Bio 202 Rio Salado

Maycation · Jun 11, 2015

The exams were proctored. You have to go to a Rio testing center. There are 2 parts of multiple choice and an essay. The essay question you get in advanced. So that is hopefully a guaranteed 100 for you on that part. The questions themselves weren't difficult, but there is a lot of material that you have to study so that is why some people say the exams are super hard, because they cover a lot.

I got an A. I took the course in 8 weeks. So I had stuff due every Wednesday and Saturday. I honestly did not think it was that bad. I kinda slacked off on some of the quizzes and could have definitely gotten a higher percentage grade in the class had I started the quizzes earlier than the day they were due.

There are pros and cons to each. The lab portion of the online RIO class was so much easier than the lab portion of the in person course I took. However, the lecture portion is a lot of material and you kind of have to teach yourself. But I think that's really how it is in any anatomy class. Let me know if you have any other questions.

pascal_nurse · Jun 11, 2015

Ah, so awesome, thank you for your detailed reply!

Are are there any study guides for the exams? And if so, were they pretty vague (almost useless) or pretty descriptive and stated specific ideas/concepts you must know? I ask because in my college experience, I've had good and bad study guides- meaning some study guides I've had professors write the objectives from the book for each chapter word for word (pretty much a copy and paste of the book) and I've had professors give in detail, what specifically they want you to know- specific ideas, concepts, etc.

The amount of homework- was it time consuming, busy work? Did you have to really know your stuff in order to answer the questions?

Also if I may ask, what professor did you take this course from?

Maycation · Jun 11, 2015

There were "study guides", and they were helpful, but probably not in the way that you are used to. For example, "know the flow of blood through the heart and lungs" could be an example. So that would prompt you to make a list or find a diagram that shows the flow of blood (which is kind of complex at first, but I still know it to this day). Then on the test you would be able to answer many multiple choice questions about where the blood pumps to and from and whether is is oxygenated or deoxyenegated . Does that make sense? It helps you organize concepts in a way that you would be able to answer questions on a test, which I think is more helpful for your overall learning, but its not a specific guide of what is on the test that you would memorize to score an easy A. In other words, you have to know everything in the book, but the study guide helps you figure out what is important and how to organize what you have learned. So yes, it is more like the objectives in the book, which I used to hate, but it was all I had in this course.

And no busy work! I was prepared for busy work because I heard that in previous years you had to write an essay every week, but I guess they took that requirement away. You just had one untimed lecture quiz and one timed lab quiz a week. Which if you actually start ahead of time, you should be able to score mostly 100s and boost your point score so you can have that cushion for the tests.

pascal_nurse · Jun 12, 2015

I see, thanks for clarifying about the study guides. I always get pretty nervous at the sound of "exams" because I've never been much of a great test taker. Thank you so much for taking your time to answer so thoroughly!

Sorry I'm asking again, but which professor did you take the course from? Do you know if all professors have the same course set up (homework/lab/exam)?

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Maycation · Jun 12, 2015

Hey xo.shanelle,

I sent you a PM yesterday. Let me know if you got it.

mattd534 · Sep 14, 2015

Were the exams mainly based on the quizes taken?

Maycation · Sep 14, 2015

Were the exams mainly based on the quizes taken?

No, not at all. The exams are over everything in the book. If you are in the class now, read the book and take notes over key points. Then, you need to go over the lesson objectives and make sure you know everything. The quizzes quiz you on some parts of the objectives, but these questions are rarely repeated on the exam.

1_fit_male_nurse2b · Oct 3, 2015

Sorry for the very long delayed response.

Passed the class, however, my RIO instructor was COMPLETELY NONEXISTENT.

I TAUGHT MYSELF BIO 202.

calebkru · Apr 19, 2016

Hey everyone I wanted to join in on this and get some advice/help. I am thinking of taking BIO 202 8 week online class at Rio Salado. How is the class? Are the tests proctored or can you look up the answers? Any help would be great!

Casillas1218 · Sep 1, 2016

hello! can anyone that has taken the course please respond to me. I need some major help! thanks

mamabear1 · Sep 8, 2016

Do the online classes show any differently on your transcript than an in person class?