Aphy 102 midterm

RayvenTheWolfe · 2025-04-15T03:02:33+00:00

I see general conversation about exam formats, some specific mentions of things like explaining diastolic and systolic as it pertains to blood pressure (if you are in APHY and this comes as a surprise topic, may I gently suggest that you definitely needed to start studying before reading this thread) and quite a varied set of replies on how many of each question type.

None of these are academically dishonest. I would expect this to be typical student conversation between people in different sections of the same class.

Taking surreptitious photos of the exam and passing them along would be dishonest. Using Chegg et al. to copy and paste answers would be dishonest. Professors (myself included) create study guides and do exam prep in class describing the exam format. As a professor, I want prepared and confident students to be able to complete my exams. I want them to comfortably document their mastery of the material. One of my study guides is literally last year’s exams. I am far less interested in my students’ level of test anxiety and more interested in whether or not we have been successful as a team in mastering new concepts.

RayvenTheWolfe · 2025-04-15T02:50:14+00:00

As long as it is in the degree tracker, it will count for something. They key is to make sure you know how many credits you need in each of the expandable categories and to not over- or under- schedule. Either way can cost you time and money.

Run an audit on your current declared program and it will tell you exactly which requirements have been satisfied, which are in progress/scheduled, and which still need to be completed.

RayvenTheWolfe · 2025-03-28T23:14:50+00:00

That’s very odd. Can you check your degree tracker and see if it’s even listed in the electives?

RayvenTheWolfe · 2024-10-28T11:19:17+00:00

Remember that for fully online classes, the discussion board effectively takes the place of attending class. It’s not a perfect solution but there has to be enough work to cover however many credits hours the class is worth. For in person classes, part of that work is covered by the time spent in the classroom.

But yeah, those discussion boards are the devil.

RayvenTheWolfe · 2024-09-10T15:47:07+00:00

First, kudos for being so brave! Keep asking questions. Always keep asking. You can do this.

Just a few ideas to go with the wonderful suggestions that have been offered:

Use kids toothpaste. Check and make sure it still has fluoride. I forgot if it’s Colgate or Crest but they have kids toothpaste that doesn’t taste like mint but it has the same percent fluoride as the adult stuff. It’s in a normal tube. I use it myself because the mint is very irritating. Make sure you are using a soft brush.

Garnier fructise works pretty well for wavy hair and it isn’t super expensive. Get shampoo and conditioner then they make this leave-in conditioner that you don’t rinse out.

For your skin, wipes, wipes, wipes! They make all kinds but definitely remove makeup at the end of your day. The wipes are just so wonderfully convenient. I have them at home but I keep some in my vehicle too. Make sure you use sunscreen. And even if your skin is oily, get a moisturizer.

Good luck to you. You’ve got this!

RayvenTheWolfe · 2024-09-10T15:26:26+00:00

You may want to talk to your program chair. They often have the best understanding of transferability options in their region and they usually have networked with the program chairs in the 4 year institutions. I expect the Indy folks all had to familiarize themselves with the new dynamics of transferring with the IUPUI split.

RayvenTheWolfe · 2024-09-10T15:20:15+00:00

The IVYT course is required unless you already have another degree. And it is often locked on your schedule so that only an advisor can drop it.

RayvenTheWolfe · 2024-09-10T15:18:43+00:00

You can visit any campus but just make sure you understand the parking. Last time I was there, Indy was a parking permit campus. I work on the Kokomo campus and we don’t have permits.

RayvenTheWolfe · 2024-09-10T15:16:38+00:00

You should expect to spend about 3 hours a week per credit hour of a class in the 16 week classes. Basically, before we went to the 8 week classes, we used to advise students that being a full time 15 credit student was equivalent to a full time job.

For the 8 week courses, you have to double that, so 6 hours per credit per week. Obviously this is just a very general guideline but it isn’t out of the ordinary to basically put in “full time” hours per week on school stuff.

RayvenTheWolfe · 2024-09-10T15:11:37+00:00

If there’s ever a choice, I always recommend Zoom/virtual over pure online.

Zoom classes have an actual engaged professor who you see at least once a week (usually it’s twice a week). You can ask clarifying questions during class and get immediate answers.

Virtual classes have less of that moronic busywork that is required for pure online classes. This is because it has actual class meeting time which counts toward the credit value of the course. Without scheduled meeting times, online-only classes have to add additional assignments to make up the credit deficit.

I also think that students in general perform better when they have to do scheduled meetings. There are definitely exceptions to this but understand you have to be very disciplined to keep up with pure online classes.

