College & University Grinds
Proven & Experienced 3rd Level / University Grinds Teacher
In addition to the subject-specific grinds outlined below, Gerald also offers Succeeding in College Courses, Mature Student Assistance, and Thesis / Project Assistance more info >>
3rd level Maths Grinds
(Engineering & Science Courses)
I have had students of all levels who came but as an indication of performance I currently have a engineering student attending who had previously been an electrician and who confessed to having a poor academic background with ordinary maths in the leaving cert. After a few years working in the construction area he made the decision to become an engineer and contacted me looking for help in qualifying for entry to his course. When he first came I had to start back at basics with him and progress from there through to 1st year level. This was done in a couple of months with a lot of work on his part. He is now well into his engineering course and happily is scoring among the highest in his year.
Topics taught to date amongst others include:
- Algebra
- Coordinate Geometry
- Limits
- Differential calculus
- Partial Derivatives
- Applications of Differentiation
- Integration &
- Applications
- Complex numbers
- Taylor’s Series
- Vectors
- Etc
3rd level Chemistry Grinds
Subjects taught include:
- Calculations on the Mole
- Stoichiometry
- Calculations on Volumetric analysis (titrations)
- Chemical Equilibrium
- Organic chemistry
- Rates of reactions
- Crystal structure & defects
- Coordination compounds
- Metals
- Acids & Bases
- Volumetric Analyses
- Thermodynamics
- etc
3rd level Biomedical Sciences Grinds
I have trained in Biomedical Science and worked in the hospital laboratory setting for a few years.
Topics Include
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Haematology
- Microbiology
- Pathology
- Physiology
- Immunology
- Cancer
- Healing & Repair Systems
- etc
3rd level Physics Grinds
Subjects taught include:
- Motion
- Vectors
- Circular motion
- Work and Energy
- Simple Harmonic Motion
- Electricity
- Magnetism
- Induction
- Sound and Light
3rd Level Biology Grinds
Subjects taught include:
- Biometry (Biological statistics)
- Microbiology
- Genetics
- Immunology
- Embryology
- Developmental biology
- Neurology
- Physiology
- Ecology
- Parasitology
- Botany
- etc
3rd level Biochemistry Grinds
Subjects taught include:
- Amino acid and Protein structure
- Protein purification techniques
- Haemoglobin
- Glycolysis
- Membrane transport
- Oxidative Phosphorylation
Related 3rd Level Services
Succeeding in College
College can be a daunting experience. The Succeeding in College Courses provide detailed information on all aspects of college life.
Mature Student Assistance
Providing advice and assistance on what to expect, and strategies on how best to deal with each aspect of your studies.
Thesis / Project Assistance
Assistance / Guidance sessions given on planning the various aspects of completing thesis or course projects & assignments.
Rates
*It should be noted with the monthly rate if a student cannot make their session I will offer an alternative times for that week but if they don’t suit the student forfeits that week’s fee.
**Regarding the small groups if a student cannot make a session they automatically forfeit the fee but notes from the session will be sent to them. It isn’t possible to offer an alternative date as it requires changing the other students. Hence the low fee charged.
Students can either come as a group they have organised themselves, or if not they will be placed in groups according to their ability. The benefits are threefold: students will often share tips or help each other in any difficulties they may have, it facilitates the possibility for car pooling, and obviously the cost for parents is significantly less.