A&P 1 / 2 Summer Session I / II

[Cg37387n]

I will more than likely take A&P over the summer. Both courses, the only thing is I heard of how intense it is. But as it is my only course, it won't be as bad..

I was wondering, what study habits did you use for A&P and is there anything I can read or websites that will help me.. I do over the spring semester want to learn A&P before I enter the course.

I want to apply to the nursing program as early I can, to help myself taking useless classes.

This spring I am taking 17 Credits:

Chemistry I

Intro to Biology (Which is the Pre-Req for A/P)

English I

Pre-Calculus (Already took Statistics and etc)

Sociology

[pmabraham, BSN, RN]

Good day:

Record every single lecture, re-listen to lectures over and over and over gain. Take notes during the lecture; if you are not sure your notes are good, ask the professor to review them for you. If not the professor, the someone in a learning center, tutor or someone you know who takes great notes. Rewrite your notes, especially when re-listening to the lecture to make sure you've not missed anything.

Break down lecture reading time into small chucks. I go for 25 to 30 minutes where I read for 80% to 90% of that time, then review, then take a five minute PHYSICAL break (i.e. walk around, use small weights, jog in place, etc. -- physical activity is key during breaks). Before you read, be sure to review the chapter -- section headings, figures, tables, charts, end of chapter review to get a handle on what you are reading.

Compare your readings to the lecture notes you've been taking; is there anything missing? I.e. I've had professors that pull questions from the book whether they've lectured on the material or not. Therefore, add in any missing material into your notes. The more contact time with the book and lecture recordings and your notes, the more you should retain.

Create flash cards for processes, definitions, etc. BIO121 Homeostatic Responses to Shock flashcards | Quizlet is one example of something I put together to help me remember the steps for shock. BIO121 White Blood Cell Anatomy flashcards | Quizlet to help me remember white blood cell anatomy (our professor often puts pictures on lecture exams asking us what the picture represents and the like).

Get into a study group if you can, but be sure the group is functional as a study group. I.e. a good study group will involved ALL members (no one gets off easy) to participate, to ask questions, to answer questions, to look stuff up, to share, etc.

If your college has a learning center, visit it... speak with a tutor. While I'm doing well in A&P 1, I'm in the learning center typically twice a week. There's nothing wrong with wanting to improve or to be sure on a topic.

Lastly, any time -- ANY TIME -- you take a quiz, test, exam, etc. and get a grade less than you expect, that is the time to speak to the professor, speak to someone in the learning center, etc. Always stay on top of it as hard as it can be so you can make adjustments without being rushed at the end.

Thank you.

[Ariana214]

I am going go do the same thing as you!! Spring 2014 I am taking

Concepts of Chem

English 2

Nutrition

Public Speaking

Then summer session 1 & 2 I am going to take AP1 &2....Good Luck!!! I hope we both do well!!

[Fever4RN]

I took the accelerated AP summer class and it was intense! I loved it though...I think if you are focused just on that as I was then you will do just fine. I did very well in it. A great help is to know the "root words" in the back of the book...good luck!