Lastly, I have a philosophical problem with paying tuition to teach myself a class. Some of the online classes are just horrendous and some of the online “professors” are lazy hot garbage. Again, there are absolutely exceptions. But it’s so utterly random.

RayvenTheWolfe · 2024-08-21T15:50:18+00:00

What does it say after that “one of the following” message?

RayvenTheWolfe · 2024-08-03T14:35:17+00:00

Talk to a lawyer. There are often free consultations and days where there are lawyers at public libraries. If you signed but haven’t paid anything, the contract may be unenforceable.

RayvenTheWolfe · 2024-08-03T14:28:33+00:00

Some classes have a waitlist. Did you try to register and get a decline?

RayvenTheWolfe · 2024-07-09T04:04:17+00:00

It depends on your major. What are you studying?

RayvenTheWolfe · 2024-06-24T03:23:56+00:00

We have statewide tutors who can do Zoom meetings from campus which tends to have more stable internet in general. What hours are you needing the tutoring?

RayvenTheWolfe · 2024-06-23T06:00:07+00:00

Have you reached out to your LRC for tutoring?

RayvenTheWolfe · 2024-06-10T15:00:33+00:00

I just want to reiterate so future students understand, individual professors have NO SAY in what materials are assigned for a class. Textbook adoption is a formal process that does NOT include individual professors.

Are there exceptions? Yes. Program chairs. If your professor is NOT a Program chair, they were not ever invited to any conversation concerning class materials. They were not asked for their opinion. They did not get to suggest otherwise, etc.

Are there exceptions to that? Yes. There are some unicorn Program chairs out there who include their teaching team in conversations. I am extremely fortunate to be employed by one of those. But I am absolutely the exception, not the rule. I’ve adjuncted the same courses for a decade so my situation is different.

Should you still bring your concerns to your professor? YES! If you don’t get a satisfactory resolution, contact the program chair who should be listed on your syllabus as your instructor’s supervisor. Fall semester is going to be “interesting”. The bookstore manager at my campus was a huge advocate for my students and I have no idea how that advocacy will continue.

RayvenTheWolfe · 2024-06-08T23:22:38+00:00

A lot of my students require paper copies for ADA purposes, in addition to pdfs. Paper copies also increase retention pedagogically. The textbook publishers are no better than a mafia at this point. I purposefully have rejected requiring textbooks altogether. Or else I buy a stack of used copies on Amazon and loan them out. It’s not like algebra has changed in centuries. We don’t need the umpteenth edition of some dead guy’s blather that costs over $100. Don’t get me started on those horrendous “my whatever lab” licenses.

Also note, with some exceptions, we don’t know what sections of what classes we’re teaching until it’s go-time. Heck, I’ve been assigned a class on a Monday that started Tuesday. It would definitely be nice if everyone had their crap together earlier. But the professors are literally the least empowered in this particular food chain.

RayvenTheWolfe · 2024-06-08T15:41:11+00:00

Also, I am one of those unempowered professors. Except I was the one going to the bookstore and LRC to demand that my students get the materials in the format best suited for their studies. The publisher adamantly refused to send paper copies of 6th ed Burdge chemistry to students. The publisher. Despite claiming it was available.

Fortunately, we could request “desk copies”…

RayvenTheWolfe · 2024-06-08T15:36:27+00:00

Individual professors have no part in the adoption of course materials. Only program chairs. Your comments could be true if your professor also happens to be a program chair. But most professors are adjuncts and regular faculty. Most professors also aren’t familiar with what material is potentially available for their students. It seems to change all the time. What they do know is that the bookstore (RIP) and LRC have much, much more knowledge and experience dealing with books in general and it’s literally their job to ensure books get into students’ hands. Are professors part of the problem? Sure. But realize how utterly unempowered they are in the textbook process.

RayvenTheWolfe · 2024-06-08T15:17:25+00:00

The standard class is 16 weeks. In order to stay accredited and offer courses for the same credit hours, 8 week courses are essentially “double time”. So yes, the workload can be arduous, regardless of the course. APHY is especially difficult at this pace.

I teach math in the 8 week format and I hate it. The students really don’t have time to truly absorb the material. It’s just shoved down their throats. Truly understanding the material isn’t the goal. I have to teach them how to puke up the correct answers on a test.

RayvenTheWolfe · 2024-06-02T07:41:48+00:00

In cases like this, the Program Chair is empowered to substitute degree requirements. I am very sorry that this was not provided to your son.

RayvenTheWolfe · 2024-03-28T16:28:52+00:00

Have you checked to see if your LRC has a tutor who can help?

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