Hi everyone, This week you should be finishing off Unit 1 Chemicals in the Body and moving on to Unit 2 on the Cell and Cell Processes. The Introductory quiz will stay up indefinately but the quiz for the Chemicals unit will disappear on April 13th, so make sure you get it done before then as I see only a few of you have attempted it as yet.
It would be good if you have at least read the Unit 2 course notes by Monday as you will be using this information in the tutorial/practical (10-12 in H412). This will be quite a full session as you will have the chance to look at your own cells using the microscope, identify different tissues and also anticipate Unit 3 on the Integumentary system by looking at sections of skin. (I will be teaching you to use the microscope too!). If you have had any probelems or questions regarding the workbooks bring them along too so we can talk about them.
Incidently I have added the answers to the Introduction to Bioscience Workbook. Thanks for reminding me that they had been left off the site.
Looking forward to meeting you all on Monday.
All the best, Ruth
Monday, March 30, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
March 25th 2009
Hello Bioscience 1 massage therapy students. I hope by now everyone has managed to access Blackboard and has had a look around the site. I haven't had any complaints so I assume you are all managing OK! (You need to email me if you are having problems). You should by now have read the Introduction to Bioscience and have had a go at the quiz. In fact I can see that some of you have completed this practice quiz and done well on it.
Although this introductory section is not formally assessed it still has some concepts that are fundamental to the study of both Bioscionce and Anatomy. You should now have an idea about the different levels of organisation, the names of the main body systems and the basic processes common to all living organisms. You will also have been introduced to the important concept of homeostasis and how feedback systems help maintain it. Homeostasis is essential for the cells and body systems to function efficiently. In fact, if homeostasis is disturbed disease results. If the disturbance is severe, the organism (you) will die.
In this section you are also introduced to the directional terms used to describe the relationships of parts of the body to each other. Make yourself familiar with these and what they mean as both Irene and I will be using them from now on to describe the position of body organs and structures.
This week should also see you moving on to the first assessed unit on Chemicals in the body. You will have two weeks on this unit before moving on to the next. So work through the workbook and then have a look at the multichoice quiz. Dont worry how many attempts you need to get that magic 15/15 (as only I will see !) and remember the quiz will vanish from view on the 13th April.
Good luck,
Ruth
Although this introductory section is not formally assessed it still has some concepts that are fundamental to the study of both Bioscionce and Anatomy. You should now have an idea about the different levels of organisation, the names of the main body systems and the basic processes common to all living organisms. You will also have been introduced to the important concept of homeostasis and how feedback systems help maintain it. Homeostasis is essential for the cells and body systems to function efficiently. In fact, if homeostasis is disturbed disease results. If the disturbance is severe, the organism (you) will die.
In this section you are also introduced to the directional terms used to describe the relationships of parts of the body to each other. Make yourself familiar with these and what they mean as both Irene and I will be using them from now on to describe the position of body organs and structures.
This week should also see you moving on to the first assessed unit on Chemicals in the body. You will have two weeks on this unit before moving on to the next. So work through the workbook and then have a look at the multichoice quiz. Dont worry how many attempts you need to get that magic 15/15 (as only I will see !) and remember the quiz will vanish from view on the 13th April.
Good luck,
Ruth
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Welcome, Massage 1st Year Therapy students 2009
Hello, year 1 massage therapy students. It was great to meet you all yesterday and find out a little about you.
Sorry that you have not been enrolled on Blackboard yet. I have sent an urgent email to David and it should happen as soon as possible.
When you can get on to it see if you can find your way around and read the documents I showed you yesterday on studying the course, assessments and of course the recommended timetable. You could then read the notes Introducing Bioscience, do the worksheet and then have a go at the multichoice quiz. Remember this does not count towards your final assessment but is well worth doing as it gives you a taste of the other online assessments.
Remember if at any time you have any comments, queries or worries about the course just email me on RLawson@tekotago.ac.nz
Looking forward to a great year working with you.
Ruth Lawson
Sorry that you have not been enrolled on Blackboard yet. I have sent an urgent email to David and it should happen as soon as possible.
When you can get on to it see if you can find your way around and read the documents I showed you yesterday on studying the course, assessments and of course the recommended timetable. You could then read the notes Introducing Bioscience, do the worksheet and then have a go at the multichoice quiz. Remember this does not count towards your final assessment but is well worth doing as it gives you a taste of the other online assessments.
Remember if at any time you have any comments, queries or worries about the course just email me on RLawson@tekotago.ac.nz
Looking forward to a great year working with you.
Ruth Lawson
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