So I am taking online A&P1 in Spring 11 and wasn't sure if I should take on Psychology along with it. I am a mom to a 4 year old and a 6 month old and I work full time. I know that A&P1 requires a lot of studying so I was wondering...on average, how many study hours per week does this class require? Please keep in mind I am not exactly a person who has A's come easy. I have always had to worked extra hard to maintain my 4.0. I know Psy is going to be fairly easy but my main focus needs to be on A&P because I have to get an A to get accepted in the nursing program here.
If anyone could tell me how many hours they spent each week on A&P1 and if they think I should take Psy 101 with an already busy schedule I would appreciate it.
Thank you all for your comments and suggestions! It has really put my mind at ease. All the A&P posts I read are always really intimidating and scary. lol. Now I feel much for confident to take both classes. :)
Everyone studies differently but I spent probably 2 hours 5 days a week on A&P outside of class plus I attended open lab sessions for 2-3 hours once a week. I probably studied 6-8 hours before each exam as well. I'm a note card person so I make notes cards after reviewing lecture notes and that takes a good bit of time plus my prof put lectures online so I could review when I needed. I took Chem with A&P I and had two small children (2 and 3 at the time I think). But I didn't work outside the home.
I had some pretty tough Professors. I would say that it really depends on the teacher. Some Profs only test on material covered in class and some throw surprise questions that can only come from reading the book and remembering that info. The last A&P class I had was all hand written short answer exams, you had to know the material without prompts or hints. I would say I spent about 30 hours a week to get my A.
I took A&P I (& II) as online half semester classes - 8 weeks each.
I would:
1. Fill out the textbook study guide while skimming the chapters
2. Do the labwork assigned
3. Listen to the online lectures
4. Re-read the chapter
5. Take non-graded pre-tests
Once I would get a 90 or above on the pre-tests, I would take the chapter quiz.
Prior to the proctored exams, I'd skim the chapters again, re-take the non-graded pre-tests, review the chapter quizzes to know what I got wrong, and then take the proctored exam.
All in all, I'd spend 2-3hrs a day studying. The prof recommended at least 20-24hrs a week and I was logging 18-21. For a full semester class, I'd guess it would be about half that.
My psych class was also online, and it was a summer class. The exams were online and I finished the class in 2 weeks.
I also work full time and have a toddler. If you think you can log the time (at least 15 hrs a week), then go for it. Good luck!
ITA with other posters. It depends on the person. In Fall I took AP1 with Psych. I also work full time & but only have 1 child (with full extra-curriculars...jeez) The first week I spent 13 hrs on AP alone. But that time shortened as we moved on into the semester. It'll be tough to say b/c there are some AP1's that focus on "point to your clavicle" and memorization - whereas others encompass physics of the body.
I think you'll do fine either way. Put yourself at ease because you won't have any idea until the class starts and you get a feel for the teacher. But I can honestly say Psych & AP1 is doable. (May not always be fun though, but dobale)
And try to find a good study buddy! Using lab time wisely and reviewing bones, muscles, etc. with someone who is on the same page as you can drastically cut down on time spent outside of class (reviewing). My friend and I would spend the 2 hours or so in lab with the class, and then meet once or twice during the weekend to review.
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Thank you all for your comments and suggestions! It has really put my mind at ease. All the A&P posts I read are always really intimidating and scary. lol. Now I feel much for confident to take both classes. :)