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The course outline given below details the lessons and assignments for which you will be responsible in Human Anatomy and Physiology. We have indicated the approximate amount of time that you should spend on each lesson or assignment. You have a twelve-month contract period in which to complete the course, but you will note that the schedule is based on a forty-three week period. This time frame is more closely in line with the schedules of similar courses in traditional institutions, and also allows you some leeway in case any unforeseen circumstance interrupts your studies.

If you find yourself falling behind, contact your tutor to discuss the situation. The course is challenging, but you should have no difficulty meeting these guidelines, if you set aside a study period every week, and do not procrastinate.

Note: Students who are receiving financial assistance or those in a grouped-study version of this course should check their course registration for special restrictions on the length of registration, and should be prepared to adjust their schedules.

Suggested Study Schedule

(You may modify this schedule to fit your personal timetable.)

Week Activity
1 and 2 Read the Student Manual and fill in the Study Schedule.
  Work through Chapters 1-3.
3 and 4 Work through Chapters 4 and 5.
5-7 Work through Chapters 6-8.
  Prepare for Quiz 1; telephone your tutor and ask to take Quiz 1.
  Complete the first tutor-marked assignment, which covers Chapters 1-8, and send it to your tutor for grading.
  Remember to attach a complete “Tutor-Marked Exercise” form, from the course package, and to keep a copy of your work, at least a rough draft, in case the original is lost in the mail.
  Contact the Office of the Registrar to make arrangements to write the first midterm examination at the end of Week 10.
8 and 9 Prepare for the first midterm examination, which covers Chapters 1-8.
10 Write the first midterm examination.
11 and 12 Work through Chapters 9-11.
13 and 14 Work through Chapters 12 and 13.
15-18 Work through Chapters 14-16.
  Prepare for Quiz 2; telephone your tutor and ask to take Quiz 2.
  Complete the second tutor-marked assignment, which covers Chapters 9-17, and send it to your tutor for grading.
  Remember to attach a complete “Tutor-Marked Exercise” form, from the course package, and to keep a copy of your work, at least a rough draft, in case the original is lost in the mail.
  Contact the Office of the Registrar to make arrangements to write the second midterm examination at the end of Week 22.
19-21 Prepare for the second midterm examination, which covers Chapters 1-17.
22 Write the second midterm examination.
23 and 24 Work through Chapter 18.
25-27 Work through Chapters 19-21.
28 Work through Chapter 22.
  Prepare for Quiz 3; telephone your tutor and ask to take Quiz 3.
  Complete the third tutor-marked assignment, which covers Chapters 18-22, and send it to your tutor for grading.
  Remember to attach a complete “Tutor-marked Exercise” form, from the course package, and to keep a copy of your work, at least a rough draft, in case the original is lost in the mail.
  Contact the Office of the Registrar to make arrangements to write the third midterm examination at the end of Week 31.
29 and 30 Prepare for the third midterm examination, which covers Chapters 18-22.
31 Write the third midterm examination.
32 and 33 Work through Chapters 23 and 24.
34 and 35 Work through Chapters 25 and 26.
36-38 Work through Chapters 27-29.
39 Prepare for Quiz 4; telephone your tutor and ask to take Quiz 4.
  Complete the fourth tutor-marked assignment, which covers Chapters 23-29, and send it to your tutor for grading.
  Remember to attach a complete “Tutor-marked Exercise” form, from the course package, and to keep a copy of your work, at least a rough draft, in case the original is lost in the mail.
  Contact the Office of the Registrar to make arrangements to write the final examination at the end of Week 43.
40-42 Prepare for the final examination, which covers Chapters 18-29.
43 Write the final examination.
  Congratulations on completing the course!
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