Drowning in BIO 202..What to do???

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Drowning in BIO 202..What to do??

Hi guys,

I need your advice. I am registered this semester in an online BIO 202 classs. I took BIO 201 last semester and, while I found it difficult, I passed with a B. Things have gone awry this semester though. I am battling burnout coupled with diagnosed depression and have gotten behind in my coursework. Last week I thought I had my mind made up to drop the class, but I talked myself out of it and made up last weeks assignments. Now, I am trying to do the assignments that were due lastnight and I can't get it. It is Cardiovascular system...heart and all the blood vessels.

The question I come to is to trace the route of blood flow from the capillary beds of right thumb to capillary beds of left thumb. Same thing for "from the pulmonary vein to the pulmonary artery by way of the right side of the brain". I obviously didn't get the heart part down cuz I am lost BIG TIME.

I feel I may be able to push through if I could get a tutor somehow to meet me in the EVENINGS. I have a full time job so not all things are possible. Uggh. I am just disgusted in myself but know that online is always a risk. Especially for the understanding of the physiology part of the class, which is what I am lacking. I need to "see" it, but barely have enough time to finish my assignments!:rolleyes:

If I drop, my appilication for nursing school will be sent back to me and I will have to wait another semester to apply, but the pro is I can register for a physical class in the Spring 05. That will also mean almost $400 for my current book and tuition wasted.:o I cannot commute the physical location of this college...it is too far away from me to go in the evenings (for tutoring). In the spring I would register for another local CC closer to me.

What do you think I should do? Face reality and realize it is not going to happen? How do I find a tutor now, and if I could, could I get caught up in time? I cannot take time off work, I have no vacation. I already took it all to take CNA classes. I need to figure out what I am going to do so I can quit breaking out in tears over my homework!!!

Do you think I can be saved or am I done for?????????

You know, this kind of stuff was really fun for me before I was "required" to study it in school!!LOL!!!:rotfl:

Well, that's it. You guys are in Arizona. Is there anyone on this forum that thinks they could help me? I may be willing to pay for it if you think it is salveagable. I NEED a tutor at this point. I cannot understand this just from the book!!!! :crying2: :crying2:

Anyone???:uhoh21:

I am getting ready to take CHM130 final online, does anyone have any quick pointers?

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Specializes in Cardiac.

How have you done on all of your other tests? If you did well, then study for the final in the same way.

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So to those of you that were drowning in this class last year, any tips on the final? I am taking BIO 202 online at RIO (accelerated 8 week class) and I need an 82% on the final to get a C in the class. Thanks for all your help!

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I'm also in Bio 202 at Rio and am having some trouble (I do great on the homework - all A's, but seem to be having trouble with the midterm and am worried about the upcoming final.) Perhaps if you have any questions about the homework I might be able to help

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Study several nights a week and answer the questions in the back of the chapters. Buy the study guides and use them. Make flashcards. Repetition is key.

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If you are drowning at RIO then go to the turtoring room. They have different times and days depending on the class. They were a huge help for CHM130.

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Specializes in Telemetry and Psych.

i'm am thinking about taking biology classes at Rio because i'm having a hard time getting into classes at the other CC's. I don't want to go to another CC other than CGCC but the classes go so fast.

I'm registered to take BIO 156 - 8 week class in January then on to Bio 201 and Bio 202. Any suggestions would be wonderful!!

Also i've been reading around on the forums and it appears that a lot of people are against taking micro online...so i'm hoping that i'll be able to get into a classroom setting for this class.

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Why only CGCC? you really limit yourself when you can get in at the other CC. Online I think is a harder but doable route. IMO, I would try very hard to get any of the BIO 1 or 2 or Micro in a classroom setting rather than online. I liked both MCC and Gate. I've heard South Mountian is good too and smaller classes.

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Specializes in Telemetry and Psych.

Thank you for the reply. I'm definitely going to look into the other colleges. I guess I was really afraid of the who finanacial aid thing because i've accepted the financial aid through CGCC.

But i have to agree, if I need to get into a class somewhere, thats what i'm going to have to do! Thank you again for replying so quickly.

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