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Dear students, we hope the semester is going well for you!
Refer to the GSG schedule below for supported courses, times, and zoom links. Your PSU email is required for access.
Click here for the full GSG session schedule. Also, please consult your faculty and TAs during office hours for additional support .
EXAM REVIEWS - the schedule of upcoming exam reviews can be accessed via the Exam Review Schedule page or via the following link. Check regularly for updates. https://pennstatelearning.psu.edu/exam-review-schedule.
GSG Employment - Spring 2021
Thank you for your interest in the Guided Study Group position! All vacancies are filled for the semester.
Tutorial assistance for the courses below can be obtained by participating in Guided Study Groups (GSG) during the fall and spring semesters. GSG sessions are free and are led two to three times a week by an undergraduate peer leader, who has previously met success in the course. Click on the “Study Groups” tab for detailed information.
CHEM 110 - Chemical Principles I (3)
Basic concepts and quantitative relations.
CHEM 112-Chemical Principals II (3)
Reaction rates and chemical kinetics, catalysis, acid-base equilibria, the pH scale, common-ion effect, acid-base titrations, factors that affect solubility, buffers, chemical thermodynamics, entropy, free energy, electrochemistry, oxidation-reduction reactions, oxidation numbers, voltaic cells, batteries, corrosion, electrolysis, chemistry of the nonmetals such as hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, halogens, noble gases, transition metals, modern materials, alloys and metallurgy, nuclear chemistry, fission and fusion.
CHEM 210 - Organic Chemistry I (3)
Bonding theories for organic molecules; stereochemistry and conformational analysis; reactions (and mechanisms) of alkyl halides, alkenes, alkynes, aromatics, alcohols, and ethers), organic reaction mechanisms focusing on electrophiles and nucleophiles, and aromaticity.
PHYS 211 - General Physics: Mechanics (0)
Calculus-based study of the basic concepts of mechanics: motion, force, Newton’s laws, energy, collisions, and rotation.
PHYS 212 - General Physics: Electricity and Magnetism (0)
Calculus-based study of the basic concepts of electricity and magnetism.
PHYS 250 - Introductory Physics I (0)
Selected topics in mechanics, heat, and sound.
PHYS 251 - Introductory Physics II (0)
Selected topics in light, electricity, and magnetism.
Other On-Campus Resources:
Many colleges at Penn State provide advising and tutoring locally for students who take their courses. Some departments also provide private tutor lists. So if you do not find exactly what you need, please ask your classmates and instructors if they know how you can find available tutors.
Helpful Links:
- Eberly College of Science - Academic Help -https://science.aws.science.psu.edu/current-students/student-services/ac…
- College of Earth and Mineral Sciences – Ryan Family Student Center - https://www.ems.psu.edu/undergraduate/resources-undergrads/ryan-family-s…
- College of Engineering-Academic Excellence Center - https://inclusion.engr.psu.edu/student-programs/student-success-programs/academic-excellence-center.aspx
Contact Information:
Dr. Brendaly Drayton
Scholar in Residence - Learning Communities
Office Location: 212A Boucke
814-863-6313 or bed156@psu.edu
Dr. Shannon Frey
Coordinator for Guided Study Groups
Office Location: 212B Boucke
ssf124@psu.edu
Michelle Rist
Guided Study Groups Math Coordinator
Office Location: 212 Boucke
mlr5971@psu.edu
814-865-2582 Administrative Assistant
Subject Sessions
Course | Day/Time | Location | Tutor/Leader | Available From |
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PHYS 251 |
Sunday 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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ZoomZoom Session | Jana Baadte | 01/24/2021 to 05/02/2021 |
PHYS 211 |
Monday, Thursday 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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ZoomZoom Session | Julius McBride | 01/25/2021 to 05/02/2021 |
PHYS 251 |
Thursday 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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ZoomZoom Session | Jana Baadte | 01/28/2021 to 05/02/2021 |
CHEM 110 |
Tuesday, Thursday 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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ZoomZoom Session | Taylor Hufnagel | 01/26/2021 to 05/02/2021 |
CHEM 210 |
Monday, Thursday 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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ZoomZoom Session | Mark Leone | 01/25/2021 to 05/02/2021 |
CHEM 112 |
Wednesday, Sunday 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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ZoomZoom Session | Frank Bolton | 01/24/2021 to 05/02/2021 |
PHYS 212 |
Thursday, Sunday 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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ZoomZoom Session | Shreya Vinjamuri | 01/24/2021 to 05/02/2021 |
PHYS 250 |
Tuesday, Sunday 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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ZoomZoom Session | Mardy Sarnoff | 01/24/2021 to 05/02/2021 |
Course | Day/Time | Location | Tutor/Leader | Available From |
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PHYS 251 | PHYS 251 | Zoom | Jana Baadte | Sunday, January 24, 2021 to Sunday, May 2, 2021 |
PHYS 211 | PHYS 211 | Zoom | Julius McBride | Monday, January 25, 2021 to Sunday, May 2, 2021 |
PHYS 251 | PHYS 251 | Zoom | Jana Baadte | Thursday, January 28, 2021 to Sunday, May 2, 2021 |
CHEM 110 | CHEM 110 | Zoom | Taylor Hufnagel | Tuesday, January 26, 2021 to Sunday, May 2, 2021 |
CHEM 210 | CHEM 210 | Zoom | Mark Leone | Monday, January 25, 2021 to Sunday, May 2, 2021 |
CHEM 112 | CHEM 112 | Zoom | Frank Bolton | Sunday, January 24, 2021 to Sunday, May 2, 2021 |
PHYS 212 | PHYS 212 | Zoom | Shreya Vinjamuri | Sunday, January 24, 2021 to Sunday, May 2, 2021 |
PHYS 250 | PHYS 250 (Smitka) | Zoom | Mardy Sarnoff | Sunday, January 24, 2021 to Sunday, May 2, 2021 |
Course | Day/Time | Location | Tutor/Leader | Available From |
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PHYS 251 | PHYS 251 | Zoom | Jana Baadte | Sunday, January 24, 2021 to Sunday, May 2, 2021 |
PHYS 211 | PHYS 211 | Zoom | Julius McBride | Monday, January 25, 2021 to Sunday, May 2, 2021 |
PHYS 251 | PHYS 251 | Zoom | Jana Baadte | Thursday, January 28, 2021 to Sunday, May 2, 2021 |
CHEM 110 | CHEM 110 | Zoom | Taylor Hufnagel | Tuesday, January 26, 2021 to Sunday, May 2, 2021 |
CHEM 210 | CHEM 210 | Zoom | Mark Leone | Monday, January 25, 2021 to Sunday, May 2, 2021 |
CHEM 112 | CHEM 112 | Zoom | Frank Bolton | Sunday, January 24, 2021 to Sunday, May 2, 2021 |
PHYS 212 | PHYS 212 | Zoom | Shreya Vinjamuri | Sunday, January 24, 2021 to Sunday, May 2, 2021 |
PHYS 250 | PHYS 250 (Smitka) | Zoom | Mardy Sarnoff | Sunday, January 24, 2021 to Sunday, May 2, 2021 |