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Jul 02, 2008 04:54 PM

Suggestions for Pre-reqs at ACC Austin

by vskr72

Hi - I am currently doing my pre-requisites at the Austin CC, TX. Planning to apply for the program in for the program in Fall 2010. Long way to go. But, I wanted to get some advice on the order in which I need to take these prereqs. I have completed Physchology 2301 and Mathematics 1332. Just gave my assesment in Biology and will be giving Chemistry assessment in couple of weeks.

My question was on the following courses:
  • BIOL-2304/2101-Human Anatomy Lecture and Lab
  • BIOL-24201-Intro to Microbiology
  • BIOL-2305/21021-Human Physiology Lecture and Lab
  • HPRS-2300-Pharmacology for Health Professions
I was planning to take both 2304 and 2305. DO u think is it a good idea. I defenitely do not want to compromise on the grades. I do not work and I am fulltime into this. I know these are key subjects. Can we manage both at the same time.

Really appreciate your feedback and advice. Thanks.

Suma


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from gchelak
Old Jul 04, 2008, 12:11 PM

Default Re: Suggestions for Pre-reqs at ACC Austin
Originally Posted by vskr72 View Post
Hi - I am currently doing my pre-requisites at the Austin CC, TX. Planning to apply for the program in for the program in Fall 2010. Long way to go. But, I wanted to get some advice on the order in which I need to take these prereqs. I have completed Physchology 2301 and Mathematics 1332. Just gave my assesment in Biology and will be giving Chemistry assessment in couple of weeks.

My question was on the following courses:
  • BIOL-2304/2101-Human Anatomy Lecture and Lab
  • BIOL-24201-Intro to Microbiology
  • BIOL-2305/21021-Human Physiology Lecture and Lab
  • HPRS-2300-Pharmacology for Health Professions
I was planning to take both 2304 and 2305. DO u think is it a good idea. I defenitely do not want to compromise on the grades. I do not work and I am fulltime into this. I know these are key subjects. Can we manage both at the same time.

Really appreciate your feedback and advice. Thanks.

Suma
I graduated ACC in 2005 (1st Fastrack class) and took micro in my 1st semester, and A&P1 in another and A&P2 in the 3rd...that was before they separated anatomy and physiology into 2 classes. It still works out to be 2, but they taught A&P togeher. I don't know if there is still the huge waiting list there was when I applied, but the better the grades the better the points toward the list. I had a 3.9 GPA because I took only 3 classes a semester - only one being a science at a time. When I started, all I had was English comp1...all the rest I had to take. I started Aug 2002 (I believe) with my pre-requs and was accepted and started the 15 month fastrack program in Aug 2004.
Also if you maintian a high GPA, you will have a better chance to get into the online classes (if they still offer them). If you are disciplined enough to have a high GPA, you will do well with the online classes.
Gail
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from solneeshka
Old Jul 04, 2008, 04:22 PM

Default Re: Suggestions for Pre-reqs at ACC Austin
Since ACC has separated out the Anatomy from the Physiology, you don't have the option of taking them both at the same time; the Anatomy is itself a pre-req to take the Physiology (and I believe all the other science pre-reqs, for that matter). So take your Anatomy asap (along with a couple of non-science co-reqs), then you can map out your other sciences. If you can take A&P at Cypress Creek, Carl Christensen is great. Good luck!
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from vskr72
Old Jul 08, 2008, 09:39 AM

Default Re: Suggestions for Pre-reqs at ACC Austin
Thank you for your suggestions.
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Old Aug 12, 2008, 04:22 PM

Default Re: Suggestions for Pre-reqs at ACC Austin
I am currently taking pre reqs at ACC and I just wanted to give a Prof rec for Anatomy, I just completed a 5.5 week Summer course and feel so lucky to have taken this Professor. Dr. Juarez De Ku is the best prof I have had in 5 years of college courses (I am returning for a MSN). And feel free to PM me if you would like any other Prof advice for ACC.
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