A&P what to review before class starts

CuriousMe · May 11, 2007

Go to your school's website and do a search on either your Prof's name or the course name and see if you can find a syllabus. That way you'll know what chapters the class will start with and you can read ahead.

That's what I did anyway....I started reading the first chapters about a month before school started....but then again, I'm a geek :specs:

Good Luck and enjoy!!

Peace,

Cathie

CrufflerJJ, BSN, RN, EMT-P · May 12, 2007

My A&P courses used Human Anatomy & Physiology, by Marieb & Hoehn. This is a FREAKIN' EXCELLENT book. Topics are thoroughly covered, in real English (not just high level techno-babble). Graphics are excellent, and really help you understand the concepts. We used the 7th edition, but the 6th ed would be cheaper if you just want something to review.

As the previous poster said, you'll need to find out what YOUR prof will be using, and get that text.

catzy5 · May 12, 2007

Go to your school's website and do a search on either your Prof's name or the course name and see if you can find a syllabus. That way you'll know what chapters the class will start with and you can read ahead.
That's what I did anyway....I started reading the first chapters about a month before school started....but then again, I'm a geek
Good Luck and enjoy!!
Peace,
Cathie

lol Cathie I did the samething,

I also read the AP for dummies great book very easy to understand

CseMgr1, ASN, RN · May 12, 2007

Believe it or not, one of the best reference books I have ever used was a copy of the original "Gray's Anatomy" by Henry Gray. My ex-husband bought it for me when I began taking my prereq's. Very detailed and helpful, not to mention a classic!

http://www.amazon.com/Grays-Anatomy-Collectors-Henry-Gray/dp/0517223651/ref=pd_bbs_2/102-4494465-0168964?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1178980335&sr=1-2

CuriousMe · May 12, 2007

Believe it or not, one of the best reference books I have ever used was a copy of the original "Gray's Anatomy" by Henry Gray. My ex-husband bought it for me when I began taking my prereq's. Very detailed and helpful, not to mention a classic!
http://www.amazon.com/Grays-Anatomy-Collectors-Henry-Gray/dp/0517223651/ref=pd_bbs_2/102-4494465-0168964?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1178980335&sr=1-2

I have Gray's Anatomy as well.....actually, my Prof. uses it to clear things up as well.

Peace,

Cathie

EXmpFUTURErn · May 12, 2007

I agree, it all depends on your prof. I bought my packet of books from my campus bookstore and it cost around 200.00 (had 2 lab books and a study guide along with the text). I didn't open my book the whole semester. My teacher had made printouts of what HE wanted us to know. I don't regret buying my book, I'll use it as a reference at some point (I hope at least). Some students tried to sell their's back and were only offered 50.00 for it.

My point, I think you might be better off waiting to see what your teacher wants. You might end up spending your time and money on something that isn't needed.

miMOMMYof3 · May 12, 2007

I liked the A&P coloring books, I got a really good detailed one for about $15 at a local bookstore (barnes and noble). It was fun and it made studying for lab a lot easier. ( I got high A's in lab)

studentIVlife · May 14, 2007

thank you very much guys. I am so nervous. I hear that there is so much info. I just want to learn it not just memorize it. Can't wait to start.

thanks all

barbaratruth, RN · May 14, 2007

My A&P requirements were done over two courses: A&P I and A&P II. I reviewed the CD-rom and visited the website that came with the textbook.

I would suggest reviewing for A&P I by focusing on the chapters in the text on cell structure, metabolism, basic systems of the body, then going to muscles and bones. A&P I covered the foundation and framework of the body.

A&P II focused on the systems on a more comprehensive level (i.e., neurological, cardiovascular, reproductive, gastrointestinal, diseases related to specific systems, etc., etc.).

A&P is very demanding. It is good that you want to get a head start on things. One of the mistakes I made was trying to understand everything. There is not enough time to understand everything. I would sum up A&P-I as learning where everything is located in the body and how parts of the body connect to each other.

Good luck.

:)

CuriousMe · May 14, 2007

A&P is very demanding. It is good that you want to get a head start on things. One of the mistakes I made was trying to understand everything. There is not enough time to understand everything. I would sum up A&P-I as learning where everything is located in the body and how parts of the body connect to each other.
Good luck.
:)

And there's the difference in learning style I was talking about earlier.....if I didn't work to understand everything, I wouldn't have done half as well as I did in A&P. With the way my head works, I'm much better off understanding material than memorizing it. I'm lousy at memorization without hooking the material on to something I understand.

Peace,

Cathie

Pneumothorax, BSN, RN · May 16, 2007

My A&P courses used Human Anatomy & Physiology, by Marieb & Hoehn. This is a FREAKIN' EXCELLENT book. Topics are thoroughly covered, in real English (not just high level techno-babble). Graphics are excellent, and really help you understand the concepts. We used the 7th edition, but the 6th ed would be cheaper if you just want something to review.
As the previous poster said, you'll need to find out what YOUR prof will be using, and get that text.

im using that book right now

before i started the class i actually read an old a&p book-

anatomy & phisiology by seely stevens and tate.

it took me about 5weeks to read- i highlighted it and took notes. so the material would sink in.

now that im in the class==its super easy cuz i mean the material is almost 99% the same.

so i think any book u get to study up will be fine;)