Topic Reviews

About the SLC

Overview & Objectives

Topic Reviews provide students the opportunity to engage in an in-depth review of specific topics related to their course.  Each session emphasizes the relevant knowledge and skills needed to master the topic. Through guided discussion and collaboration, students will refine their conceptual understanding of foundational topics, address gaps in their knowledge, and come away with tools to further their mastery on their own. 

Students who attend a topic review will:

  1. Participate in structured learning exercises to identify and explore key concepts and theories in collaboration with peers.

  2. Strengthen their comprehension by engaging with questions and using techniques like self-testing and concept mapping to connect ideas.

  3. Practice problem-solving and applying content knowledge to deepen conceptual understandings of the topic.

  4. Leave with study strategies and actionable next steps to further their learning of the material.

For the Fall 2025 semester, topic reviews will be offered for the following courses:

  • Chemistry 1A
  • Chemistry 3A
  • Molecular & Cell Biology 102

Schedule

Fall 2025 Update: Topic Reviews will begin the week of 9/15.

Topic Reviews for selected courses are held on a weekly basis and offerings vary by semester. To view upcoming sessions dates and times, please visit the live Topic Review schedule.

Attend a Topic Review

Topic Reviews are hosted virtually via Zoom. No prior sign-up is required! To attend a session, complete the following steps:

  1. For an optimal experience, ensure you are in a quiet location and connected to a reliable WiFi network.
  2. Download the Desktop Client for Zoom and log in via SSO (Activate Licensed Account through Calnet)
  3. Find your course on the Topic Review schedule and click the Zoom link listed on the schedule. 
  4. Submit the Topic Review sign-in form.

Join the Topic Review bCourses Site

Students may join the Topic Review bCourses site to access previous session recordings and handouts from the semester. If you would like to be added to the bCourses site, please submit this Google Form. Note that requests may take up to three business days to be processed.