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Hi all,

I thought that maybe it would be good to have a sticky for online science courses.

I am currently looking for an online/distance learning-- 4-- credit microbiology course. Of course it has to have a lab.

I know that both ccconline and Rio Salado offer these courses. Anyone have experience with either one of these in regards to microbiology, i.e. testing, level of difficulty, user friendly technology. I know from experience with Rio that the exams are proctored but how does ccconline deliver their exams?

If you have a link or resources to other colleges offering sciences--please post them here.

Chemistry

http://www.coastline.edu/

http://it.spcollege.edu/ecampus/listsearch.cfm

http://wsuonline.weber.edu/

Microbiology/A&P/Chem

http://www.rio.maricopa.edu/ci/schedule/

http://www.ccconline.org/

mona

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Okay, ordered my lab kit and microscope today. All books are in for next semester too. I am really excited to be able to school at home and keep my work schedule more flexible.

Kelly

Has anyone received their lab kits yet? I received a piece they said was missing from the kit they sent out but no kit or microscope? Just wondering why the missing piece would be here before the kit. lol

Kelly

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Has anyone received their lab kits yet? I received a piece they said was missing from the kit they sent out but no kit or microscope? Just wondering why the missing piece would be here before the kit. lol

Kelly

Well, I hate to say it but the first impression I am getting from this school is not a good one. I hope it improves. :rolleyes:

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Well, I hate to say it but the first impression I am getting from this school is not a good one. I hope it improves. :rolleyes:

The missing piece was probably shipped from the supplier directly or at least another location. I haven't gotten anything yet but am pretty excited to get my microscope!

I am using Pueblo as my home school and I am very happy with how quick they have responded to me. I tried a couple other places first and couldn't get a response.

I think I solved the discrepency on ISBN's for the book though. The publisher gives different ISBN's to different bundles. So if you got a CD or the OLC card, you have a different number than if you got just the book. HTH's.

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Specializes in Child/Adolescent Mental Health.
The missing piece was probably shipped from the supplier directly or at least another location. I haven't gotten anything yet but am pretty excited to get my microscope!

I am using Pueblo as my home school and I am very happy with how quick they have responded to me. I tried a couple other places first and couldn't get a response.

I think I solved the discrepency on ISBN's for the book though. The publisher gives different ISBN's to different bundles. So if you got a CD or the OLC card, you have a different number than if you got just the book. HTH's.

Okay, I don't know if I am dense or what but what book/bundle did you choose? The reason I am looking for another book to use is because I am trying to avoid the 140.00 price tag on the one the ccconline offers. I called the ccconline bookstore and they would not divulge one bit of information regarding the isbn nor the name of the cd that is bundled with it. In addition, I have not received any kind of course direction/enrollment confirmation email either. I called the ccconline help services desk and they could not give me any information about the book either. I guess I choose the wrong home college because they have not been helpful at all.

In my experience with other colleges the cd's are basically for your own personal use so I'm thinking if I can do without the cd and just buy a used book it makes more sense financially.

Thanks to all of you for helping.

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Specializes in Psychiatry.

I ended up just buying the $140 book to be on the safe side and make sure I was going to have what's needed for the class because once it starts, I didn't want to have to say I bought it elsewhere, because if there was a problem and I didn't buy it from them I would have been SOL. I did find the book for my other class cheaper on amazon though. I called the bookstore and they verified what cd came with the Human Growth & Development book so I knew I had the right book.

What school did you enroll at? I am enrolled at Colorado Northwestern Community College and I've received an email stating that I would get further information on January 21st concerning my classes beginning January 24th. hth's

Kelly

Okay, I don't know if I am dense or what but what book/bundle did you choose? The reason I am looking for another book to use is because I am trying to avoid the 140.00 price tag on the one the ccconline offers. I called the ccconline bookstore and they would not divulge one bit of information regarding the isbn nor the name of the cd that is bundled with it. In addition, I have not received any kind of course direction/enrollment confirmation email either. I called the ccconline help services desk and they could not give me any information about the book either. I guess I choose the wrong home college because they have not been helpful at all.

In my experience with other colleges the cd's are basically for your own personal use so I'm thinking if I can do without the cd and just buy a used book it makes more sense financially.

Thanks to all of you for helping.

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Specializes in Psychiatry.

I think I'll call At home science kits, the persons mailing out the kits, and see if they were sent out last friday.

Kelly

Well, I hate to say it but the first impression I am getting from this school is not a good one. I hope it improves. :rolleyes:
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How does Rio Salado offer the Micro lab online? Do they require the purchase of a lab kit also? tia

Kelly

There really isn't a proper lab (i.e., no slides to prep, no cultures) for micro. I did the CHM 130 with an at home lab. And you are doing labs and alot of them. You get a lab kit but have to supply the chemicals yourself. They are ordinary chemicals that you get from the drug or grocery store (hydrogen peroxide, iodine, etc.) If you are local you can do an in-person lab. I am local but chose the online because of childcare issues.

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Specializes in Psychiatry.

Are there any good Microbiology websites? thanks in advance

Kelly

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Please post links and resources to online courses here. With the amount of people participating in distance learning this thread should helpful.

Thanks for the sticky :kiss

Hi guys! Thanks for the great distance science course listings. I thought that the weber state and university of La verne intro chem classes looked good. Anyone take classes at either place before?

Thanks :)

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Hi guys! Thanks for the great distance science course listings. I thought that the weber state and university of La verne intro chem classes looked good. Anyone take classes at either place before?

Thanks :)

Thank you for all the info on this sticky... It will save me a buch of time.

P.s. can anyone make a comparison of these schools? Has anyone taken online classes at more than one of then thanks....

Here is my contribution.

http://telecollege.dcccd.edu/

or

http://www.dcccd.edu/

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I took A&P I & II as well as Microbiology and I am about to take Chemistry. Other than the price, I think it is great. The labs in Microbiology were good. I am not so sure about the labs in A&P, as they were lind of stupid, but I guess I did learn the characteristics of looking at things under glass.

I would recommend CCConline highly.

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I see that a bunch of people have taken or are taking online lab science courses. Did you have to check with your college first to make sure they accept the course? I only have 3 courses that I need to take before getting into an LPN to RN bridge program and it would be much easier to take Micro online. Any info would be great.. Christine

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