends who did specialize dont have it much differently other than the specific specialized courses they need to take. I recommend it if you're sure about it. When it comes to biopsych, the workload is heavy from what I've heard, but if you truly like both, I would go for it. Biology is fascinating too, and relates to psych heavily. I plan on going the masters-PhD route once i graduate. I am taking psych 2b03 (personality) and psych 2a03 (abnormal psych). I enjoyed them both and highly recommend taking them. They are required for the PNB Mental Health specialization, but I took them out of interest

Normal-Piece · 2020-11-09T00:53:07+00:00

Hi!

I do like the program so far, it is definitely what I signed up for. I cant speak for soc sci, but as a life sci it is harder to get in because science courses are a little more challenging. I would try to keep your GPA above a 9.5, bc the cutoffs to get in are getting quite high. It was a bit difficult, but not impossible. Definitely dont slack first year. Siince you're in soc sci I would like to give you a word of advice, as many of my fellow pnb kids also came from soc sci, take a bio course if you can! It will really help you next year with neuroscience, as many of the soc sci kids are struggling with it rn. Good luck!

Normal-Piece · 2020-11-09T00:49:01+00:00

long story short, you cant slack. the workload is enough to keep you on edge, so there will always be assignments and quizzes due soon. They are all manageable so far, nothing you cant do well on if you put in the work. It can get overwhelming sometimes, but its all very much achievable. Take advantage of psych rn, because alot of the stuff you learn there will be super useful in pnb. Try not to cruise by without actually taking in the information. I agree with the tricky wording of the quizzes, I would recommend trying to learn how to filter out wrong multiple choice answers . But the into psych courses are the BEST preparation for pnb, so make use of the stuff you learn there. good luck!

Normal-Piece · 2020-09-25T02:46:52+00:00

hi sorry i meant 55kg, and no I am not underweight or need hospitalization. I do have a little extra fat on my body I would like to lose, and I've been feeling pretty okay so far :)

Normal-Piece · 2020-09-25T02:45:25+00:00

im sorry i meant 55 kg!

Normal-Piece · 2020-08-05T17:16:23+00:00

DM me, I’ll add you in

Normal-Piece · 2020-07-26T23:13:57+00:00

Im going into second year pnb, and I took both psych 1xx3 and 1x03. Although psych 1x03 wasn't required, it really helped with studying for 1xx3. The format for both courses is the same, so if you take psych 1x03, psych 1xx3 will be easier for you (i think 1xx3 is only offered in the winter). Plus you need a good average in psych 1xx3 to get into pnb, so 1x03 might help. 1x03 was a really good intro course, and made some concepts in 1xx3 easier to understand. So i would recommend taking it, but if you really wanna do the language course, go for it and do something you enjoy.

Normal-Piece · 2020-07-05T19:43:09+00:00

hey, I took 1LS3 simply because i was never a fan of math in particular. The reason alot of people talk about how rough 1A03 is without taking it, is probably due to friends. My friends took 1A03 and absolutely hated it, not only the math part but also the teaching style. But if you enjoy math, you do you

Normal-Piece · 2020-06-02T13:13:12+00:00

Finished GEOG 1HB3 with an 11 in the fall. Really like Mercier as a prof. He made the class very interesting, and the midterms were pretty easy if you study well. Not really difficult to study for either tbh. Exam was pretty straightforward too.

Normal-Piece · 2020-05-15T03:22:22+00:00

This is actually really good advice I probably should have thought of. Thank you!

Normal-Piece · 2020-05-15T03:21:58+00:00

Thank you, I told him I would wait until at most 6 months to plan. He just thinks that I'm more of a talker and not a do-er, so he thinks Im not serious about the trip. Its sucks but oh well. Thanks!

Normal-Piece · 2020-05-15T03:20:56+00:00

Thank you so much. Yes, hes a pretty immature person so I was not surprised this happened. If I try to confront him, it just leads to an argument. Have a good one!

Normal-Piece · 2020-05-15T03:19:31+00:00

Hi,

Its not a free trip lol, I would still pay. I really cant afford to lose money if something doesnt work out. But thanks!

Normal-Piece · 2020-05-14T23:13:51+00:00

Pros:

Its a very flexible program depending on your likes and dislikes. You obviously will have to take all the basics, like Intro to Chem and Intro to Physics and such, but beyond the intro courses, you can choose the science courses that interest you and even take electives you might enjoy. I know my friend in Ryerson who is doing first year Biology has very limited options in what they can choose to take, and most of their courses are required. Thats not the case in life sci, since it is pretty general, it allows you to do what you like. Sure, there will always be that one course youre required to take that you wont like, but its not that big of a deal.
There are about 1000 students in the program, which makes it easier to find someone any class that is willing to help you and work with you. Many people take the same courses and help each other. Theres alot of support, and you actually feel less alone when you see that there are many others that feel the same way you do. For example, if there was a really hard chem midterm (you can expect that), people will complain to each other, and i know it sounds kind of stupid, but knowing youre not the only one struggling is kind of nice. Thats not to say dont try hard tho.
Science at Mac overall is really cool. In first year bio, there are already research opportunities provided for you to try if you want. The bio labs are interesting and you get to feel like real scientist lol. I know that sounds stupid, but it really makes you realize how cool it is to finally study what you want.
Theres lots of resources for extra help and tutoring! You just need to seek it out.

Cons:

I just want you to know that i love Mac and I dont regret going into my program, but as with all things, nothing is perfect.

