Human Biology before Anatomy?

maggiemae1013 · Nov 17, 2011

why would you trust a site like 'ratemyprofessor.com'? that's like doing serious research on wikipedia. hahaha

nelnel89 · Nov 17, 2011

anyone have an answer to my actual question in my post?

bug2621, MSN, APRN, NP · Nov 17, 2011

It may help....it helps to give you a on overview of the body before getting into the nitty gritty of anatomy. That way when you take anatomy you may actually learn the concepts better than just memorizing them to get out of the class, which will help you much more in the long run. I probably wouldn't trust a website too much because people will just say mean things about professors they don't like who may have been hard or given them a bad grade. I would probably ask people that go to school with you about their opinion or if they know the professors and that would probably be more realistic. Good luck either way!

itsjlarious · Nov 17, 2011

Take bio. It will help you a great deal when you have to take pathophysiology your first year of nursing school. I don't know if your school requires microbiology as a pre-req, but bio is pretty necessary for that class as well. Bio was a pre-req for A&P at my school, and it helped lay out the basics for me.

All the stupid cell stuff comes back to haunt you...I think taking it will be worth your while :)

leenak · Nov 17, 2011

I would agree with taking Bio.

lifelearningrn, BSN, RN · Nov 17, 2011

why would you trust a site like 'ratemyprofessor.com'? that's like doing serious research on wikipedia. hahaha

I've found Ratemyprofessor to be a great resource in choosing instructors.. it's nice to get a feel for a teacher before walking in their class. I even picked a low rated professor (it was choose between several low rated ones) and boy oh boy were those students correct, this man was a tyrant!

A good teacher can make or break you--

lifelearningrn, BSN, RN · Nov 17, 2011

Definitely take Bio- it will definitely help give you an overview. (I have General Biology 1 & 2 going into my A&Ps, and got As in both AP classes)

winterlights08 · Nov 17, 2011

Our school requires Biology (not Human Biology) as a pre-req for the 200 level A&P's. I had taken Human Biology years ago and it was not nearly as in depth as General Biology. Biology covers all the cell respiration/mitosis/DNA stuff that I do not remember covering in Human Bio. I would say if it isn't required anyway, take General Bio instead. Our A&P instructor did not go into great detail on the biology part of A & P in the beginning of the semester because she figured we already had a good handle on it from Bio.

That being said, you should be okay taking A&P without human biology, but a good bio class will give you a good foundation for things that require a lot of understanding because they pop up again and again.

leenak · Nov 17, 2011

I've found Ratemyprofessor to be a great resource in choosing instructors.. it's nice to get a feel for a teacher before walking in their class. I even picked a low rated professor (it was choose between several low rated ones) and boy oh boy were those students correct, this man was a tyrant!
A good teacher can make or break you--

I think you have to take RMP with a grain of salt. I've taken two professors who have had iffy ratings on RMP. They actually both turned out to be great. I think people who are more likely to complain will post on RMP.

caliotter3 · Nov 17, 2011

Biology before anatomy can be helpful. If there is room in your schedule, then take it. And good luck with your instructor.

Tutz926 · Nov 17, 2011

Def take BIO before A&P 1. Any extra science class I'm sure will be helpful, especially if you want to be a great nurse. If you have a sucky professor...wouldn't be the first time.. and it definitely won't be the last lol

Might be a good way for you to get used to studying on your own and disciplining yourself to be able to learn through your own way.