Occidental’s Academic Mastery Program is a collaborative workshop program that promotes excellence in biology, chemistry, math and physics. Have fun while mastering course material!
The Academic Mastery Program provides challenging workshops for students enrolled in general chemistry, organic chemistry, introductory physics, and cellular and molecular biology. These workshops are led by upper-level students and provide an opportunity to test knowledge and skills in the context of new and challenging problems. The workshops provide a time to work intensively and collaboratively with other committed students in an atmosphere that is demanding yet relaxed. Information about these workshops is provided in the relevant courses at the beginning of each semester.
What is the Academic Mastery Program?
- A collaborative workshop program structured toward academic excellence
- A departmental program run by trained student facilitators
- A voluntary program that expects commitment
- A program designed to enhance group study skills
- A program designed to generate a sense of community among students, faculty and program staff
Student Testimonials:
The facilitators are really friendly and helpful! And the worksheets are challenging without being impossible.
I enjoy my ability to talk through problems with my peers and obtain valuable study materials.
Why should I join AMP?
Meet new people
At AMP workshops and social events, you'll get to know other students in your classes as well as upper-level student facilitators.
Develop problem-solving skills
AMP exposes you to different ways of thinking about challenging problems, which will help you in other courses not supported by AMP.
Keep up with course concepts
Since the weekly AMP workshops are based on ideas being presented in class, they motivate you to stay caught-up with course work rather than playing “catch-up" before exams.
Perform at the top of your class
Mock tests are given in AMP prior to course midterms and finals, giving you a chance to test your knowledge ahead of time and be prepared for the real thing.
OK, I'm ready to join!
Students who volunteer to participate in AMP make a commitment to attend the weekly workshops for the semester. Students may sign-up for AMP at the beginning of the semester when the facilitators for each particular course will publicize the program during class lecture. If you are unsure whether your particular course is supported by AMP, please ask your professor.
