1.
This
course covers a very large amount of material in the span of two
semesters. Every system in the human
body must be covered and the material becomes detailed. It is very important to keep up with the
reading and to come to every class.
ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY. For a student, the ideal approach would be to
READ THROUGH THE CHAPTER(S) TO BE COVERED IN CLASS BEFORE coming to class. You would not be expected at this point to
have a clear understanding of the material, but rather a general understanding
and an ability to recognize terms and concepts as they are covered in
class. As soon after the class as
possible, REVIEW YOUR CLASS NOTES AND READ THE CHAPTER AGAIN, writing down any
questions that arise to be asked at the next class. Cramming before a test is NOT a prudent way to learn material
because in addition to probable poor test performance, more importantly, the
material will most likely not be learned and retained as well.
2.
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On
the inside front cover of your new textbook, there is attached a registration
code for WileyPlus. This is a fantastic
study tool in addition to serving as a web-based copy of your textbook. It offers a graded assignment component
which gives the student and professor feedback on how well you are keeping up
with the material. These assignments will be used as extra credit in this
course. In addition, there are hundreds of interactive activities and web links
for each chapter. It is a wonderful resource which I strongly urge you to take
advantage of.
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You
are also provided with registration codes for the Companion websites for your textbook and lab manual on the inside
front covers of these books. There are practice quizzes as well as study aids
(flash cards, photos, etc.).
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You
have also received a wonderful full color photographic
atlas of the human skeleton – excellent for lab review of the bones.
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In
addition, I have provided you with a list
of websites that I feel can be very valuable to your study of anatomy and physiology.
3.
There
are computer laboratories or stations throughout the buildings on campus
including the School of Nursing and Library.
Please check with the computer center for the times during which the
laboratories are open.
4.
Finally,
please do not hesitate to TALK WITH ME about any specific concerns or problems
you may have. My goal is to help
EVERYONE to learn and the best way I can do that is if I know what you think I
need to know to help you. This course,
although demanding, can also be very enjoyable if we keep the lines of
communication open. My office is in
Bannow 215 (telephone extension 3386) and I am available to meet with you by
appointment. My email address is cearls@mail.fairfield.edu. Please feel free to email
me with any questions or concerns.