So I've gotten several requests for copies of my AP notes...so here they are. These are all the ones I could find, so it's not EVERY body system... just most.
Please do not consider these notes to be the "end-all-be-all". I am human and YES, I make mistakes. Also, I urge you to take your own notes during the lecture. These are provided as supplemental information only. I have also included here my top 10 tips for getting an A in A&P.
Tip 1: Read (at least skim) the chapter before going to class.
Your brain works best on repetition. Reading before helps prep your brain to learn what will be in the lecture.
Tip 2: Take your OWN notes.
Even if the professor provides notes...take your OWN.
Tip 3: As soon as you can, rewrite or type your notes.
Supplement your notes with your professor's notes and your book. Anything you don't fully understand then GOOGLE is your friend.
Tip 4 When writing up your notes, write them in your own words.
Try to paraphrase and use language like you were trying to explain this stuff to your best friend.
Tip 5: Utilize additional resources.
My Marieb and Martini books came with online goodies such as art labeling, crossword puzzles, flashcards and quizzes. THEY HELP!
Tip 6: Practice lab exams.
To practice for lab exams I did two different things (aside from staying in lab until the end of the period every single time) and they both require an atlas or printed diagrams. With my atlas, I put little post-it tabbies over the names. I then numbered each tab. Then I made an answer key and repeatedly quizzed myself until I could get them all right. Another method is to white out the names on your diagram and put it in a sheet protector. Now you can label and relabel using a dry-erase marker.
Tip 7: Re-organize information.
Sometimes it helps to think of things from a different angle. See my list of muscles for an idea of how I did this.
Tip 8: Condense Notes.
Every week or at the end of every unit, go back through your notes and try to condense them down. Do this again until you can get ALL the key concepts onto ONE piece of paper. I used a sketch pad that measured 11x17...draw pictures, make lists...whatever you need to do to trigger access to the information.
Tip 9: Talk Talk Talk.
Yes, anatomy is pure memorization, but physiology is all about understanding. Sometimes the best way to understand is to talk it out. If you have no one to listen to you, talk to your cat or talk to yourself. Talk through the concepts from beginning to end.
I am so blessed to have someone like you share what you have with those of us who are about to deal with what you already did. One of the problems I always have is taking very good notes. You have given me a starting point and the organization needed to move forward.
I know I owe some of you some notes...javeed, leen and babyblue...anyone else? If I've missed you, please PM me...I am going to work on getting these out today. Best of luck to all!
i know i owe some of you some notes...javeed, leen and babyblue...anyone else? if i've missed you, please pm me...best of luck to all!
[color=olive]your notes are awesome:yeah:. i received them all. i am looking them over now and putting them on my thumb drive. i know these will be of help to me in my class.
Rachel, did you get the notes you needed? In all the hustle-bustle of the holidays I want to make sure I didn't forget anyone. If you requested notes and didn't receive them, please PM me!
These notes were so very helpful! Took A&P 1 last semester and scored an A and used these notes initially as a template for how to start organizing my own notes. By the end of the semester I was able to finally make my own. I can't recommend these notes enough for those of you about to take A&P who may not know how to organize your own notes initially. It can be overwhelming at first.
Wow, I am amazed! Thank you so much for taking the time to aide so many people. This is such a nice thing to do. I appreciate it and am Thanking you in advance for sending me the requested notes as well as your link to Chem & Micro. You are wonderful!
babyblue113
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How do I pm you, I checked your profile and did not see any contact info. Can you please send me the following go
Hearing & Equilibrium
Endocrine System Overview
Lymphatic System (beyond what is provided below)
The Heart
Cardiac Physiology
Reproductive System