[txgrl23]

BusyMom:

I do feel like taking A&P prior to Microbiology did help me a lot! The first few chapters of Micro was a review of the microscope, cells, and stuff that I just felt like I knew from Biology & A&P1-2.

You will be fine with whatever you decide to take first! They are both overall so different in the end.

[dtrmnd2sccd]

I took A&P before Micro and am glad I did. We are breeeeezing through the immune system right now in Micro because the prof assumes we all have seen it before in A&P. My classmates who haven't taken A&P II yet are really struggling, while for me it is review. When we get to the final unit in Micro--Microorganisms and Human Disease--we will be looking at microbial diseases of specific systems (skin & eyes, nervous system, cardio and lymph systems, digestive system, etc.). We're not there yet, but I imagine the people who have not had A&P yet and don't know the normal structure and function of these systems will be REALLY struggling.

Good luck--you're where I was a year ago, starting back to school w/young kids after a 12+ year hiatus. I was very nervous at first worrying how I was going to juggle it all, but I've taken 7 classes in the past 10 months, and am accepted into NS for Jan '09. YOU CAN DO IT!!

Originally Posted by BusyMomof5

Thank you Shay08,
Another question for you: I've heard Micro and A&P (I & II) compliment eachother. What order do you recommend I take them? I am taking the speech class my CC requires this summer but then I have Fall, Winter, Spring to take Micro and the 2 A&P's. Do you think it's better to take A&P first then Micro in Spring or Micro in Fall then follow with the A&P series?
Any opinions?
Thanks again

[ldawja]

JCHRN2B mentioned online A&P, microbiology - anyone know of any reputable schools that offer these online for college credit?

[tullosrn2010]

i am taking micro this summer and it is a 4 week class and i am terrified...lots of ppl have said not to buy the txt book, and just buy the lab book they said that they never used theirs but i really want to keep my 4.0. how much did you use your book...should i buy it or not??? by the way its expensive!! lol

[BusyMomof5]

Hi Dtrmnd2sccd,
Thank you so much for your encouraging words. Congrats on your acceptance to NS! It's hard to believe that someday I will be where you are. I just have to keep my eye on the prize! It seems slow going but I know in the end it will be worth it! I just found out that I will have to take another pre-req that I wasn't planning on having to take (Chem 101). Scary...it's been a long time but I have no choice. Guess I'll be taking that next Fall, then A&PI, A&PII,then Micro. I will apply to NS in Winter of '09 for school starting in Fall of '10. Sounds far far away! I wish I could take more classes at once but with small babes in the house there's just no possible way.
Thanks again for your input, I appreciate it!

[Jfrog]

I'm currently in a micro class and would love to know if anyone has found any useful websites that have high quality micrographs (annotated or otherwise) for study at home. My time in the actual lab is limited and I would greatly appreciate any suggestions.

thanks

[compassionate1]

I just finished Micro and I am being too hard on myself. I got an A in lab & a B in the lecture. I keep hearing everyone stressing to get A's in every class, so I guess that's why I am dissapointed. For all of you taking Micro this summer, study..study...& study some more.

[NYDreamer]

my last micro lab exam is tomorrow, then our lecture final is on the 14th. So glad this semester is (almost) over. I'm going to enjoy this summer.

[Csantos]

I'm taking AP1 and 2 and micro this summer!!!!

[txgrl23]

hope everyone did well! I managed an A in micro & nutrition!!!! So I am happy !!!!! Now I am getting ready for pharmacology in June!!! In the mean time, I can sleep in, hit the gym hard, and spend quality time with friends and family. Looking forward to walking my dog too
I cant believe spring semester is basically over!