New blog information...

I have switched us over to new blogging websites.  Here is the info in case you want to get started ASAP.  We will also go over it in class.

New Blog Information:

1. The calendar will remain the same with the first blog of quarter 2 being due on November 14, 2011
2. The website addresses have changed.  The new ones are as follows:

Block 4:  http://www.rhsaandp.edublogs.org/

Block 6:  http://www.rhsanatomy.edublogs.org/

Block 8:  http://www.anatomyrhs.edublogs.org/

Double check that you are in the right blog for your class when you type in the address.  It should say your block on it at the top somewhere.

3. You do not need a username or password anymore.  When you go to the website, you read the assignment and complete it by adding a comment.  To add a comment, click on “leave a comment” or “no comments” or “comment” or “leave a reply” (it is slightly different for each blog).
4. When you fill out the boxes for the comment, you will have to fill out your name and email address and then fill out the comment box and click on “submit comment” after typing in a code.

You’re done J

Blog Assignment 3: I am not only the president, I am also a client...

The next unit we will be working on is the integumentary system.  As you probably know, dermatology is a multi-billion dollar industry in the United States.  Additionally, cosmetic procedures, cosmetology, and body modifications (such as tattoos) to change or improve one’s appearance are also very lucrative industries.

Choose one of the following topics (or come up with your own, as long as it is related to the integumentary system) and research (do not use Wikipedia, try to use a reputable source that cannot be edited by anyone) it.

Tattoo application          Autologous skin graft surgery
Body piercing                Integra ® artificial skin
Laser hair removal         Traditional tanning (in a salon or outside)
Laser tattoo removal      Self-tanning lotions
Rogaine treatment          Sunless tanning (such as Mystic)
Propecia medication      Acrylic nails
Chemical peels
Traditional liposuction
Smart Lipo
Retinol A
Dermabrasion
Face lift
Henna
Hair dying
Hair replacement surgery

 In your comment, answer the following questions:
1.    How is the topic related to the integumentary system?
2.    How does the procedure/treatment work?  Explain the anatomy and/or physiology behind it.

You need to copy and paste at least one link to a website that you used for your information.  Reputable websites usually end in .gov, .edu, or sometimes even .org.   Please choose a topic that no one in the class has already written about.

Due Date:  Tuesday, October 18, 2011 (note that I am changing the due date)

Maximum Points:  10

Blog Assignment 2: A cell of a time...

A cell of a time...

Thank you for your first successful post!  Grades will be distributed soon. This  second one involves a little more thinking and researching…

Go to http://www.cellsalive.com/gallery.htm and pick one of the pictures of the cell types to view (some also have a brief animation or video for your viewing pleasure).

Then do some research online to address the following about the cell type you chose:

      Is this cell related to the human body?  If it is part of the human body, what tissues, organs, and organ systems is it found in?  If it is not part of the human body, does it live on or in the human body and is it helpful or harmful?

       List 5 interesting facts about your cell not already presented in the above website.     You can simply number these 1-5.

Make sure that your comment lists the cell that you chose at the top of it.  If the cell is a bacterium, etc., please list the scientific name (Genus species).  If you choose the same cell as someone else in the class, please do not repeat the same facts.  Find 5 different facts.  Therefore, it is very important to read everyone else’s comment before you post yours.

Extra Credit:

Find a link to an article that is related to the cell type that you chose. Paste the link in your comment and give a brief summary of the article.  You can do this in the same comment or in a different one.

Due Date:  Monday, October 3, 2011

Maximum Points:  10 (+5 for extra credit)

Blog Assignment 1: Day 1

Welcome to allied health II!  Your first assignment is to post an answer to one of the following questions:

1.  Why did you decide to apply to the allied health program?
2.  What do you hope to accomplish this year in allied health II?
3.  What do you want to learn this year in allied health II?
4.  What are you most looking forward to in allied health II?
5.  What do you think will be the most challenging for you this year in allied health II?

Due Date:  Monday, September 19, 2011

Maximum Point Value:  10

Since this first assignment is practice, do not worry about the length requirements.  You will not lose points for having fewer than 100 words for this assignment only.