[NABS-L] Anatomy Class

Fri Sep 14 16:46:10 UTC 2018

My concern is, that something being better than nothing may actually be problematic depending on what the instructors expectations are. I am taking a 500 level anatomy class, and 3-D printing would not fly. Trying to represent germ layers and other features and processes is better done with something like the picture in a flash machine and adobe illustrator. Better than nothing has not worked up past about the 200 level classes in my experience, which is considerable. I have multiple semesters in several of the natural sciences. I will graduate with about 190 hours of credit.

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> On Sep 14, 2018, at 10:20 AM, Steve & Shannon Cook via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Even though 3D printing is not 100% accurate, it is better than nothing.  It will give a person an idea of what the item is.  The print also depends on how detailed the file you print from is.
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> Steve Cook
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> Honestly, 3-D printing is very much overrated as far as being able to produce detail for blind student. In my experience, having taken multiple semesters in the natural sciences, it is not really a good choice. It is not only slow, but it cannot account for different textures and important surfaces indicating such things as different types of tissue or types of cells.
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>> On Sep 14, 2018, at 8:34 AM, Steve & Shannon Cook via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> If you or someone has access to a 3D printer, you could print the parts you need for class.
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>> Steve Cook
>> District 2 State Board Member of the NFB of SC 1st Vice President of 
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>> Hello Ka,
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>> I’ll find out from the biology department which vendor or company they used to purchase the models from. I’ll let you know later today or at the latest tomorrow. Definitely keep an open communication going with your professor and let him know what you need. Also, I would let your professor know as soon as you don’t understand something in class because it is really easy to get behind in anatomy since there is a lot of information and the body is very complex.
>> I believe you will do well!
>> Lily
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>>> On Sep 10, 2018, at 4:59 PM, Ka Li via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>>> Hello Lily:
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>>> Thank you for the tips.
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>>> Where were the 3-D models purchased? Right now, it doesn't look like they have a lot of 3-D models at my school.
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>>> Best,
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>>> Ka
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>>>> On 9/10/2018 10:11 AM, Asadullina via NABS-L wrote:
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>>>> Hello Ka,
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>>>> I took anatomy and physiology one and two in college. The biology department already had some three – D models that are used in the lab. Also, they purchased more of the three – D models because not only did they think it was going to be helpful to me but also a lot of sighted students benefit from the models as well. We dissected cats in the lab. The professor ordered thinner latex gloves, so that I could still feel the parts of the cat during the dissection process. When I had difficult time identifying the smaller parts of the cat such as the nerves, The professor would have me identify those parts on the three -d models. I found the three – D models very beneficial.
>>>> Also the professor would sometimes make two dimensional models out of marshmallows, straws, and other miscellaneous things. I would also receive tactile images and diagrams that were produced at the disability office. I did not find those as helpful. I would always utilize the professors office hours and I even set up an hour each week to meet with the professor. We would go over material that I didn’t understand in class. A lab assistant would  read my lab practicals to me because the practicals were Visual. If you would like more tips or have any other questions, feel free to contact me off list. My number is: 267-644-6530. Email works as well.
>>>> All the best,
>>>> Lily
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