Online lab work for science courses

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by Gert Potgieter, Dec 15, 2001.

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  1. There has been discussion on this forum about how to complete lab work when a science course is taken at a distance. Some of the options previously discussed included home lab kits, short residencies to do lab work, and the use of local college facilities. Athabasca seems to be at the forefront of another possibility: using lab equipment via the internet:

    I believe that the Astronomy program at the U. Western Sydney also makes use of instrumentation controlled from a distance. Perhaps Dr. Wetsch would care to comment?
     
  2. Howard

    Howard New Member


    Hi Gert,
    Does this mean I could take micro biology and Anatomy & Physiology I & II from this school???? Thanks,

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    Howard Rodgers
     
  3. Not yet, but maybe one day. This year, a surgeon in the US removed a gall bladder from a patient in France by telesurgery. So technically your anatomy class should be quite feasible (if not affordable).
     
  4. drwetsch

    drwetsch New Member

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    I believe that the Astronomy program at the U. Western Sydney also makes use of instrumentation controlled from a distance. Perhaps Dr. Wetsch would care to comment?[/B][/QUOTE]

    Several of the UWS courses utilized computer simulations of various data collectors to do lab work. Lab work related to Large Scale Structure of the Universe and Classification of Stellar Spectra are some examples of the lab sims used. The lab work which included downloadable programs and manuals were developed at Gettysburg College in PA. It is known as project CLEA at http://www.gettysburg.edu/academics/physics/clea/CLEAhome.html

    Several years ago I also completed an independent study in Optics from Penn State U. physics dept. I was shipped diffraction gratings and other lab equipment material along with a manual to do the experiments.

    John
     
  5. Howard

    Howard New Member

    So, does anyone know where I could get coursework in Microbiology and A&P in the DL format.....only from R/A schools, please.

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    Howard Rodgers
     
  6. Sorry. I thought you were posing a hypothetical question. My advice would be to try the "advanced search" feature at http://courses.telecampus.edu .
    Or ask your question in their "Q&A" section: one of the database curators may give you an answer.
     
  7. Electrical engineer imagines future where laboratories fit on a dime.

    Rather an old article, but I only just came across it.

    A snippet: "... Through his distance learning company, live science experiments now can be conducted on Stanford's campus by students thousands of miles away. The robotically enhanced labs are accessed and controlled remotely over the Internet. ..."
     
  8. james_lankford

    james_lankford New Member

  9. StevenKing

    StevenKing Active Member

    Howard,
    In my own search, I have run across two promising possibilities:

    Microbiology
    St. Petersburg: online with lab.
    http://instcomp.spjc.edu/ecourses/listsearch.cfm

    A&P with lab
    Rio Salado
    http://www.rio.maricopa.edu/ci/visitors_center/science/courses/a_and_p.shtml
    St. Petersburg
    [see aforementioned link]
    Steven King
     
  10. sprite27

    sprite27 New Member

    dl chemistry with lab

    Hi,
    I am so glad I found this board!!!!
    I am an LPN and am currently taking some prereqs at the local Community college. I want to enter the RN nursing progam here but need Chemistry with a lab and A&P with a lab. I was so happy to see that there is an A&P course with a lab. I am off to enroll!! I have been searching for a chemistry course with a lab but haven't had success. I also need to take microbiology with a lab and tried that link in the previous post but it soesn't seem to work. Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated!!
     
  11. james_lankford

    james_lankford New Member

  12. Ron Dotson

    Ron Dotson New Member

    lower level courses with labs

    These are CCCOnline offerings at the lower level:

    BIO 201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credit hours)
    Focuses on an integrated study of the human body including the histology, anatomy, and physiology of each system. Examines molecular, cellular, and tissue levels of organization plus integuments, skeletal, articulations, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Includes a mandatory hands-on laboratory experience covering experimentation, microscopy, observations, and dissection. This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence. PreReq: BIO 111 or equivalent, or permission of Dept. chair. (CCCNS 4/02/03)



    BIO 202 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credit hours)
    Focuses on the integrated study of the human body and the histology, anatomy, and physiology of the following systems and topics: cardiovascular, hematology, lymphatic and immune, urinary, fluid and electrolyte control, digestive, nutrition, respiratory, reproductive, and development. Includes a mandatory hands-on laboratory experience involving experimentation, microscopy, observations, and dissection. This is the second semester of a two-semester sequence. PreReq: BIO 201 or equivalent, or permission of Dept. chair. (CCCNS 4/02/03)



    BIO 204 (prev BIO 205) - Microbiology (4 credit hours)
    Designed for health science majors. Examines microorganisms with an emphasis on their structure, development, physiology, classification, and identification. The laboratory experience includes culturing, identifying, and controlling microorganisms with an emphasis on their role in infectious disease. PreReq: BIO 111 or equivalent, or permission of department chair. (CCCNS 4/02/03)

    I pasted these descriptions directly from the website:

    www.ccconline.org

    All the CCCOnline schools are regionally accredited community colleges and have hands-on, at-home labs.

    Ron Dotson
     
  13. wrigley

    wrigley New Member

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    wrigley New Member

  15. decimon

    decimon Well-Known Member

    That's something to chew on, wrigley. Good find.

    But it ain't cheap: Costs
     
  16. wrigley

    wrigley New Member

    weber state online chem

    Yes I agree it is very expensive! I have to take a chem class too. Fortunately my work will pay for my class. I probably wouldn't be able to take it if I had to pay myself!
     
  17. anthonym

    anthonym New Member

    I took the K-State University Geology with lab and Charter Oak's Genetics with lab both from a distance. K-State's lab included a booklet and a box of rocks and it worked very well. Charter Oak's lab was on a CD ROM and was very difficult (but I think all genetics courses are difficult) but managable. In the end both classes were superior to driving to the local college and spending hours in a lab for only 1 semester hourn credit.
     

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