Syllabus
DAT Prep Course (DAT)
90 lessons. Online and self-paced.
DAT Foundations
This chapter orients learners to the DAT’s broad content areas, exam demands, and core problem-solving approach. It also establishes scope boundaries and practical test-day strategy without relying on unsupported claims about hidden blueprint details.
- 1DAT Sections And Tasks
- 2Candidate Role And Boundaries
- 3Question Types And Response Modes
- 4Task Identification Framework
- 5Key Fact Extraction
- 6Rule Selection And Verification
- 7Time Triage Principles
- 8Estimation And Elimination
- 9Error Patterns And Recovery
Biology Foundations
This chapter covers the broad biology knowledge base commonly tested on the DAT, focusing on cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, and organismal organization. Emphasis is placed on high-yield facts, relationships, and interpretation rather than clinical application.
- 10Biological Molecules And Enzymes
- 11Cell Structure And Organelles
- 12Membrane Transport And Signaling
- 13DNA, RNA, And Gene Expression
- 14Mendelian And Nonmendelian Inheritance
- 15Population Genetics And Evolution
- 16Taxonomy And Major Kingdoms
- 17Ecology And Energy Flow
- 18Animal Behavior And Adaptation
Biology Systems
This chapter surveys major physiological systems and plant biology at the undergraduate level, emphasizing normal function and system-level relationships. Questions remain within academic science scope rather than patient diagnosis or treatment.
- 19Circulatory And Respiratory Systems
- 20Digestive, Excretory, And Endocrine Systems
- 21Nervous, Muscular, And Skeletal Systems
- 22Innate And Adaptive Immunity
- 23Reproductive Systems And Development
- 24Homeostasis And System Integration
- 25Plant Tissues And Organs
- 26Plant Transport And Nutrition
- 27Plant Reproduction And Responses
General Chemistry Principles
This chapter develops the core conceptual framework of general chemistry, including atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, states of matter, and thermodynamics. Emphasis is on rule-based reasoning and efficient calculation for DAT-style problems.
- 28Atomic Structure And Isotopes
- 29Periodic Trends And Properties
- 30Chemical Bonding And Polarity
- 31Moles, Formulas, And Equations
- 32Gases And Gas Laws
- 33Liquids, Solids, And Solutions
- 34Thermochemistry And Calorimetry
- 35Kinetics And Reaction Rates
- 36Chemical Equilibrium Principles
General Chemistry Applications
This chapter extends general chemistry into acid-base, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry problem solving. It emphasizes common DAT calculation patterns, conceptual traps, and rapid recognition of governing relationships.
- 37Acid-Base Definitions And Strength
- 38pH, pOH, And Titrations
- 39Solubility And Common Ion Effect
- 40Oxidation Numbers And Redox
- 41Galvanic And Electrolytic Cells
- 42Cell Potential And Faraday Logic
- 43Nuclear Reactions And Half-Life
- 44Laboratory Measurements And Error
- 45Integrated Chemistry Problem Sets
Organic Chemistry Fundamentals
This chapter covers structure, bonding, stereochemistry, and core mechanistic ideas central to DAT organic chemistry. It builds from naming and representation toward reaction logic and acid-base behavior.
- 46Lewis Structures And Hybridization
- 47Functional Groups And Nomenclature
- 48Intermolecular Forces And Properties
- 49Constitutional And Stereoisomers
- 50R/S And E/Z Assignments
- 51Optical Activity And Meso Forms
- 52Acid-Base And Electron Flow
- 53Resonance, Induction, And Stability
- 54Substitution And Elimination Logic
Organic Chemistry Reactions
This chapter surveys major reaction families, aromatic chemistry, spectroscopy, and lab concepts commonly tested on the DAT. The emphasis is efficient recognition of reagents, products, intermediates, and common traps.
- 55Alkene And Alkyne Reactions
- 56Aromaticity And Electrophilic Substitution
- 57Multistep Reaction Prediction
- 58Aldehydes And Ketones
- 59Carboxylic Acids And Derivatives
- 60Enolates And Alpha Chemistry
- 61IR, NMR, And Mass Spectra
- 62Laboratory Techniques And Separations
- 63Structure Elucidation Workflows
Quantitative Reasoning
This chapter builds the arithmetic, algebraic, geometric, probabilistic, and data-interpretation skills needed for DAT quantitative reasoning. It emphasizes setup, estimation, and efficient execution under time constraints.
- 64Fractions, Ratios, And Percents
- 65Equations, Inequalities, And Exponents
- 66Word Problem Translation
- 67Plane Geometry Essentials
- 68Solid Geometry And Trigonometry
- 69Applied Rate And Work Problems
- 70Probability And Counting Principles
- 71Statistics And Data Displays
- 72Integrated Quantitative Strategy
Reading Comprehension
This chapter develops passage analysis, inference control, tone recognition, and time management for DAT reading comprehension. It focuses on extracting meaning from the passage itself rather than relying on outside subject-matter expertise.
- 73Main Idea And Structure
- 74Search And Support Methods
- 75Time Management For Passages
- 76Detail And Retrieval Questions
- 77Inference, Tone, And Purpose
- 78Function And Logic Questions
- 79Extreme Language And Scope
- 80Paraphrase Versus Distortion
- 81Multi-Question Passage Strategy
Perceptual Ability
This chapter trains the spatial visualization and pattern-recognition skills tested in DAT perceptual ability. It emphasizes repeatable heuristics for keyholes, top-front-end, angle ranking, hole punching, cube counting, and pattern folding.
- 82Keyholes And Aperture Matching
- 83Top-Front-End Views
- 84Pattern Folding And Form Assembly
- 85Angle Ranking Heuristics
- 86Hole Punching Symmetry
- 87Visual Speed And Accuracy Control
- 88Visible Faces And Hidden Cubes
- 89Painted Face Classifications
- 90Integrated PAT Set Tactics