McAt Success 2003

by Bosworth, Stefan; Brisk, Marion A.; Drucker, Ronald P., Ph.D.; Garland, Denise; Schnebel, Edgar M.; Soy, Rosie M. A.

• ISBN13: 9780768909869
• ISBN10: 0768909864
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-11-15
• Publisher: Peterson's Guides

Table of Contents

Red Alert: Introduction	1	(10)
Unit 1 Physical Sciences
Introduction	11	(2)
Chemistry	13	(115)
Stoichiometry	13	(14)
Electronic Structure and the Periodic Table	27	(15)
Bonding	42	(13)
Phases and Phase Equilibrium	55	(12)
Solution Chemistry	67	(7)
Acids and Bases	74	(22)
Thermodynamics	96	(12)
Kinetics and Equilibrium	108	(14)
Electrochemistry	122	(6)
Physics	128	(166)
Units	128	(5)
Vectors	133	(7)
Motion: Definition of Terms	140	(8)
Motion: Translational and in a Plane	148	(12)
Force and Newton's Laws	160	(11)
Equilibrium and Momentum	171	(8)
Work and Energy	179	(10)
Solids and Fluids	189	(20)
General Wave Characteristics and Periodic Motion	209	(16)
Mechanical Waves: Acoustic Phenomena	225	(31)
Waves: Light and Optics	256	(1)
Electrostatics	257	(10)
Electric Circuits	267	(14)
Magnetism	281	(4)
Atomic and Nuclear Structure	285	(9)
Physical Sciences Sample Exam	294	(23)
Unit 2 Verbal Reasoning
How to Answer Verbal Reasoning Questions	317	(11)
Tips for Improving Your Speed in Answering the Questions	318	(1)
What Makes a Good Reader	318	(1)
Types of MCAT Verbal Reasoning Questions	319	(9)
Verbal Reasoning Sample Exam	328	(26)
Unit 3 Writing Sample
Writing Skills Review	354	(12)
Basic Skills	354	(2)
Practice Writing for the MCAT	356	(2)
A Quick Review of Grammar	358	(8)
Sample Student Essays	366	(12)
Student Responses to Statement 1	368	(2)
Student Responses to Statement 2	370	(2)
Student Responses to Statement 3	372	(3)
Student Responses to Statement 4	375	(3)
Writing Sample Practice Exam	378	(3)
Unit 4 Biological Sciences
Introduction	379	(2)
Biology	381	(96)
Molecular Biology	381	(17)
Biological Molecules	381	(4)
Proteins as Enzymes	385	(1)
Cellular Metabolism	386	(4)
Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis	390	(8)
Cellular Biology	398	(10)
Eukaryotic Cells and Their Organelles	398	(1)
The Cell Membrane and Transport Mechanisms	399	(1)
Cell Reproduction (Mitosis)	400	(2)
Eukaryotic Tissues	402	(6)
Microbiology	408	(6)
Prokaryotic Cells: Bacteria	408	(2)
Viruses	410	(1)
Fungi	411	(3)
Vertebrate Organ Systems	414	(53)
Integumentary System	414	(1)
Skeletal System	415	(2)
Muscle System	417	(5)
Nervous System	422	(6)
Sensory System	428	(3)
Endocrine System	431	(7)
Circulatory System (Cardiovascular System)	438	(3)
Lymphatic System and Immunity	441	(1)
Respiratory System	442	(6)
Digestive System	448	(3)
Excretory System	451	(6)
Reproductive System	457	(4)
Embryology and Development	461	(6)
Genetics and Evolution	467	(10)
Genetics	467	(3)
Evolution	470	(7)
Organic Chemistry	477	(59)
Molecular Structure of Organic Molecules	477	(8)
Hydrocarbons	485	(7)
Oxygen-Containing Compounds	492	(15)
Amines	507	(7)
Biological Molecules	514	(11)
Use of Spectroscopy in Structural Identification	525	(7)
Separations and Purifications	532	(4)
Biological Sciences Sample Exam	536	(29)
Unit 5 Three Practice MCAT Exams
Practice Exam I	565	(80)
Practice Exam II	645	(86)
Practice Exam III	731	(85)
Appendices
Appendix A Typical Interview Questions	816	(2)
Appendix B What to Expect in Medical School and Beyond	818