Hey. I'm also in 2F03. I took his sensory processes class last semester, and was pretty surprised by his testing style:
It's usually half m/c, half short answer.
The multiple choice are extremely straight-forward, but detail-oriented. There's a simple question, and four options.
Here's an example of what a multiple choice would be like:
The use of an electrode to isolate a single ion channel is known as:
a) voltage clamp
b) patch clamp
c) polymerase chain reaction
d) functional magnetic resonance imaging
(the answer's b)
That was probably easier than what would actually be on it, but you get the point. very straight-forward... there's almost NO application style questions.
In sensory, I made sure to basically memorize every detail. It's very similar to a high-school test in that regard. With that studying method, I got 12s on both midterms in that class. Make sure you know OBSCURE details, cause he'll probably test them... just understand every slide and you'll be fine.
Short answer is the other half of the test. Think hard about the MAIN concepts that we've talked about. I'm willing to bet that fMRI will be one of the SA questions. They're usually multi-part questions. Part A) Might ask you to describe how fMRI scans work. Part B) Might ask what BOLD images are. Part C) Might ask the advantages, etc. Just write every detail you know, and you'll do fine.
My only problem with Ullal's testing style is an unavoidable problem: the language barrier. I wish he'd have his TAs proofread his tests, because some of the questions are in broken english, and require a bit of deciphering. Nothing major, though.
Basically, I found Ullal's tests the easiest out of any of my classes last semester... but make sure you study or you're in for a surprise. Unlike application questions, you can't BS your way through them. They're VERY black and white.
If you don't understand anything, visit his office hours. He's really helpful in person, and gives you hints as to what's on the test
Hope I could help!
