A&P 1 - Spring 2009

nneokill175 · Jan 29, 2009

topcat, how is anatomy online going for you? i plan on taking a&p 2 + micro online in the summer as long as things go okay for a&p 1 and i was just wondering how you're getting along with it?
sure post away! :]

one of the downsides of online classes - no cancellations!
this is our 3rd week of class and we are on integumentary system. this is another of my 8 week classes, so we move pretty quick. i can post examples of the critical thinking questions we get if anyone is interested...

posts anything to help us if you can...

and tell me how your online classes proceed..? how does it work? teacher just go online and tell you what to do..? (yup never took an online class ever....)2nd week of ap1 tomorrow.. meet once per week... lol i feel so behind compare to everyone here....

anyone got an interactive page for anterior and posterior body landmarks...? i wanna try something other than flashcards.... =\

Sand_Dollar, BSN · Jan 29, 2009

I'm taking AP1 online through ccconline. When you log in you see a list of the classes you are registered for, you click on the class you want and it takes you to the course. Everything you need is on the left. Any announcements, lecture notes, rubrics, test due dates, etc will all be found here. The info comes up on the screen on the right, very easy to follow. The teacher usually has the topics for all units posted and locked, s/he will unlock them when that unit is started. You post your comments, etc and often are graded on participation. You submit your work to be graded and they get a grade back to you. You also do your exams online and open book. They usually make the questions harder because of that. Everything you need is always there, its very handy and easy to follow, once you find out where everything actually is.

Here is a sample microbiology course they have on their site.

xlilchatonx · Jan 29, 2009

sand dollar, I went to that link and unfortunately you have to log in to see.

My school uses WebCT also so I know what you're talking about. I'm just scared about doing the 2 summer classes online, I'm just worried that it might be too much, but ya know what, if I can't handle that how will I handle nursing school KWIM? I'm determined to get through them both with A's and I will make it happen and be dedicated to my outcome, even if I'm nervous now.

Sand_Dollar, BSN · Jan 29, 2009

Oh! bummer! Sorry I am going to be taking AP2 and Sociology this summer, both online. I don't expect it to be too much of a problem. I'm dong a harder one with an easier one to balance it out. I leave the harder ones to longer terms with more time to study.

Good luck!! :)

TopCat1234 · Jan 29, 2009

it is pretty much like sand dollar described. i am taking a&p1 and microbiology online thru new mexico junior college. we have a discussion feature, where you are to make a minimum of 3 discussion posts: one to the initial question, one or more to a classmate about his/her response to the initial question or one to one of several secondary questions.

she also uploads our assignments and labs. both are based on the readings and online slide shows and consist of short answer and multiple choice. well, the labs aren't multiple choice. we complete the word document and then upload it to the website for her to grade.

here was our critical thinking question(s) for the integumentary system:

main topic: structures of the integumentary system

you may choose one of the following:

janet has just returned from the hairdresser with a new, shorter haircut. she states that the new hairstyle has made her hair much thicker. is this possible? why or why not?

or

six months ago, chef edman sliced through the end of his right thumbnail. although the surrounding nail grows normally, this part of his nail remains split and does not seem to be "healing". what has happened to cause this?

we don't have any quizzes, just the midterm and final. however, if you complete the survey at the end of each unit, you can earn an extra credit point, for a maximum of 8 points, to be applied to your lowest test score at the end of the course.

labchic · Jan 30, 2009

I don't know if anyone cares but I've got to talk about my test that I took today. Today was our first in class test and it was partially multiple choice and partially essay. Well....I think I did really well on the multiple choice but choked on the essay portion. Uuuggg. ...I'm so bummed out. I think I put in the definition of hypotheses instead of theory, and I couldn't remember all of the Scientific Theory stuff we were supposed to know. I had homeostasis down pretty good though. It was like I looked at the essay page and BANG my mind went blank!! I'm Bummed.

Sand_Dollar, BSN · Jan 30, 2009

I'm sorry labchic I hate when stuff like that happens. But, you won't know for sure until you get your marks back, so there is always hope. You will have plenty of opportunities to bring your mark back up and you can do it! Don't let one thing get you down, you're smart, you've gotten this far and you can go all the way, don't let one speed bump get you bummed.

ms.hopeful2013 · Feb 8, 2009

Hey guys I have my histology Practical this coming Thurs for AP I and I found this great video on youtube that explains all the tissues!!!! heres the link

If you cant find it through the link type in Shotgun Histology and he explains what to look for to identify the tissues :)

back2thebooks · Feb 8, 2009

Labchic, like Sand Dollar said--you never know until you get your scores. It's so hard taking that first test---it's just as much about learning how the instructor tests/grades as it is about learning the material (which can be quite intense!). Good luck to you and keep your chin up. There will be plenty of time to bring up your score if you aren't happy with it, but here's to hoping you are.

UnicornRN · Apr 5, 2009

This is great. Thanks for all the links. I start my class on 4/13--online. Ugh.

LillyBug22 · Apr 6, 2009

I'm worried about taking AP online- I have no choice but to take AP2 Online this Summer (So that I can finish all pre-req's by the end of summer) I just got a new job at a hospital from 3-11 (My classes right now are all in the mornings..so it worked out great) But then I saw the summer schedule and the only times to take the majority of summer classes is at night or online!

Good luck to us both :icon_roll

Sand_Dollar, BSN · Apr 6, 2009

I'm doing AP online and I've got an A so far...3 more units to go! I will be taking AP 2 this summer the same way. Its not too bad, instead of memorization I have to do more assignments and journals... works good for me. Good luck with it, you should do fine!