[Hotflashn]

Originally Posted by MikeInCO

I agree that it probably wouldn't have worked for me to take it in 6 weeks either. And I know that taking it over ten weeks or whatever the summer is, is going to be challenging and require a lot of studying/memorization but I think that it can be done... I had said in an earlier post that I was considering dropping it and taking it in the Spring when I take A&P 2 but I think that that might be even more challenging then taking it over the summer. It won't be my only class. I'm also going to take English Comp 2 and Intro to Stats. Has anyone taken stats yet? What can I expect?

Me, too, I need more time to let things soak in and a chapter or two a day was too much. Runined my whole summer. Plus I had things going on in my life that really made it hard and with it being so condensed, the drop date passed really quick so I was committed. Now I am taking O chem in a regular semester and it is MUCH better. I need to sleep on things.

As for stats. I dreaded it and put it off. It was fine! I actually found it so much easier than prereq intermediate alegebra. My brain works better with word problems, I guess. Good luck!

[MikeInCO]

Originally Posted by Hotflashn

Me, too, I need more time to let things soak in and a chapter or two a day was too much. Runined my whole summer. Plus I had things going on in my life that really made it hard and with it being so condensed, the drop date passed really quick so I was committed. Now I am taking O chem in a regular semester and it is MUCH better. I need to sleep on things.

As for stats. I dreaded it and put it off. It was fine! I actually found it so much easier than prereq intermediate alegebra. My brain works better with word problems, I guess. Good luck!

Thanks for your input. I am still thinking about taking it over the summer because I'm still planning on working while I finish up my pre-reqs and I don't want to work and take A&P 2 and Chem at the same time... For those that don't know (which will be everyone... ) I do alarm response and work 6p-6a 3 days one wk and 4 days the next week... And so in doing this with the huge class that is A&P 2 I figured that I would rather only have to study that material instead of it PLUS chem...

[Scooter321]

Mike, I wish you, me, and anyone else crazy enough to do chem 101 over the summer the best of luck. My course, also for 4 credits, is condensed into 4 weeks (late May to late June)! Am I crazy? It will be my only course, though, so that helps. I already have A&P I and II out of the way, and all the other pre-reqs. I was freaking out a little and thinking of dropping it (I have NO chemistry background), but my 22-year-old son and his girlfriend assure me that it is very doable. I hope they’re right—ideally I’d like to keep my 4.0 and not let this one bring me down.

I bought a “Dummies” book and am going to get a bit of a head start with that once my micro final is out of the way next week. Here’s keeping my fingers crossed for all of us.

[PurposebyDesign]

Originally Posted by Scooter321

Mike, I wish you, me, and anyone else crazy enough to do chem 101 over the summer the best of luck. My course, also for 4 credits, is condensed into 4 weeks (late May to late June)! Am I crazy? It will be my only course, though, so that helps. I already have A&P I and II out of the way, and all the other pre-reqs. I was freaking out a little and thinking of dropping it (I have NO chemistry background), but my 22-year-old son and his girlfriend assure me that it is very doable. I hope they’re right—ideally I’d like to keep my 4.0 and not let this one bring me down.

I bought a “Dummies” book and am going to get a bit of a head start with that once my micro final is out of the way next week. Here’s keeping my fingers crossed for all of us.

I echo that i too am taking Chm1 ( no Chm history ,only A&P1 basic CHM ) over the summer but mine is a bridge session ( 8 weeks). I know I can do it. I was going to take it in the Fall but A&P2 and Chm together will be too much for those two classes together and work 40 hrs a week AND trying to maintain a good GPA. WITH ALOT OF HARD WORK WE CAN DO THIS

[donster]

I took Intro Chem several summers ago; a 4 credit course in 6 weeks. It literally was my day job, because I was there 5 days a week, from 8 until noon. It flew by. We were very busy, but I got my A and got out of there, grateful I'll never have to do it again. I guess my point is that it's doable. I wish you all sorts of good luck!

[MikeInCO]

Originally Posted by PurposebyDesign

I echo that i too am taking Chm1 ( no Chm history ,only A&P1 basic CHM ) over the summer but mine is a bridge session ( 8 weeks). I know I can do it. I was going to take it in the Fall but A&P2 and Chm together will be too much for those two classes together and work 40 hrs a week AND trying to maintain a good GPA. WITH ALOT OF HARD WORK WE CAN DO THIS

Thanks for your comments! I too was thinking about taking it in the Spring w/ A&P 2 but I also thought that it would be too much and I need it for my GPA... It will be hard but definitely doable! But sadly it won't be my only class... I'm taking two other 3 credit hour classes. Although, my class is 10 wks long. Which hopefully will provide a little reprieve instead of it being shorter than that. I couldn't imagine doing it in 4 or even 6 wks... Even if it WAS my only class. I wish you luck if thats what your doing.

[hiddencat]

Here's my $.02:

I took my Chem 110 final yesterday. This was my first semester back in school after doing very poorly in my first degree, and I haven't taken Chemistry since 10th grade- a good 12 years ago.

But it was actually...not bad. And I think a lot of that had to do with the fact that 1. the professor was great, and really committed to making sure the entire class understood the concepts as best as possible, 2. even though I skipped science in my first degree I've always liked science, 3. I found myself recalling a LOT from my 12-year-old Chem class, 4. the lab instructor graded mostly on participation and completion, 5. I did not skip a single class and took good notes and asked questions.

So I guess it would depend on your natural abilities with science, what sort of teacher you'll have, and what level of understanding your particular school expects in the intro Chem class, your timeline and how much risk you can take with your GPA (my undergrad was low with some failed classes, so I really need *excellent* grades, not just *good* grades. I was only taking one other class this semester, but for 3/4 of the semester I was working full time in a stressful, soul killing job.

Personally, I really love the summer semester. Campus is quieter, classes are often smaller, you cram more in a short period, BUT you have it in a shorter period which is good if you, like me, tend to lose momentum as the semester progresses.

[stinebean]

I suggest getting in touch with the instructor and ask if you can have a copy of the syllabus now. That way you can get an idea of what is involved and at what pace. Also, check out this site http://misterguch.brinkster.net/chemfiestanew.html

If you go to the helpdesk section there are a lot of good quick reviews in the "Guch Explains" and wonderful practice worksheets with answer keys.

I hope that helps! Chem in the Summer is doable... I'm considering Organic Chem this summer, but I'm taking two other classes and the daycare costs might bankrupt me.

Good Luck!

[moosiesmom]

I have to take Chem 1 and 2 one of these days to complete my AS degree. I also have to take Statistics. I am getting all of my simple electives out of the way and then I will do chem and stat. UGH. Is the Chemistry for Dummies Book good to review ? I will need something big time. Do you memorize in Chem ? I have like no chem background. Thanks !

[Hotflashn]

Originally Posted by stinebean

I suggest getting in touch with the instructor and ask if you can have a copy of the syllabus now. That way you can get an idea of what is involved and at what pace. Also, check out this site http://misterguch.brinkster.net/chemfiestanew.html

If you go to the helpdesk section there are a lot of good quick reviews in the "Guch Explains" and wonderful practice worksheets with answer keys.

Oh, I remember Mr. Guch's website! A lifesaver for sure, his site explained things much better than my instructor, for sure. I wanted him to be my instructor! Great resource.

Good idea, too, to check with the instructor now, if possible. Also, get hold of the book you will use as early as you can. Also review your math, dimensional analysis, metric conversions, periodic table, etc, now, so you won't have to waste time getting up to speed. If you can pad your grade in the beginning weeks with some great test scores, it can really help later, when it gets a bit tougher.