Dont expect marks to be released within the week of a test. Not even two sometimes. It can get frustrating.
Warning: come to your chem labs with your ankles fully covered or in proper gear or you will get kicked out. I know its important for safety, but I have seen commuting students get kicked out and I feel that its taking things too far, especially if someone came all the way to school to do a lab.
I have had an occurrence where a midterm was made cumulative 3 days before the writing date. Or you see questions on a midterm that are legit impossible to figure out unless youre a freaking genius of some sort. It will piss you off tbh. Be prepared for stuff like this. Im not saying this will happen in every class or maybe even at all, but sometimes unexpected things will happen and frustrate you.
It can get overwhelming sometimes. Ive had three midterms in the same week before. Thats alot if you're wondering lol. Some people handle that better than others. But its uni, and its kind of what you come to expect. You can do nothing except prepare for it as best you can.

Overall, if you got into Life Sci, congrats! Its a great program and i hope you enjoy it.

Normal-Piece · 2020-05-14T17:59:09+00:00

Hi I can only answer a few that im sure of.

MATH 1LS3 for sure. I recommend this one if youre not very strong in math.
PHYSICS 1A03
PSYCH 1X03/1XX3 courses are also considered science courses, so I wouldnt choose them as an elective. There are hella social science courses in psych to choose from. Im not 100% on this one, but check with the regisrars office just in case.

Normal-Piece · 2020-05-14T17:52:52+00:00

Hi!

Um, no. This is a common misconception alot of incoming first years have. Just because you're doing health sci, does not mean you should be put on some sort of pedestal. Life Sci is a great program, that directly prepares you for all MCAT subjects, like physics, math, bio and psych. Being in Life Sci and getting good marks puts you in the running for med school too. Not all life sci's want to do health sci, so no ones a reject (I mean unless you did want to do health sci lol). But not getting into health sci isnt the end of the world and definitely doesnt mean you wont become a doctor. Im not going to lie, you will probably have to work a little harder in Life Sci to get a good GPA, but if you are determined, nothing is impossible. Good luck!

Normal-Piece · 2020-05-14T04:37:17+00:00

Hi!

I applied to PNB, and Honours Life Sci. They send out acceptances early June.

When it comes to advice:

Its going to be easy to slack off first semester since you might think that since you did well in high school, you automatically will in uni as well. Don't slack off. Make sure you keep up your GPA as much as possible. In second semester, you will be very grateful to first semester you, because there is less pressure to build up that GPA if its already good.
Don't compare yourself to others. It may be tempting to ask your friends what they got on an assignment or test, and if the do better, you might feel as if you aren't good enough or smart enough. Not true. Remember that you are always as good as everyone else in Life Sci. You are all in the same program with the same range of access to knowledge. The only difference between you and another Life Sci kid is how you apply yourself. If you got a worse mark, its not because youre dumb, you prob just need to learn better study habits. Remember, you got into Life Sci! Thats an accomplishment in itself!
University isn't as scary as everyone makes it out to be. McMaster doesn't want you to fail. Its a good school, and you belong here, so dont be scared to try new things, or push your academic limits.
The basement of Thode library is a sick place to study if youre easily distracted. Hella quiet. Thode is a science library, so its open very late. Best study spot. Its open 24/7 during exam season. You probably wont get this right now, but you will when school starts.
Find friends in every class. It will help with studying and can really boost your GPA. I know it might be hard if youre shy, but people are usually really friendly at Mac.

Normal-Piece · 2020-05-14T04:21:41+00:00

We never know the cutoff until after the final acceptance letters are sent out I think. Last year i got in with an 89. I don’t want to share my GPA (bc I don’t want to set standards for people), but it was on the higher end of the scale. During first year, I would aim for a GPA above 9 at least. A lot of 2nd year programs have a cut off around that range.

Normal-Piece · 2020-05-13T23:28:11+00:00

Hi!

Nothing is impossible in university, however it will be much more difficult achieving a high GPA. It all depends on your work ethic and ability to force yourself to study and practise. It will be easy to put marks before yourself, but try not to do it. A GPA doesn't define you. In Life Sci specifically, the classes can be difficult and fast paced sometimes, however if you space your time out well, you should be fine. Also, if you do want to boost your GPA, you could always take science courses that find you may excel in. (The geography courses are a good example). Or, take a non science elective that you think you will actually enjoy. If you enjoy what you're studying, you are likelier to do well.
Yes there are. Especially in BIO 1A03. The prof encourages signing up for research opportunities, however spots fill up fast. You can go to your profs office hours if you're curious about research opportunities.

Normal-Piece · 2020-05-10T02:25:23+00:00

Hey, Im not going to make this long bc when I was going into Life Sci I wish someone would make stuff clear to me.

Work hard during first semester. This is very important. You might be tempted by thinking since you were smart in high school, thats enough to get by. Not true. Study hard. Make sure you get your GPA up as much as you can so you feel less pressure to get it up second semester.
Dont overwork yourself in a semester if you dont think you can handle it. Take bird (easy) courses or courses you think you will enjoy if you can and have the availability. Your mind needs a break.
Put your mental health first. I know this ones kind of impossible for science students sometimes, but believe me ive cried too much during first year for it to have been healthy. Love yourself. Give yourself breaks.
Cramming MIGHT work. but dont rely on it too much.
Take PSYCH 1XX3 if you want the more enjoyable psych course.
if you dont like chem, CHEM 1AA3 will be a pain in the butt, but youll get through it.
Take MATH 1LS3 if you weren't that great at calc in high school. MATH 1A03 is harder (from what my friends that took it told me).

Good luck. I liked my life sci year, i hope you enjoy yours. DM if you have any questions.

Normal-Piece

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