A&P 1 Fall '06 Club!

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Just wanted to start a "club" for those of us who are taking A&P 1 this fall.

My class is 16 weeks. I have lecture on M/W/F for one hour each day and lab on Tues for 3 hrs.

My teacher for lecture & lab (same person) is awesome! She gives us a weekly quiz, drops the lowest one. Gives us extra credit. Four major tests. Final is comprehensive. (Ick)

She gave us handouts for chapter 1 and we just fill in what we want as she pretty much has everything she wants in these handouts. She told us we don't have to bring our big, heavy book to class - she'd tell us page numbers of tables, pictures she wanted us to know. As a matter of fact - she said we don't have to use the book that was sold to us for this semester. She said we could use any book like Saladin, etc., and make copies if any diagram, table is different. Pretty nice there.

Okie dokie - who else?

I am starting next Tuesday. I am excited. I go Tues 6:00 to 9:00 and the lab is Wendesday 6:30 to 9:30. My book was $215.00 I couldn't believe it. Michelle

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Specializes in LTC, SNF, NEURO-REHAB, Tele, ICU.

Hey all,

I am new to this post. I started anatomy1 this month. I have been working hours trying to find web sites to post for my class. This should be an easy assignment but it seems to be the push to the looney bin. The sites have to have date they were made or modified, and have the authors name. I am working on the first chapter with regions, directional terms, organization, homeostasis, et diagnostics. This class has lots of busy work. You can guess Im crazy because this one assignment is only worth 5pts. As we all know OCD means 5pts can make or break your grade. Hope everyone else is doing a little better than I.:monkeydance: :jester:

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Well, I finished my first week of classes and had my first lab this morning. Let me just say that I am INCREDIBLY overwhelmed:(... I am full time, and my other classes are Elem. Algebra, Psychology of Adjustment, and Freshman English II. I also have a 9 yo, 8 yo, and a 5 yo. I know that I can do this, but I just feel guilty because of the amount of time that I will be taking away from my kids.... Anyone else in a similiar boat that can pass along any suggestions to help with time management and my feelings of guilt?

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This is what I'm doing (advice I got from A&P teacher).

  1. Form study group (2-4 people)
  2. Go to class (obviously)
  3. Take good notes
  4. Listen to lecture again (he has them on his site...you might want to record lecture yourself?)
  5. Retype notes - make two columns, making a line in the middle. on one side write the term, etc and the second the definition/explanation - now you have a "flash card" study sheet (just fold paper and quiz yourself)
  6. Print power points (if your teacher uses them)
  7. Review notes before class
  8. Study/Learn/Memorize everyday
  9. Might get a tutor (idk about other colleges but mine offers this for free) to make sure you get that A or B

Anyways, that's what I plan on doing for A&P Lecture. Also, I went to lab the other day. At first, it seemed really overwhelming having to

a. Know organ systems, organs, and function

b. Locate landmarks on model/diagram

c. Locate quadrants, regions, and cavities on model/diagram

d. Know directional references

e. Know planes on diagram

all by Wed for a quiz. Plus all of the homework and reading on mitosis, i think, we have to do before then. I thought that would be impossible (I never, ever studied in high school) But I'm taking it one part at a time and I really think I can do this and get a good grade in both classes. I think all of you can if you get organize and manage your time wisely. Just make a schedule on paper on when you are going to study, how long, and what classes. And stick to it. I'm doing this and thought I'd be the last person in the world to do this. I never studied, always put things off, was was never organized, etc. And this was just a few months ago. If I can do this, so can you! Good luck!:wink2:

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Hey unterpleichfeld

I'm the mom of an 11 and 9 yr old and I understand completely what you mean about the time deal. Especially since my husband is in the Navy and he's gone so much, I feel bad about the time I take BUT ...

I remember that it is for the best and once they start school (this Tuesday), we can all sit down for awhile after school and study and I study at night a lot when they are sleeping.

When mine go back to school - I will feel better about all of this because they will be in school all day leaving me time to do my courses and study and if I feel the need, I can study some more after they go to bed giving me my time with them.

I doubt that helped - I just wanted to let you know you are not alone.

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Matsgirl,

My DH is Army and and retires in three years, and that is my motivation for taking soo many classes....I need I want to have a job BEFORE he retires. I know that what I am doing is to the benfit for my children, but it is just going to take some adjustment....

I will definately be taking the poster's (before you) recommendations.

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I am taking Anatomy this fall. I am back in school after being a stay-at-home mom for the last two years. I have a previous degree, but it's been 8 1/2 years since I was in college! So, this is a strange, but good, feeling to be back in school.

My Anatomy class is Monday nights from 5:00-7:50. Last Monday was my first class. It is a great deal of info, that's for sure! We have four tests, but none are comprehensive. However, the tests cover a TON of information; the first test is over 9 chapters.

Anyway, it's good to see there's a club for this class! :)

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:nurse: Help! should I be taking any other class with A&P I and Lab? I also registered for college algebra but not sure about it. AP is really intense and I work a part time job. Any suggestions?
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I'm taking A&P1 and Statistics this fall. So far we've had a quiz in A&P and I got a 21/20! This class seems easy so far. Much easier than Microbiology!

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Colerie - I'm not sure what you need as far as your program goes. Just keep working towards your pre-reqs. Take on only as much as you can handle would be my suggestion. It doesn't matter what anyone else does - it's your grade in the end that counts.

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I will be starting A &P I this week with the lecture on Tuesdays from 6 - 8:50 and lab Wednesday same time. I haven't been in school for 8 years and I am a bit nervous about all of the time involved. I have 2 kids (ages 7 & 4) and work full time. I am concerned that I will have a hard time findingenough time to study. I have a feeling I will be checking in here for moral suport and guidance quite a bit!

Good luck everybody!!

Becky

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Hi,

I'd like to join the club. I started A&P 1 this weekend because I started the class late I had to make up the last weeks lessons and will not be credited for the 1rst week I miss. Talk about getting off to a bad start...lol I am taking an online course. Anybody else doing it online?

Starre:behindpc:

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