Anatomy & physiology 2A

Simplistic · Aug 7, 2017

Khan Academy!

Joseizking · Aug 7, 2017

I've used khan academy before for chemistry, it was somewhat useful, but the only thing I didn't really like from it was the it can be very very messy and sometimes sloppy writing in the video toturials. I'll try and check it out for A&P thanks! (:

Tess73 · Aug 7, 2017

For videos, many of my classmates watched Mandi Parker's anatomy lectures on YouTube. She is able to talk slowly (which is amazing when you have a professor who doesn't haha) and break down the information in a way that is helpful. Many times I would watch her video on a body system before I went to class so that I was already familiar hearing the terms and general facts. Many people also enjoy using quizlet to test themselves on the material. You'll do fine in a/p as long as you know how you personally study best! It's honestly just memorization for the most part :). Good luck!

Joseizking · Aug 7, 2017

Hey! I found out about her videos a few days ago! They do look really helpful and the fact that others watched too, and find it useful, then it must be a good resource for that class! &I thank you about quizlet I'll check it out. I see, thank you ! (:

xxstarrynitesxx · Aug 8, 2017

I've heard some people use CrashCourse videos and my friend told me to check out Armando Hasudungan as well. You may be able to find quizlet questions other people have made if you want to test yourself. I thought can't quite say which one is easier. I thought A&P I was easy, but I took it over six weeks and there were people you wanted to just strangle for various reasons. Microbiology I took over a normal term and never had to study for the class. I REALLY enjoyed the lecture and lab, but my professor was very particular about certain things like metrics. I missed easy points because I could not get out of the way I was taught to do metrics. I was going to take A&P II with Micro, but I was burned out from the short first semester of it and I had some other things that popped up. I am not very excited for A&P II if I am honest with myself, but it is my last prerequisite. You'll hear mixed opinions about which one is easier.

Joseizking · Aug 9, 2017

Will definately watch some crash course videos ! &I never heard of Armando Hasudungan, I will definately check him out ! Never studied for micro? Is it really that easy? What was your grade in micro? I'm curious. I see. Well good luck on A&PII! I still need both A&P & micro.

ItsThatJenGirl, CNA · Aug 9, 2017

I thought Micro was about as hard as A&P. I did study, but not as much as I probably should have, though I did make an A in the class.

A&P II was slightly harder than A&P I, because it's a lot more in depth and you'll draw on a lot of things that you learned in A&P I. I didn't find any of these three classes to be what I would consider difficult.

Good luck.

xxstarrynitesxx · Aug 9, 2017

Well, I never had to study because I was really engaged during lecture (and lab). If there was a question asked by the professor, I would be the one answering it (even if just in my head). Not even going to lie, my professor told me to stop answering all the questions one time. I also asked questions right away when I had them. I had an easier time than most, but I was incredibly interested in what was being presented and I had a teacher in high school teach me how to take tests (I weed out a lot of choices that way). I did get an A in the class and I might tutor for the course (I think you might be at the same school that I am) so you may run into me at some point. As a disclaimer, I started off at a Biochemistry and Philosophy double major. I took Honors Biology and what I learned from that course and my other courses really helped me to succeed. If you are able to connect different topics between subjects then I think it will help tremendously.

If you are taking A&P with who I think you might be (I try not to drop any names), I definitely have tips that you can use for his class. He is tough, but very fair. I would recommend brushing up on basic bio and chem for the first exam.

And thank you for wishing me luck! I appreciate it so much. I am a tad nervous and not quite looking forward to it, but I picked the professor carefully and know what to expect.

Joseizking · Aug 9, 2017

i feel much more relieved now that someone said its not that hard. I really don't think it'll be hard for me either since I quit my job last week so I can really focus on school, and especially bring up my GPA. Thanks for the tips starrynites! I'm never really interactive in class, but I will try to be as interactive as I can in this class since it looks like it's really helpful and beneficial ! & I took bio in spring semester and chemistry last year so definately will make connections with those classes for A&P! What school do you go too? I currently am going to RCC (that's my home school) BUT taking classes at Norco this semester because the classes at rcc got really full fast. I will definately review some bio &I chemistry before class starts because I have a lot of Time atm, and I really want to be prepared!

We are both nervous haha! We got this though!

xxstarrynitesxx · Aug 10, 2017

You are welcome! Focusing on school and making it a priority will do wonders for your GPA. These classes have their own challenges, but if you approach them the right way and with the mindset you will see that they are not nearly as horrendous as you might think.

Being interactive also has the added advantage of having your professor see that you're trying. Go to their office hours if you need to or even to just chat about life. You may need a Letter or Recommendation for outside nursing programs or scholarships. Come grading time, I truly believe many professors tend to give favor to students that they are familiar with (who they know are trying to succeed) who may have a grade on the edge of another.

We have the same home campus! I did take Psych 9 over the summer through an online professor at Norco though. The classes do get quite full quickly. If you still need General Education courses or anything, consider joining the Honors Program. You get priority registration which helps out tremendously. I just finished the amount of classes needed to complete the program, but I fear it has no bearing on the nursing program (it could look good for transferring though).

Off the top of my head... for Bio look at cellular organization (atoms make up molecules which make up organelles, etc.), osmosis, diffusion, etc. and for chemistry focus on the components of an atom (protons, neutrons, electrons). Stuff like that. I do not think we looked at calculations at all.

Joseizking · Aug 10, 2017

That's true sadly, I didn't really make school my priority, I didn't really care when I came to college, maybe because I went to college right after high school and still had a high school mindset, now I'm really focused in school to bring up my GPA. I am positive that they won't be as bad !

Your are completely right on that! I am definitely gonna go to office hours because they are really useful.

Wow that is crazy! Nice to see someone else from rcc here! I'm almost done with my general education probably a few more, I also need A&P 1 & 2 & micro. I'm basically finishing up. Not sure if I still qualify. I tried joining a program just so I can get priority registration but I don't qualify for any anymore . What classes do you still need to take to apply for the program?

Awesome, thank you!