Surviving A&P

A&P is a demanding class that requires a lot of time.

If you want to earn top grades, you must attend 5 hours per week in lecture/lab and 15+ hours per week studying on your own or with friends.

This adds up to at least 20 hours per week that you'll spend studying --and just for this one class!

There are 6 modules in A&P, and each module covers 4-6 chapters.

You will have a test on each module every 2.5 weeks.

Tests are broken into two parts: Lecture and Lab

Do not miss lecture or lab.

If you have to miss, email your instructor via Blackboard to let him/her know.

Review all videos and supplementary materials online in Blackboard.

Always read your chapter(s) BEFORE class.

Actively participate in class.

Going to class isn't enough! If you want to thrive in this class, you need to plan on spending at least 15 hours per week studying outside of class

Schedule time each day to study--don't wait to cram it all in right before a test.

You may need to rearrange your "real life" activities to allow you time to concentrate on your studies.

Get a free planner in the Tutoring HUB and work with a tutor to plan out your study time.

WSU Tech encourages the use of Cornell notes, but any note-taking method you use that will help you remember parts, functions, and concepts is good.

Notes are critical to help you "connect the dots" between lecture and lab.

The Tutoring Hub offers help creating a note-taking system that works for you.

Peer study helps you learn new material and also reinforces concepts you already know.

The Tutoring Hub offers study sessions facilitated by a tutor. You can study with your friends, join a group of peers, or work on your own all while having a tutor handy.

Build a relationship with your instructor by emailing/call him/her with questions.

Use all the resources available in the Tutoring HUB: Tutors, models, note templates, extra credit activities, study groups, etc.

Don't ignore emails from your instructor or the Tutoring HUB.