Hello Everyone, I hope you managed to get a bit of a break and enjoy the amazing weather we have been having. I am now back at work and if you have sent me an email sorry for being so long replying but I should be up to date now. Email me again if I haven't replied to yours.
You should be finishing off the Unit 2 on the cell this week as the quiz is due in today (although it will not close until next Monday). The next Unit, due to start today, is on the Integument otherwise known as the skin. As intending massage therapists this is obviously an important system!
I have put up Test 1 from last year on Blackboard with its answers so make sure you have a look at that as it will give you a good idea of the sort of questions I will be asking in this year's version. Sarah and Chris pointed out that the smooth endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi Body in the cell diagram of that test looked similar so I would have marked either answer as correct.
Just note that test 2 is on June 19th not April 19th as indicated in Blackboard.
Looking forward to seeing you all on Friday May 8th at 9am in H602 for the first test and then a practical in H412 on the skin and skeleton. I will have a real joint for you to look at and dissect which is always interesting.
Have a good week,
cheers Ruth
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
April 20th 2009
Hi everyone, I hope you all had a good Easter. The weather was amazing wasn't it? I went to stay with a friend in Oamaru and explored Whitestone country-- Kakanui, Elephant rocks and even walked a labryrinth.
However, it is sort of back to work this week and I need to remind you that you should be thinking about finishing off the unit on cells as the next unit on the integument is due to start next Monday April 27th. The Cells quiz is due then, although if you want to leave it till the bitter end it does not actually close until the 4th May.
Remember the first test is on Friday May 8th. It will cover the introductory material plus chemicals (Unit 1) and cells (Unit 2). I will put up a copy of last year's first test on Blackboard under Assignments/2008 tests so you can see the kind of questions I will be asking and the level at which they are pitched.
Have a good week, Cheers Ruth
However, it is sort of back to work this week and I need to remind you that you should be thinking about finishing off the unit on cells as the next unit on the integument is due to start next Monday April 27th. The Cells quiz is due then, although if you want to leave it till the bitter end it does not actually close until the 4th May.
Remember the first test is on Friday May 8th. It will cover the introductory material plus chemicals (Unit 1) and cells (Unit 2). I will put up a copy of last year's first test on Blackboard under Assignments/2008 tests so you can see the kind of questions I will be asking and the level at which they are pitched.
Have a good week, Cheers Ruth
Sunday, April 5, 2009
April 6th 2009
Hi everyone, we had a good practical cum tutorial this morning and it was great to meet you all again and get to know you better. For those that missed it I have posted a copy of the practical handout and the worksheet at the bottom of Course Documents on Blackboard. I have also put up the Powerpoint presentation of the microscope, cells and tissues I showed as well as two more powerpoints I thought you might find useful. One is on the Cell showing the cell organelles and their function and the other is called Cell Transport and is on Diffusion and Osmosis as well as active transport. This one also contains some web addresses to simple animations that are really helpful for understanding these processes. All these slide presentations are under Course Documents, Unit 2. The Cell.
This week you should be finishing off the chemicals quiz as it will close at the beginning of next week. You should now be getting started on Unit 3 on the cell. For those that have done almost no biology you will find there are lots of new words for the organelles (small organs) in the cell to get your head around---things like mitochondrion, Golgi body and endoplasmic reticulum. Sorry!
The timetable gives you 3 weeks to study this Unit, so hopefully this will allow you a bit of time off to enjoy Easter.
Dont eat too much chocolate!
Best wishes, Ruth
This week you should be finishing off the chemicals quiz as it will close at the beginning of next week. You should now be getting started on Unit 3 on the cell. For those that have done almost no biology you will find there are lots of new words for the organelles (small organs) in the cell to get your head around---things like mitochondrion, Golgi body and endoplasmic reticulum. Sorry!
The timetable gives you 3 weeks to study this Unit, so hopefully this will allow you a bit of time off to enjoy Easter.
Dont eat too much chocolate!
Best wishes, Ruth
Monday, March 30, 2009
March 31st 2009
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
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
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
Sunday, June 22, 2008
June 23rd Bioscience 1
Hi All, I hope your study for the test on Friday is going OK. Know that if you are having trouble understanding something or just have a question you want clearing up as you study, I am here at the end of the email.
Over the weekend I posted the answers for the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems workbooks, so check these out on BlackBoard when you have worked through the workbooks.
I have also put up the second online question on Google groups. I know there are a very few people who need to participate in the online discussion so make sure you think about the questions and post your response. Of course you are also welcome to have your say if you have participated in the first discussion. The more points of view the merrier. David is putting all the points made into one grand document.
The lymphatic quiz will be up till Sunday night 29th June, so dont forget to get your 2 marks from that --it is good as a revision exercise.
Best wishes, Ruth
Over the weekend I posted the answers for the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems workbooks, so check these out on BlackBoard when you have worked through the workbooks.
I have also put up the second online question on Google groups. I know there are a very few people who need to participate in the online discussion so make sure you think about the questions and post your response. Of course you are also welcome to have your say if you have participated in the first discussion. The more points of view the merrier. David is putting all the points made into one grand document.
The lymphatic quiz will be up till Sunday night 29th June, so dont forget to get your 2 marks from that --it is good as a revision exercise.
Best wishes, Ruth
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