I am gearing up for another semester of teaching Anatomy and Physiology for NOVA (North Virginia Community College). This semester I am adding a public Google calendar to the mix. In the past my test schedule got a little confusing, I let the tempo of the class determine test days, and not the other way around. With this little application all students can get on the same page.
Just updated the Muscular System page, and uploaded a free lesson from the muscular system. Lesson 09 part 01. This is the new style of the videos that are going to be on my paid site, mrfordsclass.net.
Click here to see the free Lesson 09 part 01 video.
I received this question the other day asking about what prerequisites a student should take before enrolling in Human Anatomy and Physiology.
Dear Mr. Ford,
I am a first-year Life Science student. By the end of next year, we must declare our majors/minors. I have already noticed some interest in the field of Physiology and, upon watching your wonderfully informative videos on YouTube, I must say that I am now convinced.
I know that you answered a question about how much Chemistry is in the subject. My question is quite similar in nature but it is one that has been bothering me for quite a while. Although physics is not a particular prerequisite for entrance in the Physiology major program, it is signaled as a highly recommended choice. The problem is that I was only able to take a physics course in high school and cannot really find an opportunity to do so any longer (all the physics courses here require that you have taken physics all throughout high school).
When I spoke to the Head Officer of the Physiology department at my university, he said that it is practically impossible to study Physiology without a strong physics background without memorizing everything. Although I very much value his opinion, I feel that it may have been slightly exaggerated. I know that I will work very hard to get what I want, but I wouldn’t want to make my life needlessly difficult.
What is your take on the issue?
I very much value your opinion and hope to see more of your wonderful videos on YouTube!
With regards,
Georgia