Data
Official data in SubjectManager for the following academic year: 2024-2025
Course director
Farkas Ágnes
associate professor,
Department of Pharmacognosy
Number of hours/semester
Lectures: 14 hours
Practices: 0 hours
Seminars: 14 hours
Total of: hours
Subject data
- Code of subject: OTF-HCS-T
- 2 Credit
- Biotechnology BSc
- Optional module
- spring
haven't
Course headcount limitations
min. 3 people – max. 20 people
Topic
The course introduces students to study techniques and approaches that can be used effectively in studying any subject and passing exams at the university. Classes will include developing study skills and attitudes through interactive tasks to enhance focusing, reading, comprehension, grasping the main points, memorizing and logical thinking. Students will analyze their own studying customs and strategies, and will be guided through changing these habits if necessary, in order to study more effectively and willingly. After providing some theoretical background in the lectures, students can put into practice each technique in the seminars.
Lectures
- 1. General characteristics of university studies. Types of classes, assignments, exams. - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 2. Know yourself: motivation to study - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 3. Know yourself: styles of studying - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 4. Know yourself: strategies of studying - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 5. Manage your study customs: optimal outer and inner conditions - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 6. Manage your study customs: time management - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 7. Study techniques: reading - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 8. Study techniques: studying from a textbook - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 9. Study techniques: taking notes, preparing an outline - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 10. Study sources: using a library - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 11. Study sources: using the internet - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 12. Test writing, question types - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 13. Preparing for exams, passing an exam - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 14. Presentations - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
Practices
Seminars
- 1. Motivation inventory - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 2. Diagnosis of style of studying - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 3. Reading comprehension practices - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 4. Practices for focusing your attention - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 5. Image memories - memory images - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 6. Concentration practices - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 7. Problem solving tasks - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 8. Logical tasks developing combinatory skills - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 9. Developing peripheral vision - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 10. Increasing the width of visual fixation - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 11. Rhythmic eye movements - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 12. Practice to observe and increase awareness of study customs - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 13. Implementing new study customs - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
- 14. Summarizing experiences, feedback - Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Farkas Ágnes, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna, Pap Ramóna
Reading material
Obligatory literature
Literature developed by the Department
Lecture materials and seminar handouts will be available in MS Teams.
Notes
Recommended literature
Marty Lobdell (2015): Study Less, Study Smart.
Conditions for acceptance of the semester
Students are expected to attend at least 85% of classes and participate actively. They are required to complete several items of individual or team work either in classes or as home assignments.
Mid-term exams
Mastering the theoretical background and implementing the course material into practice will be checked by individual tasks and team work during classes, as well as home assignments.
Making up for missed classes
Students can make up for missed classes by completing assignments at home or by presenting a topic related to the course.
Exam topics/questions
1. General characteristics of university studies. Types of classes, assignments, exams.
2. Know yourself: motivation to study
3. Know yourself: styles of studying
4. Know yourself: strategies of studying
5. Study techniques: reading
6. Study techniques: studying from a textbook
7. Study techniques: taking notes, preparing an outline
8. Study sources: using a library
9. Study sources: using the internet
10. Test writing, question types
11. Preparing for exams, passing an exam
12. Presentations
13. Manage your study customs: optimal outer and inner conditions
14. Manage your study customs: time management
Examiners
Instructor / tutor of practices and seminars
- Pap Ramóna